Assignment Brief

BTEC Level 4-5 HNC/HND Diploma (QCF)

To be filled by the Learner
Name of the Learner :
Edexcel No
Date of Submission

:
:

Centre No

Batch:

Unit Assessment Information

Qualification
Development

: Higher National Diploma in Computing and Systems

Unit Code & Title

: K/601/1295 Unit 19 - Object Oriented Programming

Assessment Title & Nos

(No1 of 1)

: Sarasavi Information System

Learning outcomes and grading opportunities:

LO 01: understand the principles of Object Oriented Programming
Learning
LO1.1
Outcomes
LO 02: be able to design Object Oriented Programming solutions
Learning
LO2.1 LO2.2
Outcomes
LO 03: be able to implement Object Oriented Programming
solutions
Learning
LO3.1 LO3.2 LO3.3 LO3.4
Outcomes
LO 04: be able to test and document Object Oriented
Programming solutions
Learning
LO4.1 LO4.2
Outcomes

Assessor

LO4.3

LO4.4

LO4.5

Internal Examiner (IE) :

Date Reviewed

: Date of IE

Date Issued :

Date Due

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REFERRAL. You will then be asked to complete an alternative assignment.
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assignment, you properly reference them, using the HARVARD referencing
system, in you text and any bibliography, otherwise you may be guilty of
plagiarism.
9. If you are caught plagiarising you could have your grade reduced to A
REFERRAL or at worst you could be excluded from the course.
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Statement of Originality and Student Declaration

I hereby, declare that I know what plagiarism entails, namely to use anothers work
and to present it as my own without attributing the sources in the correct way. I
further understand what it means to copy anothers work.
1. I know that plagiarism is a punishable offence because it constitutes theft.
2. I understand the plagiarism and copying policy of the Edexcel UK.
3. I know what the consequences will be if I plagiaries or copy anothers work in
any of the assignments fir this program.
4. I declare therefore that all work presented by me for every aspects of my
program, will be my own, and where I have made use of anothers work, I will
attribute the source in the correct way.
5. I acknowledge that the attachment of this document signed or not,
constitutes a binding agreement between myself and Edexcel UK.
6. I understand that my assignment will not be considered as submitted if this
document is not attached to the attached.
Students Signature:
Date:.

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An information system for Sarasavi Library

Sarasavi is a popular fully stocked library with a collection of nearly 500 books.
These books are available for loan as well as for reference by Registered
Members, for free of charge. However, Registered Visitors cannot borrow any
book instead they can only refer a book.
The functions of the Sarasavi library can be categorized as below:
Loan Process, Return Process, Reservation process,
Registration Process and User Registration process

Inquiry

Process,

Book

Details about these functions are given below:

Loan Process:
A particular book can have many copies available in the library. A Copy is a physical
book while a Title is the class of all books which are identical, i.e. Access 2007 allin-one desk reference for dummies, by Alan Simpson, Margaret Levine Young and
Alison Barrows, ISBN: 978-0-470-03649-5 is a Title while the physical book on the
bookshelf is a Copy.
The borrower collects the copies of books that is required and hand over them to
the library counter. The Librarian will check whether the borrower has an overdue
of books to be returned because a borrower can borrow only maximum of 5 books
from the library at a time. If the borrower exceeded the maximum count then they
cannot borrow until the overdue books are returned.
Then the Librarian will check the status of each copy which indicates whether the
copy is Reference only where referenced copies are not borrowable. If the book
is Borrowable then the loan will be confirmed and the expected return date will be
informed to the borrower. The Librarian has the authority to accept or cancel the
request for a loan and a copy of a book can be borrowed for a period of two weeks.
Return Process:
The Librarian accepts the return and checks the status of the copy. If the copy is
already reserved, the librarian takes steps to inform the member who has reserved
the copy.
Reservation Process:
On return, the reservations are checked to see if there is an outstanding reservation
for the title a copy of which is being returned. If so, a message is displayed and the
librarian puts the book (copy) on one side, a notification is generated for the
borrower with the oldest reservation for the title and the oldest reservation for the
title is deleted.

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Inquiry Process:
The Librarian can also handle inquiries from the borrower about the availability of a
book. A facility is also available for a borrower/registered visitor to check the
availability of a book. The inquiries may be done by knowing the specific book
accession number or knowing a part or whole of the title or author. If it is in the
catalogue, Librarian will inform the borrower the status of the book. The status
indicates whether the book is available, referenced or not, and in the case of
availability of multiple copies, whether all/some/no copies are loaned out, or
reserved.
Book Registration Process:
The Librarian enters the details of new books and its copies. A maximum of 10
copies are allowed to be registered per book number. The Librarian records the
classification, book title, publisher, whether the copy is reference or borrowable.
The book number comprises

X 9999
Classification
(1 byte
classification)

4 byte integer staring from 0001 for each

classification

The copy number in case of multiple copies has the same structure with an extra
number appended at the end.
User Registration Process:
New borrowers may also be registered. The following is captured for the user
registration.
User Number, Name, Sex, National identity card number and Address
Based on the above information given, engineer an object oriented
software system using C#.NET

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MAIN TASKS:

1. Discuss the pillar concepts of Object Oriented Programming and provide

a comprehensive report which includes definitions, purposes (why it is used)
and demonstrate applications of these pillar concepts with examples
(preferably from your solution).(LO 1.1) (M1.3)
2. Identify the classes from the scenario and list all the attributes and methods
of each class you have identified using UML notation. (LO 2.1)
3. Draw the Use Case Diagram, Class Diagram and Sequence Diagrams, ERD for
the given scenario. (LO 2.2) When you compile the diagrams, concentrate on
the following points. (M2.1)
a. Use Case diagram should be supported with the Use Case narrations.
b. The class diagram should indicate the relationships between classes
(associations, aggregation, compositions, generalizations etc.)(LO 3.2)
4. Implement the Object Oriented solution using C#.Net for the proposed Design
using a suitable IDE. (LO 3.1) (D3.5). Include onscreen help to assist the users
of a Sarasavi Library. (LO4.4)
5. Provide evidences of Implementation of object behaviours using control
structures to meet the design algorithm (LO 3.3)
6. Make effective use of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), Include
important code snippets (such as of system-specific algorithms) and
screenshots of important user interfaces (LO 3.4)
7. Prepare a test plan and test your solution according to the plan. The proposed
plan should cover all important functionality of the system. (LO 4.1)
8. Analyse actual test results against expected results and apply the
modifications/ alterations to the implementation/design to overcome the
discrepancies occurred. (LO 4.2)
9. Get independent feedback on your solution (use surveys, questioners,
interviews or any other feedback collecting method) and make
recommendations and suggestions for improvements in a separate
conclusion/recommendations section. (LO 4.3)(D1.4)
10.Prepare a users guide and a technical documentation for the support and
maintenance of the software.(LO 4.5)(M2.1)

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Observation Sheet

Activ
ity
No

Learnin
g
Outco
me
(LO)

Activity

Present the system

functionality

M3.3

Demonstrate how the

system functions with
sample data.

LO4.1

Defend the system

implementation
techniques (control
structures/ data
structures) that has
been used in the
system.

LO3.3

Perform a minor code

modification on an
ad-hoc request

LO4.1
LO4.2

Date

Feedback
(Pass/ Redo)

Comments:

Assessor Name

:.

Assessor Signature

:.

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Outcomes/Criteria for PASS

Possib
le
eviden
ce

Page

Feedback

LO1Understand the principles of Object Oriented Programming

1.1 Discuss the principles, characteristics
and
features
of
Object
Oriented
programming

Task
01

LO2 Be able to design Object Oriented Programming solutions

2.1 identify the objects and data and file
structures required to implement a given
design.

Task 2

2.2
Design
an
Object
Oriented
programming solution to a given problem.

Task 3

LO3 Be able to implement Object Oriented Programming solutions

3.1 Implement an Object Oriented solution
based on a prepared design

Task 4

3.2 Define relationships between objects to

implement design requirements.

Task
3.b

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3.3 Implement object behaviours using

control structures to meet the design
algorithm

Task 5
Activit
y3

3.4 Make effective use of an Integrated

Development Environment (IDE), Including
code and screen templates.

Task 6

LO4 Be able to test Object Oriented Programming solutions

4.1 Critically review and test an Object
Oriented programming solution.

Task 7
Activit
y 2,4

4.2 Analyse actual test results against

expected results to identify discrepancies.

Task 8
Activit
y4

4.3 Evaluate independent feedback on a

developed Object Oriented solution and
make recommendations for improvements

Task 9

4.4 Create onscreen help to assist the users

of a computer program.

Task 4

4.5 Create documentation for the support

and maintenance of a computer program.

Task
10

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Grade Descriptor for MERIT

M1
Identify and apply
strategies to find
appropriate solutions
M1.3
M2

an effective approach
to study and research
has been applied
Select / design
appropriate methods /
techniques

Possible evidence

Feedback

Task 1

Task 3
M2.1

Relevant theories and

techniques have been
applied

M3

Present and
communicate
appropriate findings

M3.3

A range of methods of
presentation have been
used and technical
language has been
accurately used

Documentation
is
well
structured adhering to the
formatting guidelines with
non-overlapping
facts.
technical languages are
used accurately, reliable
and consistent
Activity 1

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Grade Descriptor for DISTINCTION

D1
Use critical reflection to
evaluate own work and
justify valid conclusions
D1.3

Self-criticism of approach
has taken place

D1.4

Realistic improvements
have been proposed against
defined characteristics for
subject

D2

Take responsibility for

managing and organising
activities

D2.1

Activities have been

managed

D3

Demonstrate convergent /
lateral / creative thinking

D3.5

Innovation and creative

thoughts have been applied

Possible evidence

Feedback

Report: shown in the selfreflection section along with

Conclusion
Task 9

Necessary project
management tools (such as
Gantt chart) is provided &
work is submitted on time.

Task 4

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Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Future Improvements & Assessor Comment:

Assessor:

Signature:

Date: ____/____/______

Internal Verifiers Comments:

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Internal Verifier:
____/____/______

Signature:

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Date:

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