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Feedback
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Definition
Feedback (code review) Y11 OOP Term
Colleagues or testers review code and comment so errors are found early and quality improves.
Example: A pull request review catches a logic error.
Found in: syllabus, 2025 HSC marking guidelines, sample exam and familiarisation guidelines, school notes, past SDD papers.
Feedback Y11 Mechatronics Term
Sensor information about the actual output that is returned to the controller to correct the output in a closed loop system.
Example: The thermostat feeds temperature back to the heater controller.
Found in: syllabus, 2025 HSC marking guidelines, sample exam and familiarisation guidelines, school notes, past SDD papers.
Feedback Y12 SE Project Term
Information from users and stakeholders about how the software works, used to improve it.
Example: Survey users after the trial.
Found in: syllabus, 2025 HSC marking guidelines, sample exam and familiarisation guidelines, school notes, past SDD papers.
Where you'll use it in the test
Syllabus area: Y11 OOP Y11 Mechatronics Y12 SE Project.
Question types it can appear in
- Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
- Multi-select: You tick every correct option, so know all its features or goals.
- Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.
- Fill in the blanks: Choose this term to complete a statement or table.
- Extended response: Use it as a supporting point linked to the stimulus.
Where it has appeared in the paper
The Software Engineering Project (Part B). Part letters follow each paper’s own layout.
Related past questions
- Sample exam Q4 (1 mark): Collaboration The Software Engineering Project (Part B) · 1 mark
How to use it
A model sentence
“Colleagues or testers review code and comment so errors are found early and quality improves.” Then apply it: A pull request review catches a logic error.
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
No linked question shows the command word for this term. Across the past short answer and extended response 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.
Go deeper
- Flashcard: Feedback (code review) in The Object-Oriented Paradigm (Year 11) · study that set
- Flashcard: Feedback in Programming Mechatronics (Year 11) · study that set
- Flashcard: Feedback in The Software Engineering Project (Year 12) · study that set
- Memorise: Object-oriented concepts
- Memorise: Mechatronics: hardware, sensors, actuators, control
- Memorise: Quality assurance, testing methods and test data
- Full term page: every question, note and marking comment for Feedback
Check yourself
Explain “Feedback” in one sentence, give an example, and name a question type that could test it.
Reveal the answer
Feedback (code review): Colleagues or testers review code and comment so errors are found early and quality improves.
Example: A pull request review catches a logic error.
Feedback: Sensor information about the actual output that is returned to the controller to correct the output in a closed loop system.
Example: The thermostat feeds temperature back to the heater controller.
Feedback: Information from users and stakeholders about how the software works, used to improve it.
Example: Survey users after the trial.
Could be tested as: Multiple choice, Multi-select, Short answer, Fill in the blanks, Extended response.
Quick multiple choice
A software solution is to be developed by a team, initially with a small number of features. More features will be added over the life of the project in response to user feedback. Which development approach would be most suitable for this software solution?
- RAD
- Agile
- End-user
- Prototyping
Show the answer
B
NESA answer key: B. Old syllabus (SDD): useful as overlap practice only.
Source: NESA 2024 HSC Software Design and Development (OLD SYLLABUS) Section I, answer key from Marking Guidelines. Open it in the multiple-choice bank.