AS / A Level Computer Science

Candidates should be able to:

Describe how data validation and data verification help protect the integrity of data

Describe and use methods of data validation

Describe and use methods of data verification during data entry and data transfer

Notes and guidance

Including range check, format check, length check, presence check, existence check, limit check, check digit

During data entry including visual check, double entry

During data transfer including parity check (byte and block), checksum