Unlike Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles, Advanced Placement Computer Science A evaluates students solely through a traditional paper-and-pencil exam. This exam format comprises multiple-choice questions and free-response questions (FRQs) where candidates demonstrate their proficiency in Java programming by writing program code. 

As many of us explore and choose Advanced Placement courses to take, the College Board offers technology-based courses like AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A that you should definitely look into. In this blog post, we will be focusing on AP Computer Science A by discussing the curriculum, what to expect, and how you can prepare for the class and AP exam.