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Task 2 Report Template

Title Page

  • Student name:
  • Class:
  • Teacher:
  • Submission date:

1. Executive Summary (100-150 words)

State the main system issues and your recommended upgrade direction.

2. Current System Analysis

2.1 System purpose

2.2 Current inputs, processes and outputs

2.3 Identified weaknesses and impact

3. Context Diagram

  • Insert your diagram image here.
  • Briefly explain external entities and key data flows.

4. Upgrade Recommendations

4.1 Hardware recommendation(s)

  • Item, rationale, expected impact.

4.2 Software/SOE recommendation(s)

  • Item, rationale, expected impact.

4.3 Implementation considerations

  • Training, downtime, risks, mitigation.

5. Spreadsheet Budget

5.1 Cost table

  • Include line items, quantity, unit cost and totals.

5.2 Formula evidence

  • Show formulas used (SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, COUNTIF, lookup).

5.3 Chart and analysis

  • Include one chart and explain what it shows.

6. Justification and Conclusion

Justify why your proposal best meets the case constraints.

7. References

List any external pricing or source references used.