Question 1

A popular technique for investigating causes and effects is called a _____ diagram.​

Accepted Answer

A)  causebone 
B)  fishbone 
C)  jawbone 
D)  crossbone 
A)  causebone 
B)  fishbone 
C)  jawbone 
D)  crossbone

Question 2

Matching
Identify the letters of the choices that best match the sentences or definitions.​
-This might propose enhancements for an existing system, the correction of problems, or the development of an entirely new information system.

Accepted Answer

A) ​Schedule feasibility 
B) ​Electronic product code 
C) ​Customer relationship management components 
D) ​Systems development 
E) ​Electronic proof of delivery
F)​Systems request
G)​Just-in-time
H)​Preliminary investigation
I)Organization chart
J)Case for action 
A) ​Schedule feasibility 
B) ​Electronic product code 
C) ​Customer relationship management components 
D) ​Systems development 
E) ​Electronic proof of delivery
F)​Systems request
G)​Just-in-time
H)​Preliminary investigation
I)Organization chart
J)Case for action

Question 3

Projects with very general scope definitions are at risk of expanding gradually, without specific authorization, in a process called _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  project dilation 
B)  project creep 
C)  project expansion 
D)  project drift 
A)  project dilation 
B)  project creep 
C)  project expansion 
D)  project drift

Question 4

A _____ is an analysis tool that represents the possible causes of a problem as a graphical outline.​

Accepted Answer

A)  causebone diagram 
B)  fishbone diagram 
C)  jawbone diagram 
D)  crossbone diagram 
A)  causebone diagram 
B)  fishbone diagram 
C)  jawbone diagram 
D)  crossbone diagram

Question 5

In a preliminary investigation report, the _____ section is included in the report if supporting information must be attached.​

Accepted Answer

A)  appendix 
B)  introduction 
C)  recommendations 
D)  findings 
A)  appendix 
B)  introduction 
C)  recommendations 
D)  findings

Question 6

Competition drives many information systems decisions.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When assessing _____, a systems analyst must consider the interaction between time and costs.​

Accepted Answer

A)  resource feasibility 
B)  technical feasibility 
C)  schedule feasibility 
D)  market feasibility 
A)  resource feasibility 
B)  technical feasibility 
C)  schedule feasibility 
D)  market feasibility

Question 8

_____ planning is the process of identifying long-term organizational goals, strategies, and resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  Prospect 
B)  Pilot 
C)  Strategic 
D)  Vertical 
A)  Prospect 
B)  Pilot 
C)  Strategic 
D)  Vertical

Question 9

A _____ is a requirement or condition that a system must satisfy or an outcome that a system must achieve.

Accepted Answer

A)  trigger 
B)  constraint 
C)  query 
D)  key 
A)  trigger 
B)  constraint 
C)  query 
D)  key

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a discretionary project?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Creating a new report for a user 
B)  Adding a report required by a new federal law 
C)  Including annual updates to payroll and tax percentages 
D)  Updating quarterly changes in reporting requirements for an insurance processing system 
A)  Creating a new report for a user 
B)  Adding a report required by a new federal law 
C)  Including annual updates to payroll and tax percentages 
D)  Updating quarterly changes in reporting requirements for an insurance processing system

Question 11

_____ are external factors that shape corporate IT choices.​

Accepted Answer

A)  Technology 
B)  Competitors 
C)  Managers 
D)  Suppliers 
A)  Technology 
B)  Competitors 
C)  Managers 
D)  Suppliers

Question 12

When using a _____ to investigate the causes of a problem, an analyst first states the problem and then draws a main bone with sub-bones that represent possible causes of the problem.​

Accepted Answer

A)  causebone diagram 
B)  fishbone diagram 
C)  jawbone diagram 
D)  crossbone diagram 
A)  causebone diagram 
B)  fishbone diagram 
C)  jawbone diagram 
D)  crossbone diagram

Question 13

_____ are advantages that are difficult to measure in dollars but are important to a company.​

Accepted Answer

A)  Tangible benefits 
B)  Intangible benefits 
C)  Tactile benefits 
D)  Real benefits 
A)  Tangible benefits 
B)  Intangible benefits 
C)  Tactile benefits 
D)  Real benefits

Question 14

The purpose of an interview, and of the preliminary investigation itself, is to convince others that a project is justified, not to uncover facts.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

_____ means that the projected benefits of a proposed system outweigh the estimated costs.​

Accepted Answer

A)  Economic feasibility 
B)  Schedule feasibility 
C)  Operational feasibility 
D)  Technical feasibility 
A)  Economic feasibility 
B)  Schedule feasibility 
C)  Operational feasibility 
D)  Technical feasibility

Question 16

Electronic data interchange (EDI) enables _____ inventory systems, which rely on computer-to-computer data exchange to minimize unnecessary inventory.

Accepted Answer

A)  CRM (Customer relationship management) 
B)  EPOD (Electronic proof of delivery) 
C)  JIT (Just-in-time) 
D)  RFID (Radio frequency identification) 
A)  CRM (Customer relationship management) 
B)  EPOD (Electronic proof of delivery) 
C)  JIT (Just-in-time) 
D)  RFID (Radio frequency identification)

Question 17

Systems development typically starts with a _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  feasibility study, followed by a systems request, which includes a preliminary investigation 
B)  systems request, followed by a preliminary investigation, which includes a feasibility study 
C)  preliminary investigation, followed by a feasibility study, which includes a systems request 
D)  feasibility study, followed by a preliminary investigation, which includes a systems request 
A)  feasibility study, followed by a systems request, which includes a preliminary investigation 
B)  systems request, followed by a preliminary investigation, which includes a feasibility study 
C)  preliminary investigation, followed by a feasibility study, which includes a systems request 
D)  feasibility study, followed by a preliminary investigation, which includes a systems request

Question 18

Matching
Identify the letters of the choices that best match the sentences or definitions.​
-It typically starts with a systems request, followed by a preliminary investigation, which includes a feasibility study.

Accepted Answer

A) ​Schedule feasibility 
B) ​Electronic product code 
C) ​Customer relationship management components 
D) ​Systems development 
E) ​Electronic proof of delivery
F)​Systems request
G)​Just-in-time
H)​Preliminary investigation
I)Organization chart
J)Case for action 
A) ​Schedule feasibility 
B) ​Electronic product code 
C) ​Customer relationship management components 
D) ​Systems development 
E) ​Electronic proof of delivery
F)​Systems request
G)​Just-in-time
H)​Preliminary investigation
I)Organization chart
J)Case for action

Question 19

Determining the _____ means defining the specific boundaries, or extent, of a project.​

Accepted Answer

A)  project index 
B)  project matrix 
C)  project scope 
D)  project table 
A)  project index 
B)  project matrix 
C)  project scope 
D)  project table

Question 20

The term _____ refers to the reasons, or justifications, for a proposal.​

Accepted Answer

A)  business case 
B)  use case 
C)  work statement 
D)  problem charter 
A)  business case 
B)  use case 
C)  work statement 
D)  problem charter

A popular technique for investigating causes and effects is called a _____ diagram.

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the sentences or definitions. -This might propose enhancements for an existing system, the correction of problems, or the development of an entirely new information system.

Projects with very general scope definitions are at risk of expanding gradually, without specific authorization, in a process called _____.

A _____ is an analysis tool that represents the possible causes of a problem as a graphical outline.

In a preliminary investigation report, the _____ section is included in the report if supporting information must be attached.

Competition drives many information systems decisions.

When assessing _____, a systems analyst must consider the interaction between time and costs.

_____ planning is the process of identifying long-term organizational goals, strategies, and resources.

A _____ is a requirement or condition that a system must satisfy or an outcome that a system must achieve.

Which of the following is an example of a discretionary project?

_____ are external factors that shape corporate IT choices.

When using a _____ to investigate the causes of a problem, an analyst first states the problem and then draws a main bone with sub-bones that represent possible causes of the problem.

_____ are advantages that are difficult to measure in dollars but are important to a company.

The purpose of an interview, and of the preliminary investigation itself, is to convince others that a project is justified, not to uncover facts.

_____ means that the projected benefits of a proposed system outweigh the estimated costs.

Electronic data interchange (EDI) enables _____ inventory systems, which rely on computer-to-computer data exchange to minimize unnecessary inventory.

Systems development typically starts with a _____.

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the sentences or definitions. -It typically starts with a systems request, followed by a preliminary investigation, which includes a feasibility study.

Determining the _____ means defining the specific boundaries, or extent, of a project.

The term _____ refers to the reasons, or justifications, for a proposal.

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Modeling

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

Development Strategies

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

Appendix-The Systems Analyst’s Toolkit

CASE Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

Filters

Exam 2: Analyzing the Business Case

A popular technique for investigating causes and effects is called a _____ diagram.​

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the sentences or definitions.​ -This might propose enhancements for an existing system, the correction of problems, or the development of an entirely new information system.

Projects with very general scope definitions are at risk of expanding gradually, without specific authorization, in a process called _____.​

A _____ is an analysis tool that represents the possible causes of a problem as a graphical outline.​

In a preliminary investigation report, the _____ section is included in the report if supporting information must be attached.​

Competition drives many information systems decisions.​

When assessing _____, a systems analyst must consider the interaction between time and costs.​

_____ planning is the process of identifying long-term organizational goals, strategies, and resources.

A _____ is a requirement or condition that a system must satisfy or an outcome that a system must achieve.

Which of the following is an example of a discretionary project?​

_____ are external factors that shape corporate IT choices.​

When using a _____ to investigate the causes of a problem, an analyst first states the problem and then draws a main bone with sub-bones that represent possible causes of the problem.​

_____ are advantages that are difficult to measure in dollars but are important to a company.​

The purpose of an interview, and of the preliminary investigation itself, is to convince others that a project is justified, not to uncover facts.​

_____ means that the projected benefits of a proposed system outweigh the estimated costs.​

Electronic data interchange (EDI) enables _____ inventory systems, which rely on computer-to-computer data exchange to minimize unnecessary inventory.

Systems development typically starts with a _____.​

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the sentences or definitions.​ -It typically starts with a systems request, followed by a preliminary investigation, which includes a feasibility study.

Determining the _____ means defining the specific boundaries, or extent, of a project.​

The term _____ refers to the reasons, or justifications, for a proposal.​

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Modeling

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

Development Strategies

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

Appendix-The Systems Analyst’s Toolkit

CASE Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

Filters

A popular technique for investigating causes and effects is called a _____ diagram.

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the sentences or definitions. -This might propose enhancements for an existing system, the correction of problems, or the development of an entirely new information system.

Projects with very general scope definitions are at risk of expanding gradually, without specific authorization, in a process called _____.

A _____ is an analysis tool that represents the possible causes of a problem as a graphical outline.

In a preliminary investigation report, the _____ section is included in the report if supporting information must be attached.

Competition drives many information systems decisions.

When assessing _____, a systems analyst must consider the interaction between time and costs.

Which of the following is an example of a discretionary project?

_____ are external factors that shape corporate IT choices.

When using a _____ to investigate the causes of a problem, an analyst first states the problem and then draws a main bone with sub-bones that represent possible causes of the problem.

_____ are advantages that are difficult to measure in dollars but are important to a company.

The purpose of an interview, and of the preliminary investigation itself, is to convince others that a project is justified, not to uncover facts.

_____ means that the projected benefits of a proposed system outweigh the estimated costs.

Systems development typically starts with a _____.

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the sentences or definitions. -It typically starts with a systems request, followed by a preliminary investigation, which includes a feasibility study.

Determining the _____ means defining the specific boundaries, or extent, of a project.

The term _____ refers to the reasons, or justifications, for a proposal.