AS91898 Demonstrate understanding of a key aspect of a computer science concept
Time Given: 3 hours of class time (split between 2 externals).
Exam Day: To be determined (likely 15th October 1.40pm-5pm) Areas of Computer Science: Artificial Intelligence |
Standard: AS91898
Version: 1 Level: 2 Credits: 3 |
Introduction:
In this exam students are to pick an area of computer science and show understanding of that area.
The areas of computer science that can be selected are:
Computer security
Encryption - 2021 Choice
Error control
Complexity and tractability
Artificial intelligence. - 2024 Choice
You will be given an exam paper and asked to answer questions about that area.
We know in advance which concepts students can choose between and usually pick one as a class to study. Last year we studied Encryption Coding.
All study notes for all areas can be found here:
https://www.csfieldguide.org.nz/en/chapters/
The areas of computer science that can be selected are:
Computer security
Encryption - 2021 Choice
Error control
Complexity and tractability
Artificial intelligence. - 2024 Choice
You will be given an exam paper and asked to answer questions about that area.
We know in advance which concepts students can choose between and usually pick one as a class to study. Last year we studied Encryption Coding.
All study notes for all areas can be found here:
https://www.csfieldguide.org.nz/en/chapters/
Areas of Computer Science
Computer SecurityError Control
Artificial Intelligence (2022,2023,2024)
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Encryption (2021 Pick)
Complexity and tractability
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Achieved
Exam type questions:
1.) How is the concept used? How is the concept Implemented? How does it occur? 2.) Explain how the concept has been used or could be used to address an opportunity. 3.) What Mechanisms shape the concept? |
Criteria:
- Identifying the computer science concept - Providing details of how the concept is used, is implemented, or occurs - Explaining how the concept has been or could be applied to address an opportunity - Explaining the relevant mechanisms that shape the concept. |
Merit
Impact could be defined as:
Example: In the future, we could use artificial intelligence for emergency 111 calls in order to reduce the amount of workers needed and get faster response times. However, if the computer is programmed incorrectly it could cause ethical issues if the wrong service is asked for. |
Criteria:
explaining the impact of the concept. |
Excellence
For this section you will need to explain key problems or issues related to the concept.
For Example: Encryption coding works so long as our computing power stays as it is... however we could end up with quantum computers that can do trillions of transactions a second, making encryption essentially worthless. |
Criteria:
Explaining key problems or issues related to the concept. |