Summary ICT2621 EXAM PACK 2021

1 INTRODUCTION 3 2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES 3 2.1 Purpose 3 2.2 Outcomes 4 3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS 7 3.1 Lecturer(s) 7 3.2 Department 7 3.3 University 7 4 RESOURCES 8 4.1 Prescribed book (s) 8 4.2 Recommended book (s) 8 4.3 Electronic reserves (e-reserves) 8 4.4 Library services and resources information 8 5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES 9 6 STUDY PLAN 9 7 PRACTICAL WORK 12 8 ASSESSMENT 12 8.1 Assessment criteria 12 8.2 Assessment plan 12 8.3 Assignment numbers 13 8.3.1 General assignment numbers 13 8.3.2 Unique assignment numbers 14 8.4 Assignments due dates 14 8.5 Submission of assignments 14 8.6 The assignments 15 8.7 Other assessment methods 15 8.8 The examination 15 9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 16 10 SOURCES CONSULTED 16 11 IN CLOSING 16 12 ADDENDUM 17 12.1 to 12.6 Assignments. 1 INTRODUCTION Dear Student We, the module lecturers, welcome you to ICT2621. This is a semester module that is presented by the School of Computing. This module provides you with the knowledge and the skills necessary to analyse information systems according to the structured/traditional approach using the tools, techniques and methodologies of systems development. When you have completed the module, you should be able to apply this knowledge in practical, real-life systems development environments. Qualified learners who are credited with this module are able to, in teams: Analyse and design potential computerised information systems according to the structured/traditional approach, demonstrating the ability to apply the correct methodology, tools and techniques to the gathered information, to solve client problems according to specific criteria, or according to specific standards of reliability, cost effectiveness, timeousness, applicability, client satisfaction and efficiency. If you put an honest effort into trying to do the self-assessment exercises and assignments, we believe you will achieve the outcomes of this module. We hope that this module will open up a whole new world for you. This is partially an online module, and therefore some learning content and all tutorial letters are available on myUnisa. However, in order to support you in your learning process, you will also receive some study materials in printed format. You need to go online to see your study materials and read what to do for the module. Go to the website here: and login with your student number and password. You will find ICT-S1, for first semester, and ICT-S2 for the second semester in the row of modules in the orange blocks across the top of the webpage. Remember to also check in the -More- tab if you cannot find it in the orange blocks. Click on the module you want to open. Click on Learning Units on the left menu for most of the information about this module including prescribed textbook and all assignments. We hope this module will open up a whole new world for you. We bid you a hearty welcome and wish you everything of the best for your studies this semester. 2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES 2.1 Purpose The purpose of this module is to enable an intermediate-level systems analyst to analyse information systems, and design computerised solutions using structured analyses and design techniques. This module provides an intermediate systems analyst and programmer with the knowledge, skills and values needed to understand the analysis and design of an information system according to the structured/traditional approach using the tools, techniques and methodologies of systems development. 2.2 Outcomes A range of tasks (in the textbook, tutorial letters, assignments and examinations) will show that students have achieved the following outcomes. Specific outcome 1 Learners have a sound knowledge of the components of a systems development methodology. Associated assessment criteria • Evidence demonstrates that learners can identify the various components of a development methodology. • Evidence demonstrates that learners can describe each component of a systems development methodology and the differences between them (systems development life cycle (SDLC), models, techniques, tools). Range • The descriptions of the components are correct and according to the theory • Graphical illustrations (e.g. diagrams, screen dumps, pictures) are used to augment the descriptions • Computer tools (diagram drawing tools) are used to demonstrate understanding Specific outcome 2 Gather information about the client’s system, its additional stakeholders, and its requirements as an activity of the SDLC Associated assessment criteria • Evidence demonstrates that learners can use a variety of data gathering techniques Range • The techniques include at least documentation, interviews, observation, questionnaires and vendor research. • Each technique is clearly documented according to the techniques requirements. • Any topic is acceptable for applying these techniques. • Case studies provide a variety of contexts. Specific outcome 3 Analyse client needs and interpret and document them according to the system’s functional requirements, applying the structured/traditional approach, as part of the systems analysis phase of the SDLC. Associated assessment criteria • Evidence demonstrates that