AQA A Level Computer Science Paper 2 2025 Question Paper

Get the official AQA A-Level Computer Science Paper 2 question paper from the June 2025 series (7517/2), sat on Wednesday 18 June 2025 (morning session). This is the full 2 hour 30 minute exam paper used in the live AQA assessment, containing all structured and extended-response questions across theory, databases, networking, logic, and architecture.

The paper covers a wide range of core A-Level topics including software classification and operating systems, sound sampling and ADCs, optical storage, relational databases and SQL, processor architecture and assembly language, IPv4 vs IPv6 with NAT and DHCP, Boolean algebra, logic circuits using ASCII encoding, data compression, functional programming (Fibonacci recursion), floating-point representation, and real-world assembly programming applied to robotics.

Use this paper to practise under real exam conditions and develop exam technique for longer 6–12 mark questions, including extended explanations and applied problem-solving. Pair it with the matching AQA 7517/2 June 2025 mark scheme for full exam practice. Fully updated for the 2025/2026 academic year and optimised for mobile and desktop use on markscheme.net.

This document is for A-Level Computer Science students preparing for the 2026 exam series, including Year 13 students, retake candidates aiming for top grades, and independent learners developing strong theoretical understanding for Paper 2.

It is also ideal for teachers and tutors who need authentic AQA exam material for classroom use, mock exams, timed assessments, and structured revision sessions focused on real Paper 2 exam questions.