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A Level Maths Graphs and Networks Exam Questions

Free A Level Maths exam questions on Graphs and Networks, with full model answers. Covers mST, shortest path, route inspection (Prim, Kruskal, Dijkstra; route inspection up to four odd nodes).

Graphs and Networks exam questions

1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.

About A Level Maths Graphs and Networks

Graphs and Networks is part of Decision Maths in A Level Maths. These questions suit Edexcel International A Level Maths students. Answer the pack without notes, then mark every line against the model answers and redo the questions you dropped marks on.

What you need to know

  • Terms Vertices, edges, degree and paths.
  • Minimum spanning trees Kruskal and Prim.
  • Shortest paths Dijkstra's algorithm.

Common mistakes in Graphs and Networks

  • Creating cycles in Kruskal.
  • Not updating labels.

Try two Graphs and Networks exam-style questions

1. How many edges are in a spanning tree of 6 vertices? (1 mark)

Show the mark scheme answer

5

2. Which algorithm finds shortest paths? (1 mark)

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Dijkstra's

Graphs and Networks FAQs

Which exam boards include Graphs and Networks?

These questions suit Edexcel International A Level Maths.

Is Graphs and Networks pure, mechanics or statistics?

Graphs and Networks is part of Decision Maths.

How should I use these Graphs and Networks questions?

Answer every question without notes, then check each line against the model answers and redo any you got wrong.