BENCHMARK FOR INFORMATION SYSTEM PROPOSAL for System Analysis and Design /Software Engineering /Thesis and Capstone Projects

BENCHMARK FOR INFORMATION SYSTEM PROPOSAL

Transaction Processing System
            These are computer-based versions of manual settings in an organization systems dedicated to handle the organization’s transactions.

General Requirements:

1.      Complete file structure
1.1  normalized tables
1.2  use of master and transaction files
2.      Incorporate of back up and recovery
3.      Complete data entry components
4.      Proper maintenance features
5.      Complete reports
6.      Data entry validation and error trapping
7.      Validation, security, data accuracy and integrity features

  1. Networked-based System
Possible types:

1.      Payroll System
It is designed to compute for the wage or salary due to each member of the company.

Highlights and Features:
1.      Number of Employee – at least 100 employees
2.      Types of employees (Regular, Probationary, Contractual, Part time, Consultant, etc.)
3.      Time Keeping System
4.      Number of allowable absences/leaves, deduction (due to lates, absences, under time, cash advances, etc.)
5.      Cut off period; frequency payroll period
6.      Correctness and complexity of computation
7.      Report generation (payslip, payroll summary, reports of other agencies like BIR, SSS, Pag Ibig, etc.)
8.      Existence of table of variables (e.g. SSS table, tax table, SSS table etc.)
9.      Valid test data – 50 employees

  1. Web-based System / Online Systems

Highlights and Features:
1.      Dynamic pages
2.      Multimedia concepts
3.      Incorporation of maintenance features
4.      Database management – use of database in storing information in various media
5.      Organization / category
6.      Promotion
7.      Report generation
8.      Standard conformance, portability and clear navigation
9.      Required development tool / programming languages: ASP, VB Scripts, PHP, Pearl, etc.)
10.  Uploaded (Webhosted)

Possible Types:

  1. Online Sales and Inventory Management System
Requirements:
a.      Safe and secure payment options – (Credit card dummy)
b.      Appreciation for Shopping
c.       Sorted and Organized Inventory
d.      Shipping and tax rates
e.       Product Maintenance (include product picture, setting and changing item prices, removing old items)
f.        Product promotion
g.      Built-in shopping cart
h.      Valid test data – 5 to 10 product lines
        5 to 10 items per product line

  1. Online Billing and Reservation System (Hotel, Resorts, Restaurant)

Requirements:

a.      Reservation module (rooms, packages, at least 5 sports and recreational facilities)
b.      3-5 function rooms which caters services (wedding, seminars, training, etc.)
c.       Availability of rooms and facilities
d.      Scheduling
e.       Automatic Billing System (specification of different rates offered)
f.        Maintenance module
g.      Reports generation
h.      Valid test data – 50 customers

  1. Online Billing and Reservation System (Airlines, Travel Agencies, Trucking services)
Requirements:

a.      Reservation module (schedule, trucks/facilities/place)
b.      Services
c.       Availability of rooms and facilities
d.      Automatic Billing System (different rates specified)
e.       Automatic scheduling – Real Time
f.        Maintenance module
g.      Reports generation
h.      Valid test data – 50 customers

  1. Online Enrolment System (for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary levels)

Requirements:
a.      Portal System
b.      Admission (Student Records)
c.       Advising system / pre-requisite
d.      Assessment of fees
e.       Class scheduling and sectioning
f.        Payment history
g.      Program offerings (5 for Tertiary, 4 for Secondary, 6 for Primary)
h.      Valid test data – 50 students

  1. Online Job Application with Human Resource Management System

Requirements:
a.      The company should offer at least 10 jobs type
b.      Employee record management system (employee’s profile)
c.       Promotion and recruitment database of applicants and existing employees’ records for set criteria type and length of education- particular experience years of services, skills/talents, required certifications or licences.
d.      Posting vacancies – automates recruiting tasks, from setting requisitions to making employment offers and hiring applicants.
==Handling assessment of applicants (review candidates who meet exact criteria for the job)
==Tracking progress – applicants informed at every stage as their application processed
e.       Training and career development – Automates course, session, instructor, facility and materials setup, student enrolment, course completion and reporting.
f.        Evaluation – Technical ability, communication skills, professional conduct, behavior of employees, attendance rates and punctuality.
g.      Compensation and Benefits Management – salaries, hourly rate, commisions, bonuses, maternity, leaves, increase annual (across the board), salary.
h.      Valid test data – 50 applicants

  1. Accounting Information System
It is a system designed to monitor the inflow and outlow of cash, goods, and services of an organization.

Requirements:
a.      Accounts receivable monitoring
b.      Accounts payable monitoring
c.       Incorporation of aging technique
d.      Posting of transaction on journal
e.       Frequency of reports generation
f.        Valid test data – 30 accounts

  1. Management Information Systems
These are computer-based systems used to provide standard reports for managers about transaction data.

            Requirements:
a.      Trend analysis report
b.      Summary report
c.       Exception report
d.      On-demand report
e.       Ad-hoc report
f.        Frequency of reports
g.      Format of reports

  1. Decision Support Systems
These are designed to help organization decision-makers make decisions.

Requirements:
a.      Database
b.      Model base
c.       Dialogue module

  1. Geographical Information Systems
It is a computer system capable of assembling, storing, manipulating, and displaying geographically referenced informatio, i.e. data identified according to their location. GIS technology can be used for scientific investigations, resource management, and development planning. For example, A GIS might allow emergency planners to easily calculate emergency response times in the event of a natural disaster, or a GIS might be used to find that need protection from pollution.

Requirements:
a.      Information retrieval
b.      Topological modelling
c.       Networks
d.      Overlay (map layers)
e.       Algorithm (e.g. shortest path algorithm, etc.)
f.        Data output

  1. Scientific and Office Information Systems
These are used in the administration of organization or as support to specific functions.

Requirements:
a.      Quality of information
b.      Quantity of information
c.       Types of users
d.      Function to support
e.       Availability of resources

  1. Multimedia Systems
These are software which encapsulates the representation of various digital media – text, images, audio, video, graphics, animation, music, etc.

Requirements:
a.      Incorporation of at least 4 media (text, graphics, audio, video)
b.      Incorporation of maintenance features.
c.       Use of database/s in storing information in various media.
d.      Nature of data, purpose, source, and users of data.
e.       Search features, save, and print functions.
f.        Organization/category of topics or information
g.      Users/beneficiaries of the system
h.      User level (e.g. systems administrator, viewers/researchers, etc.)
i.        Copyright of materials utilized for the system.

  1. Online Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) Application Software
It is a software designed to facilitate learning. CAI utilizes multimedia integration to present lessons, give exams/drills and provide necessary feedback thru the use of the net.

Requirements:
a.      Multimedia system concepts
b.      Major categories – Online drills and practice, tutorials, simulation, games
c.       2 to 3 methods of presenting the topics
d.      Identification of the target age bracket/users
e.       Organization of topic/discussions
f.        Source/basis of lessons and test items
g.      Valid test items – source/basis of questions
h.       Random generation of test items
i.        Analysis of results
j.        Feedback of user performance
k.      Testing – 50 items per topic

  1. Artificial Intelligence

Types of AI
1.      Expert Systems (ES) – It is a computer-based system designed to mimic the performance of human experts.

Requirements:
a.      Database
b.      Dialogue module
c.       Inference engine
d.      Knowledge acquisition technique
e.       Expert system programming language

2.      Neural Networks
It is a system modelled after the neurons(nerve cells) in a biological nervous system and intended to stimulate the way in which our brain process information, learns and remembers.
3.      Robotics
It is the process of itegration of computers and industrial robots and is more often than not associated with unmanned assembly lines.
4.      Intelligent Agents
5.      ICAI


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