10.2. Understanding the Problem and Designing the Solution

Try these first

1. 1.

   What should a good problem statement include?

   Hint

   Think about what the user wants from the software.

2. 2.

   List one core functionality of the Employee Management System.

   Hint

   Consider tasks that the EMS should perform.

3. 3.

   What does a problem statement typically define?

   • The budget of the project
   • The objectives and functionalities needed for the software
   • The programming language to be used

   Hint

   Think about what guides the development process.

4. 4.

   True or False: Requirement analysis is irrelevant if a project already has a problem statement.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the role of detailed planning.

5. 5.

   Create a comprehensive requirement analysis document for an EMS considering various user categories (e.g., admin, HR).

   Hint

   Think about the different interactions each user will have with the system.

6. 6.

   Design a class diagram for an EMS that includes relationships between employees, departments, and reports. Explain your design choices.

   Hint

   Visualize how employee data relates to departments and how reports are generated.