Systems Analysis and Design

• SAD 1
  Systems Analysis: the scope, purpose and methods of systems analysis; the system life cycle and its stages; the roles of the participants. The systems analyst: qualities, qualifications and experience.
• SAD 2
  Managing Systems Development: project planning and control - principles and methods. Justifying the new system. Quality assurance.
• SAD 3
  Investigation and Analysis: initiation, terms of reference; investigation methods - records, interviews, questionnaires, observation, sampling; human factors and behaviour; techniques of analysis; recording facts; the full study report.
• SAD 4
  Design and Specification: the system outline - output, input, files and processes; system flowcharts; computer run charts; procedure flowcharts; modes of operation.
• SAD 5
  Output: definition of requirements - format, volume, peak loading; special stationery and media.
• SAD 6
  Input: data capture methods; input specification - forms design and screen layout; the user dialogue; coding methods; error controls.
• SAD 7
  Data Files: organisation; record structure; file sizes, growth and activity; access and processing requirements; choice of media.
• SAD 8
  Documentation: needs; types and methods - text, charts, forms; standards.
• SAD 9
  System Controls: physical and technical security; control of access; audit methods; legal requirements - simple ideas of data protection, copyright, intellectual property and computer misuse.
• SAD 10
  Implementation: Data conversion; staff training; changeover - methods, testing and acceptance; project review - compliance with specification, performance, financial benefit, development and support.
• SAD 11
  Structured Systems Analysis and Design Methodology (SSADM): purpose and principles of SSADM; typical stages in a project; the tools of structured analysis; the separation of the logical and physical design; design controls.