TOC.CW.LA2.S05.

TABLE OF CONSTRUCT
Construct

Aspect

Instrument

MARK

S05

Current and Future Development of Open Source Software and Latest

Development in ICT

LA2.S05.1

Explain the latest open source software available and the latest
development in ICT
Written Assignment

CRITERIA
1. Explain the latest open
source OS
a. Meaning
b. TWO examples

Written assignment
MUST be done
individually.
Refer to
WAF.CW.LA2.S05.1.

3. Explain the latest

development in ICT
a. ONE hardware
b. ONE software
1. Explain pervasive
computing
a. Meaning

Suggested duration:
2 to 4 weeks

Written Assignment

Follow required written

assignment format:
a. content format
b. document format
Display cooperation.
a. Write the names
of group
members.

20

NOTE
Candidate works in
groups of 2 to 4 to
conduct study AND/OR
for discussion.

2. Explain the latest open

source application
software
a. Meaning
b. TWO examples

b. TWO examples

EVIDENCE

b. Verbal verification
from group
members or
assessors
observation.
TOTAL MARK

Values:
Appreciate

Cooperate
Confident

WAF.CW.LA2.S05.1

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT FORMAT

LEARNING AREA:
Construct

Aspect

Instrument

COMPUTER SYSTEM

S05
LA2.S05.1

Current and Future Development of Open Source Software and

Latest Development in ICT
Explain the latest open source software available and the latest
development in ICT
Written Assignment

Instruction:
Work in groups of two to four to find information and discuss on the latest open source software available and the
latest development in ICT. Complete this written assignment individually.
You are given two to four weeks to complete this assignment.
Content Format
1.0 Introduction
(meaning of open source software, hardware, software, etc)
2.0 The Latest Open Source Operating System (OS)
2.1 Meaning of open source OS
2.2 Examples of open source OS
(explain two examples)
3.0 The Latest Open Source Application Software
3.1 Meaning of open source application software
3.2 Examples of open source application software
(explain two examples)
4.0 The Latest Development in ICT
4.1 Hardware
(state specification OR special features of ONE hardware and compare it to previous model(s))
4.2 Software
(state year/date of release, special features of ONE software and compare it to previous version(s))
5.0 Pervasive Computing
5.1 Meaning of pervasive computing
5.2 Examples of pervasive computing
(explain two examples)
6.0 Conclusion
Reference
(give at least two sources of reference)
Document Format
cover page
o Candidates details
o Title: The latest Open Source Software Available and the Latest Development in ICT
page margin - top, bottom, left, and right: 1, paper size - A4
line spacing - 1.5 lines
typeface - Times New Roman, font size- - 12 pts (content), and14 pts for title/heading

number of pages - 3 to 10