Assignment 1: Value: 15% Due date: 23-Apr-2017 Return date: 16-May-2017 Submission method options Alternative submission method Task Answer all of the following questions. 1. Explain what the term “green computing” means. [6 marks] 2. The von Neumann architecture, which is the basis for most digital computers today, suffers from the von Neumann bottleneck. Explain. [6 marks] 3. Java is called an interpreted language, yet Java is a compiled language that produces a binary output stream. Explain how this language can be both compiled and interpreted. [6 marks] 4. Why should assembly language be avoided for general application development? Under what circumstances would you argue in favour of using assembly language code for developing an application program? [6 marks] 5. Explain how DMA (Direct Memory Access) is different from other ways of I/O controlling mechanisms. [6 marks] Rationale This assessment item covers historical overview of computing, Trends in computing technologies, input/output and storage systems. It has been designed to ensure that you are engaging with the subject content on a regular basis. More specifically it seeks to assess your ability to: • be able to define and appropriately use computer systems terminologies; • be able to describe the essential elements of computer organisation and discuss how the elements function; • be able to discuss various programming tools available and their relationship to the computer architecture; and • be able to discuss the general trends in computing technologies including examples of leading edge developments. Marking criteria Criteria HD (85%-100%) DI (75%-84%) CR (65%-74%) PS (50%-64%) FL (0%-49%) Content (10 marks) Describes and explains computer systems terminologies, organisation and architecture features and functionality, and general trends in computing technologies Explanations are comprehensive and correctly interpret all components required by each question. Explanations are correct and correctly describe all components required by each question. Explanations may contain one or two factual errors; some descriptions of components required by questions lack detail. Explanation lacks detail; describes most components required by the questions. Explanation is missing; content unrelated to question. Written expression (5 marks) Arguments are developed logically, supported by evidence, define and use computer systems Clear sense of order. Begins with a thesis or topic sentence. Supporting points are presented in a logical progression. Develops each point with specific May lack a thesis sentence, but points are presented in a logical progression. Each point supported with some details and evidence. All May lack a thesis sentence. All supporting points are correctly presented but lacking logical progression. All important points are touched but Logic of argument is minimally perceivable. Points presented in a seemingly random fashion, but all support argument. Sparse details or evidence. Limited vocabulary and Content unrelated to question. Lacks clear organizational plan. Statements are unsupported by any detail or explanation. Repetitious, incoherent,terminologies. Academic writing includes APA 6th style referencing where applicable. details. Answers question completely. Uses technical or computer systems terminology appropriately and correctly. No grammatical or spelling errors. Uses references where applicable with appropriate APA 6th referencing style. important points included. Uses computer systems terminology correctly. Uses references where applicable with appropriate APA 6th referencing style. there is a lack of details. Uses computer systems terminology with minor errors. Uses few references and one or two appropriate references are missing; APA 6th referencing style is mostly correct. minimal use of computer systems terminology, with some errors that do not impair communication. Uses few references and important references may be missing; APA 6th referencing style contains major errors. illogical development. Limited vocabulary; errors impair communication. No references are used. Presentation 1. Please compose the answers in a document file (doc or docx format). Please do not submit in pdf formats. Please upload a single file containing all the answers in the Turnitin within deadline. 2. The first page (cover page) should have the following information clearly mentioned: 1. Your full name 2. Your Student ID 3. Subject Code (ITC161) 4. Assessment item number and name (Assignment 1: Short Answers) 3. Each page should have page numbers in “page x of y” format (including the cover page). 4. You should provide references in an appropriate format (APA version 6). Please refer to the CSU Reference Tool: https://apps.csu.edu.au/reftool/ 5. Word count for each answer should be within 200 – 500 words (excluding references). 6. Please provide figures where appropriate