The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.

At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. Two additional responses are required after Friday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.

The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit.

Assignment Guidelines 

For this Discussion Board assignment, you should use the library and course materials to complete the following: 

• Research quality assurance considerations for system integration choices (starting with your nonfunctional requirements).  
• Compile a list of 5–7 quality assurance categories, and discuss how they will be evaluated in the integration project.  
• Provide details about evaluation methods that could be utilized to ensure quality.  
• Select and discuss why 1 of these methods will best support quality assurance for your integration project. 

Post a new topic to the Discussion Board that contains your responses from the steps listed above. 

Respond to 2 other students’ posts on the Discussion Board, and evaluate their project decisions. 

In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

Grading Rubric 

  Project Criteria Exceeds: 90%–100% Very good: 80%–89% Meets: 70%–79% Needs Improvement: Below 70%   

Content
(40%)

Response covers all topics indicated in the assignment and adds additional content. The writing was of collegiate level with no errors in spelling or grammar. Response covers most topics indicated in the assignment. The writing was of collegiate level with one or less errors in spelling or grammar. Response covers many topics indicated in the assignment. The writing was of collegiate level with two or less errors in spelling or grammar. Response covers none to some of the topics indicated in the assignment. The writing was less than collegiate level with errors in spelling or grammar.   

Interaction
(40%)

Multiple learner interactions per week that add to the discussion. Responses show evidence of critical analysis with questions to other classmates. At least three learner interactions per week that add to the discussion. Responses show evidence of critical analysis. No less than two learner interactions per week that add to the discussion. Responses show evidence of critical analysis. Zero to one learner interaction per week in the discussion board. Response lacks evidence of critical analysis.   

Supporting Analysis
(20%)

Analysis exceeded minimum requirements. Appropriate sources were used to support analysis and were properly referenced. Basic analysis provided to support discussion. When appropriate to support discussion, appropriate sources were cited and properly referenced. Some limited analysis provided to support discussion. When appropriate to support discussion, sources were cited, appropriate, and properly referenced. No or inaccurate analysis, no sources were cited when needed, analysis and/or sources were not appropriate. When sources used, were not properly referenced.

   Sampling and Polls  (Clipart from MS Office)

You can enter this discussion by clicking on the blue title “Week 1 Discussion – Sampling and Polls” above.

Sampling, surveys, and polls are three of the ways in which data is gathered. The results are then presented as information. How can you be fooled by data?  Why/How does the data collected in polls and studies lead us to incorrect conclusions? What impacts do you think polls have or have had on you? Do you pay attention to polls? Do you think national polls impact peoples’ views on a topic? 

REMEMBER- every post (New Thread or Reply) must be supported by relevant information. Prove the point you are making by a) citing external research, b) citing readings from the class content, or c) providing examples or  personal experiences that are relevant and support your position on the topic. Grading of your participation will be according to the table outlined in the Grading Policy/Rubric for Class Participation (Weeks 1 – 8)” You can see the rubric by clicking on Discussions in the top nav bar, then scrolling down to the Weekly Discussions area.

 Read five articles and discuss the principle of least privilege in at least 500 words. Explain how this principle impacts data security 

need references of the articles in document

Well-defined business requirements are essential building blocks to any system project. If requirements are not written well, the input to design and development phases will be poor. However, well-written requirements will lead to a much better project outcome in relation to stronger designs and system solutions.

What are 2 key attributes to well-written requirements? How do these attributes impact the quality of requirements? How might you assess system requirements based off these attributes?

Post your answers to the discussion forum.

Respond to at least three of your peers. In your response, consider providing other impacts of the attributes listed. 

Peer 1

Hello everyone!

What are 2 key attributes to well-written requirements? How do these attributes impact the quality of requirements? How might you assess system requirements based off these attributes?

Usability in one of the important attributes because the users can see directly how well this attribute of the system is worked out. Example list of supported devices, operating system versions, screen solutions, browser and their versions. Elements that accelerate user interaction. Average time user needs to perform individual actions. Support of accessibility.

Consistent, system functions and performance level must be compatible and the required quality features ( reliability, safety, security, etc) must not contradict the utility of the system. Performance defines a metric that states the amount of work an application must perform in a given time. Qualities of application can be readily quantified and validated. Performance is a key quality attributes needed to be considered in architect, it affects the entire system and can affect many parts of the architectural solution.

Quality attributes include functional suitability, performance, compatibility, usability, reliability, security, maintainability, and portability they affect the systems behavior, design and user interface during work. And attributes affect the development and support of the system.

Peer 2

Based of attributes, Assessing he well written project will relay on concise, Flexibility of that project and implementing certain phases for instance: waterfall or agile steps that can be extremely helpful. Also inappropriate use of that particular design maybe compromise to certain extent, if it not being apply as clear understanding of what type of project you want to measure.

Peer 3

In relation to a stronger designs and systems solution, consistency and testable are the most exceptional attributes to Well-written requirement. Furthermore, software developers may apply these concepts to verify whether the requirements is simple enough to integrate correctly. These attributes of well-written requirements particularly methodology software system and depending on certain design or external interface that directly relate to the project. In addition to their subject matter, they may be design as additional description of function which might be important for stakeholders.