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COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES

SOFTWARE EVALUATION FORM
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DIRECTION:
Kindly
rate
the
software
entitled
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_______ based on the different criteria defined and listed in this software evaluation form. Please
use the scale below to rate the software:
Scale
Verbal Description
5
Excellent
4
Very Good
3
Good
2
Fair
1
Poor

1. ACCURACY refers to the exactness and preciseness of the newly developed system.
It must perform the specific intended tasks. It also measures the correctness of the
system.
ACCURACY EVALUATION CRITERIA
The outputs of the system is free from error
The computations and calculations are precise and correct
All components of the system execute their intended function

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correctly
The data are always up-to-date
All buttons, menus, links and commands are functioning properly
and correctly
The objective of the system is addressed and achieved
The system ensures correct and accurate input of data
The system deletes data only when it is permitted and
appropriate
The content of the reports generated by the system is correct
The system checks the validity of verifiable data
The system provides selectable values for data that has definite
values to avoid data entry errors
User access settings is working correctly as defined

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2. RELIABILITY refers to the ability of software to perform its intended functions and
operations in a system's environment, without experiencing failure (system crash).
RELIABILITY EVALUATION CRITERIA
The program is running free from bugs
The system did not crash or hang while it is running
Procedures that gather data saved it correctly into the database
Procedures that retrieve data retrieved it correctly from the
database
The system filters data inputted by the user whenever necessary
and possible
The system does not accept invalid data
The system notifies the user whenever there is an incomplete
data entry
Data entry not completed due to electrical power loss can be
retrieved by the system

3. EFFICIENCY refers to the newly developed system ability to complete the tasks it
needs to accomplish while minimizing the utilization of the resources as compared to
the existing system
EFFICIENCY EVALUATION CRITERIA
The system minimizes if not totally eliminates the errors in data
entry.
Less amount of time is used in data input
The system performs computation fast and efficient
Retrieving of data is fast and efficient
Searching of data is fast and efficient
Saving of data is fast and efficient
System can be used by multiple users
The system can improve the service of the unit that will use it
The system achieves the objectives of the study
The reports are complete and printable
The content of printed reports is correct
The scope of the reports can be specified
The system requires less usage of papers/forms to gather data
The system requires less manpower to accomplish tasks as
compared to the existing system

4. SECURITY refers to the ability of the newly developed system to protect itself from
unauthorized use or access.
SECURITY EVALUATION CRITERIA
Log-in is required before user can gain access to the system
Access settings of each user account can be change
Access settings for each user is functional
User can change password settings
User access level can be defined for each users

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User account management is present and functional

Recovery of forgotten password is functional
The system maintains data of users logged in to the system
5. USABILITY refers to the user-friendliness of the newly developed system meaning
the system is easy to learn and remember; visually pleasing and fun to use.
USABILITY EVALUATION CRITERIA
The user interface is easy to understand
The screen layout is easy to understand and interpret.
It is easy to navigate through the program.
The icons/buttons that are used to assist navigation are clear and
intelligible
It is always clear to the user at which point he has reached in the
program.
Menus and other features make the program user-friendly
Graphics and media elements make the program more appealing
Software is usable without reference manual or user help guide
Instructions are available on screen and are clearly written
Shortcut keys are available to execute commands faster
The system provides selectable values for data that has definite
values
User guide is helpful

6. MAINTAINABILITY addresses the ease of performing maintenance of the data.

MAINTAINABILITY EVALUATION CRITERIA
5 4 3 2
Back up facility successfully backed-up the database
Data restore facility successfully restored database

7. RESPONSIVENESS is about how the software provides timely feedback to users on

what it is doing and prioritizes the feedbacks based on human perceptual, motor and
cognitive deadlines.
RESPONSIVENESS EVALUATION CRITERIA
The system provides feedback during login and log out
The system provides feedback when data is successfully saved
The system provides feedback when data is successfully deleted
The system provides feedback during invalid entry
The system displays progress bar when there is a big chunk of
data to process
The system provides feedback when the user is closing the
system

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