Exam 4: Requirements Engineering

In the rapid application development (RAD)model,the _____ phase focuses on program and application development tasks similar to the SDLC.

When studying an information system,examples of actual documents should be collected using a process called _____.

As John develops the agenda,he wants to put the name of the appropriate person next to the agenda item.Whose name would he put next to the final task on the agenda,the task of documenting the results of the JAD session and preparing the report that will be sent to JAD team members?

Who should be in charge of documenting the results of the JAD session?

In a use case diagram,the user becomes a(n)_____,with a specific role that describes how he or she interacts with a system.

In a(n)_____,team members prepare to lunge at each other to achieve their objectives.

Which technique involves each participant speaking or passing when it is his or her turn?

A _____ is a Unified Modeling Language (UML)technique that visually represents the interaction between users and an information system.

Explain the requirements challenge known as creep.

In an interview,_____ limit or restrict the response.

Greater user involvement usually results in better communication,faster development times,and more satisfied users.

Creating a standard list of interview questions helps a systems analyst to keep on track and avoid unnecessary tangents.

An agile approach emphasizes continuous feedback,and each incremental step is affected by what was learned in the prior steps.

The ability to manage information is the mark of a successful systems analyst and an important skill for all IT professionals.

Personal observation allows a systems analyst to verify statements made in interviews and determine whether procedures really operate as they are described.

When designing a questionnaire,arrange questions in a random order,intermixing simple and more complex topics.

In the early stages of systems analysis,interviews usually focus on specific topics,but as the fact-finding process continues,the interviews become more general.

Joint application development (JAD),rapid application development (RAD),and agile methods all have advantages and disadvantages.What are they?

Knowledge of a company's formal and informal structures helps a systems analyst determine the people to interview during the systems analysis phase.