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Performance Band Descriptors — 2014 Higher School Certificate

2014 Information and Digital Technology Examination Performance Band Descriptors and State Performance

2 unit Information and Digital Technology Examination

2014 Candidature - 1015

Band 6
(1.67%)

Consistently, accurately and appropriately communicates using precise industry terminology. Demonstrates thorough understanding of the work performance required in an information and communications technology (ICT) industry context. Applies in-depth knowledge and understanding relevant to the industry context, the nature of working in the industry, operating system software, diagnostic testing and safety. Demonstrates extensive understanding of web and software applications or networking and hardware or digital animation. Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of work operations and the sequencing of procedures and their importance in an ICT work environment. Demonstrates critical judgement and sound reasoning to select, organise, synthesise and evaluate relevant information from a variety of sources.
Band 5
(21.57%)

Communicates using specific industry terminology in a manner appropriate to the audience and situation. Demonstrates detailed understanding of the work performance required in an information and communications technology (ICT) industry context. Applies detailed knowledge and understanding relevant to the industry context, the nature of working in the industry, operating system software, diagnostic testing and safety. Demonstrates thorough understanding of web and software applications or networking and hardware or digital animation. Demonstrates thorough understanding of work operations and the sequencing of procedures and their importance in an ICT work environment. Demonstrates accomplished judgement and reasoning to select, organise and evaluate relevant information from a variety of sources.
Band 4
(48.57%)

Communicates using industry terminology in a manner appropriate to the workplace. Demonstrates sound understanding of the work performance required in an information and communications technology (ICT) industry context. Applies sound knowledge and understanding relevant to the industry context, the nature of working in the industry, operating system software, diagnostic testing and safety. Demonstrates basic understanding of web and software applications or networking and hardware or digital animation. Demonstrates general understanding of work operations and the sequencing of procedures and their importance in an ICT work environment. Frames written responses in a descriptive manner.
Band 3
(19.01%)

Communicates using basic industry terminology. Demonstrates some understanding of the work performance required in an information and communications technology (ICT) industry context. Applies basic knowledge and understanding relevant to the industry context, the nature of working in the industry, operating system software, diagnostic testing and safety. Demonstrates limited understanding of web and software applications or networking and hardware or digital animation. Demonstrates limited understanding of work operations and the sequencing of procedures and their importance in an ICT work environment. Frames written responses using generalisations.
Band 2
(7.78%)

Communicates using non-industry specific terms. Demonstrates minimal understanding of the work performance required in an information and communications technology (ICT) industry context. Applies limited knowledge and understanding relevant to the industry context, the nature of working in the industry, operating system software, diagnostic testing and safety. Displays elementary understanding of web and software applications or networking and hardware or digital animation. Demonstrates some understanding of work operations and the sequencing of procedures and their importance in an ICT work environment. Frames written responses using unsupported generalisations.
Band 1
(1.37%)

A mark in this band indicates that the student has achieved below the minimum standard expected.
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