YUNOVA · Business Analysis
Module 11: Solution assessment
Vendor evaluation and RFP
Key points
- An RFP asks vendors to propose a solution against stated requirements.
- A weighted scoring matrix compares vendors on agreed criteria.
- Demos and reference checks confirm what vendors claim.
Data modelling with ER diagrams for analysts
Key points
- An ER diagram shows entities, their attributes and relationships.
- Cardinality marks one-to-one, one-to-many or many-to-many links.
- Analysts use ER diagrams to confirm data needs with developers.
Requirements validation and sign-off
Key points
- Validation checks that requirements reflect what stakeholders really need.
- Reviews, walkthroughs and prototypes help find gaps early.
- Sign-off records formal agreement before build begins.