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System Analysis and Design --- Q1 Explain the concept of “Alternative Matrix”, and give an example of comparison using this form of Matrix to present three acquisition methods. Note: Do not use the slides or Book example.

Suppose you are hired by a mega service company (e.g., Saudi Electricity Company). Your new role is the Chief IS Architect in charge of overseeing the establishment of the e-Business Infrastructure. The company decided to offer services through an Electronic Customer Relationship Management Channel or (e-CRM).

Here are the major requirements for the IS Architecture:

- The company has more than 25 million customers including individuals, enterprises, and government institutes.

- Customers’ records are stored on a DB2 server from IBM running MVS operating system.

- Employees and suppliers files are stored on an Oracle database to facilitate end-to-end eProcessing.

- Individual customers can access the new e-CRM using multiple platforms including Mac, Windows as client PCs, tablets, and smartphones (iOS and Android) as handheld devices.

- Under no circumstance shall the customers be allowed to access the back-end DB.

- There are 2 intermediate layers that reside between users and the enterprise IS.

- Customers are given the authority to establish/modify/configure services online, so all communication with customers is encrypted and strong authentication mechanisms are in place.

Based on the given requirements, complete the diagram below with the necessary information, and write the required information in the space provided.

Suppose you have to perform requirement analysis for a web-based forum system. There are only two types of users that interact with such a system: regular users and administrators. Each type of user has different responsibilities. Both can sign in to the system, and part of signing in is an internal authentication process. Both can register with the system, which also uses internal authentication. After logging in, everyone can post new messages; however, only administrators can check statistics and create new threads. Regular users can send private messages to other users, but administrators cannot.

Draw a use-case diagram that contains actors, use cases, and their relationships based on the scenario described above.

Consider an abstract class Duck, representing all available ducks. Every duck can quack and walk, which are their publicly accessible functionalities. While every duck walks the same way, they quack differently, which makes quacking an abstract feature. Every duck has a weight that determines their ability to float, accessible via canFloat method. The weight can be set only through methods available to concrete implementations. A rubber duck, which is a kind of duck, quacks but does not walk—overriding the walk feature to do nothing. Another type is a wild duck, which can fly in addition to quacking and walking.

Draw a class diagram depicting classes, attributes, methods, and relationships, using UML notation, with proper visibility annotations and method signatures in Java notation if preferred.

Paper For Above instruction

The concept of an "Alternative Matrix" in system analysis and design is a comparative tool used to evaluate different options or methods based on several criteria. This matrix allows decision-makers to systematically consider multiple alternatives against factors such as cost, performance, risk, and feasibility. Typically, an Alternative Matrix lists alternatives as rows and evaluation criteria as columns, with scores or ratings indicating how well each alternative satisfies each criterion. By applying this structured approach, organizations can make more informed and objective decisions, especially when selecting among various acquisition methods, technology solutions, or process options.

For example, when comparing three acquisition methods—such as in-house development, outsourcing, and a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution—a comparison matrix can be constructed. The matrix might evaluate each method across criteria like initial cost, implementation time, flexibility, maintenance complexity, and vendor support. The scores are assigned based on analysis or expert judgment, enabling a side-by-side comparison that highlights the strengths and weaknesses of each method. This structured comparison assists stakeholders in selecting the most suitable acquisition approach aligned with organizational goals and constraints.

Beyond simple scoring, the Alternative Matrix can incorporate weights for each criterion to reflect their relative importance, resulting in a weighted decision matrix. The cumulative scores then guide the selection process more objectively. This method ensures a comprehensive review of options, reducing bias and improving transparency in decision-making.

In summary, the Alternative Matrix facilitates the systematic evaluation of alternatives by providing a clear, visual, and quantifiable comparison framework. Its usefulness extends across various phases of system development and procurement activities, enabling organizations to choose solutions that best fit their strategic needs while accounting for multiple factors.

Use-Case Diagram for Web-Based Forum System

The use-case diagram involves two primary actors: "Regular User" and "Administrator". Both actors can perform "Sign In" and "Register" actions, which are linked to internal authentication. After authentication, all users can "Post Message". Only administrators can "Check Statistics" and "Create Threads". Regular users can "Send Private Message", whereas administrators cannot.

The relationships include include and extend relationships, indicating shared functionalities and optional actions. Actors are connected to their respective use cases, with generalization when appropriate, illustrating the responsibilities and permissions for each user type in the forum system.

Class Diagram for Duck Hierarchy

The class diagram illustrates an abstract class Duck with two concrete subclasses: RubberDuck and WildDuck. The Duck class contains attributes like weight and methods such as quack(), walk(), canFloat(), and setWeight(). The quack() method is abstract, requiring subclasses to implement specific behavior. The walk() method is implemented generally but overridden in RubberDuck to do nothing. WildDuck extends Duck by adding a fly() method.

This diagram uses UML notation with visibility markers: + for public, # for protected, and - for private. The relationships depict inheritance, with RubberDuck and WildDuck inheriting from Duck.

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