Foundations of C++
Assignment 1 – Task-Oriented Project
NOTE! Your submitted program MUST compile and run. Any submission that does not compile
will automatically be awarded a 50 marks penalty. This means it is your responsibility to
continually compile and test your code as you build it.
NOTE! Your submitted files must be correctly identified and submitted (as described above). Any
submission that does not comply will receive an automatic 20 marks penalty (applied after
marking). Your CLion project should include all .cpp, .h and .txt files.
NOTE! Your tutor may ask you to program part of your assignment in class to determine that you
have completed the work yourself. Failure to do this to an acceptable level will result in you being
referred to the Subject Leader for plagiarism.
Scenario:
You have just joined a new multimedia company called MonashSchool. As a new employee, you have been tasked
with creating a text-based prototype for a new maths tool the business has been asked to create by a major client
called “The Results Statistics generator”.
Your job is to demonstrate some of the basic functionality of the program, which will be further developed by the team
of programmers after you finish the prototype. To do this you will complete a series of tasks, each building upon the
previous task.
Task List:
◻ Your project must include an application file – correctly formatted including variable and function declarations
◻ Create and display a menu that accesses each of the following functions of the program.
◻ Read data from a file and display it as an information screen about the application.
◻ Read some sample data from a file and store it in appropriate variables.
◻ Generate a statistical pattern using the stored data and display the result.
◻ Save new statistical pattern to file, at the user’s request, appending each new pattern saved.
◻ Load all saved data from the saved file (if required) and display the contents.
Task 1: Create and Display a Menu
Your first task is to create and display a menu, just like the one shown here. In the example, option [1] has been
selected, terminating the program.
Create a function called runMenu() and call it from the main() function.
From this function, the user must be able to select any of the displayed options as often as they want before ending
the program.
Ensure that you validate the user’s input so that only the options displayed can be chosen.
You should process the options as numeric such as [1] for ending the program, [2] for displaying the information,
etc.
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Task 2: Display an Information Screen
Your next task is to display some information about the application, just like the one shown here.
Create a function called displayText() and call it from the runMenu() function, when option [2] Display “About”
Information is selected.
This function must accept a filename as a parameter ("About.txt") and successfully read and display the data.
You must also allow the user some time to read the displayed information before returning them to the menu.
You can copy About.txt into the appropriate folder to read and display, instead of creating your own. However, you
may need to modify the format of the data, depending on how you intend to import it into your program.
You may create your own information, if you wish. If you do, keep it short!
Update the file to add your details (such as trimester, unit, …)
Task 3: Read and Store Data from a File
Your next task is to read and store data elements, from a text file which contains marks for 100 students in 10
assessments. And store this data in appropriate variables. Create a function called createLists() and call it from
the runMenu() function, when option [3] Read and Store Data from File is selected.
This function must accept a filename as a parameter (“*.txt”) and successfully read and store the data. The data is
to be stored in a collection variable named progressData (collection variable means array or vector).
Apply appropriate data validation and display suitable error messages where required.
You may also be required to manipulate the string data, using appropriate string methods when displaying it.
Note: read the provided file (Results.txt) with results of 100 students for 10 assessments.
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Task 4: Generate and Display a Statistics Pattern
Your next task is to generate a Statistics Pattern and display the result as a concatenated or formatted string.
Create a function called generateTable() and call it from the runMenu() function, when [4] Generate a
Statistics Pattern is selected.
This function must return a concatenated or formatted string using input from the user (answering the question to set
the parameters for number of students in class) and use the answer to generate the contents of the table. Note: the
file you read contains marks for 100 students. You can choose any number between 1-100 to generate a statistics
pattern for a definite number. The file contains marks for 10 different assessments. Users can generate a random
number to pick one of the assessments to generate a statistics table.
You will need to apply a few different string manipulation techniques to achieve the desired result. Think through the
process carefully before you start to write your code. Hint: work it out using pen and paper first.
Ensure that the collection variable (progressData) has content before trying to select each element, to stop the
program from crashing.
This variable must be reusable, so also think of ways in which to reset the data so that any subsequent Tables
generated are not contaminated by old data.
You can break this function into smaller sub-functions, if you find this will make the coding easier for you. Your marks
will not be affected either way.
If option 4 has been selected before option 3
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See screenshot for an example of the required output.
Task 5: Save the Statistics Table to a File
Your next task is to save the Statistics Table to a file, called “savedProgressData.txt”. In this task you must:
⬥ display the last generated Statistics Table
⬥ ask the user if they want to save it
▪ if so, add it to any existing data in the file
▪ if not, do nothing
return to the menu when the task is complete
Create a function called saveData() and call it from the runMenu() function, when option [5] Save a Character to file
is selected.
Use the screenshot as a guide for your display and input request. You should also inform the user when the data is
saved, before returning to the menu.
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Task 6: Display Tally Statistics from a File
Your final task is loading the saved Statistic Tables from the “savedProgressData.txt” and displaying them
appropriately.
How you achieve this is dependent upon how you saved the data. Ideally, the display should be the same as the way
you displayed the Statistics Table when you generated it.
Use the screenshot as a guide for your display – these Statistics Tables are being displayed in the same way as they
were originally generated.
You must also load this data into the progressData collection variable first, then display the saved data.
Things you may need to consider:
⬥ Do the collection lists need to be initialised before you display the saved data?
⬥ How have you saved the data?
▪ Did you save the random numbers for each element type?
▪ Did you save the completed strings?
▪ Did you use another method?
⬥ How will you display the data after it is read from the saved data file?
▪ Which method is the most efficient way to display it?
⬥ How will you ensure that the user has time to read the output before returning to the menu?
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Assignment Notes:
It is your responsibility to know what is expected of you. If you are unsure about anything, ask your tutor sooner
rather than later. Write any questions and/or notes here to help you clarify what you must do.
Assignment 1: Marking Criteria [100 marks in total]
NOTE: Your submitted project must be correctly identified and submitted, otherwise it will receive an automatic
20-mark penalty (applied after marking).
Does the program compile and run? Yes or No
NOTE! Your submitted program MUST compile and run. Any submission that does not compile will
receive an automatic 50 marks penalty (applied after marking).
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Marking Guide:
1. Application Design [20]
1.1. Application File [20]
1.1.1. The main() function has appropriate function calls to keep it uncluttered [4]
1.1.2. Has all the correct #include statements [4]
1.1.3. Has the required data members and member functions using meaningful names [4]
1.1.4. Has created all function prototypes correctly [4]
1.1.5. Appropriate additional functions created to streamline code [4]
2. Functionality [60]
2.1. Task 1: Menu [12]
2.1.1. The runMenu() function correctly initialises any required variables [2]
2.1.2. The menu options are clearly displayed [2]
2.1.3. Appropriate use of loop and decision structures to process user input [2]
2.1.4. Correct use of function calls when responding to user input [2]
2.1.5. The user controls when to return to the menu [2]
2.1.6. Appropriate exit [2]
2.2. Task 2: About Information [8]
2.2.1. The displayText() function uses the correct argument [2]
2.2.2. Appropriate validation checks have been made [2]
2.2.3. Appropriate use of loop and decision structures to read and display data [3]
2.2.4. Appropriately updated the file and added details [1]
2.3. Task 3: Reading and Storing Data [10]
2.3.1. The createLists() function uses the correct argument [2]
2.3.2. Appropriate validation checks have been made [2]
2.3.3. The collection variables (arrays or vectors) are correctly initialised [2]
2.3.4. Appropriate method(s) used to read the data from the file [2]
2.3.5. Appropriate use of loop and decision structures to read and store data [2]
2.4. Task 4: Generate and Display Statistics chart [10]
2.4.1. The generateTable() function returns a string [2]
2.4.2. Validation checks that collection lists have been created [2]
2.4.3. The generated output clearly represents the data read [4]
2.4.4. The returned string is correctly concatenated and/or formatted [2]
2.5. Task 5: Save Data to a File [12]
2.5.1. The saveData() function uses the correct argument(s) [2]
2.5.2. The current statistics chart is displayed appropriately [2]
2.5.3. The user is asked whether to save or not with an appropriate process of user input [2]
2.5.4. Appropriate validation for writing the file is in place [2]
2.5.5. The string saved into the specified file [2]
2.5.6. The data is correctly added to the specified file [2]
2.6. Task 6: Load Data from a File [8]
2.6.1. The loadData() function uses the correct argument(s) [2]
2.6.2. Appropriate validation checks, loop and decision structures to read and display data [2]
2.6.3. Generated data is displayed using correct formatting after loading [4]
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3. Quality of Solution and Code [20]
3.1. Does the program perform the functionality in an efficient and extensible manner? [4]
3.2. Has a well-designed program been implemented? [8]
3.2.1. Demonstrates the use of logical procedures [4]
3.2.2. Code is indented correctly [2]
3.2.3. White spaces are used properly [2]
3.3. Has the Programming Style Guide been followed appropriately? [8]
3.3.1. All functions and variables have meaningful names and use correct camel notation [4]
3.3.2. Appropriate use of comments throughout the code [4]
3.3.2.1. The top of any program file [1]
3.3.2.2. Above every function [2]
3.3.2.3. In line [1]