Question 1

The three factors in the text for a Feasibility analysis are: Technical Feasibility;Organizational Feasibility and Economic Feasibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

TJ has prepared a spreadsheet where the total benefits are $182,000;the total cumulative costs are $120,000.The ROI would be::

Accepted Answer

A) $62,000 
B) About 34% 
C) About 51.7% 
D) About 65.3% 
E) Less than 20% 
A) $62,000 
B) About 34% 
C) About 51.7% 
D) About 65.3% 
E) Less than 20% C

Question 3

To be compatible,all costs and benefits should use the current value of money since variations over time will (a)not affect the return on investment and (b)it is difficult (or impossible)to estimate future value of money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The key person in the SDLC is the systems analyst who analyzed the business situation,identifies opportunities for improvements and design an information system to implement the improvements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which was NOT given as a method for determining business requirements?

Accepted Answer

A) Benchmarking 
B) Interviewing 
C) Observation 
D) Document analysis 
E) Questionnaires and surveys 
A) Benchmarking 
B) Interviewing 
C) Observation 
D) Document analysis 
E) Questionnaires and surveys

Question 6

The Champion supports the project with resources and political clout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The planning phase of the SDLC will have two steps: project initiation and requirements determination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Systems that are not cancelled or abandoned are frequently delivered to the users significantly late or costing more than expected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the difference between a systems analyst and a business analyst?

Accepted Answer

a systems analyst interfaces b

Question 10

The outcome of the design phase is the:

Accepted Answer

A) Feasibility Analysis document 
B) System proposal document 
C) System specification document 
D) System request document 
E) Business Process document 
A) Feasibility Analysis document 
B) System proposal document 
C) System specification document 
D) System request document 
E) Business Process document

Question 11

Can the project sponsor and the project champion be the same person? Explain

Accepted Answer

Yes.On smaller projects they m

Question 12

The type of skill that is common to systems analysts to deal fairly and honestly with other project team members is:

Accepted Answer

A) Technical 
B) Business 
C) Analytical 
D) Interpersonal 
E) Ethical 
A) Technical 
B) Business 
C) Analytical 
D) Interpersonal 
E) Ethical

Question 13

Robert is doing an economic analysis using today's dollar values.He is doing:

Accepted Answer

A) Cash flow analysis 
B) Return on investment analysis 
C) Break-even point analysis 
D) Net present value analysis 
E) Internal rate of return analysis 
A) Cash flow analysis 
B) Return on investment analysis 
C) Break-even point analysis 
D) Net present value analysis 
E) Internal rate of return analysis

Question 14

Developing navigation methods,database and file specifications and what architecture to use would occur in the design phase of the SDLC.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Because the cost can be immense,_________ is one of the most critical steps in implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) Documentation 
B) Coding 
C) Testing 
D) Developing a conversion strategy 
E) Training 
A) Documentation 
B) Coding 
C) Testing 
D) Developing a conversion strategy 
E) Training

Question 16

Which of the following project roles would identify how technology can improve business processes?

Accepted Answer

A) Systems analyst 
B) Business analyst 
C) Infrastructure analyst 
D) Change management analyst 
E) Requirements analyst 
A) Systems analyst 
B) Business analyst 
C) Infrastructure analyst 
D) Change management analyst 
E) Requirements analyst

Question 17

Which would normally NOT be a reason for a project?

Accepted Answer

A) When a business need has been identified 
B) A consultant has suggest a new customer relationship management system 
C) An open source platform has just come on the market 
D) An existing system just isn't working properly and the workaround is tedious 
E) To support a new business initiative 
A) When a business need has been identified 
B) A consultant has suggest a new customer relationship management system 
C) An open source platform has just come on the market 
D) An existing system just isn't working properly and the workaround is tedious 
E) To support a new business initiative

Question 18

User frustration with a proposed system would fall under intangible costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The question 'Can we build it' is asked in the design phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If the development team of an organization is not familiar with the technologies that may be used,the project should be cancelled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The three factors in the text for a Feasibility analysis are: Technical Feasibility;Organizational Feasibility and Economic Feasibility.

TJ has prepared a spreadsheet where the total benefits are $182,000;the total cumulative costs are $120,000.The ROI would be::

To be compatible,all costs and benefits should use the current value of money since variations over time will (a)not affect the return on investment and (b)it is difficult (or impossible)to estimate future value of money.

The key person in the SDLC is the systems analyst who analyzed the business situation,identifies opportunities for improvements and design an information system to implement the improvements.

Which was NOT given as a method for determining business requirements?

The Champion supports the project with resources and political clout.

The planning phase of the SDLC will have two steps: project initiation and requirements determination.

Systems that are not cancelled or abandoned are frequently delivered to the users significantly late or costing more than expected.

What is the difference between a systems analyst and a business analyst?

The outcome of the design phase is the:

Can the project sponsor and the project champion be the same person? Explain

The type of skill that is common to systems analysts to deal fairly and honestly with other project team members is:

Robert is doing an economic analysis using today's dollar values.He is doing:

Developing navigation methods,database and file specifications and what architecture to use would occur in the design phase of the SDLC.

Because the cost can be immense,_________ is one of the most critical steps in implementation.

Which of the following project roles would identify how technology can improve business processes?

Which would normally NOT be a reason for a project?

User frustration with a proposed system would fall under intangible costs.

The question 'Can we build it' is asked in the design phase.

If the development team of an organization is not familiar with the technologies that may be used,the project should be cancelled.

Project Selection and Management

Requirements Determination

Use Case Analysis

Process Modeling

Data Modeling

Moving Into Design

Rchitecture Design

User Interface Design

Program Design

Data Storage Design

Moving Into Implementation

Transition to the New System

The Movement to Objects

Filters

Exam 1: The Systems Analyst and Information Systems Development

The three factors in the text for a Feasibility analysis are: Technical Feasibility;Organizational Feasibility and Economic Feasibility.

TJ has prepared a spreadsheet where the total benefits are $182,000;the total cumulative costs are $120,000.The ROI would be::

To be compatible,all costs and benefits should use the current value of money since variations over time will (a)not affect the return on investment and (b)it is difficult (or impossible)to estimate future value of money.

The key person in the SDLC is the systems analyst who analyzed the business situation,identifies opportunities for improvements and design an information system to implement the improvements.

Which was NOT given as a method for determining business requirements?

The Champion supports the project with resources and political clout.

The planning phase of the SDLC will have two steps: project initiation and requirements determination.

Systems that are not cancelled or abandoned are frequently delivered to the users significantly late or costing more than expected.

What is the difference between a systems analyst and a business analyst?

The outcome of the design phase is the:

Can the project sponsor and the project champion be the same person? Explain

The type of skill that is common to systems analysts to deal fairly and honestly with other project team members is:

Robert is doing an economic analysis using today's dollar values.He is doing:

Developing navigation methods,database and file specifications and what architecture to use would occur in the design phase of the SDLC.

Because the cost can be immense,_________ is one of the most critical steps in implementation.

Which of the following project roles would identify how technology can improve business processes?

Which would normally NOT be a reason for a project?

User frustration with a proposed system would fall under intangible costs.

The question 'Can we build it' is asked in the design phase.

If the development team of an organization is not familiar with the technologies that may be used,the project should be cancelled.

Project Selection and Management

Requirements Determination

Use Case Analysis

Process Modeling

Data Modeling

Moving Into Design

Rchitecture Design

User Interface Design

Program Design

Data Storage Design

Moving Into Implementation

Transition to the New System

The Movement to Objects

Filters