Cambridge IAL Computer Science case studies
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Cambridge International AS & A Level Computer Science (9618) is a written examination qualification offered through Cambridge schools, aimed at learners preparing for higher education courses in computer science and for digital employers. The syllabus description says it encourages learners to meet the needs of both, to think creatively by applying practical programming solutions, and to demonstrate that they are effective users of technology. Learners develop computational thinking and programming skills to solve computer science problems, and build skills in thinking creatively, analytically, logically and critically, while appreciating the ethical issues raised by current and emerging computing technologies. The published key concepts span computational thinking, programming paradigms, communication, computer architecture and hardware, and data representation and structures. The Cambridge IAL Computer Science case studies are 5 cases and about 3,878 words.
1Drone Dispatch at Northfield University
Northfield University runs a parcel-drone service between a central hub and 40 locker stations. Three drones operate; each has a 2.4 kg payload limit and a 22-minute flight budget on a full charge, and charging takes 35 minutes.
783 words, about 4 min2Forklift Fleet Control at Merchant's Warehouse
Merchant's warehouse has 12 autonomous forklifts moving pallets between 60 marked locations. The control software is one procedural program of 3,000 lines with 47 global variables.
803 words, about 4 min3Riverside School Network Segmentation
Riverside School has four buildings linked by a 1 Gbps fibre backbone. There are 620 student laptops, 140 staff laptops, 60 IP cameras and 30 wireless access points.
738 words, about 4 min4CAD Laboratory Refresh at Valley College
Valley College's CAD laboratory has 60 desktop PCs, each five years old with 8 GB RAM, a 1 TB hard disk and integrated graphics. The new engineering course uses 3D assemblies of about 1.5 GB and renders that take 20 minutes on the current machines.
751 words, about 4 min5Candidate Records at East Mercia Examinations Board
East Mercia Examinations Board stores records for 25,000 candidates. Each record contains an 8-digit candidate number, a 60-character name, and nine paper marks that are integers from 0 to 100.
803 words, about 4 min