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The document outlines the details for an individual assignment for the Diploma in Information Technology, specifically for the Software Engineering 1B module. It includes instructions for formatting, submission steps, and assessment criteria, as well as two main questions related to distributed software engineering and project management. The assignment is due on September 30, 2023, and requires a minimum of 1500 words with proper referencing.

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Software Engineering 1B Individual Assignmen 2

The document outlines the details for an individual assignment for the Diploma in Information Technology, specifically for the Software Engineering 1B module. It includes instructions for formatting, submission steps, and assessment criteria, as well as two main questions related to distributed software engineering and project management. The assignment is due on September 30, 2023, and requires a minimum of 1500 words with proper referencing.

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Programme Diploma in Information Technology

Module Software Engineering 1B


Module Code SWE320
NQF Level 6
Credits 10
Assessment Type Individual Assignment 2
Semester nd
2
Due Date 30th September, 2023

Total marks 50
Pass mark 50%
Weighting 15%
Examiner Kennedy Mutale
Moderator

This question paper consists of 3 pages including the cover page.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Read the following instructions CAREFULLY:
1. Your assignment should be typed – Arial font 12; 1.5 spacing; 1500 words. Justified (Ctrl + J)
2. Your submission must be presented in the following format:
a. Coversheet
b. Table of Contents
c. Introduction
d. Body
e. Conclusion
f. Bibliography, (proof of research). Not included in the word count.
3. Use the Harvard method of referencing.
4. You must consult at least five (5) different sources or preferably journals for adequate referencing.
5. Keep photocopies of all assignments handed in.
6. Plagiarism and copying of assignments will result in the default mark 0% being awarded. This is also a
punishable offence, which will lead to a disciplinary action.
7. It is in your own interest to present your work neatly.

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IMPORTANT: INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1:
Scroll down to the Individual Assignment Section of your myClass page.
STEP 2:
Click on the Submission Icon
STEP 3:
Click on the “Add Submission” button.
STEP 4:
You will be able to add your assignment here. Take note of the maximum size that can be uploaded, and how
many attachments you are allowed.
STEP 5:
Once you have added your attachment, it will appear in the File submissions block, click on ‘Save changes'
STEP 6:
It is important to note that the assignment is NOT submitted yet – it will state “Draft (not submitted)”
At this step, you are still able to edit your submission.
Should you click on “Edit Submission”, you will be taken back to Step 4, where you will be able to re-upload the
correct document.
To confirm the draft version that is already there, click on “Submit assignment”.
STEP 7:
To confirm your submission, be sure to check the box that appears there, and then click on ‘Submit’.
STEP 8:
Once you have clicked on Continue, you will see that the submission status has been changed to “Submitted for
grading”
Only once it states submitted for grading, the process of the online submission is complete.

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QUESTION 1 (50 marks)

You are newly graduated student from a prestigious academic college called Damelin. With all the

knowledge you acquired from a prestigious academic college called Dameli; also, by miraculous

disposition you have been offered a job by a prestigious company called Kennedy Group of companies

dealing with Software Engineering. The position you are offered is a Senior Software Engineer and your

first task is to introduce distributed software engineering. In the light of academic knowledge acquired

from a prestigious academic college called Damelin, discuss the following as part of you presentation to

your director:

(20)
(a) Distributed software engineering and overview of distributed systems

(20)
(b) Architectural patterns which may be used in distributed systems

(10)
(c) Software as a service (SaaS)

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QUESTION 2 (50 marks)

“Project management is very essential to software engineering; as projects should

be developed within budget, time and meeting users’ needs. During project

development, there are factors which need to be considered for a successful

project. Several tasks to be done by project managers also they need to consider

risk management” In the line with the above quotation discuss:

(a) What is project management (10)

(20)
(b) Factors which need to be considered during project management

(c) Risk management


(20)

∞End of Question Paper∞

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