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    The document is an assignment response that contains three parts: 1) It explains how the waterfall model and prototyping model can be accommodated in the spiral process model by skipping certain phases. 2) It describes the main activities in software design as architectural design, abstract specification, interface design, component design, data structure design, and algorithm design. It lists the outputs of these activities. 3) It suggests that a CASE technology classification scheme would be helpful for managers procuring CASE systems by helping identify gaps in tools and most cost-effective purchases.

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    The document is an assignment response that contains three parts: 1) It explains how the waterfall model and prototyping model can be accommodated in the spiral process model by skipping certain phases. 2) It describes the main activities in software design as architectural design, abstract specification, interface design, component design, data structure design, and algorithm design. It lists the outputs of these activities. 3) It suggests that a CASE technology classification scheme would be helpful for managers procuring CASE systems by helping identify gaps in tools and most cost-effective purchases.

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    The document is an assignment response that contains three parts: 1) It explains how the waterfall model and prototyping model can be accommodated in the spiral process model by skipping certain phases. 2) It describes the main activities in software design as architectural design, abstract specification, interface design, component design, data structure design, and algorithm design. It lists the outputs of these activities. 3) It suggests that a CASE technology classification scheme would be helpful for managers procuring CASE systems by helping identify gaps in tools and most cost-effective purchases.

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    EMCS – 981 Myo Thi Ha

    Name : Myo Thi Ha


    Roll Number : EMCS – 981
    Assignment : COMP 612 - Assignment 5
    1.  (a) Explain how both the waterfall model of the software process and the
    prototyping model can be accommodated in the spiral process model.
         (b) Describe the main activities in the software design process and the outputs
    of these activities. Using an entity-relation diagram, show possible relationships
    between the outputs of these activities.
         (c) Suggest how a CASE technology classification scheme may be helpful to
    managers responsible for CASE system procurement.

    Answer:
    1 (a)
    The waterfall model is accommodated where there is a low specification risk and
    no need for prototyping etc. for risk resolution. The activities in the 2nd quadrant
    of the spiral model are skipped. The prototyping model is accommodated when the
    specification phase is limited and the prototyping (risk resolution) phase
    predominates. The activities in the 3rd quadrant of the spiral model are skipped or
    reduced in scope.

    1(b)
    Main activities in the software design process are
    1. Architectural design : The sub-systems making up the system and their
    relationships are identified and documented.

    2. Abstract specification For each sub-system, an abstract specification of its


    services and the constraints under which it must operate is produced.

    3. Interface design For each sub-system, its interface with other sub-systems is
    designed and documented. This interface specification must be unambiguous as it
    allows the sub-system to be used without knowledge of the sub-system operation.

    4. Component design Services are allocated to components and the interfaces of


    these components are designed.

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    EMCS – 981 Myo Thi Ha

    5. Data structure design The data structures used in the system implementation are
    designed in detail and specified.

    6. Algorithm design The algorithms used to provide services are designed in detail
    and specified.

    Output of these Activities are


    - System Architecture
    - Software specification
    - Interface specification
    - Component specification
    - Data Structure specification
    - Algorithm specification

    Using an entity-relation diagram, possible relationships between the outputs


    of these activities

    1(c)
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    Answer:
    A classification scheme can be helpful for system procurement because it
    helps identify gaps in the CASE tool coverage in an organization. Procurement
    may be aimed at filling these gaps. Alternatively, a classification scheme may be
    used to find tools which support a range of activities - these may represent the most
    cost effective purchases if funds are limited.

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