Assignment 1
Value: 20%
Due date: 04-Apr-2015
Return date: 27-Apr-2015
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Task
Task 1: 40 marks
- Define the term ‘use case’ and explain the various types of actors in a Use Case.
- Explain the difference between the <<include>> and <<extends>> relationships in use case diagrams? Give examples
- Describe with examples ‘encapsulation’, ‘information hiding’, ‘polymorphism’ and ‘data abstraction’.
- What is the difference between USDP and the Waterfall lifecycles in the relationship of between activities and phases?
- Explain Class diagram. Outline the main steps in developing a class diagram for a Use Case(UC).
Task 2: 60 marks
Task-2 of this assignment uses the Case Study based on an Interview contained in a separate document (Please see the details in page 221 of your text book). Carefully read this case study. You are required to answer the following questions based on the Case Study.
It is expected that answers to the assignment questions be succinct and MUST be written your own
words.
Question 1: (20 marks)
Describe UCs and write full use case description for the following UCs:
- Start line run
- Record employee joining the line
- Record employee leaving the line
- Stop line
Question 2: Communication diagram ( 20 marks)
Prepare a communication diagram for each of the UC in Q1 and also include justification of the objects included in the diagram(s).
Question 3: Class Diagram (20 marks)
Draw a class diagram based on the information supplied in the case study and the communication diagrams drawn in Question 2.
Online submission via Turnitin is required for this assignment.
Rationale
This assessment task covers the fundamentals concepts of object modelling, activities of SDLC, use cases, dynamic models and has been designed to ensure that you are engaging with the subject content on a regular basis. More specifically it seeks to assess your ability to:
- Introduction to Information System (IS) and the challenges in developing IS
- IS life cycles, methodologies and development tools
- Object orientation and modelling concepts
- Requirements analysis and Use Case (UC)
- Requirements model and object interaction
Marking criteria
| No | Criterion |
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Possible
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| TASK 1 : 40 | ||
| 1 | Correct definition and explanation of the role of use case (UC) (3marks) and various types of actors with description (3 marks)with at least one reference and proper referencing.(1 mark) | 8 |
| 2 | Correct and concise explanation to differentiate between the(4 marks) terms with supporting reasons ( 2marks). At least one reference and appropriate referencing (2marks) | 8 |
| 3 | Correct and concise description (5marks) and one example each (2 marks)- at least one reference and appropriate referencing(1 mark) | 8 |
| 4 | Correct and concise description of differences(4 marks) with rationale (2 marks)- at least one reference and appropriate referencing (2 marks) | 8 |
| 5 | Correct explanation of class diagram and its developing steps. At least one reference and appropriate referencing | 8 |
| TASK 2: 60 | ||
| 1 | Correct format of full use cases of UCs based on given case study 1×4 | 4 |
| 1 | Correct and complete description of UCs in relation to the case study 4×4 | 16 |
| 2 | Correctness of the communication diagram 2.5×4 | 10 |
| 2 | Justification for each use case 2.5×4 | 10 |
| 3 | Correctness and completeness of Class Diagram | 20 |
| Total marks | 100 |
Presentation
The answers to all the questions and diagrams must be presented in neat and professional manner. Use case description must be as per format covered in the class.2
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