Mater Dei Catholic College
YEAR 12 IPT HSC ASSESSMENT TASK
TASK No 3
Transaction Processing Systems
Date Issued: Term 2 Week 8, 2010
Date Due: 3.25pm, Friday, Week 1, Term 3, 2010
Assignment Weighting: 10%
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Outcomes:
H2.1 analyses and describes a system in terms of the information processes involved
H2.2 develops and explains solutions for an identified need which address all of the information processes
H3.1 evaluates and discusses the effect of information systems on the individual, society and the environment
H3.2 demonstrates and explains ethical practice in the use of information systems, technologies and processes
H4.1 proposes and justifies ways in which information systems will meet emerging needs
Context of Task:
This assignment aims to test your depth of knowledge in Transaction Processing Systems, as well as your
ability to apply what you have learnt into a practical scenario.
Outline of Task:
You are to identify a fast-growing industry and design a Transaction Processing System which would add
value to some part of that industry. For assistance in choosing an industry, the following site is helpful:
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/global500/2009/performers/industries/fastgrowers/
You will need to create two printed documents – a Project Management Plan and a Design Specification. The
PMP and Design Specification should include all appropriate sections as outlined throughout the course.
Designs should take into consideration:
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Creation, modification and retrieval of transactions
Backup of data
Choice of batch, real-time / online TPS
Information Technology used in the TPS
Marking Criteria
Project Management Plan – 30 Marks
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10-15
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25-30
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Demonstrates little understanding of the purpose of a PMP
Applies basic project management techniques
Demonstrates a basic understanding of project management documentation
Applies basic project management techniques
Shows some evidence of critical thinking when applying PM techniques
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of project management documentation
Applies a range of PM techniques
Interprets information relating to their specific project and documents
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of project management documentation
Identifies and utilises many project management techniques
Analyses information relating to their specific project and documents
Correct project management terminology is used
Demonstrates an extensive understanding of project management documentation
Identifies and utilises many project management techniques to create a professional document
Correct project management terminology is used
Syntheses information relating to their specific project
Proposes a management plan for the creation of a TPS that is well researched
Design Specification – 70 marks
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20-29
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30-39
40-49
50-59
60-70
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Provides a basic TPS design that meets the basic requirements for a TPS
Demonstrates a basic understanding of design documentation by attempting to use conventional
modeling techniques
Provides a sound design for a TPS, including some relevant analysis of information on technology
Demonstrates a sound understanding of IS design by correctly using modeling techniques
Provides a sound design for a TPS, discussing its various components in a clear manner
Provides modeling tools which accurately describe an effective TPS design
Provides limited profiles describing how IT is used within the design
Provides a thorough design providing discussion of the various features of the TPS
Provides sound profiles on information technology used in the IS
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the various modeling tools used in system design
Provides a printed document, as opposed to a digital copy
Creates an excellent design, analysing the various features in the TPS
Provides comprehensive profiles of information technology which are part of the TPS
Provides a range of modeling tools which successfully demonstrate the design of the TPS
Provides a printed document that is effectively presented
Creates an excellent design with a detailed analysis of the TPSs uses and features which meet a
specified need comprehensively.
Provides extensive profiles on information technology used in the IS
Provides a range of modeling tools that extensively describe the TPS
Demonstrates a deep understanding of the role of a TPS in an IS through creative design
Applies Project Management Plan effectively, working to guidelines as outlined in PMP
Document is printed and presented effectively in professional formatting
APPENDIX
1. Project Management Plan
This document deals ONLY with the management of the project and contains NO design
features of your new system. It should be completed before the Design Specification is
started. It should take the form of a bound A4 document, signed off by the creator.
a. Gantt Chart for the duration of the project
- A graphical representation of tasks against time
b. Goals and Objectives
- What are you aiming to achieve by creating or editing this TPS?
- What problems are being solved because of what you are doing?
- What will happen once you have created this TPS?
c. Feasibility Study
- Economic – Is this project worthwhile doing considering its expense to create
and maintain it?
- Technical – Is this project too complicated to be built?
- Operational - Is this project too complicated for the end-users of the system?
- Organisational – Is this going to suit its target audience? Is it going to fit in
with the organisations where it is being put?
- Schedule – Is there enough time to design and build it before the need is
gone?
d. Scope statement
- What are you covering in this project, and what are you not covering. What is
‘within view’ for this project, and what is ‘out of view’.
e. Constraints
- What things are restricting the development of this system?
- What obstacles will need to be overcome in order for this system to work?
2. Design Specification
a. Description of the new TPS
- What exactly is your new / redesigned TPS? What does it do? Include
the type of TPS you are building.
b. Example uses of the new TPS
- Where will this new TPS be used?
- Who is going to want to use this? (Who are the end-users?)
c. Description of Information Technology used in new TPS
- What is the technology that you are using to create your TPS? Include
comment on backup procedures of the system.
d. DFD of the TPS
- A map of the flow of data around your system.
e. A Full System Flow Chart
- A linear diagram showing all the choices that can be made in your TPS.
f. Screenshots / Storyboards of TPS
- Detailed, labelled diagrams showing the various screen or input
elements and where they navigate the user to.