Computer Science

a document that you can use when developing a program to keep track of your progress throughout the project

specific, measurable and realistic benchmarks used to determine if a project, task or outcome has been accomplished successfully

judging how well the program meets the original success criteria or requirements

Programming project - dictionaries II

This unit introduces pupils to the new data structures of records and dictionaries. They will develop a Caesar cipher encryption program using a dictionary as a cipher wheel. Pupils will explore how data can be read from and written to files and how this data can be used within a program.

Programming: dictionaries and data files

What is used to style and format the layout of a webpage?

What benchmarks are used to judge if a project or program has been completed successfully?

judging how well the program meets success criteria

tracking progress during program development

Which of these is NOT a feature of a code log?

to confirm that the program cannot be improved further

to judge how well it meets success criteria and improve it

to finalise the program and prevent changes

Why is it important to evaluate a program after it has been developed?

What document is used to track progress and record problems during program development?

compare the program against the success criteria

reflect on lessons learnt and areas for improvement

Arrange the steps for debugging and evaluating a project in the correct order.

What programming language is used to add interactivity to a website?

checking all pages, links and features work

comparing the website to user requirements

set benchmarks to evaluate project success

document for tracking progress and solutions

specific, measurable benchmarks for success

Match the following items and actions to their descriptions and purposes.

ask for help immediately without analysis

What should you do when you encounter a problem while coding?

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