Designing solutions Flashcards
CCEA GCSE Digital Technology (2650)
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Algorithm
A step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem or complete a task.
Flowchart
A diagram that represents an algorithm using symbols to show the flow of data and decisions.
Testing solutions
The process of checking if a solution works as intended and meets the requirements.
Input-process-output model
A design model that breaks a solution into three parts: input, processing, and output.
Validation
Ensuring that input data is reasonable and meets specific criteria before processing.
Verification
Checking that the solution produces the correct output and functions as expected.
Evolutionary prototyping
A method where a prototype is continuously refined based on user feedback until it becomes the final product.
Throwaway prototyping
A method where a prototype is created to explore ideas or gather requirements but is discarded after use.
Prototype
An early version of a solution used to test ideas, gather feedback, and refine the final design.
Target audience
The specific group of people a solution is designed for, based on their needs and preferences.
User interface
The part of a system that users interact with, designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.
Navigation structure
The way users move through a system or website, often represented in a diagram showing links between pages.
Structure diagram
A visual representation of the components of a system and their relationships.
Storyboard
A sequence of drawings or images used to plan the design and flow of a solution, such as a website or app.
Image sources
The origin of images used in a solution, which must comply with copyright laws.
Third-party implementation
Using external tools, libraries, or services to add functionality to a solution.
Scripted elements
Parts of a solution that use code or scripts to add functionality, such as interactivity or automation.
Interactive elements
Features in a solution that allow users to engage directly, such as buttons, forms, or sliders.
Entity
An object or concept in a database that stores data, such as a person, place, or thing.
Attribute
A property or characteristic of an entity, represented as a field in a database.
Primary key
A unique identifier for a record in a database table, ensuring no duplicates.
Foreign key
A field in one table that links to the primary key in another table, creating relationships between tables.
Relationship
A connection between entities in a database, such as one-to-one, one-to-many, or many-to-many.
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