PROJECT NUMBER/NAME:
PHASE 2 - SYSTEM DESIGN MANUAL
PHASE COVER PAGE YES/NO?
A. Are all of the appropriate names listed on the distribution
list? _______
B. Has pertinent copyright notation been printed on the report
(optional)? _______
C. Has an introductory letter been prepared to summarize the
report and schedule the review meeting (optional)? _______
SYSTEM FLOWCHART YES/NO?
A. Are all Sub-Systems, Inputs, Outputs and Files clearly defined? _______
B. Does the timing appear reasonable for each Sub-System? _______
C. Is "source" defined for each Input and "destination" for
each Output? _______
D. Does the Table of Files represent all of the files in the
application? _______
E. Does the Table of Files clearly define how each file is used
in the various processes (Create, Update, Reference)? _______
F. Are there any inconsistencies in how the files are used
(e.g., created or updated too many times)? _______
G. Does the Table of Inputs/Outputs represent all of the inputs
and outputs used in the application? _______
H. Does the Table clearly define how each input and output is used
in the various sub-systems (Create, Update, Reference)? _______
I. Are there any inconsistencies in how the inputs and outputs
are used (e.g., created or updated in too many sub-systems)? _______
SYSTEM LOGIC NARRATIVE YES/NO?
A. Is the narrative written clearly and expressed in terms the
user will understand (no technical jargon)? _______
B. Does the narrative clearly state how the system operates? _______
C. Does the narrative adequately support the System Concept
Diagram? _______
D. Does the system solution appear to satisfy all of the
information requirements? _______
E. Does the system appear to be viable and cost effective solution? _______
SUB-SYSTEM CONCEPT DIAGRAM YES/NO?
A. Are all of the users affected by the sub-system represented? _______
B. Are the timings of the system, particularly Frequency,
expressed? _______
C. Does the concept diagram adequately express the sub-system? _______
SUB-SYSTEM LOGIC NARRATIVE YES/NO?
A. Is the narrative written clearly and expressed in terms the
user will understand (no technical jargon)? _______
B. Does the narrative clearly state how the sub-system operates? _______
C. Does the narrative accurately support the System Flowchart? _______
D. Does the system appear to be viable and cost effective solution? _______
APPLICATION LOGICAL FILES DISCUSSION YES/NO?
A. Are all of the "application logical" files ("objects") in the
system represented and have they been adequately defined? _______
INPUT DISCUSSION & EXAMPLES YES/NO?
A. Has a summary checklist of all inputs in the application
been prepared? _______
B. Has a description of each input been prepared and does
it appear adequate? _______
C. Has an example of each input been prepared and does it use
actual data values (no "X" "Z" or "0" values)? _______
D. Does each sample input reflect an easy to use input? _______
E. Are all of the transactions associated with the input
adequately described? _______
OUTPUT DISCUSSION & EXAMPLES YES/NO?
A. Has a summary checklist of all outputs in the application
been prepared? _______
B. Has a description of each output been prepared and does
it appear adequate? _______
C. Has an example of each output been prepared and does it use
actual data values (no "X" "Z" or "0" values)? _______
D. Does each sample output reflect an easy to understand report
or screen ("clean" versus "cluttered")? _______
E. Are all of the messages associated with the output
identified and adequately explained? _______
PROJECT PLAN YES/NO?
A. Is the project path (methodology) described and does it appear
reasonable? _______
B. Are staffing requirements and assignments defined
(including use of outside services, if applicable)? _______
C. Are any project assumptions listed? Do they appear reasonable? _______
PROJECT ESTIMATE/SCHEDULE RECAP YES/NO?
A. Are all of the project phases included? _______
B. Are all of the pertinent development functions represented
(e.g., Systems Engineering, Project Management, etc.)? _______
C. Is the estimate for each phase and the total project acceptable? _______
D. Is the schedule for each phase and the total project acceptable? _______
COST AND EVALUATION SUMMARY YES/NO?
A. Have development costs from the Project Estimate/Schedule
Recap been included? _______
B. Have additional costs ("out-of-pocket") been included _______
(e.g., the purchase or leasing of materials)?
C. Are savings and expenses correctly stated and do they appear
reasonable? _______
D. Are investment evaluations (Return on Investment and Break Even
Points) calculated correctly and according to standards? _______
E. Are intangible benefits correctly stated and do they appear
reasonable? _______
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS YES/NO?
A. Has Quality Assurance reviewed/approved the deliverables? _______
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