ICTPRG442 — Apply mathematical techniques for software development

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What an assessment for ICTPRG442 must cover

31 assessable components: 4 elements (15 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Establish task requirements

1.1Identify and configure software development environment according to business need
1.2Discuss and confirm software development task and intent according to business need
1.3Identify and discuss different mathematical techniques in software development

2 Manipulate number and character representation systems in a software development context

2.1Convert numbers between binary, decimal and hexadecimal number systems
2.2Add, subtract and multiply numbers in binary
2.3Determine binary memory storage of an integer and a character

3 Manipulate algebraic terms and solve linear equations in a software development context

3.1Position number types on number line
3.2Evaluate various numerical expressions involving integers, fractions and indices
3.3Simplify various algebraic expressions involving integers, fractions and indices

4 Construct, simplify and evaluate expressions and mathematical formulas in a software development context

4.1Solve simple equations
4.2Convert formulas between standard algebraic form and computer notation
4.3Create formulas in standard algebraic form and in computer notation
4.4Simplify and evaluate Boolean expressions and formulas
4.5Complete truth tables using simple Boolean expressions and logic
4.6Save and confirm work with required personnel

Performance evidence

manipulate algebraic terms and evaluate at least three numerical expressions in software development
solve and evaluate at least three different mathematical problems
create at least two mathematical formulas in standard algebraic form and at least two mathematical formulas in standard computer notation
simplify and evaluate at least two Boolean expressions and formulas
convert two sets of numeric values between binary, decimal and hexadecimal number systems as required in software development

Knowledge evidence

Boolean algebra, number types, numerical and algebraic expressions, simple equations and standard computer notation that may be used to apply mathematical techniques for software development
binary, decimal and hexadecimal number systems
memory requirements for different number formats including binary, integer, decimal and negatives
mathematical terms application and operations in computing
calculation tools available
organisational procedures impacting on applying mathematical techniques for software development

Foundation skills

Oral communication: Uses listening and questioning techniques to articulate information and task requirements using specific language applicable to audience
Numeracy: Uses a wide range of mainly formal and some informal, oral and written mathematical language and representation when solving equations, constructing mathematical formulas, simplifying and evaluating Boolean expressions and formulas and manipulating number and character systems
Reading: Interprets and critically analyses information from a variety of sources and records
Planning and organising: Plans and sequences complex tasks
Problem solving: Uses analytical processes and decides on a course of action when evaluating Boolean expressions and formulas

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What does an assessment tool for ICTPRG442 need to cover?

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