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Date November 2018 Marks available 2 Reference code 18N.1.SL.TZ0.2
Level SL Paper 1 Time zone no time zone
Command term Outline Question number 2 Adapted from N/A

Question

Outline what is meant by a database management system.

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a.

Outline one advantage of using beta testing prior to the release of a new product.

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b.

Markscheme

Award [1] for identifying a feature of a database management system and [1] for an expansion up to [2 max].

Database management system is an application software;
that allows users to define/create/maintain a database / provides (controlled) access to the data;
Examples of database applications are computerized library, inventory, flight reservation, etc.;

a.

Award [1] of using beta testing and [1] for an expansion up to [2 max].

Beta testing is done from the user/client perspective;
So, requirement mismatches can be easily identified;
The real users have an opportunity to test a new product before it is (publicly) released;
So, user acceptance is assured;
Any bugs identified could be (easily) fixed before the public release of the product;
So, quality of the product is enhanced;

b.

Examiners report

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Topic 2: Computer organization » 2.1 Computer organization
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