Term Definition Review
Learners make a formal assessment. They
appraise existing information or prior
events, or reconsider information with the
intention of making changes if necessary.
Select
Learners choose the best or most suitable
option, whether this is of materials,
techniques, equipment or processes. The
options and choices should be based on
specific criteria.
Solve
Learners find an answer to, explanation
for, or means of effectively dealing with a
problem.
Specify
Learners state a fact or requirement
clearly and precisely, applying relevant
information.
Test
Learners take measures to check the
quality, performance, or reliability of
something, especially before putting it
into widespread use or practice.
Understand
Learners demonstrate knowledge related
to defined situations.
This is a key summary of the types of evidence and IT-specific terms used for BTEC
International Level 3 qualifications.
Type of evidence/IT-specific terms Definition and purpose Annotated screen shot
Image copy of a computer screen (obtained by
pressing the print screen key then pasting in a
document) with added annotations explaining
what the image shows.
Case study
A specific example to which all learners must
select and apply knowledge. Used to show
application to a realistic context where direct
experience cannot be gained.
Computer program
A set of instructions in the form of written
programming language for certain computer
functions.
Database structure
The structure is composed of fields (a single
piece of data, e.g. name, date of birth, etc.),
records (a complete set of fields, e.g. an
employee’s personnel record) and tables (a
collection of records, e.g. all employees’
personnel records).
