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Date May 2022 Marks available 2 Reference code 22M.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 one reason why accurate user documentation is necessary for a system.

Markscheme

Award [2 max].
User efficiency;
To ensure that users know how to use the system correctly;

Support/Troubleshoot;
To provide users help when they encounter errors;

Accuracy;
To ensure the correct methods are used to enable reliable output;

Improved user experience;
the user is aware of all available features, so they can make the most out of the system;

Examiners report

Candidates were able to identify a reason why accurate user documentation is necessary for a system. A few candidates mixed this up with system documentation. Some candidates also named two reasons rather than expanding on the one reason, as required by the question.

Syllabus sections

Topic 1: System fundamentals » 1.1 Systems in organizations
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