Task $11\mathrm{.}2$: Problems

$1.$ Your systems analysis team is close to completing a system for Meecham Feeds. Roger is quite

confident that the programs that he has written for Meecham$$s inventory system will perform

as necessary, because they are similar to programs he has done before. Your tram has been very

busy and would ideally like to begin full systems testing as soon as possible. Two of your junior

team members have proposed the following:

a$.$ Kip desk checking of the progrms $($because similar programs were checked in other

installations; Roger has agreed$)$

b$.$ Do link testing with large amounts of data to prove that the system will work.

c$.$ Do full systems testing large amounts of live data to show that the system is working?

respond to each of the three steps in their proposed test schedule. Use a paragraph to explain

your response.

$2.$ A beautiful, full color brochure arrived on Bill Cornwell$$s desk, describing the Benny Company$$s

off$-$site training program and facilities in glowing terms; it showed happy users at computers and

professional$-$looking trainers leaning over them with concerned looks. Bill ran excitedly into

Roseann$$s office and told her, $$We$$ve got to use these people. This place looks terrific!$$

Roseann was not persuaded by the brochure but did not know what to say in defense of the onsite training for users that she had already authorized.

a$.$ In a few sentences, help Roseann argue the usefulness of on$-$site training with in$-$house

trainers in contrast to off$-$site training with externally hired trainers.

b$.$ If Bill does decide on Benny Company training, what should he do to verify that this

company is indeed the right place to train the company$$s information systems users.

Make a list of actions he should take.