What is a system requirement? Know the five general categories of system requirements (in the section titled System Requirements Checklist) and be able to provide two examples of a system requirement in each category and given a requirement, identify which category it best belongs.

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What is a system requirement? Know the five general categories of system requirements (in the section titled System Requirements Checklist) and be able to provide two examples of a system requirement in each category and given a requirement, identify which category it best belongs.



a. A characteristic or feature that must be included in an information system to satisfy business requirements and be acceptable to users.

i. Outputs

1. Purchasing system provide suppliers with up to date specifications

2. Contact management system must generate a daily reminder list for all sales reps

ii. Inputs

1. Department head must enter overtime hours on a separate screen

2. A data entry person at the medical group must input patient services into the billing system

iii. Processes

1. The student records system must calculate the GPA at the end of each semester

2. HR must interface properly with existing pay-role system

iv. Performance

1. System must support 25 hours online simultaneously

2. Response time must not exceed 4 seconds

v. Controls

1. System must provide logon security at all levels

2. Employee data only changed by an HR employee

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