Understanding Complex Computing Problem(CCP)

& Complex Computing Activity (CCA)

Presented by:
Dr Saman Hina (OBE Coordinator)
Acknowledgements
Dr. Farrukh Arif (OBE focal person NEDUET)
Dr. Maria Waqas (COBEC member)
For providing CCP example problems and Rubrics
Complex Computing Problem
What is CCP?
A Complex Computing Problem is a computing problem having some or all of the following
characteristics:

● Involves wide-ranging or conflicting technical, computing, and other issues

● Has no obvious solution, and requires conceptual thinking and innovative analysis to formulate
suitable abstract models
● A solution requires the use of in-depth computing or domain knowledge and an analytical approach
that is based on well-founded principles
● Involves infrequently-encountered issues
● Is outside problems encompassed by standards and standard practice for professional computing.
● Involves diverse groups of stakeholders with widely varying needs
● Has significant consequences in a range of contexts
● Is a high-level problem possibly including many component parts or sub-problems
● Identification of a requirement or the cause of a problem is ill defined or unknown
CCP/CCA Evaluation

● CCP shall be evaluated through ● These rubrics are created by the

pre-defined rubrics, and not by any course teacher depending upon
other means the nature of the problem

● The rubric shall be ● Evidence of exposure to complex

communicated to the students at
the time of assignment of the
complex computing problem.
computing problem shall be
provided in the respective Course
File, including statement of CCA
and rubric based evaluation.

The criteria defined in the rubric shall cover the attributes selected for the activity from Table
1 and Table 2.
 Table 1 Range of Complex Problem Solving
Attribute
Preamble
Range of conflicting requirements
Depth of analysis required
Depth of knowledge required
Familiarity of issues
Level of Problem
Complex Problem
A Complex Computing Problem is a
computing problem having some or all of the
following characteristics:
Involves wide-ranging or conflicting technical,
computing, and other issues
Has no obvious solution, and requires
conceptual thinking and innovative analysis to
formulate suitable abstract models
A solution requires the use of in-depth
computing or domain knowledge and an
analytical approach that is based on well-
founded principles
Involves infrequently encountered issues
is outside problems encompassed by
standards and standard practice for
professional computing
 Table 1 Range of Complex Problem Solving
Attribute Complex Problem

Extent of stakeholder involvement Involves diverse groups of stakeholders with

and level of conflicting widely varying needs
requirements
Consequences Has significant consequences in a range of
contexts
Interdependence Is a high-level problem possibly including many
component parts or sub-problems
Depth of knowledge required A solution requires the use of in-depth
computing or domain knowledge and an
analytical approach that is based on well-
founded principles

Identification of a requirement or the cause of a

Requirement identification
problem is ill defined or unknown
Complex Computing Activity (CCA)
What is CCA?
A Complex Computing Activity is a computing activity or project that has some or all
of the following characteristics:

● Involves the use of diverse resources

● Requires resolution of significant problems arising from interactions among wide-
ranging or conflicting technical, computing, contextual, or other issues
● Involves creative use of knowledge of computing or domain principles in novel
ways
● Has significant consequences in a range of contexts
● Can extend beyond previous experiences by applying principles-based
approaches
 Problem-based Learning
Problem-based learning is a means of conducting a Complex Computing Activity
 Table 2 Range of Complex Computing Activities
Attribute Complex Problem

Preamble A Complex Computing Activity is a

Range of resources (people,
money, equipment, materials,
information, and technologies)
Level of interactions
Innovation
Consequences to society and the
environment
Familiarity
computing activity or project that has some or
all of the following characteristics:
Involves the use of diverse resources
Requires resolution of significant problems
arising from interactions among wide-ranging
or conflicting technical, computing, contextual,
or other issues
Involves creative use of knowledge of
computing or domain principles in novel ways
Has significant consequences in a range of
context
Can extend beyond previous experiences by
applying principles-based approaches
Designing CCP and PBL
CCPs/ PBLs shall be properly defined. Description may include at-
least the following:

i. Problem description

ii. Constraints/ Assumptions

iii. Identification of areas where use of computational/ modern tool

is required.

iv. Expected outcomes

Sample for CCP assessment
Sample Question Problem Description

Order management consists of several critical business processes, including order, shipment, and invoice processing.
These processes spawn important business metrics, such as sales volume and invoice revenue, that are key performance
indicators for any organization that sells products or services to others.

ABC company manages order management of Watches and Jewelry. The company manages to take orders in their shops
and also offer customized products with preferable features; such as colors of straps and chains of watches, and
addition/removal in jewelry designs. This company now aims to shift their store/shop business to online system.
Constraints/Assumptions
This online system will have display of products for these two categories. In addition to that, customer can add products
in shopping cart and can make payment using three modes; Credit card, EasyPaisa, Cash on Delivery.
Area identification
DESIGN and DEVELOP best design for this system by adding appropriate functionalities.

Expected outcomes
1. Object-oriented design using UML Class diagram with complete notations with proper naming conventions. 2.
Implementation of the object oriented design of the given problem. 3.Clearly drafted assumptions (if any)
Sample for PBL assessment
Sample Question Problem Description
Children often play the game of rock, paper, and scissors. This game has two players, each of whom chooses one of the
three objects: rock, paper, or scissors. The game is played according to the following rules:

If both players choose the same object, this play is a tie.

If one player chooses rock and the other chooses scissors, the player choosing the rock wins this play because the rock
breaks the scissors.

If one player chooses rock and the other chooses paper, the player choosing the paper wins this play because the paper
covers the rock.

If one player chooses scissors and the other chooses paper, the player choosing the scissors wins this play because the
scissors cut the paper.

Write an interactive program in C that allows two people to play this game.
Area identification
Input: Two inputs: The users' responses when asked to play the game. The players' choices.

Output: The players' choices and the winner of each play. After the game is over, the total number of plays and the
number of times that each player won should be output as well. Expected outcomes
Assumptions: Each player enters R or r for Rock, P or p for Paper, or S or s for Scissors. While the first player enters
a choice, the second player looks elsewhere
Constraints/Assumptions
Sample Deliverables/Outcomes of PBL
● Complete C source file

● A report containing the details of various concepts and constructs used in the project;
○ Pseudocode of the program.

○ Flowchart of the program.

Reflection Exercise
● Draft CCP or CCA for your respective courses (group work is encouraged for
common courses).
● Share it with your peers for learning.
THANK YOU!