Computer Studies / Computing

Assessment

Principles of Computer Science: 50% exam – 1 hour 30 mins Computational thinking: understanding of what algorithms are, what they are used for and how they work; ability to follow, amend and write algorithms; ability to construct truth tables. Data: understanding of binary, data representation, data storage and compression. Computers: understanding of hardware and software components of computer systems and characteristics of programming languages. Networks: understanding of computer networks and network security. Issues and impact: awareness of emerging trends in computing technologies, and the impact of computing on individuals, society and the environment, including ethical, legal and ownership issues. Application of Computing Thinking: 50% Onscreen Exam – 2 hours Understanding what algorithms are, what they are used for and how they work in relation to creating programs. Understanding how to decompose and analyse problems. Ability to read, write, refine and evaluate programs. This paper is practical in nature and requires students to design, write, test, and refine programs in order to solve problems. Students will complete this assessment on-screen using their Integrated Development Environment (IDE).