CS510 Week 2 Assignment

Assignment 1: Error Handling in an Activity Diagram

Refer to the activity diagram Figure 2-15 on page 59 of the textbook. The diagram omits several error-handling pathways.

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

1. Using Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia,  update the diagram to include two (2) error-handling pathways. Note: The  graphically depicted solution is not included within the required page  length.
2. Produce a narrative which describes the added error-handling pathways that includes:
   1. an overview of the errors being checked
   2. an explanation of the main reasons why checking for such errors is important
   3. an overview of other possible errors
3. Use at least three (3) quality resources outside of the suggested  resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do  not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with  one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA  or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional  instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your  name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover  page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment  page length.
• Include charts or diagrams created in Visio or an open source  alternative such as Dia. The completed diagrams / charts must be  imported into the Word document before the paper is submitted.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Analyze techniques for requirements determination, collection, and organization.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in systems analysis and design.
• Write clearly and concisely about advanced systems analysis and  design topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style  conventions.