STW120CT – Computer Architecture and Networks

Assignment Title:
Coursework- Individual Project

Intake:
September 2019

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STW120CT Computer Architecture and Networks

Assignment Brief: 2019/20

Module Title: Individua Cohort Module Code

Computer Architecture and Networks l
Sept STW120CT
2019-Resit

Coursework Title Handout Date:

Assignment for students
TBD
Lecturer: Due Date
Nabin Acharya
TBD

Estimated Time(hrs): Coursework % of Module

5 Type: Mark
Word Limit: Written Assignment 25%
Task 1: 700+/-10%
Task 2: 800+/-10%

Submission arrangement online via Softwarica’s Moodle:

File types and method of recording: Submission should be with one file
Mark and Feedback date: Within three weeks of assignment submission
Mark and Feedback method: Mark and Feedback file will be released on
Moodle

Module Learning Outcomes Assessed:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the cache memory and its implementation

2. Demonstrate an understanding of networked protocols and hardware, networked
operating systems and cloud computing.

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Task and Marks Distribution
Individual Project: Task 1
[Total Marks: 50]

Section 1(700 words +/-10%)

You have to get knowledge about the size, block size, and associativity in order to
understand any cache memory. Using these parameters, determine how the cache
breaks up the address into a tag field, a index, and a byte offset.
While performing your operation, you must use same units of measurement for the
size and block-size. You are free to take any type of cache for your project.
By using the above information, determine the following:
 How do you change cache parameter?
 How do you design a memory-logic?
 Calculate cache-miss penalty and CPI.
Based on task given above, you must include the following contents while developing
your project with valid reasoning:
 Affecting the performance of various program using cache memory
 Changing cache memory parameter can change the performance of a certain
program
 Improving the performance of a computer system with cache memories
A report (700 words) of this analysis and comparison, with recommendations, should
be compiled and submitted. You are expected to conduct research external to
lectures (such as, finding evidence to support your claims from manufacturer
websites, journal /conference articles, etc.)
Individual Project: Task 2
[Total Marks: 50]

Section 1(800 words +/-10%)

Wheeler Energy is an organization that specializes in Sustainable Energy Systems.

Wheeler Energy provide energy solutions across the globe to industries such as
Military, Oil and Gas, Transportation, Correctional, and Physical Data.
Wheeler Energy has a small head office that is in Kathmandu, Nepal. Founded in
2001, the company has total 40 employees that are based in Kathmandu, consist of
sales, finance, Manager, and support departments.
As the company has grown, no strategic plan for IT has been put in place, and
employees generally had their own PCs or laptops that were connected to an office
router via Wi-Fi or some direct UTP cable. Information stored electronically consists of
normal business documentation, together with sales materials (including some
product and training videos). Information has historically been shared using personal
Google Docs accounts, and private information kept on individuals’ PCs. Users have
various versions of anti-virus software installed and administer their own PCs. Users
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manage their own security including passwords. Contact with sales staff across the
globe, including the Middle East, Asia and Africa is achieved mostly via email and
less often through mobile phone. To complicate communication matters, one of the
Company Directors lives in Spain for most of the year, and there is no member of staff
with IT support responsibility.
After a security audit, the company has realized it needs to take a more systematic
and professional approach to its IT and security infrastructure. The CEO has asked
you to advise her on some specific points of the network. She is keen to make the
most of technology and the following outline requirements have been identified

a) Explain how the network components should be connected. Identify a suitable

network topology, data rate and the type of cable (if selected). Your answer
must clearly state how your recommendation relates to the business
requirements of the Wheeler Energy scenario specifically.
b) Briefly explain what is meant by the term sub-netting and how it could be used
in this network. Do you recommend sub-netting in this case? Give a reason for
your answer clearly showing how it applies to the Wheeler Energy scenario.
c) Draw a logical network diagram (topology) that shows the main components of
the network.
d) Allocate suitable IP addresses and add them in the diagram. You should
ensure you include the subnet mask and identify the IP addresses that are
provided by the ISP.
e) Give local prices and specification of suitable hardware/ software you
recommend.

For this project you need to do survey and make report (800 words). The network
design should be managed. All the materials cost should be mentioned according to
most recent market price.

SUBMISSION:

 Your report should be submitted online via the submission gateway on

Softwarica Moodle and then submit hard copies (3 copies, spiral binding) to the
respective department.

Assignment Deliverables

 Viva [30 marks]

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  A Report [50 marks]:

1. Must cover all the information mentioned in Task 1 and Task 2 both

2. Should be in proper (chronological) order

3. Use necessary diagrams and flow charts

4. Must use appropriate references.

 Findings of your report (200 words) mentioning the significance of both tasks
(Task 1 and Task 2) to the subject of Computer Architecture and Networks.
This report should also indicate what you learnt from your research and what, if
any, you would do differently. [20 marks]

Mark allocation guideline to students

0-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+

Incomplete Relevant Strong Strength in Standard All work
work / elements elements most areas. maintained substantially
Weakness missing. included. in the work. exceeds the
in most Weakness Minor standard
areas. in some weakness. expected.
areas.

Marking Rubric

Grade Tutorial Analysis of Reflective Presentation

Exercise Memory Report
First Both Presentation of Excellent Excellent
worksheets information on structured. Presentation
>70 have been memory. with cover
completed Comparison Understanding pages, table of
and in-depth of different contents, page
analysis of issues numbers,
memory associated with figures well
Well the report. labeled,
referenced
report.

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Upper Second One worksheet Presentation of Well Very good
has been information on Structured. Presentation
60 to 69 completed memory. with cover
AND another Well Understanding pages, table of
Attempted referenced of different contents, page
using correct report. issues numbers
procedure but associated with
with minor the report.
mistakes

Lower Second One worksheet Presentation of Well Good

have been information on Structured. Presentation
50 to 59 completed. memory. with cover
OR Understanding pages, table of
Good some issues contents, page
Both Comparison associated with numbers
Attempted with and analysis of the report and
Correct memory. Computer
Procedure Architecture
Third One worksheet Presentation of Reflective Fairly good
have been information on report is mostly Presentation
40 to 49 attempted but memory. descriptive. with some of
without correct Limited the following
answer Comparison Understanding missing; cover
and analysis of the Computer pages,
memory. Architecture. table of
contents, page
numbers
Fail No correct No evidence of No reflection No attempt
attempt at research work made
Below 40 worksheet
Late Submit 0 0 0 0