AP Computer Science Exam
The AP exam currently tests students on their knowledge of computer science through Java. Before 1999, the AP exam tested students on their knowledge of Pascal. From 1999 to 2003, the exam tested students on their knowledge of C++ instead. The AP exam in Computer Science was first offered in 1984.
The exam is composed of two sections:
- Section I: Multiple Choice
- Section II: Free-Response
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