Standards in this Framework
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| CPA.1.1a | Develop complex applications using input, calculations, and output. |
| CPA.1.1b | Develop complex applications using control structures. (loops, if else, select, etc.) |
| CPA.1.1c | Develop complex applications in object-oriented programming. |
| CPA.1.1d | Develop complex applications using data structures. |
| CPA.1.1e | Develop complex applications using files (sequential files). |
| CPA.1.2a | Analyze and solve recursive functions or methods. |
| CPA.1.2b | Utilize recursive algorithms to solve a problem. |
| CPA.1.2c | Identify the base case, recursive case, and action of each recursive function or method. |
| CPA.1.2d | (Optional) Understand the use of a recursive helper function or method. |
| CPA.1.3a | Create and use overloaded constructors and methods. |
| CPA.1.3b | Create and use overloaded operators (C++). |
| CPA.2.1a | Develop a binary search. |
| CPA.2.1b | Compare the efficiency and appropriateness of sequential and binary searches. |
| CPA.2.2a | Sort arrays using iterative sorting algorithms (selection, insertion, bubble). |
| CPA.2.2b | Recognize recursive sorting algorithms (merge, quick, heap). |
| CPA.2.2c | Compare the efficiency of different sorting algorithms. |
| CPA.3.1a | Initialize multidimensional arrays. |
| CPA.3.1b | Input and output data into and from multidimensional arrays. |
| CPA.3.1c | Perform operations on multidimensional arrays. |
| CPA.3.1d | Perform searches on multidimensional arrays. |
| CPA.4.1a | Declare stack structures. |
| CPA.4.1b | Initialize stacks. |
| CPA.4.1c | Check for empty and full stacks. |
| CPA.4.1d | Push on to and pop off values from stacks. |
| CPA.4.1e | Develop an application that utilizes stacks. |
| CPA.4.2a | Declare queue structures. |
| CPA.4.2b | Check for empty and full queues. |
| CPA.4.2c | Initialize queues. |
| CPA.4.2d | Enqueue values on to and dequeue values off of queues. |
| CPA.4.2e | Develop an application that utilize queues. |
| CPA.5.1a | Create classes with minimal extraneous relationships (high cohesion and low coupling). |
| CPA.5.1b | Demonstrate and use composition and aggregation (HAS-A) relationships. |
| CPA.5.1c | Demonstrate the use of class variables (static variables). |
| CPA.5.2a | Utilize class hierarchies (parent-child relationships). |
| CPA.5.2b | Demonstrate IS-A relationships. |
| CPA.5.2c | Override methods. Understand how to call the overriding method from the child. |
| CPA.5.2d | Demonstrate the protected modifier. |
| CPA.5.2e | Call a parent class constructor from the child's constructor. |
| CPA.5.3a | Create and implement abstract classes. |
| CPA.5.3b | Implement interfaces (purely abstract classes). |
| CPA.5.3c | Know difference between abstract & interface classes. |
| CPA.5.4a | Demonstrate that a parent object variable can hold an instance of a child class. |
| CPA.5.4b | Determine IS-A relationships via code e.g. instance of, typeof, isa. |
| CPA.5.4c | Demonstrate typecasting via method calls of inherited objects. |
| CPA.6.1a | Create an activity diagram. |
| CPA.6.1b | Create a class diagram for the class hierarchy of a program. |
| CPA.6.1c | Create a sequence diagram for a method. |
| CPA.6.1d | Translate diagrams to code. |
| CPA.7.1a | Create design documentation for the project. |
| CPA.7.1b | Follow accepted object-oriented programming methodology when writing the code. |
| CPA.7.2a | Include sample design work. |
| CPA.7.2b | Include sample program source code. |
