Attributes vary depending on the requirements of the project, and are often grouped by importance. One hypothetical set of technology attributes might be:

Most Important

  • Database Component
  • Online Access, including behavior of the assessment algorithm
  • Quality Assurance
  • Network Connectivity Capabilities
  • Server Platform Viability – hardware and operating system
  • Database Viability, Scalability, and Design
  • Application Development Tool Viability and Flexibility
  • Y2K Compliance
  • End-user Deployment Platform

Very Important

  • Sys Admin Functions
  • Data Analyis and Reporting
  • Operational Recovery Plan and Testing
  • Access Control
  • Audit Trail
  • Required Data Elements
  • Code Tables
  • Documentation

Important

  • Alternative Access Means
  • Intrusion Detection Capability
  • Encryption Where Necessary
  • Authenticate Origin of Transaction