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ICT201: Assessment 2 Compiled by: Ali Noori T1 2021

T1 2021: ICT201 Computer Organisation and Architecture

Assessment 2

Assessment type: Report (2,000 words) – individual assignment Purpose: This assessment will allow students to demonstrate that they can identify and understand synchronisation and deadlocks. This assessment contributes to Learning Outcomes b and c.

Value: 30% (Report 20%; Presentation 10%) Due Date: Report Submission via Moodle (Week 9 Sunday 23:59); Presentation (Week 10 – 11)

Submission: Upload the completed report via Moodle. Assessment Topic: Analysis of an Operating System scenario, Computer Organisation and Architecture Report Task Details: The report will require analysis of an operating system scenario and a report on the systems and logical issues involved, as well as options for resolving the problem and subsequent implications. Referencing: Please remember that all sources used in assessment tasks must be suitably referenced. Harvard referencing is the required method. A Referencing Guide, “Harvard Referencing”, and a Referencing Tutorial can be found on the right-hand menu strip in Moodle on all subject pages.

Assignment Details:

Assess the significance of locality and its applicability across a broad range of memory hierarchies. Write a report and expand on the justifications given in chapter one and chapter eight of the book (Stallings, W. (2017). Operating System: internals and design principles. 9th ed. Essex: Pearson Education Limited.) for why the locality principle is valid. You should use internet resources and other books as well. Your report should be clearly structured. Prepare a brief presentation of your report, and present it to the rest of the class. You must provide references and cite the resources that you consulted for this assignment. Harvard referencing is the required method.

ICT201: Assessment 2 Compiled by: Ali Noori T1 2021

Assessment 2 Marking Rubrics - Report:

Criteria Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Effective Excellent Exceptional 30 %

Content Fail (0 – 49%)

Pass (50 – 64%)

Credit (65 – 74%)

Distinction (75 – 84%)

High Distinction (85 – 100%)

Depth of Content

The explanation is sufficiently inaccurate, incomplete, or confusing that the reader gains little information from the report. It appears that little attempt has been made to help the reader understand the material.

Some difficulty in reading, structure lacking in some parts

Well written, structure not totally clear

Well written and structured.

An accurate and complete explanation of key concepts and theories is made, drawing on relevant literature. Enough detail is presented to allow the reader to understand the content and make judgments about it. In addition, applications of theory are included to illuminate issues. Readers gain insights.

6

Accuracy of Content

Does not directly answer question

Directly answers most of the question

Directly answers the question

Directly answers the question giving additional insights

Information (names, facts, etc.) included in the report is consistently accurate.

6

Clarity of Purpose

No support for the project’s objectives taken in the answer.

Provides some support for the project’s objectives taken.

The project’s objectives are presented. The motivation for pursuing the project and its relevance are addressed. The discussion is reasonably clear but not compelling.

Provides excellent level of support for project’s objectives taken.

The project’s objectives are clearly stated. The motivation for pursuing the project and its relevance are clearly and persuasively established by relating the project to current engineering problems.

6

Depth of Analysis

No analysis presented

Analysis based on some argument

Analysis based on sound argument

Analysis based on an extensive argument

Results are carefully and objectively analysed. Interpretations are made using appropriate equations, models, or theories.

6

Use of Language: Word Choice, Grammar, and Sentence Structure

Very little knowledge of subject matter demonstrated.

Adequate knowledge of subject matter demonstrated.

Sound knowledge of subject matter demonstrated.

High level of knowledge of subject matter demonstrated.

High level of knowledge of subject matter and synthesis with theory demonstrated

6