Problem Solving Methodology

Question 1

What are some examples of constraints?

Answer 1

Economic, Technical, Social and Legal

Question 2

What are Constraints?

Answer 2

Constraints are limitations on the solution

Question 3

What are Solution Requirements?

Answer 3

Solution Requirements are a broad description of what is needed

Question 4

What is a Scope?

Answer 4

A Scope is a list of what the solution will/will not do. Also known as defining the boundaries

Question 5

What are some examples of Design Principles that relate to Functionality?

Answer 5

Flexibility, Robustness, Ease of Use, Error Tolerance and Navigation

Question 6

What are some examples of Design Principles that relate to Appearance?

Answer 6

Contrast, Alignment, Space, Balance, Repetition

Question 7

What are some examples of Design Tools that relate to databases?

Answer 7

ERD, Data Structure diagram, Data dictionary, IPO chart

Question 8

What is a Site Map and what does it show?

Answer 8

A Site Map is a diagram showing how pages relate to each other. It shows relationships through arrows, webpage names, hierarchical structure and any restricted access

Question 9

What is a Entity Relationship Diagram?

Answer 9

An ERD is a technique that illustrates an information system or database’s entities and relationships

Question 10

What are some examples of Design Tools that relate to websites?

Answer 10

Site map, Storyboard, Layout Diagram, Mockup

Question 11

What is a Layout Diagram?

Answer 11

A diagram that indicates positions of objects and is often annotated to show finer details

Question 12

What is a Mockup?

Answer 12

A Mockup is a rough picture of site page

Question 13

What is a Data Structure Diagram?

Answer 13

A diagram of the data which documents the entities and their relationships, as well as the constraints that connect to them

Question 14

Whats the difference between Divergent thinking and Convergent thinking?

Answer 14

Divergent Thinking is creativity and design to produce a range of ideas whereas Convergent is selecting the best plan to fully develop

Question 15

What are ways to turn Data into Information?

Answer 15

• Create charts
• Find averages
• Create calculated fields

Question 16

What are some Electronic Validation techniques?

Answer 16

Existence checks, Range checks, Type Checks, Spell Checks, Input Masks

Question 17

What are some Manual Validation techniques?

Answer 17

Proof Reading, Reviewing, Testing

Question 18

When does Informal Testing occur?

Answer 18

Informal Testing happens as the solution is being built

Question 19

When does Formal Testing occur?

Answer 19

Formal Testing occurs after the solution is created with testing tables or other means of testing

Question 20

What is User Acceptance Testing?

Answer 20

User Acceptance Testing is testing done by typical users to iron out any last minute issues, just before the solution is implemented

Question 21

When is Evaluation Criteria determined?

Answer 21

Design Stage

Question 22

Why is it important to electronically and manually validate data?

Answer 22

M: Human’s common sense to detect unreasonable entries.
E: Quicker and works faster with numbers

Question 23

What is an example of a technique to prevent invalid data entries?

Answer 23

Drop down menus or Pre-selected lists

Question 24

What is the best way of testing data?

Answer 24

Using data which is incorrect, this allows to test the function to see its effectiveness