Learner Workbook

115367: Demonstrate logical problem solving and error detection

techniques
Learner Information:
Details Please Complete this Section
Name & Surname: Barack Obama
Organisation: SSB Consulting
Unit/Dept: IT
Facilitator Name: Shari Mattera
Date Started: 3 Feb 2019
Date of Completion: 3 Feb 2019

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 OVERVIEW

About the This Learner Exercise Workbook has been designed and developed to
Learner evaluate learners’ level of understanding of the Demonstrate logical
Workbook problem solving and error detection techniques
It forms part of a series of Learner Workbooks that have been developed
for National Certificate: Business Analysis LEVEL 6- SAQA-63909-149
CREDITS
Purpose The purpose of this Learner Exercise Workbook is to evaluate learners
understanding on the specific outcomes and/or assessment criteria of the
following SAQA Registered Unit Standards:

US No US Title Level Credits

115367 Demonstrate logical problem solving and error detection 5 6

techniques

Context This assessment represents the Formative Assessment component of

Function in a business environment, for the National Certificate: Business
Analysis LEVEL 6- SAQA-63909-149 CREDITS and should be completed in
the classroom/training room.

Resources The following are resources needed for this assessment:

1. Learner Guide; and
2. Assessment Preparation.
Instructions to Facilitators will be required to:
Facilitators  Explain the completion of the workbook to each learner; and
 Interview the learner on similar questions, should he/she not be able
to write.

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Instructions to Learners will be required to:
Learners  Complete the workbook as per the instructions;
 Ensure that all questions are completed;
 Ensure that the completion of the workbook is their own work;
 Ensure that all annexure are attached to the workbook and clearly
referred to;

Assessment Time Learners are required to complete this assessment within the allocated time
frame of.... hours.
Total Mark This formative assessment carries a total mark of _ points. In order to meet
the pass mark, learners are required to achieve a minimum of 80% of the
total marks.
Equipment Learners are required to have the following equipment in order to complete
this workbook:
 Pen and Pencil;
 Ruler; and
 Exam Pad – for additional paper.

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 GENERAL INFORMATION

LEARNER DETAILS

Learner Full Names Barack Obama

Learner ID No.: 650212 3645 632
Organisation: US Govt
Unit/Dept: Special Ops
Contact Details: Telephone /Cell Email Address:
Numbers:
084 035 8472 [email protected]
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Workshop Venue: Mindworx Academy
Facilitator Name: Shari Mattera
Date Started: 3 February 2019
Date Completed: 3 February 2019

ASSESSMENT PREPARATION CHECKLIST

DESCRIPTION YE NO COMMENTS/CONTINGENCY
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This assessment is a formative assessment and it is based on the
outlined unit standard/s for Demonstrate logical problem solving
and error detection technique smodule.
Your assessment evidence Demonstrate logical problem solving
and error detection techniques module needs to be submitted on
10th February 2019 at the following address/place Mindworx
Academy
You will be assessed based on the outlined Unit Standards. The
assessment activities are linked to specific outcomes/assessment
criteria of the outlined Unit Standards.
To determine your competence level, the following are the
methods to be used for this assessment:
1. Formatives

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 2. Summatives
To be declared competent on Demonstrate logical problem
solving and error detection techniquesmodule (formative
assessment), you should have obtained at least 80% of the total
mark of this assessment.
You will be provided with detailed feedback on your performance
of this assessment as follows:
1. Written Feedback
2. Verbal Feedback
Should you be declared “not yet competent” on this assessment,
you will be entitled for re-assessment opportunity/ies.
You will be required to re-submit evidence (only for areas) you
were declared not yet competent. A date for re-submission will be
agreed with the assessor.
You will be entitled to lodge an appeal should you not be satisfied
with the assessment decision of your assessment.
You will be required to provide the assessor feedback on
assessment procedure – this is to assist in improving the
assessment practices.
Your results of assessment and portfolio of evidence information
will not be provided to any person without your written consent.

Learner’s Declaration

I…………………………………………………………………………………………….herewith declare that I am

ready for the assessment, that we have reviewed the assessment preparation and plan, I understand the assessment
process and I am happy that the assessment will be conducted in a fair manner.
Learner Signature: Date: Facilitator Signature: Date:
3 February 2019

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SESSION 1:
Describe different approaches to problem solving.
Learning outcome
 The description identifies the different problem solving techniques.
 The description identifies situations where specific problem solving techniques would be more suitable
than others
 The description utilises the top-down problem solving approach in real life problems known to the learner.
 The description allows for the practice of problem breakdown in picture drawing applications.

Activity P = Project Q = Questioning B = Brainstorming Mark

1 Distinguish between A bottom-up approach A top-down approach 8
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SESSION 2:
Use logical operators in descriptions of rules and relationships in a problem
situation.
Learning outcome
 Usage describes the logical operators by drawing truth tables
 Usage provides examples of problem situations where a specific operator can be used
 Usage identifies which of the operators should be used to represent given situations.

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 Usage combines different operators to form Boolean expressions by setting up truth tables.

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Activity P = Project Q = Questioning B = Brainstorming Mark

2 Draw these gates 10

AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, EXOR and EXNOR gates.
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SESSION 3:
Simplify Boolean expressions with Boolean algebra and Karnaugh
maps.
Learning outcomes
 The simplification describes the rules of Boolean algebra.
 The simplification uses the Boolean algebra rules to simplify given expressions.
 The simplification uses Karnaugh maps to represent Boolean expressions.
 The simplification involves writing down the simplified expression from the map.

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Activity P = Project Mark
3 Define 5

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  Boolean Expression/Function
 K-Maps
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SESSION 4:
Describe the basic concepts of error detection.
Learning outcome
 The description identifies the common causes of errors.
 The description identifies error isolation techniques.
 The description identifies various testing techniques.

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Activity P = Project Mark
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S = SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST

The learner must make use of the following self-evaluation checklist to rate himself against the learning
outcomes of this particular training module in establishing the level of mastery of the information.
1. Not able to comply
2. Reasonable compliance (Not acceptable for final evaluation)
3. Able to comply fully

LEARNING OUTCOMES 1 2 3
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Learner Signature Date

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Facilitators’ Signature Date

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ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK REPORT

FACILITATOR FEEDBACK & REMARKS

ASSESSMENT JUDGEMENT

Learner’s Total Mark: Requirements met Requirements not met

Action/s required:

By when:

LEARNER FEEDBACK & COMMENTS

DECLARATION BY THE FACILITATOR

I ……………………………………………............. (Facilitator) hereby certify that I have examined

the learner workbook and I am satisfied with the evidence provided by the learner.

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 DECLARATION BY LEARNER

I, …………………………………………………………………….declare that I am satisfied that the

feedback given to me by the Facilitator was relevant, sufficient and done in a constructive manner. I
accept the assessment judgment and have no further questions relating to this particular assessment event.

Learner Date Facilitator Date

DECLARATION BY THE ASSESSOR

I ……………………………………………............. (Assessor) hereby certify that I have examined the

learner workbook and I am satisfied with the Facilitator Judgment of this assessment.

Assessor Date Moderator Date

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