A database solution should be evaluated based on its fitness for purpose by meeting end user and functional requirements set during analysis, and the accuracy of its SQL query outputs as demonstrated by test results, with the overall evaluation reflecting on output accuracy.

1. DATABASE EVALUATION
Higher Computing Science

2. EVALUATION
• A database solution should be evaluated by:
• its fitness for purpose
• the accuracy of its output

3. FITNESS FOR PURPOSE
• A database can be said to be fit for purpose if it meets:
• the end user requirements
• the functional requirements
• which will have been set out during the database analysis phase

4. ACCURACY OF OUTPUT
• The output of any SQL queries should be accurate.
• Test results can be used to show whether or not SQL query results are
accurate.
• The evaluation of the database should reflect on the accuracy of SQL
output.