Question 1

In the information requirements phase of the ________,the analyst is striving to understand what information users need to perform their jobs

Accepted Answer

A) Software Development Life Cycle (SDL
C)  
B) Human computer interface 
C) The keyboard 
D) Human computer interaction 
A) Software Development Life Cycle (SDL
C)  
B) Human computer interface 
C) The keyboard 
D) Human computer interaction A

Question 2

When analysts are hired specifically from outside the business to address information systems issues within a business,they are acting as supporting experts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

List the three primary roles of the systems analyst.

Accepted Answer

The three primary roles of the systems analyst are consultant,supporting expert,and agent of change.

Question 4

Decision makers are beginning to understand that ________ is not just a byproduct of conducting business,but a critical factor in determining the success or failure of a business.

Accepted Answer

A) information 
B) decoration 
C) hesitation 
D) frustration 
A) information 
B) decoration 
C) hesitation 
D) frustration

Question 5

Which of these is a reason for an organization to participate in open source communities?

Accepted Answer

A) to maintain mutually beneficial relationships with other software developers 
B) to keep down the development costs on a project 
C) to increase productivity by leveraging a committed group of developers 
D) All of the above. 
A) to maintain mutually beneficial relationships with other software developers 
B) to keep down the development costs on a project 
C) to increase productivity by leveraging a committed group of developers 
D) All of the above.

Question 6

Which of these characteristics is most important to a systems analyst?

Accepted Answer

A) communicator 
B) problem solver 
C) programmer 
D) project manager 
A) communicator 
B) problem solver 
C) programmer 
D) project manager

Question 7

During the life cycle of an information system,more time is spent in system maintenance than it took to design and develop the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ________ is based on values,principles and core practices.

Accepted Answer

A) fragile approach 
B) open source approach 
C) closed source approach 
D) agile approach 
A) fragile approach 
B) open source approach 
C) closed source approach 
D) agile approach

Question 9

The four values of the agile approach are:

Accepted Answer

A) communication,simplicity,user centered design and courage. 
B) communication,courage,principals and core practices. 
C) communication,values,feedback,and courage. 
D) communication,simplicity,feedback,and courage. 
A) communication,simplicity,user centered design and courage. 
B) communication,courage,principals and core practices. 
C) communication,values,feedback,and courage. 
D) communication,simplicity,feedback,and courage.

Question 10

System maintenance must be performed to:

Accepted Answer

A) correct software errors. 
B) add new features that have never been requested before. 
C) remove features that none of the users are using. 
D) keep programmers employed. 
A) correct software errors. 
B) add new features that have never been requested before. 
C) remove features that none of the users are using. 
D) keep programmers employed.

Question 11

Object-oriented programming is the same as traditional procedural programming in that it examines objects that are part of a system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

CASE tools were created explicitly to improve an analyst's routine work through the use of automated support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A systems analyst should never be hired specifically to address information systems issues within a business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

It is important for the analyst to determine the human needs of the users involved in a development project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

One important justification for CASE tools is to increase analyst:

Accepted Answer

A) confidence. 
B) productivity. 
C) skill. 
D) None of the above 
A) confidence. 
B) productivity. 
C) skill. 
D) None of the above

Question 16

Which of these is not used by analysts when adopting CASE tools?

Accepted Answer

A) communicating more effectively with users 
B) expediting the local area network 
C) increasing productivity 
D) integrating the work done during life cycle stages 
A) communicating more effectively with users 
B) expediting the local area network 
C) increasing productivity 
D) integrating the work done during life cycle stages

Question 17

The most comprehensive and responsible role that the systems analyst takes on is that of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) agent of change. 
B) compromiser. 
C) leader. 
D) consultant. 
A) agent of change. 
B) compromiser. 
C) leader. 
D) consultant.

Question 18

What is open source software?

Accepted Answer

OSS is software where many use

Question 19

A CASE ________ is a large collection of records,elements,diagrams,screens,reports,and other information stored about a particular project.

Accepted Answer

A) repository 
B) database 
C) flow chart 
D) booklet 
A) repository 
B) database 
C) flow chart 
D) booklet

Question 20

The ________ is a phased approach to analysis and design that holds that systems are best developed through the use of a specific cycle of analyst and user activities.

Accepted Answer

A) systems development life cycle 
B) agile approach 
C) object-oriented approach 
D) open source approach 
A) systems development life cycle 
B) agile approach 
C) object-oriented approach 
D) open source approach

In the information requirements phase of the ________,the analyst is striving to understand what information users need to perform their jobs

When analysts are hired specifically from outside the business to address information systems issues within a business,they are acting as supporting experts.

List the three primary roles of the systems analyst.

Decision makers are beginning to understand that ________ is not just a byproduct of conducting business,but a critical factor in determining the success or failure of a business.

Which of these is a reason for an organization to participate in open source communities?

Which of these characteristics is most important to a systems analyst?

During the life cycle of an information system,more time is spent in system maintenance than it took to design and develop the system.

The ________ is based on values,principles and core practices.

The four values of the agile approach are:

System maintenance must be performed to:

Object-oriented programming is the same as traditional procedural programming in that it examines objects that are part of a system.

CASE tools were created explicitly to improve an analyst's routine work through the use of automated support.

A systems analyst should never be hired specifically to address information systems issues within a business.

It is important for the analyst to determine the human needs of the users involved in a development project.

One important justification for CASE tools is to increase analyst:

Which of these is not used by analysts when adopting CASE tools?

The most comprehensive and responsible role that the systems analyst takes on is that of a(n):

What is open source software?

A CASE ________ is a large collection of records,elements,diagrams,screens,reports,and other information stored about a particular project.

The ________ is a phased approach to analysis and design that holds that systems are best developed through the use of a specific cycle of analyst and user activities.

Understanding and Modeling Organizational Systems

Project Management

Information Gathering: Interactive Methods

Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods

Agile Modeling, prototyping, and Scrum

Using Data Flow Diagrams

Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries

Process Specifications and Structured Decisions

Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design Using UML

Designing Effective Output

Designing Effective Input

Designing Databases

Human-Computer Interaction and Ux Design

Designing Accurate Data Entry Procedures

Quality Assurance and Implementation

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Exam 1: Systems, roles, and Development Methodologies

In the information requirements phase of the ________,the analyst is striving to understand what information users need to perform their jobs

When analysts are hired specifically from outside the business to address information systems issues within a business,they are acting as supporting experts.

List the three primary roles of the systems analyst.

Decision makers are beginning to understand that ________ is not just a byproduct of conducting business,but a critical factor in determining the success or failure of a business.

Which of these is a reason for an organization to participate in open source communities?

Which of these characteristics is most important to a systems analyst?

During the life cycle of an information system,more time is spent in system maintenance than it took to design and develop the system.

The ________ is based on values,principles and core practices.

The four values of the agile approach are:

System maintenance must be performed to:

Object-oriented programming is the same as traditional procedural programming in that it examines objects that are part of a system.

CASE tools were created explicitly to improve an analyst's routine work through the use of automated support.

A systems analyst should never be hired specifically to address information systems issues within a business.

It is important for the analyst to determine the human needs of the users involved in a development project.

One important justification for CASE tools is to increase analyst:

Which of these is not used by analysts when adopting CASE tools?

The most comprehensive and responsible role that the systems analyst takes on is that of a(n):

What is open source software?

A CASE ________ is a large collection of records,elements,diagrams,screens,reports,and other information stored about a particular project.

The ________ is a phased approach to analysis and design that holds that systems are best developed through the use of a specific cycle of analyst and user activities.

Understanding and Modeling Organizational Systems

Project Management

Information Gathering: Interactive Methods

Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods

Agile Modeling, prototyping, and Scrum

Using Data Flow Diagrams

Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries

Process Specifications and Structured Decisions

Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design Using UML

Designing Effective Output

Designing Effective Input

Designing Databases

Human-Computer Interaction and Ux Design

Designing Accurate Data Entry Procedures

Quality Assurance and Implementation

Filters