Exam 4: Requirements Engineering

Which is a non-functional requirement?

To evaluate _____,a systems analyst needs information about projected future volume for all outputs,inputs,and processes.

The _____ is a top-down representation of a process.

_____ can help a systems analyst understand how the current system is supposed to work.

System documentation is always up-to-date.

A(n)_____ shows the timing of interactions between objects as they occur.

The main objective of a sample is to ensure that it represents the overall population accurately.

A list of topics should be sent to an interviewee several days before the meeting,especially when detailed information is needed,so the person can prepare for the interview and minimize the need for a follow-up meeting.

When using fact-finding techniques,asking what is being done is the same as asking what could or should be done.

A popular user-oriented method is rapid application development (RAD),which resembles a condensed version of the entire SDLC,with users involved every step of the way.

When preparing a representative sample from a list of 200 customers who complained about errors in their statements,a _____ could ensure the sample is balanced geographically by selecting five customers from each of four zip codes.

When conducting an interview,after asking a question,allow the person enough time to think about the question and arrive at an answer.

RAD does not rely on user involvement.

The main objective of all rapid application development (RAD)approaches is to extend development time and expense by excluding users from every phase of systems development.

A(n)_____,such as Microsoft Outlook,includes a private calendar,a to-do list,and powerful contact management features.

In the rapid application development (RAD)model,the _____ phase resembles the final tasks in the SDLC implementation phase.

A(n)_____ is a characteristic or feature that must be included in an information system to satisfy business needs and be acceptable to users.

Systems developers use joint application development (JAD)whenever group input and interaction are not desired,because it is linked to a specific development methodology.

A common tool for showing the distribution of a questionnaire or sampling results is a vertical bar chart called a _____.

Supporters of neutral locations for interviews believe that it _____.