Systems Development Exercise

1. SDLC Overview

Study the following tutorial document on systems development approaches described on the first 16 pages of the document (which include Waterfall, Prototyping, and Agile).

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. (2014, November 05). System Development Life Cycle Methodology. Retrieved from ICAI Knowledge Gateway:

System Development Life Cycle Methodology.pdf

2. BA and System Development Methodologies

3. Split Pay System Specifications

Read the attached systems description.

Aasen, R., Cerauskis, L., Matson, B., Carlisle, E., Jeffers, E., Ritchey, J., . . . Vo, P. (2011, February 9). Software Requirements Specifications for SplitPay. Retrieved from University of Florida – Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering:

Software Requirements Specification_SplitPay.pdf

Based on your reading and study:

1. What systems development model approach would you use to develop this system?
2. Why is the system a good match for the systems development model you chose?
3. What would be the advantage of using your chosen systems development model?
4. What situations might you encounter that would be a problem for the model you chose?
5. What would be your second choice of a systems development model for this system and why?

Use the template provided below to record your answers to these questions. Make sure to edit the date, to, from, and subject information. Spell check, grammar check, and proofread your submission. Save your file as a PDF file, and use your”LastName SDLC” as the file name (e.g. “Shehane SDLC.pdf”) (remember the file extension .pdf is automatically added).

Make sure you watch the video, it is worth 50% of your score for this assignment.

Response Template

SDLC Response Template.docx

Rubric

SDLC Assignment

SDLC Assignment

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSystem Selection	5.0 pts Discussed an appropriate development methodology 0.0 pts Did not clearly identify an appropriate development methodology for this system.	5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSystem Development Match	10.0 pts Clearly defended SD choice. 0.0 pts Did not clearly defend SD choice.	10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSystem Development advantages	10.0 pts Clearly discussed advantages of chosen SD choice. 0.0 pts Did not clearly discuss advantages of SD choice.	10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSystem Development Issues	10.0 pts Did identify the disadvantages of the SD chosen adequately. 0.0 pts Did not identify issues.	10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSecond choice and why?	5.0 pts Discussed an appropriate second SD choice and defended the decision. 0.0 pts Did not clearly identify or adequately defend a second SD choice.	5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeName and date in header.	5.0 pts Full Marks 0.0 pts No Marks	5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNo spelling or grammar issues.	5.0 pts Full Marks 0.0 pts No Marks	5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompletely Watched the Video	50.0 pts Full Marks 0.0 pts No Marks	50.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0

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