This term refers to any individual, group, or organization that has an interest in or is affected by the outcome of a project.
What is a stakeholder?
This method involves asking stakeholders a series of questions to gather information about their needs and requirements.
What is an interview?
This diagram represents the movement of data within a system, showing inputs, processes, and outputs.
What is a data flow diagram (DFD)?
This design methodology involves repeating cycles of prototyping, testing, and refining a product.
What is the iterative design process?
Failing to involve this group in the design process can result in a system that does not meet their needs.
Who are the end-users?
This type of stakeholder is the person who will ultimately use the system and whose needs must be considered during system planning.
Who is the end-user?
This technique involves watching users interact with the current system to identify areas for improvement.
What is direct observation?
This illustrates the hierarchical structure of a system, showing the relationships between different components or modules of the system.
What is a structure chart?
This IB program includes a design cycle that emphasizes inquiry, development, and evaluation.
What is the MYP (Middle Years Programme)?
This term refers to the unauthorized use or reproduction of someone else's work which might be an idea or design.
What is intellectual property infringement?
These stakeholders are responsible for ensuring that the system meets the standards and requirements set by laws and regulations.
Who are regulatory authorities or compliance officers?
This effect occurs when individuals modify their behavior because they are aware they are being observed.
What is the Hawthorne Effect?
This illustration can be seen as a roadmap to show how information flows from input to processing to output and/or storage within a system.
What Is a System Flowchart?
This phase of the design process involves identifying and understanding the problem to be solved.
What is inquiry and analysis?
This term refers to the protection of personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
What is privacy?
This ethical theory suggests that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.
What is utilitarianism?
This method involves analyzing existing systems and products to gather information for developing a new system.
What is examining current systems or benchmarking?
This term refers to an early model or release of a product built to test a concept or process.
What is a prototype?
This phase involves creating multiple potential solutions to address the identified problem.
What is development of ideas?
This term describes the gap between individuals who have access to modern information and communication technology and those who do not.
What is the digital divide?
This stakeholder is responsible for maintaining the system after implementation and ensuring its ongoing functionality.
Who is the system administrator or IT support?
This type of research involves reviewing academic and industry publications to gather information relevant to system development.
What is a literature search?
This type of model is a static visual design representation of the user interface and is used to gather feedback on the look and aesthetics of the new system.
What is a mockup?
This phase involves assessing the effectiveness of the solution and making necessary adjustments.
What is testing and evaluation?
This term refers to the use of computers to commit illegal acts, such as hacking or identity theft.
What is cybercrime?