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