Computer Science

a method of testing where all possible routes through a program are identified and tested

testing that does not rely on understanding the inner workings of a program

the process of finding and correcting errors in program code

Testing principles

Approaching a programming project

The project brief

Software design principles

Project design

Developing code for a programming project

Refining code for a programming project

Testing and refining a programming project

Evaluating the success of a programming project

In this unit pupils will have the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge they have developed in previous programming units by approaching a practical project. They will apply software design, product design and testing principles to take their project from initial design to working prototype.

Python programming project

Which type of testing involves checking how different modules of a program interact?

What type of test data is deliberately incorrect or invalid to check whether a program can handle mistakes properly?

testing without knowledge of internal workings

Match each term to its correct description.

the internal logic and structure of the code

When performing white box testing, what does the tester focus on?

Put these stages of handling a bug in the correct order.

at the very start and throughout development

Which of these would be the best time to start testing a program?

Which aspect of a software project would be described by a functional requirement?

What is the main purpose of input validation in a program?

What is the term for the data or information provided to a computer system for processing?

What is the term for the actions or steps a computer system carries out on data to transform it into a result?

Put these actions in order for using a list to manage homework submissions.

ensuring a password has at least eight characters

keeping track of items in a shopping basket

Match each example to the correct keyword.

Starter Quiz