AQA GCSE (8525) SLR 10 – Robust and secure programming

It includes:

• Student Learning Record Workbook (for use by students)
• Student Learning Record Answers (for use by teachers)
• End of Topic test and answers
• Lesson PowerPoint’s for every lesson
• Any associated answers or references sheets for class activities

This topic covers:

3.2.11 Robust and secure programming

• Be able to write simple data validation routines.
• Be able to write simple authentication routines.
• Understand what is meant by testing in the context of algorithms and programs.
  Be able to correct errors within algorithms and programs.
• Understand what test data is and describe the following types of test data:
  normal (typical)
  boundary (extreme)
  erroneous data
• Be able to select and justify the choice of suitable test data for a given problem.
• Understand that there are different types of error:
  syntax error
  logic error
• Be able to identify and categorise errors within algorithms and programs.