1. Problem Definition, 2. Investigation and Analysis, 3. Design, 4. Implementation, 5. Testing, 6. Installation, 7. Documentation, 8. Evaluation
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What are an advantage and disadvantage of Interviews/Meetings?
An advantage would be that questions can be adjusted as the interview proceeds. An disadvantage would be that some information given may be unnecessary and irrelevant.
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What is Prototyping?
A prototype is the first attempt at a design before the project is extended. It provides clients with a first version of what it will look like.
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Explain the two main types of prototyping?
Evolutionary is the first type of prototyping. This is when you build, review and evaluate the project as you go. Throwaway is when a part of the project is created, evaluated and then thrown away.
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What is R.A.D?
Rapid Application Development is the shortening of project development. It is produced with in 6 months and user requirements cannot be changed within this time.
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Explain 2 main features of Rapid Application Development?
Joint application development (JAD) is a requirement gathering workshop in which is hoped will not change. Time Boxing is a small bite size requirement through the use of JAD. Each has a timescale.
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What are 2 roles and responsibilities of a project manager?
A project manager controls the whole project. They are responsible for all problems and rectifying them in a quick amount of time. They are also responsible for the budget and maintaining the budget. They must communicate concerns with the client.
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What are the 2 roles and responsibilities of a system analyst?
The system analyst will investigate the CURRENT system using appropriate methods. They will also develop a plan for the new system and how it will be developed?
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What are 2 roles and responsibilities of a system designer?
The system designer will build the system. They will also design hardware, communication and how data will flow between them.
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What are 2 roles and responsibilities of a programmer?
They will create the software and also write the code in which forms functionality of the system.
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What are 2 roles and responsibilities of a tester?
The tester will test the system for bugs and errors. They will also rectify any bugs and errors before it goes live.
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What are the 3 types of testing?
Extreme, Normal and Erroneous.
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What is critical path analysis?
CPA shows relationships between different parts of the project.
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What is the task number circle called in a critical path?
Node
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What is the arrow called in a critical path?
Arc
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What is a gantt chart?
chart in which a series of horizontal lines shows the amount of work done or production completed in certain periods of time in relation to the amount planned for those periods.
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What are the four main features of a Gantt Chart?
Milestones, Resources, Status and Dependencies.
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What is a data flow diagram?
A graphical representation of the flow of data through an information system, modelling its process aspects.
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What are 2 uses of the data flow diagram?
This shows where data is stored and also represents activity that is going on within the system.
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What is level 0 of a DFD?
It is a graphical overview of how data flows within the system.
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What is a flow chart?
Diagrammatical representation of the operations and processes involved in a system.
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What are an advantage and disadvantage of Interviews/Meetings?
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An advantage would be that questions can be adjusted as the interview proceeds. An disadvantage would be that some information given may be unnecessary and irrelevant.
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