Correcting Errors in Algorithms and Programs (AQA GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes

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Correcting Errors in Algorithms and Programs
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What is algorithm refinement?

Process of improving code after testing

What are the three types of test data used by good programmers?

Normal, boundary, and erroneous

What is boundary data?

Values at edges of acceptable range

What is a syntax error?

Error breaking language grammar rules

Which is an example of a syntax error?

Misspelling a keyword like OUTPUT

What is a logic error?

Error in thinking; code runs but wrong

What is the key difference between syntax and logic errors?

Syntax stops running; logic wrong results

In the example, why were values 1 and 10 rejected incorrectly?

Used >> and << instead of ≥≥ and ≤≤

What should you do after making changes to your code?

Test it again with appropriate data

What is normal data in testing?

Typical values that should work correctly

What is erroneous data?

Values that should definitely be rejected

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