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Module 2 SD (Formative Assessment)

This document contains a summative assessment for Module 2 on databases. It includes 4 questions that assess various topics related to database development and management. Question 1 focuses on SQL and database access, Question 2 covers database management systems, Question 3 is about problem solving and error detection techniques, and Question 4 addresses sort and search techniques used in computer programming. Each question contains multiple activities to demonstrate understanding of the relevant topics through discussion, description, and practical exercises.

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Module 2 SD (Formative Assessment)

This document contains a summative assessment for Module 2 on databases. It includes 4 questions that assess various topics related to database development and management. Question 1 focuses on SQL and database access, Question 2 covers database management systems, Question 3 is about problem solving and error detection techniques, and Question 4 addresses sort and search techniques used in computer programming. Each question contains multiple activities to demonstrate understanding of the relevant topics through discussion, description, and practical exercises.

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NC: Information Technology

- System Development -
48872 - NQF Level 5

Module 2
Formative Assessments
Unit Standard – 114048 - Unit Standard – 115369
Unit Standard – 114049 - Unit Standard – 115373

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QUESTION 1

Create database access for a computer application using structured query


language (114048)
Activit Practical SO AC
y

1 1.1 In pairs describe Abstraction and Data Independence Types. (10) 1 1-4

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Activity Practical SO AC

1.1 In pairs demonstrate understanding of Simple indexes


2 2 1-4
Queries and Index Structures. (5)

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Activity Question SO AC

3
1.1 In small groups discuss User-Defined Routines and User- 3 1-8
defined types (UDTs). (5)

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Activity Question SO AC

4 1.1 Describe typical debugging process. (5) 4 1-2

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Activity Question SO AC

1.1 Demonstrate understanding of Documenting programs


5 for a computer application that accesses a database 5 1-2

using SQL. (5)

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QUESTION 2

Demonstrate an understanding of Computer Database Management Systems


(114049)

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1:

Describe data management issues and how it is addressed by a DBMS.


ASSESEMENT CRITERIA
 1. The description identifies the problem they represent and includes examples.
 2. The description outlines ways which database management systems address the issues.
Activity SO AC

1.1 What is a database management system (DBMS)? (2)

1 1.2 In groups describe the main advantages of database 1 1-2

management system (DBMS) (10)

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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 :
Describe commonly implemented features of commercial
database management systems.
ASSESEMENT CRITERIA
 1. The description identifies the purpose of each feature.
 2. The description identifies the way in which each feature contributes to the solution of data
management issues.

Activity SO AC

2 1.2 In pairs describe commonly implemented features of 2 1-2


commercial database management systems. (6)

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3:
Describe different type of DBMS`s.
ASSESEMENT CRITERIA
 1. The description describes characteristics of the DBMS-type.
 2. The description gives examples of the use of the DBMS-type.

Activity Question SO AC

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3 1.2 In small groups describe different type of DBMS`s (2) 3 1-2

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SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4:
Review DBMS end-user tools.
ASSESEMENT CRITERIA
 1. The review identifies the features and limitations of the tools.
 2. The review outlines the interaction between the tools and the database.
 3. The review is based upon use of the tools.

Activity Question SO AC

4 1.1 In pairs describe the Relationship between Visual Database 4 1-3


Tools and Databases (8)

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QUESTION 3

Demonstrate logical problem solving and error detection techniques


(115367)

SESSION 1:
Describe different approaches to problem solving.
Learning outcome
 The description identifies the different problem solving techniques.
 The description identifies situations where specific problem solving techniques would be more
suitable than others
 The description utilises the top-down problem solving approach in real life problems known to
the learner.
 The description allows for the practice of problem breakdown in picture drawing applications.

Activity P = Project Q = Questioning B = Brainstorming Mark


1 Distinguish between A bottom-up approach A top-down approach 8

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SESSION 2:
Use logical operators in descriptions of rules and relationships in a problem situation.
Learning outcome
 Usage describes the logical operators by drawing truth tables
 Usage provides examples of problem situations where a specific operator can be used
 Usage identifies which of the operators should be used to represent given situations.
 Usage combines different operators to form Boolean expressions by setting up truth tables.

Activity P = Project Q = Questioning B = Brainstorming Mark


Draw these gates
2 10
AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, EXOR and EXNOR gates.

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SESSION 3:
Simplify Boolean expressions with Boolean algebra and Karnaugh maps.
Learning outcomes
 The simplification describes the rules of Boolean algebra.
 The simplification uses the Boolean algebra rules to simplify given expressions.
 The simplification uses Karnaugh maps to represent Boolean expressions.
 The simplification involves writing down the simplified expression from the map.

Activity P = Project Mark


Define
3  Boolean Expression/Function 5
 K-Maps

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SESSION 4:
Describe the basic concepts of error detection.
Learning outcome
 The description identifies the common causes of errors.
 The description identifies error isolation techniques.
 The description identifies various testing techniques.

Activity P = Project Mark


4 Describe the basic concepts of error detection. 5

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QUESTION 4

Demonstrate an understanding of sort and search techniques used in computer


programming (115373) 

Activity Practical SO AC

1.1 In pairs list the advantages and disadvantages of using linked


lists. (10)
1 1.2 Define Data type 1 1-2

Activity Practical SO AC

2
1.3 In pairs distinguish between Selection sort and Insertion sort 2 1-2
(5)

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Activity Question SO AC

3
1.3 In small groups distinguish between Basic Sequential Search 3 1-2
and Binary Search. (5)

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