Software Design & Development

Assessment task 5a

Time allowed 90 mins

Due date Week 10, Term 1, 2001

Marks 90

Weighting 9%

Outcomes to be assessed:

P1.1     describes the functions of hardware and software

P1.2     describes and uses appropriate data types

P1.3     describes the interactions between the elements of a computer system

P2.1     describes developments in the levels of programming languages

P3.1     identifies the issues relating to the use of software solutions

P4.1     analyses a given problem in order to generate a computer-based solution

Assessment task 5b

Time allowed 2 hours

Due date Week 7, Term 3, 2001

Marks 100

Weighting 21%

Outcomes to be assessed:

P1.1     describes the functions of hardware and software

P1.2     describes and uses appropriate data types

P1.3     describes the interactions between the elements of a computer system

P2.1     describes developments in the levels of programming languages

P2.2     explains the effects of historical developments on current practices

P3.1     identifies the issues relating to the use of software solutions

P4.1     analyses a given problem in order to generate a computer-based solution

P4.2     investigates a structured approach in the design and implementation of a software solution

P4.3     uses a variety of development approaches to generate software solutions and distinguishes between these approaches

P5.1     uses and justifies the need for appropriate project management techniques

P5.2     uses and develops documentation to communicate software solutions to others

P6.1     describes the role of personnel involved in software development

P6.3     designs and constructs software solutions with appropriate interfaces