Description Of Output

A final step in system performance definition is describing the outputs required by the user. An actual sketch of the format and contents of the reports (layout) as well as a specification of the media used, their frequency, and the size and number of copies required are prepared at this point. Specifying exactly what the output will look like leads to an estimate of the computer storage requirements that form the basis for the file design to be undertaken in the design phase of the life cycle. The analyst is now ready to evaluate the feasibility of candidate systems to produce these outputs.