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15 <br />Task 5: Evaluate and design software data specifications <br />The software assessment information from the Data Processing Department and <br />each of the eleven Human Service departments will be evaluated in order to develop a set <br />of data specifications for the MCIF. Specifications for software packages or special <br />custom programs will be considered in this task. Many of the "stronger" database <br />software packages have the ability to be programmed so that the information fields can <br />be shared or not shared among users. Specifically, fields can be programmed to be "read <br />only ", "read and writ$" or "not available" to specific users. Therefore, confidential <br />information may be accessible to one department but not another, and within the <br />accessible department may be read only information. For example, information about the <br />type of services a person receives may be shared, while the client name is withheld, thus <br />enabling the ability to assess service resource information while keeping a specific client <br />name confidential. The system will also be designed so only designated users may <br />access the system through passwords. This may be important in a department where a <br />computer may be able to access the system while also working as an isolated computer <br />for other department functions. The confidentiality needs of each department will be <br />given high priority in system design. <br />Task 6: System cost estimation <br />The costs involved in setting up the hardware, network and software involved in a <br />Master Client Index File will be estimated. These estimations will include cost options <br />for system maintenance and possible future growth. <br />......•........ WVC •' ncanSemica 9�eje4rrh & Design Lab oratory ............... <br />