AICT004-4-1 Computer Systems Architecture (CSA) Assignment

Work in group to investigate the issues involved with the computer architecture
CLO2 (A3, PLO4)

CLO3 Present CPU scheduling mechanisms, memory management techniques (A2,

PLO5)

PLO4 – Social Skills, Teamwork and Responsibility (Interpersonal skills)

PLO5 – Communication skills

Section A – Investigation and Findings (40%)

Computer systems playing vital role in all over the world. It follows its own architecture
likewise any type of mobile computers also focused on describing the structure and behavior of
the different functional units. Nowadays, computer systems are widely used in any small or
medium size organization such as schools, universities, factories, cyber cafes, gaming center,
restaurants and many more. Benefits / importance, of suitable hardware and software
components need to be researched and proposed.

In a group of 3-4 members, you are required to investigate and design a computer systems
architecture for any chosen organization.

While designing the computer systems architecture make sure to address the suitability of
computer components and issues involved with the components.

Each group member will choose one point below and compare with Raspberry Pi.: -

a) CPU specification, features and general architecture.

b) Instruction Set and Registers.
c) I/O specifications (Communications, Expansions buses/cards, etc.)
d) Implementation of Pipeline.

Discuss (individually) on the issues involved with the computer architecture, provide suitable
examples, and propose solution for each issue identified.

Section B – Individual Research (60%)

Based on the above computer choose an operating system, provide technical discussion on type
of Translators in OS, CPU scheduling mechanisms and memory management techniques of the
Operating System, and compare with Raspberry Pi. Operating system.

You are required to present the progress of your individual research (Section B) during Week 8.

Report Guidelines

Following are the suggested contents to be in report;

1. Cover page
2. Introduction
3. Section A – Investigation and Findings
3.1 Introduction to Organization
3.2 Computer Systems for the organization
3.3 Computer Architecture design & Components
3.4 Issues 1; Issues 2; Issues 3; Issues 4
4. Conclusion and Recommendation
5. Section B – Individual Research
5.1 Operating System 1
5.2 Operating System 2
5.3 Operating System 3
5.4 Operating System 4
6. Workload Matrix
7. References
8. Peer Evaluation Form (optional)
 Marking Scheme (based on SLT):

CLO2: Social Skills, Teamwork and Responsibility (Interpersonal skills): GROUP COMPONENTS (40%)

1.0-2.0 3.0-4.0 5.0-6.0 7.0-8.0 9.0-10

Criteria Weight Score
(Fail) (Marginal Fail) (Pass) (Credit) (Distinction)

No table of Table of content Table of content Good structure and Very good structure
content and page exist but without included with flow of and flow of
numbering, font page numbers, proper page documentation with documentation,
size and type are report structure numbering, appropriate header appropriate header
not standardized not standardized standardized report & footer & footer with very
(including structure & good appearance
The report does alignment and headings. The report follows a
Documentation
not include any spacing) referencing style The report follows a
and Reference
citations and/or a The report follows that complies with referencing style
(10%)
reference list. The report a referencing style the APA style, and that complies with 1 10
follows a that mostly the in-text citations the APA style, and
referencing style are mostly the in-text citations
complies with the
that does not purposeful. are made
comply with the APA style, though purposefully.
APA style, or the in-text citations
only includes are not made
either the in-text purposefully.
citations or the
reference list.
Incomplete Assignment All assignment Relevant Up to date
assignment requirements are requirements are information information
requirements partially completed. provided provided.
completed.
Incomplete Good investigation Good investigation Very good
Investigation &
investigation and Appropriate demonstrated, with demonstrated, with investigation
Finding
findings of the choice of relevant findings good discussion on technique
(15%) 1.5 15
Computer investigation the findings. demonstrated, with
systems technique, but detailed discussion
Architecture findings are on the findings.
rather weak or
irrelevant.

No issues Issues Proper Issues and Good Issues and Good quality of
identified or discussion is conclusion & conclusion & Issues and
incomplete issues incomplete and Recommendations Recommendations conclusion &
Issues & and no conclusion incomplete are provided. are provided. Recommendations
Conclusion or conclusion are provided. With 1.5 15
(15%) Recommendation proper analysis.

CLO3: Communication Skills: INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS (60%)

1.0-2.0 3.0-4.0 5.0-6.0 7.0-8.0 9.0-10

Criteria Weight Score
(Fail) (Marginal Fail) (Pass) (Credit) (Distinction)
 Almost no Limited details Sufficient facts Good facts related Very good facts
analysis for the of Operating related to the to the Operating related to the
Operating System. Details Operating System. System. Sufficient Operating System.
System, and no proposed are Has minimal critical discussion Good critical
Operating details of minimal and has critical discussion. but lack of details discussion with
system information very less critical supporting 2 20
Translator (20) presented. discussion. examples.

Incomplete Assignment All assignment Relevant Up to date

assignment requirements are requirements are information information
requirements partially completed. provided provided.
completed.
Incomplete CPU Good CPU Good CPU Very good
scheduling Appropriate scheduling scheduling investigation
techniques of the choice of CPU technique technique, with technique
CPU Scheduling
Operating scheduling discussed, with good discussion on demonstrated, with 2 20
(20)
System. technique, but relevant findings the findings. detailed discussion
findings are on the findings.
rather weak or
irrelevant.

Incomplete Assignment All assignment Relevant Up to date

assignment requirements are requirements are information information
requirements partially completed. provided provided.
completed.
Incomplete Good memory Good memory Very good memory
memory Appropriate management management management
Memory
management of choice of technique technique, with technique
Management
the Operating memory discussed, with good discussion on demonstrated, with
(20) 2 20
System. management relevant findings the findings. detailed discussion
technique, but on the findings.
findings are
rather weak or
irrelevant.

100
Total Marks

Grading Sheet

Distinction A+: 80% + A: 75-79%

Credit B+: 70 – 74% B: 65 – 69%

Pass C+: 60 – 64% C: 55 – 59 % C-: 50 – 54%

 Marginal Fail D: 40–49%

Fail F+: 30-39% F: 20-29% F-: 0-19%

Marking Criteria

Distinction: 75 to 100 marks (A+, A)

Demonstrated comprehensive research with detailed evidence. High level of analysis performed,
exceptional and thorough knowledge and understanding displayed with regard to application.
This includes analysis and evaluation of facts followed by results of evaluation. Good quality
documentation with no spelling or grammatical errors, presented in a professional manner,
following proper sequencing and flow. Displayed evidence of critical appraisal.

Credit: 65 to 74 marks (B+, B)

Adequate research conducted with fair detail of evidence presented. Moderate level of
understanding, analysis and knowledge displayed. Some level of relevance included in terms of
application. Moderate level of analysis and evaluation of facts followed by results comparison.
Good level documentation presented. Some level of reflection was evident in the
documentation. Moderate level of critical appraisal.

Pass: 50 – 64 marks (C+, C, C-)

Low level research conducted. Some evidence of research displayed. Basic level of
understanding and knowledge analysis displayed. Satisfactory level of documentation. No
evaluation and analysis of facts, no results comparison performed. Satisfactory or low level of
reflection displayed. No level of critical appraisal demonstrated.

Report Should Follow

1. The report includes Section A and Section B and should be typed and well presented.
Submission of reports that are unprofessional in its outlook (dirty, disorganized, inconsistent
look, varying colored paper and size) will not fare well when marks are allocated.
2. The word count limit is 4000 to 6000 words for 4 member groups.
3. The report should have a one (1”) margin all around the page as illustrated below:

1 inch 1 inch

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The Typed Text

1 inch

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4. Every report must have a front cover. The front cover should have the following details: -

a) Name of group members.

b) Intake code.

c) Subject.

d) Title of the Assignment

e) Date Assigned (the date the report was handed out).

f) Date Completed (the date the report is due to be handed in).

5. Plagiarism is a serious offence and will automatically be awarded zero (0) marks.

6. All information, figures and diagrams obtained from external sources must be referenced
using the APA referencing system accordingly.

*IMPORTANT*

You must submit your assignment softcopy online before the deadline.