Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Algorithm Design And Problem Solving (Section 9 - No. 42)
Which of the following is an example of a format check?
Checking that the number of brothers/sisters is a whole number.
Checking that an email address is entered.
Checking that a postcode is in the format NNX 9NN.
Checking that the password is at least 8 characters long.
Explication
A format check ensures data conforms to a specific pattern, like a postcode.