Live data

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Definition

Real data from the actual working environment used to test the system.

Example: Test with real customer orders.

Found in: course specifications, past SDD papers.

Where you'll use it in the test

Syllabus area: Y12 SE Project.

Question types it can appear in

Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
Matching or table: Match it to its description, example or category.
Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.

How to use it

A model sentence

General advice, built from the definition and example above

“Real data from the actual working environment used to test the system.” Then apply it: Test with real customer orders.

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.

Go deeper

Flashcard: Live data in The Software Engineering Project (Year 12) · study that set
Memorise: Quality assurance, testing methods and test data
Master answer: sdd2023-q26 (9 marks, extended) (Master model answers: The Software Engineering Project (written answers))
Notes: Quality assurance, testing methods and test data (The Software Engineering Project (Year 12))
Full term page: every question, note and marking comment for Live data

Check yourself

Explain “Live data” in one sentence, give an example, and name a question type that could test it.

Reveal the answer

Real data from the actual working environment used to test the system.

Example: Test with real customer orders.

Could be tested as: Multiple choice, Matching or table, Short answer.