Peer checking

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Definition

Another person reviews the algorithm or code to find errors you may have missed.

Example: Contrast: desk checking is by the author; peer checking is by someone else.

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Where you'll use it in the test

Syllabus area: Y11 Programming Fundamentals.

Question types it can appear in

Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
Short answer: Compare desk checking with peer checking

How to use it

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General advice, built from the definition and example above

“Another person reviews the algorithm or code to find errors you may have missed.” Then apply it: Contrast: desk checking is by the author; peer checking is by someone else.

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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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.

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Flashcard: Peer checking in Programming Fundamentals (Year 11) · study that set
Memorise: Software development steps and algorithm design
Notes: Debugging tools and error types (The Software Engineering Project (Year 12))
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Explain “Peer checking” in one sentence, give an example, and name a question type that could test it.

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Another person reviews the algorithm or code to find errors you may have missed.

Example: Contrast: desk checking is by the author; peer checking is by someone else.

Could be tested as: Multiple choice, Short answer.