Ease of maintenance

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Definition

How simply code can be corrected or updated later; helped by comments, meaningful names, modular subroutines and version control.

Example: Use it to justify modular code in an evaluate or justify answer.

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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.
Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.
Extended response: Use it as a supporting point linked to the stimulus.

Where it has appeared in the paper

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

How to use it

A model sentence

General advice, built from the definition and example above

“How simply code can be corrected or updated later; helped by comments, meaningful names, modular subroutines and version control.” Then apply it: Use it to justify modular code in an evaluate or justify answer.

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

Explain: Relate cause and effect; make the relationship between things evident; provide why and/or how. (2023 Software Design and Development HSC Q26 (9 marks): Code reading, maintainability and testing)

Go deeper

Flashcard: Ease of maintenance in The Object-Oriented Paradigm (Year 11) · study that set
Memorise: Testing and code quality (Year 11)
Notes: Object-oriented concepts (Year 11 content (Programming fundamentals, OOP, Mechatronics))
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