VCAA replied today about the validation question C4 in the exam. They said:<br><br>"<span class="FontStyle11"><span style="font-size: 10pt;" lang="EN-US">In
relation to VCE IT: Software Development, Section C Question 4 the Panel Chair
and Chief Assessor have provided the following information:</span></span>
<p class="Style1" style="line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></p>
<p class="Style1" style="margin-top: 0.5pt; line-height: 12.5pt;"><span class="FontStyle11"><span style="font-size: 10pt;" lang="EN-US">This
question is about a validation strategy based on the program specification. The
definition of effectiveness in the Study Design is 'a measure of how well
something works'. The definition also continues with 'measures of an effective
information system'; one of these is given as 'communication of message'. This
relates to the question where it talks about the user ... and the program has
to provide as much information as possible about what is wrong. The most
effective way of providing this is therefore null first, existence last. You
have assumed that all four tests are going to be conducted. The statement in
the question 'therefore include these validation tests' cannot be interpreted
as 'these tests must be run on every number'. These tests are included in the
program - perhaps using 'if statements in such a way that the most effective
message is returned - therefore, the question 'place the validation tests in the
most effective order."</span></span></p>
A matter of interpretation and assumption, I guess, but it was a confusing question.<br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Mark Kelly<br>Manager Information Systems<br>Reporting Manager<br>IT Learning Area Manager<br><br>McKinnon Secondary College<br>
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