Year 11 - Computing
Testing and refining a programming project
Python programming project
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Unit Summary
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.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to test a programming project using a range of methods.
Key Notes
- Testing is the process of checking that a program works correctly and meets all its requirements.
- To test a program thoroughly, a range of data should be used, including normal, boundary and invalid data.
- A good test plan includes clear tests with predicted outcomes.
- If the actual results don't match the expected results, the program is checked for errors in a process called debugging.
Vocabulary To Learn
- testing: the systematic process of checking that a program works as expected
- debugging: the process of finding and correcting errors in program code
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- A test plan should only include data that will cause a program to not work.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Testing is the process of checking that a program works correctly and meets all its requirements. To test a program thoroughly, a range of data should be used, including normal, boundary and invalid data.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'testing'
the systematic process of checking that a program works as expected. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: A test plan should only include data that will cause a program to not work. Correction: A test plan should contain a range of test data, including normal, erroneous and boundary.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Approaching a programming project Study Guide
- Developing code for a programming project Study Guide
- Evaluating the success of a programming project Study Guide
- Project design Study Guide
- Refining code for a programming project Study Guide
- Refining code in a programming project Study Guide
- Software design principles Study Guide
- Testing principles Study Guide
- The project brief Study Guide
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