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Proofing Topic Questions IGCSE ICT

15.1 Software tools Candidates should be able to: Reduce errors Notes and Guidance Use automated software tools (spell check, grammar check) and make appropriate changes to ensure all work produced contains as few errors as possible Use validation routines to minimise data entry errors Candidates should know and understand: Spell check software Automated suggestions given by spell check software do not always give the correct response Validation checks Importance, characteristics and uses of appropriate validation including range check, character check, length check, type check, format check, presence check

15.2 Proofing techniques Candidates should be able to: Perform visual verification Notes and Guidance Identify and correct data entry errors including transposed numbers, incorrect spelling, inconsistent character spacing, inconsistent case Proofread Identify and correct inconsistent line spacing, remove blank pages/slides, remove widows/orphans, inconsistent or incorrect application of styles, ensure that tables and lists are not split over columns or pages/slides Candidates should know and understand: Verification Importance, characteristics and uses of verification including visual checking and double data entry to reduce data entry errors The need for validation as well as verification