[xMaGic]

Effective ICT Teamwork:

Many ICT projects are large and cannot be completted by one person in a reasonable time, so instead they are completed by a project team.
Each member of the team is allocated a proportion of the overall task. In many ways, working as a team member is harder than working individually since you have to work closely with someone you do not get on with. Another problem causing friction between team members is the unequal division of work.

Main reasons of working in a Team:
- Many ICT tasks or projects are too big to complete by one person
- A team brings together people with expertise in different areas
- Members of the team are able to "bounce" ideas off each other and this can produce a better solution to ICT problems
- Effective teams can produce work which is far superior to that which could be produced by individual members of the team.

[cerenctn]

(Original post by xMaGic)
Effective ICT Teamwork:

Many ICT projects are large and cannot be completted by one person in a reasonable time, so instead they are completed by a project team.
Each member of the team is allocated a proportion of the overall task. In many ways, working as a team member is harder than working individually since you have to work closely with someone you do not get on with. Another problem causing friction between team members is the unequal division of work.

Main reasons of working in a Team:
- Many ICT tasks or projects are too big to complete by one person
- A team brings together people with expertise in different areas
- Members of the team are able to "bounce" ideas off each other and this can produce a better solution to ICT problems
- Effective teams can produce work which is far superior to that which could be produced by individual members of the team.

Thanx for your notes/essays they are really helpful.

[emznjav]

What do think the last 20 marker will be on?

[xMaGic]

I'm just going to briefly summarise each topic and I think the 20 marker will be on Security.

[cerenctn]

Large scale items can either be created in-house, created by external consultant or created by a customisation of a generic or off the shelf package.

In house, where large organisations have many specialists and skilled ICT staff whose job it is to maintain the existing software and to develop new software. The advantage: any confidential information is kept in-house. Disadvantage: specialists may need to be recruited for short term.

External consultants, can be an expensive option. An external software house will design, construct, test and implement the software. Advantage: it is useful where the in-house organisation doesn't have sufficient staff with developed ICT skills.

[emznjav]

anyone got the full mark scheme for the mock please?

[cerenctn]

Security includes legislations and what else?

[hiijabii]

okay, im actually bricking it nicely,

does anyone know what the 20 mark may be?

Eurotradeon was so much better than this -_-

[cerenctn]

Tools for system development:

Business process modelling tools
• BPMN Diagrams (flow chart)
is a graphical representation of workflow in a business and business process. Helps management by representing complex processes. Such as Gantt charts. Process for my project is informing members that the match is cancelled due to the weather and enrolling new members.
• Structured System Analysis and Design Methodology (SSADM)
• PRINCE2 is a structured methodology aimed at the successful management of a project using procedures to manage budget, time, risk and quality. Project management model.

Data modelling tools
• Entity-relationship diagrams are used in designing relational databases showing relationship between the data in different tables. Project management methodology.
• Data flow diagrams show the movement of data through the whole organisation. Used in system analysis to show how data moves through a system.

[Sarzy94]

anyone got a good definition for business goals and ICT strategy?

[thairshan]

(Original post by hiijabii)
okay, im actually bricking it nicely,

does anyone know what the 20 mark may be?

Eurotradeon was so much better than this -_-

Probably something on back up recovery/disaster recovery

[thairshan]

Last question may even by on procurement policy like hardware software resource etc this case seems to revolve heavily around internal and external resources

[cerenctn]

(Original post by thairshan)
Last question may even by on procurement policy like hardware software resource etc this case seems to revolve heavily around internal and external resources

I really dont understand procurement policies. I hope that wont come up.

Anyone got a summary for procurement policies?

[thairshan]

(Original post by cerenctn)
I really dont understand procurement policies. I hope that wont come up.

Anyone got a summary for procurement policies?

Procurement policy: Designed to control the purchasing of ICT equipment. A list of approved suppliers is given, equipment should be environmentally friendly and energy efficient. Central purchasing allows buying equipment in bulk and restricting the number of different models makes support easier, less is kept in stock. Laptops are convenient for those who move around a lot, but are expensive to buy and maintain and pose increased security risks. Consumables are expensive, procurement policy restricts, e.g.: printer models available.

[JongKey]

(Original post by cerenctn)
I really dont understand procurement policies. I hope that wont come up.

Anyone got a summary for procurement policies?

It sets out the arrangements for the purchasing of ICT equipment and services.

Will contain the following requirements:
-For small amounts of expenditure, show you have achieved value for money
-For expensive items, staff must get quotes from various sources
-Hardware purchased must be above a certain specification
-Software purchased must be capable of running on the existing operating system

[cerenctn]

(Original post by thairshan)
Procurement policy: Designed to control the purchasing of ICT equipment. A list of approved suppliers is given, equipment should be environmentally friendly and energy efficient. Central purchasing allows buying equipment in bulk and restricting the number of different models makes support easier, less is kept in stock. Laptops are convenient for those who move around a lot, but are expensive to buy and maintain and pose increased security risks. Consumables are expensive, procurement policy restricts, e.g.: printer models available.

Oh ok thank you
When i read in our book it looked so confusing but seems easy now

[cerenctn]

(Original post by JongKey)
It sets out the arrangements for the purchasing of ICT equipment and services.

Will contain the following requirements:
-For small amounts of expenditure, show you have achieved value for money
-For expensive items, staff must get quotes from various sources
-Hardware purchased must be above a certain specification
-Software purchased must be capable of running on the existing operating system

Thank you

[JongKey]

I actually want a question of the System Life Cycle as you could answer so much on it, you could include a load of testing methods and you could also speak about the development methodologies, there's just so much to write about with a question like that. I think i'd also be happy with an Endurance vs Hope question thanks to this thread. Good luck everyone!

[charlotte_nicks]

Can anyone explain hot and cold back ups to me? the advantages/dissadvantages and an example of when to use them? Lit cannot learn this stuff

[cerenctn]

What is black box and white box testing?