Question 1

As a software developer, you are required to develop programs that can be readily accessed by a wide range of clients.

Discuss ways in which you can design your software and applications for 2 of the following:

• Blind or visually impaired clients

• Clients with limited or poor hand coordination

• Learning programs for children recovering from trauma

• Clients who are colour blind

• Clients who are hearing impaired

Compare and discuss your answer with at least 1 other classmate.

Question 2.

We have been looking at concepts of Green ICT this week.

Discuss 3 ways in which you (or your organisation), can use ICT to reduce your carbon footprint, and contribute to Green ICT.

Compare your response to at least 1 other classmate.

Question 3

Which of the following are projects, and which are processes? Explain your answer

1. Building a computer, on a production line of identical computers
2. Building a house, as one of a series of identical houses all over Australia
3. Upgrading a computer from Windows 7 to Windows 10
4. Upgrading all 120 computers from Windows 7 to Windows 10

Compare them with those of at least 2 other classmates.

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Marks Allocation:

Remember marks are awarded on your work as follows:

• 0 marks if there has been no reading of seminar and module overview as applicable in the week.

• 1 mark if reading of the seminar/module overview as applicable, has happened

• 2 marks if seminar/module reading has occurred and there is some quality work but it is not of sufficient quantity and/or timeliness

• 3 marks if above conditions are met and it has appropriate references to support the argument and discussion

• 4 marks if all the requirements in 1,2 &3 above are present and the work demonstrates a high quality of engagement and thought.