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