Year 10 - Computing
Validating data input in a program
Programming: iteration
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils discover how iteration is used to replicate parts of a program. They will analyse the difference between count and condition controlled iteration and how trace tables can be used to trace through loops. They will explore data validation techniques and robust program design.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the purpose of validation checks and use iteration to ensure data entered is reasonable.
Key Notes
- Validation checks are used to ensure that data that is entered is reasonable and expected.
- Iteration is used to ensure the validation checks are implemented correctly.
Vocabulary To Learn
- validation: checking that data is acceptable by comparing it against a set of criteria
- crash: when a program suddenly stops working and closes unexpectedly, often due to an error it cannot recover from
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- A program will automatically ask people to try again if data is invalid.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Validation checks are used to ensure that data that is entered is reasonable and expected. Iteration is used to ensure the validation checks are implemented correctly.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'validation'
checking that data is acceptable by comparing it against a set of criteria. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: A program will automatically ask people to try again if data is invalid. Correction: The program will only ask for data to be input again if it has been programmed to do so; otherwise it will run with invalid data and may crash.
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