The externals are CAT tests - 3 hours on a computer sometime on the date you have given me in the weekly notes.
a. 91908 Analyse an area of computer science 3 credits
b. 91909 Present a reflective analysis of developing a digital outcome 3 credits
For 2020, the computer science one (91908) asks you to analyse one of:
I will teach the complexity and tractability option - it’s quite interesting and simple but with hidden depth and some interesting applications.
The reflective analysis external can be looked at once you have completed your projects - as it is about reflecting on how you completed them - lessons learned etc.
Last year the exemplar included the following questions:
QUESTION ONE
Explain some of the key aspects of the computer science area
QUESTION TWO Explain the relevant algorithms or other mechanisms behind the area
QUESTION THREE Choose ONE of the following three options to answer: How is the area used?
OR
How is the area implemented?
OR
How does it occur?
QUESTION FOUR What are the key problems or issues related to the area and how have these been, or could they be, addressed?
QUESTION FIVE How do the technical capabilities and limitations of the area relate to humans?
QUESTION SIX Compare and contrast different perspectives on the area.