SOFTWARE

DEFINING DATA

EXPLAIN AND APPLY:
primitive data types

EXPLAIN AND APPLY:
reference (object) types

What is an Object?
name types???

What is a class?
Name types and explain them.

EXAMINE AND APPLY:
functions of a class (reusability)

EXPLAIN THE USE OF A STATIC VARIABLE WITHIN A CLASS

EXPLAIN AND APPLY:
ATTRIBUTES AND TYPES TO A CLASS

Identify that attributes represent the properties of a class

identify the use of interfaces in relation to specific classes

PROGRAM CONTROL STRUCTURES

apply and evaluate the basic principle control structures in terms of :
sequence (sequential functions, methods)

apply and evaluate the basic principle control structures in terms of :
repetition (unconditional, conditional)

apply and evaluate the basic principle control structures in terms of :
Selection (decision IF, nested IF, switch)

OBJECTS

Methods and constructors

apply and discuss the principles underpinning encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism for example:
visability (public, private, and protected)
overloading and overriding methods

DATA STRUCTURES

Explain the need to store and organise data efficiently within specific structures.

Explain, design and use the following data structures:
strings
static arrays (of simple type and of objects)

EXCEPTION HANDLING

Explain the need to be able to trap errors in program code

Explain ways that errors can be trapped in an object oriented environment and apply associated techniques

try/catch(blocks)

MANAGING INPUT/OUTPUT

input data from the command line prompt

control screen output

evaluate the role of different file types in an object oriented environment including:
text files
binary file
object files (serialisation)

ADDITIONAL

METHODS
CONSTRUCTORS
GETTERS/SETTERS
INSTANTIATE AN OBJECT
INHERITANCE
KEY TERMS
PAST MATS

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