Guide to non-exam assessment documentation key terms

Specific objective

A measurable statement describing one required function or area of investigation at a level of detail that is not ambiguous.

Fully scoped analysis

An analysis that thoroughly researches and defines the problem, includes all relevant information for later stages, states clear objectives and uses necessary modelling.

Design communication

The clear presentation of how the key aspects of a solution or investigation are structured and what they rely on.

Database relation

A described relationship within a relational database that can be used to communicate how stored data is organised and connected.

Self-documenting code

Code that uses meaningful identifiers and well-structured organisation to communicate its purpose with minimal need for comments.

Overview guide

Supporting documentation that can identify executables, data filenames or URLs, database names and pathnames so a third party can run or investigate the solution.

Representative sample

A carefully selected and balanced set of tests that demonstrates the important requirements and robustness of a solution without including every possible test.

Expected outcome

The result that should occur when a selected test is performed correctly on the solution.

Independent feedback

Feedback obtained from someone independent of the creator, used to assess how well the outcome meets its requirements.

Prototyping feedback

Feedback generated while a prototype is being developed, which should be presented, referenced, and discussed if it is used in the evaluation.