AQA AS Level Computer Science
Paper 1 (7516/1) Mark Scheme 2020:
Ultimate 2025/2026 Exam Prep to Ace
Your Exams and Avoid Resits
, | Exam Feature | Key Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Format** | 100 Multiple-choice Questions (MCQs) |
| **Time Limit** | 120 minutes (approx. 1.2 minutes per question) |
| **Question Style** | Various levels (remember, understand, apply) |
| **Use of Support Materials** | NOT allowed |
| **Platform** | ExamSoft/Examplify |
The exam is cumulative for weeks 1-4 and follows this topical blueprint based on Arcangelo et al., 5th
edition:
| Week | Topic Area | Chapters (5th Ed.) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Week 1** | **Foundations in Pharmacology** <br/>• Prescriptive authority &
pharmacotherapeutics <br/>• Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics <br/>• Impact of drug
interactions & adverse events <br/>• Special populations & pharmacogenomics | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 |
| **Week 2** | **Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Conditions** <br/>• Hypertension,
Hyperlipidemia <br/>• Chronic stable angina, MI, Heart Failure <br/>• Arrhythmias & Thromboembolic
disorders | 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 49 |
| **Week 3** | **Pharmacotherapy for Endocrine Disorders** <br/>• Diabetes Mellitus <br/>• Thyroid
and Parathyroid Disorders | 44, 45 |
| **Week 4** | **Pain Management & Controlled Substances** <br/>• Principles of pharmacology in
pain management <br/>• Pain management in Opioid Use Disorder <br/>• Osteoarthritis & Gout | 9, 10,
32 |
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## 📚 Core Resource: Arcangelo et al., 5th Edition
Paper 1 (7516/1) Mark Scheme 2020:
Ultimate 2025/2026 Exam Prep to Ace
Your Exams and Avoid Resits
, | Exam Feature | Key Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Format** | 100 Multiple-choice Questions (MCQs) |
| **Time Limit** | 120 minutes (approx. 1.2 minutes per question) |
| **Question Style** | Various levels (remember, understand, apply) |
| **Use of Support Materials** | NOT allowed |
| **Platform** | ExamSoft/Examplify |
The exam is cumulative for weeks 1-4 and follows this topical blueprint based on Arcangelo et al., 5th
edition:
| Week | Topic Area | Chapters (5th Ed.) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Week 1** | **Foundations in Pharmacology** <br/>• Prescriptive authority &
pharmacotherapeutics <br/>• Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics <br/>• Impact of drug
interactions & adverse events <br/>• Special populations & pharmacogenomics | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 |
| **Week 2** | **Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Conditions** <br/>• Hypertension,
Hyperlipidemia <br/>• Chronic stable angina, MI, Heart Failure <br/>• Arrhythmias & Thromboembolic
disorders | 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 49 |
| **Week 3** | **Pharmacotherapy for Endocrine Disorders** <br/>• Diabetes Mellitus <br/>• Thyroid
and Parathyroid Disorders | 44, 45 |
| **Week 4** | **Pain Management & Controlled Substances** <br/>• Principles of pharmacology in
pain management <br/>• Pain management in Opioid Use Disorder <br/>• Osteoarthritis & Gout | 9, 10,
32 |
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## 📚 Core Resource: Arcangelo et al., 5th Edition
