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This assignment brief outlines the requirements for a group project in a higher national diploma in computing program. Students are tasked with evaluating the performance of a business application against its software design document. The assignment involves conducting a peer review, developing a functional business application, and critically evaluating the solution's suitability. The brief emphasizes the importance of using preferred tools, techniques, and methodologies, as well as addressing risks and incorporating feedback for improvement.
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Programme Title Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing Student Name/ID Number Unit Number and Title Unit 22: Application Development Academic Year Unit Tutor Assignment Title Evaluate the performance of a business application
Issue Date Submission Date Submission Format Format: ● This assignment is group report. ● A report that includes Activity 1 and Activity 3. ● A software package specified in Activity 2. ● A presentation specified in Activity 2. You must use font Calibri size 12, set number of the pages and use multiple line spacing at 1.5. Margins must be: left: 1.25 cm; right: 1 cm; top: 1 cm and bottom: 1 cm. You should use in text references and a list of all cited sources at the end of the essay by applying Harvard referencing style. The recommended word limit is 2000-2500 words (+/-10%) , excluding the tables, graphs, diagrams, appendixes and references. You will not be penalized for exceeding the total word limit. The cover page of the report has to be the Assignment front sheet 2 (to be attached with this assignment brief). Submission: ● Students are compulsory to submit the assignment in due date and in a way BTEC HN Assignment Brief Template Issue Date: Jan 2024 Owner: HN QD
requested by the Tutor. ● The form of submission will be a soft copy posted on http://cms.btec.edu.vn/. ● Remember to convert the Word file into PDF file before the submission on CMS. Students are advised to use latex to write the assignment. Note: ● The individual Assignment must be your own work, and not copied by or from another student or from anywhere. ● If you use ideas, quotes or data (such as diagrams) from books, journals or other sources, you must reference your sources, using the Harvard style. Make sure that you understand and follow the guidelines to avoid plagiarism. Failure to comply this requirement will result in a failed assignment. Unit Learning Outcomes LO3 Plan and produce a functional business application with support documentation. LO4 Evaluate the performance of a business application against its software design document and initial requirements Transferable skills and competencies developed Computing-related cognitive skills Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to computing and computer applications Use such knowledge and understanding in the modelling and design of computer-based systems for the purposes of comprehension, communication, prediction and the understanding of trade-offs Recognise and analyse criteria and specifications appropriate to specific problems, and plan strategies for their solutions Analyse the extent to which a computer-based system meets the criteria defined for its current use and future development Deploy appropriate theory, practices and tools for the design, implementation and evaluation of computer-based systems. Computing-related practical skills The ability to evaluate systems in terms of quality attributes and possible trade-offs presented within the given problem The ability to plan and manage projects to deliver computing systems within constraints of requirements, timescale and budget The ability to recognise any risks and safety aspects that may be involved in the deployment of computing systems within a given context The ability to deploy effectively the tools used for the construction and documentation of computer applications, with particular emphasis on understanding the whole process involved in the effective deployment of BTEC HN Assignment Brief Template Issue Date: Jan 2024 Owner: HN QD
Activity 3 Evaluation of the suitability of your team solution in relation to the needs of BudgetWise Solutions, to include: a critical review of undertaking a systems investigation which led to the design, development and testing of the solution and how it ensured improved reliability and effectiveness of the solution, including consideration of how risks were addressed An justification of how feedback was acted on to improve the solution, including justification of actions taken and any feedback that was not acted on Recommendations for future improvements to the solution, including a supported rationale for these suggested improvements. Although it is a group assignment, each member must do this task individually to show what you have learned in this project. (Approximately 1000 words) Recommended Resources Please note that the resources listed are examples for you to use as a starting point in your research – the list is not definitive.
Pass Merit Distinction LO3 Plan and produce a functional business application with support documentation P4 Conduct a peer review of the problem definition statement, proposed solution and development strategy, documenting any feedback given. P5 Develop a functional business application with support documentation based on a specified business problem. M3 Interpret peer- review feedback and identify opportunities not previously considered. M4 Develop a functional business application based on a specific software design document, with supportive evidence of using the preferred tools, techniques and methodologies.
D2 Justify improvements to the business application system made because of feedback and also feedback which was not acted upon, including opportunities for improvement and further development. BTEC HN Assignment Brief Template Issue Date: Jan 2024 Owner: HN QD
LO4 Evaluate the performance of a business application against its software design document and initial requirements. P6 Review the performance of the business application against the problem definition statement and initial requirements. M5 Critically review the design, development and testing stages of the application development process including risks. BTEC HN Assignment Brief Template Issue Date: Jan 2024 Owner: HN QD