Project Assessment: Code an application

Criteria
Unit code and name
ICTPRG302 – Apply introductory programming techniques (1)

Qualification/Course code and name

Teaching staff/student to select the correct qualification the student is enrolled in from the
below dropdown list:

ICT40120 | Certificate IV in Information Technology (3)

Student details
Student number
881440194

Student name
Ryan Moller

Assessment declaration
Note: If you are an online student, you will be required to complete this declaration on the
TAFE NSW online learning platform when you upload your assessment.

This assessment is my original work and has not been:

 plagiarised or copied from any source without providing due acknowledgement.

 written for me by any other person except where such collaboration has been
authorised by the Teacher/Assessor concerned.

Student signature and date

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Date modified: 28 October 2021

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 Assessment instructions
Table 1 Assessment instructions

Assessment details Instructions

Assessment overview The objective of this assessment is to assess your knowledge and
performance in creating simple programs using introductory
programming techniques.

Assessment event
2 of 2
number

Instructions for this This is a project-based assessment that assesses your knowledge
assessment and performance of the unit.

This is a project-based assessment that assesses the student on

their knowledge and performance of the unit.

This assessment is in five parts:

1. The project brief

2. Design the application

3. Develop the program

4. Testing

5. Program debugging

And is supported by:

 Assessment Checklist

 Assessment feedback (not included here)

 ICTPRG302_AE_Pro_Appx which contains:

 Gelos Enterprises Software Design Form

 accounts.txt (test data)

Note: This assessment may contain links to external resources. If

a link does not work, copy and paste the URL directly into your
browser.

Submission On completion of this assessment, you are required to submit it

instructions to your Teacher/Assessor for marking. Where possible,

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 Assessment details Instructions

submission and upload of all required assessment files should be

via the TAFE NSW online learning platform.

It is important that you keep a copy of all electronic and hardcopy

assessments submitted to TAFE and complete the assessment
declaration when submitting the assessment.

What do I need to do To achieve a satisfactory result for this assessment you must
to achieve a answer all the questions correctly.
satisfactory result? If a resit is required to achieve a satisfactory result it will be
conducted at an agreed time after a suitable revision period.

What do I need to • TAFE NSW student account username and password. If you
provide? do not know your username and password, contact your
campus or service centre on 131601.

• Computer or other device with word processing software,

internet access and a camera and microphone or mobile
phone to make recordings. This course will require you to
record yourself for certain assessment tasks. These
recordings are for assessment purposes only and will only be
shared with your assessing teacher.

• Programming software – either Python, Unreal Engine or

other programming software used in class studies.

• Reference documents.

What the Access to this assessment and learning resources, including the
Teacher/Assessor will student workbook and any supporting documents or links.
provide Equipment/resources, including:

 If working in a classroom, computer with camera and

microphone.
 Software – Python, Unreal Engine (C++) or other
programming software used in the learning activities.

 ICTPRG302_AE_Pro_Appx which contains:

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 Assessment details Instructions

 Gelos Enterprises Software Design Form

 accounts.txt (test data)

Due date Refer to UAG

Time allowed Five hours (indicative only)

Location Assessment may be completed in a class or online environment.

Assessment In accordance with the TAFE NSW policy Manage Assessment

feedback, review or Appeals, all students have the right to appeal an assessment
appeals decision in relation to how the assessment was conducted and
the outcome of the assessment. Appeals must be lodged within
14 working days of the formal notification of the result of the
assessment.

If you would like to request a review of your results or if you have

any concerns about your results, contact your Teacher/Assessor
or Head Teacher. If they are unavailable, contact the Student
Administration Officer.

Contact your Head Teacher/Assessor for the assessment appeals

procedures at your college/campus.

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 Specific task instructions
The instructions and the criteria in the tasks and activities below will be used by the
Teacher/Assessor to determine if the student has satisfactorily completed this assessment
event. Use these instructions as a guide to ensure the student demonstrates the required
knowledge and skills.

To complete this part of the assessment, you are required to evidence your participation in
an interactive role-play. This will be achieved by viewing an interactive video and then
capturing your responses in a recording.

Refer to the Observation Checklist to understand what skills you need to demonstrate in this
section of the assessment. This checklist outlines the assessment criteria your
Teacher/Assessor will be marking you on.

Once completed, the recorded evidence will be submitted via the online platform to the
Teacher/Assessor for marking.

This digital recording may be either an audio file (sound only) or video file (video and audio).
You may use your computer webcam and capture software or your mobile phone. Ensure
you have access to the required equipment and resources.

If space or bandwidth is limited, create an audio file rather than video. Video file uploads are
limited to 1Gb.

TIP: The following may be helpful: video recording instructions (pdf). This one-page
includes useful tips, links to resources, and a demonstration video.

Refer to the scenario outline and start with task 1.1 to complete this assessment part.

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 The scenario
You have been employed as an ICT trainee with Gelos Enterprises. To further your training,
the company has asked Christina Kaiser, the Software Development Team Leader, to train
you in all aspects of programming and you have been assigned to a new programming
project.

Gelos requires a simple login program with a menu of options:

 Login – for users who have previously registered. Username and password to be
checked for validity.
 Register – create a new user account.
 Passwords – new users given the option to enter their own password or generate
one.
 Generated passwords – user given the option to choose the password character
types – numbers, symbols or letters. The default password length should be applied,
but users should also be allowed to choose how many characters
 Save file – usernames and passwords should be saved to a text file accounts.txt
 Exit – delay for 2 seconds before exit
 View accounts – to display user account information from the accounts.txt file
(assuming that only admin have access to this program).

You will need to interview your supervisor, Christina Kaiser to get all of the information you
need and clarify the details of the project.

For the purpose of this assessment, an interactive conversation featuring Christina Kaiser has
been pre-recorded. Refer to Task 1.1 – interactive video roleplay.

To complete this task, you will need to access and view this interactive video.

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 Part 1: The project brief
Task 1.1: Confirm work brief and clarify requirements – interactive video roleplay

Getting ready for the roleplay:

 Look at the partially completed software design document, so you know what details
are missing from the project brief.
 You will need to ask Christina three questions regarding the project. Be clear and
specific in your request for each piece of information and use correct terminology – it
is not enough to say, 'what about passwords?' and assume they will know what you
mean.
 See the table below for a list of what these questions should be about and in what
order you should ask them. As this is a pre-recorded video, you will need to ask the
questions in the same order as they appear in the table below.

Use this table to prepare and write down your questions to remind yourself of what to ask:
Table 2 Questions template

Ask a question about: Question to ask Christina

The programming language to be What programming language will we be using

used for the project for this project?

Confirm the format of the passwords What is the appropriate formal setting to
to be generated generate the password.

How many characters will we be adding to the

Confirm the length of the password
passwords.

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 Create your recordings
To complete this task, you will need to access and view this interactive video.

The interactive video will have three pause points where you will ask your questions to
Christina Kaiser. You may submit your three questions within one recording or separate
files. If in one recording, leave a 10 second gap between your questions so the assessor can
clearly identify your three different questions.

Recording process:

 Activate the interactive video.

 The video will play, Christina will speak, and a message will appear asking you to
record your question. Press pause on the video.

 Use your device to start recording and proceed to record your first question.

 When finished recording, press pause on your recording device.

 Return to the video and press play to continue.

 Repeat this process until you have recorded all three questions.

At the end of the interactive roleplay, you have the opportunity to play back your recordings.
If you are not happy with your recordings, you can restart the interactive video and re-
record your questions.

If you are happy with your recordings, save the file(s), upload in the space provided and click
‘Submit’.

Task 1.2: Complete the Software Design Document

Once you have met with Christina and confirmed the requirements of the project, complete
the required sections of the Gelos Software Design Document.

Save the program specification form as per company naming conventions

(Yourname_Software_Design_Document.docx).

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 Part 2: Design the application
Task 2.1: Coding rules

Before commencing on your design, it’s a good idea to refresh your memory on the rules of
coding. In the space provided in the Gelos Software Design Document (Coding Rules), list five
basic rules for the programming language you are using to complete this project. Include a
brief explanation of each rule (approximately 20-30 words each).

Task 2.2: Design data library variables

You will need to use variables in your application. In the space provided in the Gelos
Software Design Document (Data Library Variables), list all of the variables needed for your
design and identify how these variables will be used.

Task 2.3: Identify variable scope

For each of the operators and expressions to be used in your program, nominate the scope
for that variable. Record these details in the space provided in the Gelos Software Design
Document (Variable Scope). For example: global, username.

Task 2.4: Inspect test data

To enable testing of the program once it has been created, a data file containing test data
has been provided. Inspect the file accounts.txt to familiarise yourself with this data. These
details have already been recorded in the Gelos Software Design Document (Program Test
Data).

Task 2.5: Develop an algorithm

Develop an algorithm using a suitable tool such as pseudocode or a flowchart.

Include the following:

1. Iterate through the accounts.txt file to read each record. Use a logical
operator in the iteration, either when entering or exiting the loop.

2. Use a logical operator to allow the users to select a menu option using either
upper-case or lower-case characters (for example: a or A).

3. Include other steps in a logical sequence.

Paste a copy of the pseudocode or flowchart in the space provided in the Gelos Software
Design Document (Program Algorithm).

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 Part 3: Develop the program
Task 3.1: Develop the program

Code the algorithm in the programming language you are learning in this unit, using the
correct syntax, including:

1. A comment at the very top of the program that includes your name, date and
purpose of program.

2. Use appropriate function libraries.

3. Comment your code throughout.

4. For saving (write) and viewing (read) account details using file (accounts.txt),
make use of control structures (selection and iteration as required).

5. Use expressions, constructs and logical operators to display main menu, log in,
generate random password and create accounts. Remember to allow the users to
select a menu option using either upper-case or lower-case characters (for
example: a or A).

6. Include data structures in the creation of the login process.

7. Apply string manipulation by concatenating the elements of the randomly

generated password.

Paste a copy of the program code (or blueprints) into the Gelos Software Design Document
(Program Code).

Task 3.2: Present to supervisor, obtain feedback and sign off

Now that you have designed and created the program, you will need to present it to your
supervisor for feedback and approval. Submit these assessment pages and your Gelos
Software Design Document via the online learning platform and await feedback before
proceeding with the testing.

Table 3: Feedback

Feedback from supervisor (assessor)

To be completed by the assessor

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 Task 3.3: Modify your program

Once you receive the feedback, make any changes or modifications that were recommended
and update your Gelos Program Design Document (Changes Required from Feedback) to
record the changes made.

Note to student – if you have some spare time while awaiting feedback, you can complete
the small programming task in Part 5 of this assessment.

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 Part 4: Testing
Task 4.1: Test and record results

Test and record the results of your testing in the Software Test Report section of the Gelos
Software Design Document. Be sure to include tests for all four menu options, as well as for
menu options that do not exist, for example, try entering Q and test the results.

For each test, take a screenshot and save the image using a suitable file name. Record the
filename in the Screenshot Filename column of the Software Test Report table.

When all testing is complete, create a zip file containing all of your screenshot images. Name
this file YourName_Testing.jpg for inclusion in your final submission.

Task 4.2: Software evaluation

Now that you have completed your program and testing, you will need to evaluate your
solution and ensure it meets the specifications requested by the client. In the Software
Evaluation section of the Gelos Software Design Document, complete the table with the
specification and the evaluation of your solution.

Task 4.3: Programmers checklist

Complete the programmer’s checklist in the Gelos Software Design Document to ensure you
have completed all tasks.

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 Part 5: Program debugging
After completing the program for the login, Christina Kaiser has asked for your assistance
with another small job, fixing a program that was written by another trainee which is not
correct.

The trainee was asked to create an application that determines the average mark for a
student based on their marks from five different subjects (see code below).

The instructions stated that the application must do the following:

• Ask the user to input the marks for the five subjects in a list/array.
• The program must ensure that the marks are between 0 and 100
• Display the list/array of marks entered.
• Find the sum of all the marks in the list (all five subjects) and display the output
as:
- The sum of your marks is: [sum]
• Find the average of all the marks in the list (all five subjects) and display the
output as:
- The average of your marks is: [average mark]

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 Table 4: Code for marks program

Code for marks program

print("please enter your 5 marks below")

#read 5 inputs

mark1 = int(input("enter mark 1: "))

mark2 = int(input("enter mark 2: "))

mark3 = int(input("enter mark 3: "))

mark4 = int(input("enter mark 4: "))

mark5 = int(input("enter mark 5: "))

#create array/list with five marks

marksList = [mark1, mark2, mark3, mark4, mark5]

#print the array/list

print(marksList)

#calculate the sum and average

sumOfMarks = sum(marksList)

averageOfMarks = sum(marksList)/5

#display results

print("The sum of your marks is: "+str(sumOfMarks))

print("The average of your marks is: "+str(averageOfMarks))

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 Test data
Table 5: Test data

Expected Expected
mark1 mark2 mark3 mark4 mark5 Comments
sum average

10 12 16 14 18 70 14

Exception
A B D A C n/a n/a error on
input

17 17 199 20 -17 90 18

1. Create another test case using the samples above as a guide.

2. Use debugging and problem-solving techniques to detect and correct errors in the
code (use the test cases to confirm the design specifications). This must include
examining the contents of the variables. Document the changes you made by
including comments in the code, using the correct syntax.
Table 6: Corrected code for marks program

Corrected Marks code

Paste corrected code here

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 2. For each of the test data that generates an error, include labelled screenshots below
of your debugging techniques. (2 screenshots)
Table 7: Debugging screenshots

Debugging screenshots

Paste screenshot here

Paste screenshot here

Submission

Now that you are all done, you need to submit your files, including:

 These assessment pages

 Your interview video recordings
 The completed Gelos Software Design Document
 The zip file containing your testing screenshots.

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 Observation Checklist
The Observation Checklist will be used by your Teacher/Assessor to mark your performance in the previous event type/s. Use this Checklist to
understand what skills you need to demonstrate in the role play scenario, presentation or demonstration. The Checklist lists the assessment
criteria used to determine whether you have successfully completed this assessment event. All the criteria must be met. Your demonstration
will be used as part of the overall evidence requirements of the unit. The Teacher/Assessor may ask questions while the demonstration is
taking place or if appropriate directly after the task/activity has been completed.

Table 8: Observation checklist

TASK/ Instructions
STEP S U/S Assessor Comments
#

1 Used effective questioning and listening techniques to ☐ ☐

Date of Observation:
confirm requirements, articulate complex concepts using
common programming terminology.

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 Assessment Checklist
The student's copy of the Assessment Checklist will be used by you to capture evidence of their performance in this Part 1 of this assessment.
This checklist outlines all the required criteria you will be marking the student on. All criteria described in the Assessment Checklist must be
met. The following checklist contains benchmark responses for you to use when assessing to ensure the reliability of judgement.
Table 9: Assessment checklist

TASK/STEP
Instructions S U/S Assessor Comments
#

Date of Observation:
Student identified
Assessors are to record their observations in enough detail to
Part 2 programming standards and
☐ ☐ demonstrate their judgement of the student's performance
Task 2.1 guidelines according to task
against the criteria.
requirements

Task 2.2 Student applied variables ☐ ☐

Student has applied variable

Task 2.3 ☐ ☐
scope
Student has designed an
Task 2.6 algorithm in response to basic ☐ ☐
program specifications
1. Student created
expressions in selection and
☐ ☐
iteration constructs using
logical operators
2. Student used logical
operators for menu ☐ ☐
selections
3. Student applied language ☐ ☐

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 TASK/STEP
Instructions S U/S Assessor Comments
#

syntax in sequence,
selection and iteration
constructs
Student created code using
language data types,
Part 3
operators and expressions ☐ ☐
Task 3.1
and developed application to
meet program specification
1. Student added comment to
top of code with name,
☐ ☐
date and purpose of
program
2. Student used appropriate
☐ ☐
library functions
3. Student clarified meaning
of code using commenting ☐ ☐
techniques
4. Student used selection and
iteration constructs using
☐ ☐
logical operators and made
use of control structures.
☐ ☐
5. Student creates expressions
in selection and iteration
constructs using logical

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 TASK/STEP
Instructions S U/S Assessor Comments
#

operators to display menu,

log in, generate password
and create accounts.

6. Student creates and uses

data structures in the
☐ ☐
creation of the login
process.

7. Student applied string

manipulation by
☐ ☐
concatenating the elements
of the password.

The student presented their

Task 3.2 program for feedback and ☐ ☐
approval.

Student modified program as

Task 3.3 per feedback and obtained sign ☐ ☐
off

Part 4 ☐ ☐
The student used debugging

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Instructions S U/S Assessor Comments
#

techniques to detect and

correct errors; created and
Task 4.1 confirmed simple tests;
documented actions taken to
fix coding errors.

Student carried out evaluation

Task 4.2 to confirm application meets ☐ ☐
initial specifications

Student examined variable

contents and use debugging
Part 5 techniques to detect and ☐ ☐
Task 5.1
correct errors, documenting
changes made in the code

Student documented test data

Task 5.2 errors (by providing ☐ ☐
screenshots)

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 Assessment feedback
NOTE: This section must have the Teacher/Assessor and student signature to complete the
feedback. If you are submitting through the TAFE NSW online learning platform, your
Teacher/Assessor will give you feedback via the platform.

Assessment outcome
Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

Assessor feedback
Has the assessment declaration for this assessment event been signed and dated by the
student?

Are you assured that the evidence presented for assessment is the student’s own work?

Was reasonable adjustment in place for this assessment event?

If yes, ensure it is detailed on the assessment document.

Comments:

Assessor name, signature and date

Student acknowledgement of assessment outcome

Would you like to make any comments about this assessment?

Student name, signature and date

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