DEMONSTRATE LOGICAL PROBLEM SOLVING AND ERROR DETECTION TECHNIQUES 115367 PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD People credited with this unit standard are able to: Describe different approaches to problem solving Use logical operations in descriptions of rules and relationships in problem situations Simplify Boolean expressions with Boolean Algebra and Karnaugh maps Describe the basic concepts of error detection The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area. LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING The credit value of this unit is based on a person having prior knowledge and skills to: Demonstrate understanding of Mathematics, at least at level 3. Apply problem solving strategies UNIT STANDARD RANGE N/A NC: IT: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AUTHOR: LEARNER MANUAL REL DATE: 27/01/2020 REV DATE: 01/01/2023 DOC REF: 48872 LM MOD 3 V-1 PAGE 141 INDEX Competence Requirements Page Unit Standard 115367 alignment index Here you will find the different outcomes explained which you need to be proved 143 competent in, in order to complete the Unit Standard 115367. Unit Standard 115367 145 Describe different approaches to problem solving 149 Use logical operations in descriptions of rules and relationships in problem 160 situations Simplify Boolean expressions with Boolean Algebra and Karnaugh maps 182 Describe the basic concepts of error detection 201 Self-assessment Once you have completed all the questions after being facilitated, you need to check the progress you have made. If you feel that you are competent in the areas mentioned, you may tick the blocks, if however, you feel that you require 214 additional knowledge, you need to indicate so in the block below. Show this to your facilitator and make the necessary arrangements to assist you to become competent. NC: IT: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AUTHOR: LEARNER MANUAL REL DATE: 27/01/2020 REV DATE: 01/01/2023 DOC REF: 48872 LM MOD 3 V-1 PAGE 142 Unit Standard 115367 – Alignment Index SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND RELATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA SO 1 Describe different approaches to problem solving. AC 1 The description identifies the different problem solving techniques. The description identifies situations where specific problem solving techniques would AC 2 be more suitable than others The description utilises the top-down problem solving approach in real life problems AC 3 known to the learner. The description allows for the practice of problem breakdown in picture drawing AC 4 applications. Use logical operators in descriptions of rules and relationships in a problem SO 2 situation. AC 1 Usage describes the logical operators by drawing truth tables AC 2 Usage provides examples of problem situations where a specific operator can be used AC 3 Usage identifies which of the operators should be used to represent given situations. Usage combines different operators to form Boolean expressions by setting up truth AC 4 tables. SO 3 Simplify Boolean expressions with Boolean algebra and Karnaugh maps. AC 1 The simplification describes the rules of Boolean algebra. AC 2 The simplification uses the Boolean algebra rules to simplify given expressions. AC 3 The simplification uses Karnaugh maps to represent Boolean expressions. AC 4 The simplification involves writing down the simplified expression from the map. SO 4 Describe the basic concepts of error detection. AC 1 The description identifies the common causes of errors. AC 2 The description identifies error isolation techniques AC 3 The description identifies various testing techniques NC: IT: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AUTHOR: LEARNER MANUAL REL DATE: 27/01/2020 REV DATE: 01/01/2023 DOC REF: 48872 LM MOD 3 V-1 PAGE 143 CRITICAL CROSS FIELD OUTCOMES UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING Identify, solve problems and make decisions in relation to the current systems development environments UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING Organise and manage him/her self and his/her activities responsibly and effectively UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and or language skills in the modes of oral and/ or written persuasion when engaging with systems development UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exists in isolation UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING Contribute to his/her full personal development and the social and economic development of the society at large by being aware of the importance of: reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively, exploring education and career opportunities and developing entrepreneurial opportunities ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 1. Performance of all elements should be performed with a solid understanding of the use of development tools needed in the areas applicable to the unit standard. Examples of such tools are, but is not limited to CASE tools, programming language editors with syntax checking, program source version control systems. 2. Performance of all elements should make use of International capability models used for Software Development. Examples of such models include (but are not limited to) the ISO SPICE model as well as the CMM model for Software Development. NC: IT: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AUTHOR: LEARNER MANUAL REL DATE: 27/01/2020 REV DATE: 01/01/2023 DOC REF: 48872 LM MOD 3 V-1 PAGE 144 All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. 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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: Demonstrate logical problem solving and error detection techniques SAQA US UNIT STANDARD TITLE ID 115367 Demonstrate logical problem solving and error detection techniques ORIGINATOR SGB Computer Sciences and Information Systems PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY - FIELD SUBFIELD Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences Information Technology and Computer Sciences ABET UNIT STANDARD PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS BAND TYPE Undefined Regular Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was 8 L5 REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START REGISTRATION END SAQA DECISION DATE DATE NUMBER Reregistered 2018-07-01 2023-06-30 SAQA 06120/18 LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT 2024-06-30 2027-06-30 In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD People credited with this unit standard are able to: Describe different approaches to problem solving Use logical operations in descriptions of rules and relationships in problem situations Simplify Boolean expressions with Boolean Algebra and Karnaugh maps Describe the basic concepts of error detection The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area. LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING The credit value of this unit is based on a person having prior knowledge and skills to: Demonstrate understanding of Mathematics, at least at level 3. Apply problem solving strategies UNIT STANDARD RANGE N/A Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 Describe different approaches to problem solving. OUTCOME RANGE Top-down; Bottom-up; Systems Approach (at least two) NC: IT: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AUTHOR: LEARNER MANUAL REL DATE: 27/01/2020 REV DATE: 01/01/2023 DOC REF: 48872 LM MOD 3 V-1 PAGE 145 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 The description identifies the different problem solving techniques. ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE As for outcome above ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 The description identifies situations where specific problem solving techniques would be more suitable than others ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE As for outcome above ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 The description utilises the top-down problem solving approach in real life problems known to the learner. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 The description allows for the practice of problem breakdown in picture drawing applications. ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE Example: Logo, Powerpoint or any other chosen by the learner SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 Use logical operators in descriptions of rules and relationships in a problem situation. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 Usage describes the logical operators by drawing truth tables ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE AND; OR; NOT; NOR; XOR; NAND ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 Usage provides examples of problem situations where a specific operator can be used ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE AND; OR; NOT; NOR; XOR; NAND ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 Usage identifies which of the operators should be used to represent given situations. ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE AND; OR; NOT; NOR; XOR; NAND ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 Usage combines different operators to form Boolean expressions by setting up truth tables. ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE AND; OR; NOT SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 Simplify Boolean expressions with Boolean algebra and Karnaugh maps. OUTCOME RANGE Use up to 4 variables. NC: IT: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AUTHOR: LEARNER MANUAL REL DATE: 27/01/2020