Assessment 1 Information
| Subject Code: | TECH4200 |
| Subject Name: | Website Development |
| Assessment Title: | Case Study Evaluation |
| Assessment Type: | Individual |
| Word Count: | 1500 Words (+/-10%) |
| Weighting: | 30 % |
| Total Marks: | 30 |
| Submission: | Via MyKBS |
| Due Date: | Week 4 |
Your Task
This assessment is to be completed individually. In this assessment, you will develop a written assessment in the form of a report to evaluate the client-server architecture of websites and its relationship with browser behaviour
Assessment Description
The assessment will require students to write a comprehensive report that evaluates the client- server architecture of websites and critically analyses its associated relationship with browser behaviour. Students should demonstrate their ability to assess and evaluate the concepts, identify limitations, propose improvements, and analyse the impact of this architecture on browser behaviour.
This assessment aims to achieve the following subject learning outcomes:
| LO1 | Evaluate the client-server architecture of websites and the associated relationship with browser behaviour. |
Assessment Instructions
Students must conduct research externally and included references in order to produce a well referenced assessment. You should use at least ten (10) sources of information and reference these in accordance with the Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style. These may include websites, social media sites, industry reports, census data, journal articles, and newspaper articles. These references should be presented as in-text citations and a referencing list at the end of your assessment (not included in the word limit). Wikipedia and other ‘popular’ sites are not to be used.
- You must submit your report in Word document or in PDF format.
- The report should be well-structured and organised. It should include an introduction, body, and conclusion.
- Your report should include the following:
- Introduction: Provide a concise overview of the client-server architecture, its significance, and its influence on web development and browser behaviour.
- Client-Side Components: Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the key components involved in the client-side of the architecture, such as the web browser, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Assess their functionalities, limitations, and impact on browser behaviour.
- Server-Side Components: Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the key components involved in the server-side of the architecture, such as the web server, application server, and database. Assess their functionalities, performance, scalability, and security aspects.
- Communication and Data Exchange: Evaluate the communication protocols used in client- server interactions, such as HTTP, and critically analyse their strengths and weaknesses. Assess the efficiency and security of data exchange methods, including request/response handling and data formats (e.g., JSON, XML).
- Impact on Browser Behaviour: Conduct a critical analysis of how the client-server architecture influences various aspects of browser behaviour, including rendering, page loading, caching, and handling user interactions. Identify limitations and propose potential improvements or alternative approaches.
- Emerging Trends and Future Directions: Discuss emerging trends and advancements in the client-server architecture and their potential impact on browser behaviour. Evaluate their potential benefits, challenges, and implications for web development.
- Conclusion: Summarise the key findings and insights from the report, highlighting the critical evaluation of the client-server architecture and its relationship with browser behaviour.
- The report should be properly referenced using appropriate academic sources.
- Provide examples and illustrations to support your analysis.
- Use clear and concise language to communicate your ideas effectively.
- Please refer to the assessment marking guide to assist you in completing all the assessment criteria.
Important Study Information
Academic Integrity and Conduct Policy
KBS values academic integrity. All students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Academic Integrity and Conduct Policy.
Please read the policy to learn the answers to these questions:
- What is academic integrity and misconduct?
- What are the penalties for academic misconduct?
- How can I appeal my grade?
Late submission of assignments (within the Assessment Policy)
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Length Limits for Assessments
Penalties may be applied for assessment submissions that exceed prescribed limits.
Study Assistance
Students may seek study assistance from their local Academic Learning Advisor or refer to the resources on the MyKBS Academic Success Centre page. Further details can be accessed at
Generative AI Traffic Lights
Please see the level of Generative AI that this assessment is Level 2 has been designed to accept:
Traffic Light | Amount of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) usage |
Evidence Required | This assessment (✓) |
Level 1 |
Prohibited:
No Generative AI allowed
This assessment showcases your individual knowledge, skills and/or personal experiences in the absence of Generative AI support. |
The use of generative AI is prohibited for this assessment and may potentially result in penalties for academic misconduct, including but not limited to a mark of zero for the assessment. | |
Level 2 |
Optional:
You may use Generative AI for research and content generation that is appropriately referenced.
See assessment instructions for details
This assessment allows you to engage with Generative AI as a means of expanding your understanding, creativity, and idea generation in the research phase of your assessment and to produce content that enhances your assessment. I.e., images. You do not have to use it. |
The use of GenAI is optional for this assessment.
Your collaboration with GenerativeAI must be clearly referenced just as you would reference any other resource type used. Click on the link below to learn howto reference GenerativeAI.
https://library.kaplan.edu.au/referencing- other-sources/referencing-other-sources- generative-ai
In addition, you must include an appendix that documents your GenerativeAI collaboration including all prompts and responses used for the assessment.
Unapproved use of generative AI as per assessment details during the content generation parts of your assessment may potentially resultin penalties for academic misconduct, including but not limited to a mark of zero for the assessment. Ensure you follow the specific assessment instructions in the section above. |
✓ |
Level 3 |
Compulsory:
You must use Generative AI to complete your assessment
See assessment instruction for details
This assessment fully integrates Generative AI, allowing you to harness the technology's full potential in collaboration withyour own expertise.
Always check your assessment instructions carefully as there may still be limitations on what constitutes acceptable use, and these may be specific to each assessment. |
You will be taught how to use generative AI and assessed on itsuse.
Your collaboration with GenerativeAI must be clearly referenced just as you would reference any other resource type used. Click on the link below to learnhow to reference GenerativeAI.
https://library.kaplan.edu.au/referencing- other-sources/referencing-other-sources- generative-ai
In addition, you must include an appendix that documents your GenerativeAI collaboration including all prompts and responses used for the assessment.
Unapproved use of generative AI as per assessment details during the content generation parts of your assessment may potentially resultin penalties for academic misconduct, including but not limited to a mark of zero for the assessment. Ensure you follow the specific assessment instructions in the section above. |