1. CAPE Internal Assessment
Unit 1

2. Problem Identification
Complete and accurate description of the problem identified is crucial
Give a background that shows the context in which the problem exist
Look for the nature of the problem for e.g.
Performance
Efficiency
Security
Pay attention to the scope of the problem (narrow it down)
Look for an IT solution

3. Gantt Chart Must include all stages of the problem solving process
Ensure the charts are accurate and labelled
Ensure the time frame is realistic

4. Problem Analysis Pay careful attention to the fact-finding methods
Use at least 3 methods
Interview
Questionnaire
Observation
Document review (from organization)
Use spreadsheet features to help with analysis

5. Identification of Possible Solutions
Identify at least two (2) IT based solutions
Show how tools can be used to solve the problem (e.g. DBMS). Explain How.
Look at areas like:
Processing methods
Networking technologies
Automation
Software (e.g. custom, productivity tools, commercial)

6. Identification of Possible Solutions (cont’d)
Hardware
Touch screen
Sensors

7. Evaluation of Possible Solutions
Look at operational, economic, technical aspects
Software tools
Hardware tools
Data communication/Network
Total Cost
Training
Time frame
Legal
Environmental

8. Selection of Solution Choose the MOST feasible solution
Base choice on objective evaluation
Give evidence to support your choice
Look at resources required to implement solution

9. Justification of Solution
Analyse the issues in relation to the implementation of the solution
Look at strategies for dealing with issues in the system
Give appropriate justification for ALL strategies

10. Presentation and Communication
Project must be well organized
Must have cover page and table of contents
Must have sources and references
Use APA or MLA guidelines
NO SPELLING AND GRAMMATICAL ERRORS

12. CAPE Internal Assessment
Unit 2

13. Problem Identification
Complete and accurate description of the problem identified is crucial
Give a background that shows the context in which the problem exist
Look for the nature of the problem for e.g.
Performance
Efficiency
Security
Pay attention to the scope of the problem (narrow it down)
Look for an IT solution

14. Analysis of the Problem
Conduct a study of the problem
Use questionnaires, interviews, observation and documentation review

15. Identification and Justification of IT Tools
Use productivity tools and web tools if necessary
Justify the use of the tools

16. Assessment of the Implications of the Solution
Discuss the issues
Highlight strategies that can be used to address the issues

17. Implementation of the IT Based Solution
Appropriate Use of IT tools
Look at features of the respective tools
E.g. mail merge for generating form letters; queries , forms and reports from database program
Human Computer Interface
Make use of navigational features e.g. arrow keys

18. Implementation of the IT Based Solution (cont’d)
Working Solution (Database)
Minimum of three entities
Use of relationships
Integrity checks
Security features
Working Solution (Web Site)
Home Page
Navigational Features
Design and Layout