AP CS Principles Exam Info
Exam Date: Thur May 14, 2026 - 12 pm - CHS AP Exam Information
The AP Computer Science Principles Exam has two parts:
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70 Multiple-choice questions
57 single-select multiple-choice: choose 1 from 4
5 single-select with reading passage about a computing innovation
8 multiple-select multiple-choice: choose 2 from 4
120 minutes on Exam Date
Arrive 15 minutes before test start time
No Calculator
There is no designated programming language, instead problems use the AP CS Principles Pseudocode and are given this reference sheet.
Submissions consisting of Program Code, Video, and Personalized Project Reference due to Digital Portfolio:
Deadline: 2024 - April 30 - 8:59 pm PT (Gilroy)
9+ hours of in-class time
May work on it at home
4 Written response prompts
60 minutes on Exam Date
Individual PPR is printed for students as reference to answer these prompts
For this part of the exam, you will develop a computer program of your choice: one that solves a problem, enables an innovation, or helps you express personal interests. You may use any programming language you like. Then you will respond to four prompts using your program as reference during the section 2 part of the exam.
Reference Sheet
Reference Sheet
The AP CS Principles Exam does not have a designated programming language associated with it. Therefore, a reference sheet is provided to give instructions and explanations to help you understand the format and the meaning of the questions on the exam. The reference sheet can be seen here. It includes two programming formats: text-based and block-based. Be sure to review the reference sheet ahead of time and be familiar with the material that it has on it. Here is the reference sheet with App Inventor blocks side by side.
The sections provide some sample questions provided by the college board in their AP CSP Course and Exam Description pg 172.
To elicit evidence of student achievement of the course learning objectives, the AP Computer Science Principles exam questions assess both the application of the computational thinking practices and an understanding of the big ideas. Exam questions may assess achievement of multiple learning objectives. They may also address content from more than one essential knowledge statement. Exam questions may be accompanied by non-textual stimulus material such as diagrams, charts, or other graphical illustrations.
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