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4/30/17 HSC Enrichment - Information Processes and Technology Singleton Presentation 2017 1 How to do well in the HSC exam n Understand the course content n Practical AND theory n Use the appropriate terminology n Respond to the terms used in


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HSC Enrichment - Information Processes and Technology

Singleton Presentation 2017

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How to do well in the HSC exam

nUnderstand the course content

nPractical AND theory

nUse the appropriate terminology nRespond to the terms used in the

question

nRefer specifically to the question nUse your time well nShow what you know

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HSC exam format

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Core topics

n Information Systems & Data Bases n Communications Systems n Project Work

Not considered as separate topics

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For the one question, recognise..

n relevant hardware &

software

n input requirements n how data is

  • rganised

n storage n data manipulation n flow of information n transmission

n hardware n protocols

n output requirements n social & ethical

considerations

n involvement of

participants

n project management

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TIPPPE

  • Technology
  • Information
  • Purpose
  • Processes
  • Participants and
  • Environment

together describe an information system

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Collecting Organizing Analyzing Storing & Retrieving Processing Transmitting and Receiving Displaying

The Seven Processes

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Collecting Organizing Analyzing Storing & Retrieving Processing Transmitting and Receiving Displaying C O A S P T D

  • me

n ll tudents at he

  • g

The Seven Processes

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Steps in Development and Implementation of System

n For each step…..

n Name each step n Specific tasks performed n People involved n Documentation produced n Terminology n Social issues

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Understanding the problem Planning Designing solutions Implementing Testing, evaluating and maintaining

The Steps

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Understanding the Problem

n Define the purpose n Speak to participants

n Survey n Questionnaire n Interview n Observation

n Build a prototype n Requirements Report

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Understanding the Problem

n Define the purpose n Speak to participants

n Survey n Questionnaire n Interview n Observation

n Build a prototype n Requirements Report

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Planning

n Feasibility study

n Constraints

n Requirements Report

n needs n TIP n time frame for subtasks n participants

n Approach

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Planning

n Feasibility study

n Constraints

n Requirements Report

n needs n TIP n time frame for subtasks n participants

n Approach

Technology Information Purpose Technical Operational Economic Scheduling

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Planning

n Feasibility study

n Constraints

n Requirements Report

n needs n TIP n time frame for subtasks n participants

n Approach

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Designing Solutions

n Build system

n Traditional / waterfall n Prototype development n Participant development n Agile n Outsourced n Customised

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Designing Solutions

n Build system

n Traditional / waterfall n Prototype development n Participant development n Agile n Outsourced n Customised

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Designing Solutions

n Build system

n Traditional / waterfall n Prototype development n Participant development n Agile n Outsourced n Customised

n Use Documentation tools

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Documentation Tools

n Gantt charts n DFD's n Schema's n Queries (SQL) n Data Dictionary n Storyboard n Specific interfaces n Decision table n Decision tree n Network Topology

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Data Dictionary

A data dictionary is a table providing a comprehensive description of each field in the database. This commonly includes: field name, data type, data format, field size, description and example. This is shown in the example below (from Specifications document)

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Field name Data type Data format Field size Description Example UserId FirstName Surname DOB HourlyPayRate Height FeesPaid Text Text Text Date Currency Real Boolean NNNNNNNN DD/MM/YYYY #####.## #.## 8 25 25 10 8 3 1 Unique eight-digit number represented as text First name of employee Surname of employee Date of birth as a short date format Rate of pay expressed in dollars per hour Height in metres, with two decimal places Y or N for Yes or No 0001539 Bill Smith 15/07/1982 34.50 1.58 Y

Schema

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n Sample answer from Q24 HSC 2009

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Schema and SQL statement

n Sample answer from Q24 HSC 2009

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SELECT Song_Id, Song_Name FROM Song WHERE Song_size < … And Song_Length < ….. ORDER BY Song_Name Asc

Storyboard

Good design elements in Database forms / Interfaces

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Heading

n

Logo

n

Text Boxes

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Radio buttons / check boxes

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Drop down menus

Understand the importance

  • f validation checks

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Storyboard

Good design elements in Database forms / Interfaces

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Heading

n

Logo

n

Text Boxes

n

Radio buttons / check boxes

n

Drop down menus

Understand the importance

  • f validation checks

Don’t forget to show all links between screens

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Storyboard

Good design elements in Database forms / Interfaces

n

Heading

n

Logo

n

Text Boxes

n

Radio buttons / check boxes

n

Drop down menus

Understand the importance

  • f validation checks

Don’t forget to show all links between screens

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Network Diagram

n Draw diagrams

n to represent the various topologies n to show hardware required n to show communications links 27 28

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Documentation tools

Each shows a different view of a system

Be prepared to……

n Recognise / Identify n Interpret n Modify or complete n Construct n Compare and contrast n Select relevant tool

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Implementing

n Acquire hardware & software n Implementation plan

n Training n Conversion of data n Systems testing n Implementation of system

n Direct n Parallel n Pilot n Phased

n Operation Manual

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Testing, evaluating and maintaining

n Live, Volume, Simulated test data n Have needs been met? n Have social issues been addressed? n Trialing & using Operation Manual

n Ease of use n Appropriateness for audience

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Project Management

n Refer to your project, and the experiences

gained……

n Gantt charts n Communications plan

n Regular reporting

n Stumbling blocks n Communication strategies

n Active listening n Conflict resolution n Negotiation skills n Interview techniques n Team building

n Documentation tools

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Calculations

n File and database sizes n Transmission times n (Image, Video clip & Audio clip sizes

…for Multimedia option)

n Show all working! n Convert sizes to Kb, Mb, Gb

and specify your choice of unit

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Calculations

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Hardware Operation

n Tape, Hard Drive, CDROM, DVD n CRT, LCD, plasma screen, IWB n inkjet printer, laser printer, scanner,

digital camera, mobile phone….

n Show understanding n Label all relevant features

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Hardware Operation

n Communications technology

n Devices – hubs, switches, routers n Bridges and Gateways n Network Interface Cards (NIC) n Mobile phones (emerging and converging) n Cables n Wireless access points n Bluetooth devices n Client Server Architecture n Protocols

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Protocols

Application level protocols HTTP SMTP SSL Communication Control and Addressing Level protocols TCP IP Transmission Level protocols Ethernet Token ring

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Options - Choose 2 only!

Use Core Skills…

n Recommend TIPPE n Define COASPTD n Data Modeling/ Documentation Tools n Participant involvement n Social and Ethical Considerations

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Project Work

n Use and recall steps (UPDIT) n Full documentation

n Operations manual n Installation guide n Tutorial

n Diary/ log n Project management techniques

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In the exam….

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In the exam….

n 1.5 minutes per mark

n 30 minutes for 20 multiple choice questions n 15 minutes for each of 4 x ~10 mark short answer

questions

n 30 minutes for each of 2 x 20 mark option short

answer questions

n Read the question! n Refer to the scenario described in the

question

n Be prepared to relate practical experiences,

from projects and assessments

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In the exam….

n Use the keywords

n Compare and contrast n Evaluate n Explain…….

n Number of marks - depth required n Use correct terminology n Use diagrams where possible and

relevant.

n We can only mark what we read!

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Finally

n Make sure you have learnt your

terminology, and that you understand what you have learnt

n Read the question carefully, so you

know what area to write about

n Relate your response to the context of

the question

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n Remember - the examiner wants to

see what you know, and how well you understand it.

n Good luck!

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Resources

n Syllabus

n Learn to… n Learn about…

n Course and Software Specifications n Past HSC exams, Marking Guidelines & Notes

from the Marking Centre

n Past Trial papers and supplied answers n Texts

n Heineman -

Greg Powers

n Jacaranda -

Chivers… and cards

n Excel Study Guide and cards 48

Web sites

n www.hsc.csu.edu.au n whatis.com n howstuffworks.com