Assignment 1 – Points = 20
Outcomes addressed in this activity:
Unit Outcomes:
? Distinguish the differences and similarities between two
or more SDLC
methodologies.
? Recognize what type of information is contained in the SCR
website for each of our
weekly assignments
Course Outcome:
? GEL 6.5: Use electronic libraries/databases for research
purposes.
Assignment Instructions:
There are two assignments for Unit 1; one is graded and one
is not, this is the graded
assignment.
One of the many tasks we are going to encounter in our new
role of a Systems Analyst
is that of research. Many times we will be asked to provide
our thoughts and
recommendations for topics that are brand new, even to us.
Given that, here is your
first assignment. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) just
stopped by your office and
asked your thoughts on whether we should be using something
other than the SDLC for
our technology projects, in particular the JAD and/or RAD
methodologies.
For this assignment, please utilize the Internet and/or
other appropriate materials to
research both the JAD (Joint Application Development) and
RAD (Rapid Application
Development) methodologies.
Write a 2 page paper (minimum…more is encouraged) (double
spaced) explaining what
each methodology involves, differentiating the advantages
and disadvantages of each.
Be sure to cite any sources.
Assignment requirements:
Clear explanation of the advantages and disadvantages of
JAD.
Clear explanation of the advantages and disadvantages of
RAD. Assign