Java Odyssey

A PROJECT REPORT

Submitted by

Harender Singh(22BCS11997)
Rajeev Joshi(22BCS11920)
Ashish Kumar(22BCS11958)
Saurabh Choudhary(22BCS11917)

in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree of

BACHELORS OF ENGINEERING
IN
Computer Science

Chandigarh University
2023
 BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE

Certified that this project report “Java Odyssey(Quiz Application)” is the

bonafide work of “Harender Singh ,Rajeev Joshi, Ashish Kumar, Saurabh
Choudhary ” who carried out the project work under my/our supervision.

SIGNATURE
Dr. Puneet Kumar
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
CSE

SIGNATURE
Er. Divya Verma
Assistant professor
CSE
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of Figures..............................................................................................................................7

List of Tables...............................................................................................................................8

List of Standards..........................................................................................................................9

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................11
1.1. Introduction to Project.....................................................................................................11

1.2. Identification of Problem.................................................................................................11

CHAPTER 2. BACKGROUND STUDY...........................................................12

2.1. Existing solutions............................................................................................................12

2.2. Problem Definition..........................................................................................................12

2.3. Goals/Objectives..............................................................................................................12

CHAPTER 3. DESIGN FLOW/PROCESS.......................................................13

3.1. Evaluation & Selection of Specifications/Features..........................................................13

3.2. Analysis of Features and finalization subject to constraints...........................................13

3.3. Design Flow....................................................................................................................13

CHAPTER 4. RESULTS ANALYSIS AND VALIDATION...........................14
4.1. Implementation of solution..............................................................................................14

CHAPTER 5. CONCLUSION AND FUTURE WORK...................................15

5.1. Conclusion.......................................................................................................................15

5.2. Future work.....................................................................................................................15

REFERENCES.......................................................................................................16
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 INTRODUCTION

1.1. Identification of Client /Need / Relevant Contemporary issue

1. Issue:
The issue at hand is the suboptimal engagement of students in traditional learning
environments and the need for more interactive and engaging educational
tools.

2. Statistics:
According to the National Education Association (NEA), standardized test scores in
traditional classrooms have shown a consistent decline of 10% over the past
decade, indicating a significant issue with student engagement and learning
outcomes.

3. Documentation:
A report by the World Economic Forum highlights the limitations of
conventional teaching methods in meeting the needs of the 21st-century
workforce. This documentation underscores the importance of innovative
educational solutions.

1.2. Identification of Problem

The primary motivation behind creating the quiz application was to address several
key challenges and needs:

1. Educational Engagement: The need to engage and educate users, students, or

learners in an interactive and informative manner was a significant problem.
Traditional methods of learning or information delivery may not be as
engaging or effective in today's digital age.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: There was a requirement for a tool that could
efficiently assess and evaluate the knowledge, understanding, or skills of the
users. Traditional assessment methods might be time-consuming and less
dynamic.

3. Accessibility and Convenience: Accessibility to educational or quiz content on

various devices and at the convenience of the user was a challenge.
Traditional paper-based quizzes or assessments can be less flexible in this
regard.
4. User Engagement and Retention: Engaging and retaining users' interest in a topic
or subject over a longer period was a problem. Maintaining their motivation
and interest in the subject matter was crucial.

5. Interactive Learning: Encouraging interactive learning and self-assessment was a

need. Passive learning or one-way information delivery may not be as
effective as active engagement.
 LITERATURE REVIEW/BACKGROUND STUDY

2.1. Existing solutions

There are so many Projects are available on Quiz Application . There are as follow –

 Quiz Up
Combining trivia and a social network, Quiz Up invites you to choose from more
than 1,200 topics, take part in challenges and illustrated quizzes and post about your
interests. You can play against friends or go up against millions of the platform‟s
users.
 Heads Up!
Suitable for all the family, this game sees players guess words/names/titles, which
may include celebrities, characters, movies, books and songs, which are described or
acted out by their friends. Just think of it as charades for the smartphone generation.
 Who Wants To Be a Millionaire
The classic game which captured the hearts of audiences worldwide is now available
on mobile, meaning you can relive the nail-biting build up as you bid to become a
(virtual) millionaire. Features include 50:50, ask the Audience and Ask the Expert.
You can play against friends and family too.
 Popcorn Trivia
Test out your knowledge of the silver screen with this addictive movie trivia app.
Questions, based on classic films, blockbusters and fan favorites, span picture rounds
and multiple choices.
Each question is followed with an interesting fact. Play solo or against others.

2.2. Problem Definition

Java Odyssey is an application developed to conduct a quiz based on time

constraints. Quiz Contest system is accessed by entering the user name and
password which is added to the database. Before start of the quiz, the rules
and regulations are displayed that includes description of the time limit,
number of questions to be answered and scoring methods. Quiz is started by
displaying one question with four options each based on computer and
general knowledge. if the answer is correct, 7 score is incremented by four
and no negative marks for wrong answers. If the time exceeds 15secs next
question will come automatically after giving few limited question's answer
quiz application will finally direct you to the score page. Final score will be
displayed and updated in the database with username.
 2.3. Goals/Objectives

Goal: “Our Goal is to develop an application for the users in which a user can
attempt any number of quizzes related to his/her choice.”
Objective: The main objective of “Quiz Application” is to facilitate a user friendly
environment for all users and reduces the manual effort. In past days quiz is
conducted manually but in further resolution of the technology we are able to
generate the score and pose the queries automatically. The functional requirements
include creating users that are going to participate in the quiz, automatic score and
report generation and administrative tasks like add, delete, update for admin privilege
users. In this application, all the permissions lies with the administrator i.e.,
specifying the details of the quiz with checking result will show to interviewee or
not, addition of question and answers, marks for each question, Set timer for each
quiz and generate report with score for each quiz.
 DESIGN FLOW/PROCESS

3.1. Evaluation & Selection of Specifications/Features

In the critical phase of evaluating and selecting specifications and features
for our quiz application, we have meticulously scrutinized a wide array of
sources, from existing literature to user needs and technical feasibility.

 Thorough Evaluation: We conducted an in-depth review of existing literature,

research papers, and expert recommendations to identify potential
specifications and features for our quiz application.

 User-Centric Approach: We considered the needs and preferences of our target

audience, prioritizing features that directly enhance the user experience.

 Feature Prioritization: Features were categorized into essential, desirable, and

optional, ensuring that we focus on the core functionality while allowing for
future enhancements.

 Technical Feasibility: We assessed the technical feasibility of each feature,

taking into account development complexity and resource constraints.

 Competitor Analysis: We examined similar applications in the market to

identify gaps and opportunities for differentiation based on unique features.

 User Feedback and Testing: User input played a crucial role in shaping our
feature set, ensuring that our application meets user expectations.

 Scalability and Future Growth: We considered the long-term scalability of our

application, making it easier to incorporate new features in the future.

 Security and Privacy: Features include security measures to protect user data,
especially for applications involving personal information.

 Accessibility and Usability: Features were designed with accessibility and

usability in mind to ensure a user-friendly experience for all.
3.2 Requirements Specification
The systems primary focus should be on providing a user friendly easy to understand
interface, which can be used easily and simple by anyone.
Functional Requirements:
 System Feature
This section gives a functional requirement that applicable to the online Quiz.
There are two modules in this phase:
Student/user module.
Admin module.
Functionality of each module are:
 Student/user module:
The student/user have to login in application. They can choose any of the given Quiz.
Then
the student/user will get result immediately after the completion of test.
 Admin module:
The admin can see all the tables in the Database and can add the Question by
selecting the particular topic.
Non Functional Requirements
Performance Requirements
 Response Time
The system shall give responses in 2 sec after user login.
 Safety Requirements
All logged information, updates, user activities are securely stored.
 Security Requirement
Any modification for the Database shall be synchronized and done by system
admin.
3.4 Software and Hardware Requirements:
 Software Requirements:

S.No NAME SOFTWARE

1. Platform Windows 7 or above
2. Language Used Java+Swing
3. Database tool MySQL

 Hardware Requirements:

S.No NAME HARDWARE

1. Processor Intel dual core(32 bit)
2. RAM 2GB
3. Processor speed 2GHz

 Product Preliminary Description:

Product Perspective:
The Quiz Application is an educational platform built for those students and
professionals who have interest in Government exams and gaining knowledge. The
admin of our application can keep all the Quizzes updated all the time so that
members get updated information. Here, various Quizzes will be available with
different topics and description. Users can provide their valuable feedback and even
contact us if there is any issue. The main users are : Admin (who can add, update or
remove any Quiz and information)and Members (who are here to study).

 Waterfall Process model

The Classical Life Cycle or waterfall Process Model was the first process model to
present a sequential framework, describing basic stages that are mandatory for a
successful software development model. It formed the basis for most software
development standards and consists of the following phases: Requirement analysis,
design, coding, testing, and maintenance.
Advantages of waterfall model:
 Simple goal.
 Simple to understand and use.
 Clearly defined stages.
 Easy to arrange tasks.
 Process and result are well documented.
 Customers / end users already know about it.
 Easy to manage.
Disadvantage of Waterfall model:
 Rigid design and inflexible procedure.
 Waterfall model faced “Inflexible point solution” which meant even small
amendments in the design were difficult to incorporate later design phase.
 As the requirement were froze before moving to the design phase, using the
incomplete set of requirement, a complete design was worked amendments In
case of a large project, completing a phase and then moving back to
reconstruct the same phase, incurred a large overhead.
 Once a phase is done, it is not repeated again that is movement in the waterfall
goes one to the next and the vice versa is not supported, deadlines are difficult
to meet I case of large projects.
Waterfall Model
Flow Chart
 RESULTS ANALYSIS AND VALIDATION

4.1. Implementation of solution

This is the phase in the software life cycle where the actual software is implemented.
The result of this phase consists of source code, together with documentation to make
the code reliable. Implementation is the action that must follow any preliminary in
order for something to actually happen. It encompasses all the processes involved in
getting new software and hardware operating properly in its environment, including
installation, configuration, running, testing and making necessary changes.

In implementation we start with the actual execution of the software application with
the design we have made. Implementation is done before we start with the coding of
the software product Implementation includes writing codes with the design in hand.
Implementation is the process of having systems personnel check out and put new
equipment into use, train users, install the new application depending on the size of
the organization that will be involved in.

4.2 User Interface

Login.java
Rules.java

Quiz.java
Score.java
 CONCLUSION AND FUTURE WORK

5.1. Conclusion
Quiz application provides facility to attempt quiz anywhere and anytime. It
save time since user does need to wait for result. So student/user cannot wait
for the result. All Student/ user get extra knowledge and skills.
Administrator has a privilege to put as much as question in given Quiz in
application. User can register, log-in to attempt Quiz. If user forget their
password then he/ she can reset password with the help of Forgot Password
option. There is instruction page for students get information about quiz like
number of question, given time etc. After that student get the result of quiz.
so, student cannot wait for result. also admin is responsible to add, delete
and update question in the system. Also he can view result of all students. It
has been a great pleasure for me to work on this exciting and challenging
project. This project proved good for me as it provided practical knowledge
of programming in JAVA and MYSQL server and also about all handling
procedure related with Quiz System. It also provides knowledge about the
latest technology used in developing application and server technology tha
will be great demand in future. This will provide better opportunities and
guidance in future in developing projects independently. This Quiz
Application can be efficiently used by any students and Educational
platforms. During the course of this assignment I have gone through many
obstacle which made me to research and also increase mu knowledge.
At last it can be concluded that the “Quiz Application” was the real learning
experience.
The project has been made as per as the given specification. The sytem has
been made as user friendly as possible.

5.2 Significance of the system

 The system is easy to use as it is user friendly.
 The working of the system is in organized form.
 It provides faster and accurate prescription processing.
 The system is kept simple and can be easily used by users.
 Quiz can be given without an instructor, which saves money and time.
 A larger number of participants, with instant results of your quiz.
5.3 Limitations of the System
 The admin needs to be regularly be in contact with other users for any update
in the user’s information.
 We want to implement a concept where user itself can add question for others.
 We want to implement a concept where the user can solve any query related to
each question at that time only.
 We also want to implement a concept where every user can see profile of other
user.

5.4 Future work

 The Scope of this project is very broad in terms of gaining knowledge and
sharing knowledge among world.
 Can be used anywhere any time as it is a application.
 This application will be used in educational institutions as well as in corporate
world.
 REFERENCES
https://en.wikipedia.org/
https://www.javatpoint.com/
https://www.w3schools.com/
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/