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Types of Test Data

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This key facts covers Types of Test Data within Testing for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Testing in Robust Programs for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 8 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 2 of 6 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

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Section 2 of 6

Practice

15 questions

Recall

8 flashcards

Types of Test Data

Type Description Example (Age 18-65)
Normal Typical expected data 25, 40, 50
Boundary Values at the edges of valid range 17, 18, 65, 66
Erroneous Invalid data that should be rejected -5, "abc", 200

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Practice Questions for Testing

A program accepts scores between 0 and 100. Which value is an example of erroneous test data?

  • A. 50
  • B. 0
  • C. 101
  • D. "hello"
1 markfoundation

Explain what a logic error is and give one reason why it is harder to find than a syntax error.

2 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

What is boundary test data?
Values at the edge of valid ranges (just inside and outside limits)
What is normal test data?
Typical, everyday values the program should handle

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