Marking criteria Key Terms

Measurable objective

A specific objective that can be checked to determine whether the stated requirement has been met.

Problem model

A representation of the problem that is sufficiently developed to be useful in subsequent stages.

Articulated design

A design that clearly describes how the solution or investigation is to be structured or is structured.

Key aspects

The important parts of the solution or investigation whose intended structure should be described in the documented design.

Completeness of solution

The extent to which a system meets the requirements of a solution or investigation.

Requirement

A condition or aspect of the solution or investigation that the system is expected to meet.

Demonstrated proficiency

Evidence in the completed program that the required technical skill has been applied sufficiently and successfully.

Coding style characteristics

Features of the program's coding style considered when deciding the exact mark within the selected band, including good and excellent characteristics.

Parameterised SQL

SQL that uses parameters when accessing database data; cross-table parameterised SQL is listed as a Group A example.

Direct access

A way of organising files so that data can be accessed directly rather than only through sequential access; it is listed as a Group A example.

Interface

The defined way through which a module interacts with other parts of a program.

Modularisation

The organisation of code into modules or collections of subroutines, including grouping subroutines with a common purpose.

Representative sample

A carefully selected example of testing evidence used to demonstrate the extent and effectiveness of testing.

Robustness

The quality demonstrated when testing provides evidence that the complete or nearly complete solution works reliably and meets its requirements.

Independent feedback

Feedback obtained from someone independent of the person who created the outcome, where the feedback is useful and realistic.

Meaningful evaluation

An explanation of what evidence such as feedback shows about how well the outcome meets its requirements, rather than merely reporting the evidence.