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Learning Outcome
LO1 - Describe different software
development lifecycles
LO2 - Explain the importance of a
feasibility study
LO3 - Undertake a software
development lifecycle
LO4 - Discuss the suitability of software
behavioural design techniques
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Unit 9 Software Development Lifecycle
Semester 1/2018
Jayson Lalata Sagaoinit
Assignment 1: Irish Bear Software Solutions
25 May 2018
17 August 2018
Jhunnelyn Nakila
Pass
P1 Describe two iterative and two
sequential software lifecycle models.
P2 Explain how risk is managed in the
Spiral lifecycle model.
P3 Explain the purpose of a feasibility
report.
P4 Describe how technical solutions
can be compared.
P5 Undertake a software investigation
to meet a business need.
P6 Use appropriate software analysis
tools/techniques to carry out a
software investigation and create
supporting documentation.
P7 Explain how user and software
requirements have been addressed.
Date:
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Merit Distinction
D1 Assess the merits of
M1 Describe, with an example, why
a particular lifecycle model is
applying the Waterfall
lifecycle model to a large
selected for a development
environment.
software development
project.
D2 Assess the impact of
M2 Discuss the components of
feasibility report.
different feasibility criteria on
a software investigation.
D3 Critically evaluates how
M3 Analyse how software
requirements can be traced
the use of the function
design paradigm in the
throughout the software lifecycle.
software development
M4 Discuss two approaches to
lifecycle can improve
improving software quality.
software quality.
M5 Suggest two software
behavioural specification methods
D4 Present justifications of
and illustrate their use with an
how data driven software
example.
M6 Differentiate between a finite
can improve the reliability
and effectiveness of
state machine (FSM) and an
software.
extended- FSM, providing an
application for both.
Submission Format
The submission is in the form of written documents and digital copy:

Task 1: A SDLC Recommendation Report saved in Microsoft Office Word format.

Task 2: A feasibility study saved in Microsoft Office Word format.
Task 3: Undertake a software development lifecycle saved in Microsoft Office Word format.
Task 4: Discuss the suitability of software behavioural design techniques saved in Microsoft
Office Word format.

You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs, subsections and illustrations as
appropriate, and all work must be supported with research and referenced using the Harvard
referencing system.

Unit Learning Outcomes:

LO1 - Describe different software development lifecycles

LO2 - Explain the importance of a feasibility study
LO3 - Undertake a software development lifecycle
LO4 - Discuss the suitability of software behavioural design techniques

Assignment Brief and Guidance:

Scenario:

Irish Bear Software Solutions is one of the renowned software developing companies in
Brunei Darussalam. The company specializes in developing enterprise level solutions for
different companies across Borneo.

Your company has been approached by a medium-sized enterprise that is planning to

develop a bespoke customer relationship management (CRM) system to replace their
legacy system. The client has also notified your company that staying within the targeted
budget and time of delivery is of utmost importance.

This project has been assigned to your team and the team leader has delegated the tasks
to all members. As one of the support engineers from your team, your role is to further
clarify and define the client’s requirements. As such, you have been asked to create a
feasibility report. Your report must be accompanied by written material that explains the
software development lifecycle (SDLC) model to be used in developing your software
solution. Moreover, your report should also explain the software development lifecycle
processes and software behavioural design techniques suitability. The team will also be
undertaking the software development cycle and is expected to discuss the suitability of
software behavioural design techniques applicable for the project.
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Task 1 Describe different software development lifecycles
You will need to provide the following material as a written report:
1. Explain the use of predictive and adaptive SDLC models, highlighting approaches
to managing development risk.
2. Identify a suitable SDLC model for development of the CRM replacement and
justify why it is appropriate.
3. Suggest, with supporting explanations, a changeover strategy for the CRM
replacement.

Task 2 Explain the importance of a feasibility study

You will need to prepare a feasibility study that includes the following:
1. Analysis of software needs using requirement gathering techniques, e.g.
interviews, observation, investigation of documentation, questionnaires, focus
groups. A detailed explanation of key drivers such as performance and efficiency,
legacy systems upgrade, etc.
2. Detailed account of feasibility criteria and constraints, e.g. legal, social,
economic, technical, timescales and organisational constraints.
3. Identification, evaluation and recommendation of solutions, with justification.

Task 3 Undertake a software development lifecycle

You will need to provide the following material as a written report:
1. Indentify the key stakeholders of the company.
2. Identify the requirements of the project. The requirements should cover scopes
inputs, outputs, process and description.
3. Using appropriate software analysis tools or techniques create a model of the
system based on the requirements specifications.
4. Analyse and discusses different approaches how to improve software quality.
5. Critically evaluate the use of function design paradigm in SDLC can improve
software quality.

Task 4 Discuss the suitability of software behavioural design techniques

You will need to provide the following material as a written report:
1. Discuss how user and software requirements have been addressed.
2. Suggest software behavioural specification methods and illustrate their use with an
example.
3. Differentiate between a finite state machine (FSM) and an extended- FSM,
providing an application for both.
4. Present justifications of how data driven software can improve the reliability and
effectiveness of software.

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Submission Format:

Documentation Guideline

You need to produce documentation for the entire tasks given in this assignment. The following
should be included in preparing your documentation:

1. Cover Page

2. Table of Content

3. Introduction

4. Task 1 documentation

5. Task 2 documentation

6. Task 3 documentation

7. Task 4 documentation

8. Conclusion

9. List of References

Before you submit your assignment, it is important to ensure that your assignment has followed
the assignment presentation requirement. Below are the checklists before submitting your
assignment.

1. Font and paragraph design

a. Font : Century Gothic

b. Font Size : 11 pt

c. Paragraph Alignment : Justified

d. Line Spacing : 1.5

e. 1st Heading : Arial, Bold, size 16

f. 2nd Heading : Arial, Bold, size 14

g. 3rd Heading : Arial, Bold, size 12

2. Diagram

a. Diagram position : centre

b. Diagram label :

 Position below diagram and at the centre

 Diagram label must be precise and referenced

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 Example: Figure 1: Main Flowchart

3. Proper header and footer

a. Header

 Subject Name must be at the centre top of the page

b. Footer

 Page number must be at the centre bottom of the page

 Student Name at the left bottom of page

 College Name at right bottom side of page

4. Referencing guideline

a. Make sure to include the references for any information you gathered from
other resources.

b. Follow the Harvard Referencing guideline. If you need Harvard style guides, go
to this link: http://www.citethisforme.com/guides/harvard

5. All electronic media will be checked for plagiarism.

6. You must submit a paper copy and digital copy (on disk or similarly acceptable
medium). Media containing viruses, or media that cannot be run directly, will result in
a fail grade being awarded for this assignment.

For digital copy submission:

a. Create a new folder and rename it as YourName_AS1_SDLC_L5HND
Example: JaysonLalataSagaoinit_AS1_SDLC_L5HND
b. Inside the folder save the documentation as YourName_ AS1_SDLC.docx
Example: JaysonLalataSagaoinit_AS1_SDLC_L5HND.docx
c. Label the disk surface as the following:

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 Micronet International College
Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Computing
Unit 9: Software Development Lifecycle
Assignment 1: Irish Bear Software Solutions

Learner Name: FULL_NAME

Assessor Name: JAYSON L SAGAOINIT
Date Submitted: 17 August 2018

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