Discussion Post: Information Systems Development Topic Selection
For your thread, answer 2 of the following questions:
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the waterfall approach to system development.
• What are the pros and cons in reference to an organization's buy versus build decision? Explain why you would choose one method over the other.
• In chapter 8, the authors state that security and controls are often an afterthought. Provide an empirical example of how poor security controls impact an organization or Information System.
• Identify 2 systems development processes, and compare and contrast the differences. In your evaluation, identify which process you would choose to development a new software application for the marketing department that must be available within a 6-month time frame.
• What are the 4 different kinds of feasibility that must be assessed? Why is the feasibility of a system reviewed during the investigation, analysis, and design phases?
• You are responsible for developing a User Interface for a group of users within your organization. Describe the User Interface; choose and explain your preferred design method.
• Identify and briefly describe 4 types of testing that are conducted during the integration and testing phase.
• Provide an example of how a disaster recovery plan is implemented within the software development process life cycle.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.