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O-LevelComputer ScienceDatabases2210/22 · Oct/Nov 2022 · Q33 Marks

Describe the use of verification on input of data when entering a list of items in stock into a database. Explain why verification is necessary.

  1. Describe the use of verification on input of data when entering a list of items in stock into a database. Explain why verification is necessary.[3]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2022). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [1] MP1 verification is used to make sure the items in stock do not change from the original when they are input // verification is used to make sure the items in stock do not change from what was intended to be input // verification is used to make sure the items are accurately copied
  2. [1] MP2 enter each item in stock twice / double entry // visual check
  3. [1] MP3 matching description of the type of check stated in MP2

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Topic
Databases, O-Level Computer Science (syllabus 2210). Structured question, 3 marks.
Source
O-Level Computer Science, Oct/Nov 2022 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 3.

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