Browse AP CSA FRQs by Year

Click any year below to view its AP CSA Free Response Questions and practice solutions. Each year includes FRQ 1–4 with Java code walkthroughs and exam-style explanations.

How to Use This AP CSA FRQ Archive

This archive is designed to help you practice real AP Computer Science A Free Response Questions and see what high-scoring Java solutions look like.

1. Select a year and open a specific FRQ (1–4).
2. Attempt the problem on your own before checking the solution.
3. Compare your code to the sample solution and scoring guideline summary.
4. Review the explanation to understand why the solution earns full credit.

What’s Included for Each AP CSA FRQ

• Brief description of the FRQ topic (arrays, ArrayList, classes, inheritance, recursion, etc.).
• Link to the official College Board FRQ PDF for that question.
• Link to the official scoring guidelines PDF for that FRQ.
• A complete Java solution that would receive full credit.
• Step-by-step explanation showing how the code satisfies the rubric.