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Feedback
Term Y11 OOP Y11 Mechatronics Y12 SE Project
Also listed as: Feedback (code review)
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 it is used 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
These are the questions the flashcard set links to this term. Open each one and compare your answer with its marking criteria.
Other questions that mention it
- 2025 HSC exam Q11 Software Automation (Part A) · 1 mark
- 2025 HSC exam Q23a Secure Software Architecture (Part A) · 3 marks
- 2025 HSC exam Q15b The Software Engineering Project (Part A) · 3 marks
- 2025 HSC exam Q16a Programming for the Web (Part A) · 3 marks
- 2025 HSC exam Q16b Programming for the Web (Part A) · 3 marks
- 2025 HSC exam Q16c Secure Software Architecture (Part A) · 3 marks
Study links
- 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
- Notes: Research and use the Agile software development approach, including the rate of… (The Software Engineering Project (Year 12))
- Notes: Agile (The Software Engineering Project (Year 12))
- Notes: WAgile (hybrid) and Waterfall v Agile comparison (The Software Engineering Project (Year 12))
- Notes: Quality assurance, testing methods and test data (The Software Engineering Project (Year 12))
How to use it in an answer
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.
Technique for the question types
- Multiple choice: Read all four options, rule out wrong ones, pick one; no penalty for guessing so never leave blank.
- Multi-select: Pick ALL correct options; the guideline marks it right only if you tick every correct one (and no wrong one).
- Short answer: One clear point per mark, use the stimulus and course terms, and answer the command word.
- Fill in the blanks: Choose the right word from a list; use exact syllabus terms.
- Extended response: Plan with the command word, give a judgement or explanation supported by named details from the stimulus, use course terms and cover both sides when asked.
Worked answers from the marking guidelines
Sample exam Q4 (1 mark): Collaboration (1 mark): 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.
Common mistakes
- Use the term exactly as the syllabus words it, then link it to the scenario in the question; the 2025 feedback repeatedly rewards using the stimulus.
- Answer the command word: outline gives main points only, explain gives a reason or cause, discuss gives both sides.
Related terms
Same group in the syllabus: Task definition · Facade pattern · Agility · Consistency (collaboration) · Code commenting · Version control · Diagnostic data · Optimisation data · Degrees of freedom · Motion constraints · Subsystem (combination of sensors, actuators and effectors) · Power, battery and material requirements · Wiring diagram · Specialist requirements for people with disability