TOPIC 4 AS ICT

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DEFINE VALIDATION AND GIVE EXAMPLES:
The process which ensures data entered is sensible and reasonable (length check, presence check, data type check)
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DEFINE VERIFICATION AND GIVE EXAMPLES:
The checking that data has been copied correctly from one medium to another (Double entry of data, Proof reading)
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WHY AND HOW TO REDUCE ERRORS:
Better to capture data automatically using OMR, bar codingand character recognition rather than typing. (Use as many verification and validation method possible & allow a user to check details and confirm they are correct)
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ACCURACY OF CONTENT:
All factual info should be checked to make sure it is correct
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SPELLCHECKING:
Use the feature provided to make sure all spellings are correct.
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GRAMMAR CHECKING:
Use the grammar checking feature to make sure there are no grammar once.
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DUPLICATION OF CONTENT:
A common mistake is saying the same thing twice / proof reading will spot this.
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READABILITY OF CONTENT:
The content is appropriate for the target audience.
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DEFINE VERIFICATION AND GIVE EXAMPLES:

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The checking that data has been copied correctly from one medium to another (Double entry of data, Proof reading)

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WHY AND HOW TO REDUCE ERRORS:

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ACCURACY OF CONTENT:

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SPELLCHECKING:

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