Consistency (collaboration)

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Definition

Using the same naming, layout and coding standards across the team so everyone can read and change the code.

Example: Use snake_case for every variable.

Found in: syllabus, sample exam and familiarisation guidelines, school notes.

Where you'll use it in the test

Syllabus area: Y11 OOP.

Question types it can appear in

Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
Multi-select: Features that support collaborative development
Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.

Where it has appeared in the paper

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

How to use it

A model sentence

General advice, built from the definition and example above

“Using the same naming, layout and coding standards across the team so everyone can read and change the code.” Then apply it: Use snake_case for every variable.

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.

Command words used with it

General advice

No linked question shows the command word for this term. Across the past short answer questions in this bank the words used most are: Explain, Outline, Describe, Compare, Classify, Analyse. Check the actual word in your question.

Official worked answer

Sample exam Q4 (1 mark): Collaboration (1 mark): official criteria and sample answer

Criteria

1: Correctly identifies the benefits.

Sample answer

Different points of view can be considered. Tasks can be delegated to those with expertise.

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