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HSC SDD SDD Assessment 1 Software Development Cycle and Approach HSC Software Development and Design Due: 2 May 2008 Contribution: 20% Total Marks: 45 Description of Task Complete questions related to software development approaches and the software development cycle; in particular the defining stage. The following outcomes will be assessed: H1.2 H4.1 H4.2 H4.3 H5.2 H5.3 H6.1 H6.2 H6.3 H6.4 Differentiates between the various methods used to construct software solutions. Identifies needs to which software solutions are appropriate. Applies appropriate development methods to solve software problems. Applies a modular approach to implement well structured software solutions and evaluates their effectiveness Creates and justifies the need for the various types of documentation required for a software solution. Selects and applies appropriate software to facilitate the design and development of software solutions Assesses the relationship between the roles of people involved in the software development cycle. Communicates the processes involved in a software solution to an inexperienced user. Uses a collaborative approach during the software development cycle Develops effective user interfaces, in consultation with appropriate people Marks Question 1 (16) Question 2 (12) Question 3 (3) Question 4 (14) Total (45) RL 17/10/2008 HSC SDD SDD Assessment 1 Question 1 (16 Marks) Question 2. (12 Marks) a) Explain why a modular approach to software development is used in most real world projects as opposed to a monolithic approach. (4 marks) b) Justify and give an example of collaboration between a back-end developer and a front-end developer. (4 marks) c) Sketch a single screen storyboard of an automated student roll marking application. (4 marks) RL 17/10/2008 HSC SDD SDD Assessment 1 Question 3. (14 Marks) RL 17/10/2008 HSC SDD SDD Assessment 1 Question 4. (3 Marks) Answer the following question by referring to this diagram: (i) (ii) (iii) RL 17/10/2008