Debugging output statements

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Definition

Print statements added to show that a section was reached or the value of a variable.

Example: print("total =", total)

Found in: syllabus, 2025 HSC marking guidelines, school notes, past SDD papers.

Where you'll use it in the test

Syllabus area: Y11 Programming Fundamentals.

Question types it can appear in

Short answer: Name one software debugging tool
Python: Write or complete it in the online Python tool.
Fill in the blanks: Choose this term to complete a statement or table.

Where it has appeared in the paper

The Software Engineering Project (Part A). Part letters follow each paper’s own layout.

How to use it

A model sentence

General advice, built from the definition and example above

“Print statements added to show that a section was reached or the value of a variable.” Then apply it: print("total =", total)

In a short answer, give the definition in your own words first, then tie it to the situation in the question. Do not copy the example above unless it fits the scenario.

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From the linked past questions

Outline: Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of. (2025 HSC Q15b (3 marks): Testing and debugging)

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Flashcard: Debugging output statements in Programming Fundamentals (Year 11) · study that set
Memorise: Testing and code quality (Year 11)
Master answer: sdd2024-q28 (3 marks, short answer / extended) (Master model answers: The Software Engineering Project (written answers))
Notes: Debugging tools and error types (The Software Engineering Project (Year 12))
Notes: Part 3. Where this has been examined (see ../../question_bank.md) (The Software Engineering Project (Year 12))
Master answer: Topics in this module (Master model answers: The Software Engineering Project (written answers))
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