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WJEC GCSE Electronics Past Papers & Mark Schemes

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Summer 2023

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GCSE Electronics – Comp 2 Application: Application of Electronics – Past Paper – Summer 2023

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GCSE Electronics – Comp 1 Written Discover: Discovering Electronics Written – Past Paper – Summer 2023

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GCSE Electroneg cydran 2: Cymhwyso Electroneg – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023

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GCSE Electroneg cydran 1: Darganfod Electroneg (ysgrifennedig) – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023

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GCSE ELECTRONICS UN – Unit 1 WRITTEN PAPER: – Unit 1 WRITTEN PAPER – Mark Scheme – Summer 2018

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Circuit Design, Component Analysis, and Practical Electronic Systems

WJEC GCSE Electronics is one of the few remaining standalone electronics qualifications at GCSE level in the UK. It provides specialist knowledge of electronic components, circuit design, and systems thinking that goes well beyond what is covered in Physics or Design and Technology. Component 1 (Discovering Electronics) is a written examination testing theoretical knowledge of electronic components (resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, logic gates, operational amplifiers), circuit analysis (Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, voltage dividers), digital and analogue systems, input-process-output models, and programmable components including microcontrollers. Component 2 (Application of Electronics) is a practical-based assessment where students design, build, test, and evaluate electronic circuits to solve real-world problems. This tests their ability to translate circuit diagrams into working prototypes, diagnose faults, and refine their designs based on testing results. The qualification is available in both English and Welsh medium (Electroneg), reflecting WJEC's commitment to bilingual provision across the curriculum. Welsh-medium papers carry the same content and assessment demands as English-medium papers. This archive contains 54 resources from Autumn 2020 to Summer 2023, including both English and Welsh-medium materials.

Exam Paper Structure

Component 1Calculator ✓

Discovering Electronics

⏱ Written examination🎯 marks📊 50% of grade

Electronic componentsCircuit analysisLogic gates and digital systemsAnalogue systemsMicrocontrollers

Component 2Calculator ✓

Application of Electronics

⏱ Practical assessment🎯 marks📊 50% of grade

Circuit design and constructionTesting and measurementFault-findingEvaluation and refinement

Key Information

Exam Board	WJEC
Qualification	GCSE
Grading Scale	A*–G
Assessment Type	1 written paper + 1 practical assessment
Component 1	Written exam — Discovering Electronics
Component 2	Practical assessment — Application of Electronics
Bilingual	Available in English and Welsh medium (Electroneg)
Available Sessions	Autumn 2020 – Summer 2023
Total Resources	54

Key Topics in Electronics

Topics you need to know

Electronic components and their functionsOhm's law and circuit calculationsSeries and parallel circuitsLogic gates and truth tablesAnalogue and digital systemsMicrocontrollers and programmable componentsCircuit design and prototyping

Exam Command Words

Command word	What the examiner expects
Calculate	Use circuit equations to find voltage, current, or resistance — show formula, substitution, and units
Complete the truth table	Work through all input combinations for the logic circuit and determine each output
Draw	Produce a circuit diagram using standard circuit symbols — ensure all connections are clear
Explain	Give reasons for a circuit behaviour, component choice, or design decision
Name	Identify the electronic component from its symbol, description, or function
Design	Create a circuit that meets the given specification, using appropriate components and connections

Typical Grade Boundaries

Grade	Approximate mark needed
Grade A*	76–86%
Grade A	64–75%
Grade B	52–63%
Grade C	40–51%
Grade D	28–39%

⚠️ Typical boundaries across both components. Actual boundaries vary by series.

Ohm's Law Calculations, Logic Gate Truth Tables, and Systematic Fault-Finding

Circuit calculations form the backbone of Component 1. Master Ohm's law (V = IR) and its rearrangements, then extend to series and parallel circuit calculations. For series circuits: total resistance = R1 + R2 + R3. For parallel circuits: 1/R_total = 1/R1 + 1/R2. Practise calculating current, voltage, and resistance in circuits with multiple components, including voltage divider calculations. Logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR) must be understood both symbolically and functionally. For each gate, know: the symbol, the truth table, and a practical example of its use. Practise combining gates into logic circuits and working out the output for given inputs. Questions often present a real-world scenario (a security alarm, a temperature warning system) and ask you to design or analyse the logic circuit that implements it. For Component 2, systematic fault-finding is a critical skill. When a circuit doesn't work, don't randomly replace components — use a logical approach: check power supply, verify connections against the circuit diagram, measure voltages at key nodes, and isolate sections of the circuit. Document your fault-finding process in your assessment portfolio, as the methodology is assessed alongside the final outcome.

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Ohm's Law Calculations, Logic Gate Truth Tables, and Systematic Fault-Finding

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