Exam 4: Requirements Modeling

_____ is a fact-finding technique that can help a systems analyst understand how the current system is supposed to work.

Identify is a typical example of a system requirement for the performance category.

In an interview, _____ limit or restrict the response.

Matching ​Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the sentence or definition. -Systems analysts use this kind of question when they want information that is more specific, or when facts must be verified.

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.

Which of the following is a typical example of a system requirement for the output category?

In the rapid application development (RAD) model in the accompanying figure, during the _____ phase, users interact with systems analysts and develop models and prototypes that represent all system processes, outputs, and inputs.

When preparing a representative sample from a list of 200 customers who complained about errors in their statements, a _____ might select every tenth customer for review.

In addition to direct evaluations, systems developers must identify and document indirect expenses that contribute to the _____.

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

The term _____ refers to a system's ability to handle increased business volume and transactions in the future.

Case 4-1 ​John has finished compiling a list of the various members of the joint application development (JAD) group and the list is as follows: John is the JAD project leader, Tom is the representative from top management, Jennifer is a manager, Alen and Ian are users, Linda and Alex are systems analysts, and Clark is the recorder. -There have been some rumblings within the firm that this development project is not necessary so John and others feel it is important to explain the reason for the project at the outset. Whose name goes next to this point on the agenda?

System requirements fall into five general categories: outputs, inputs, processes, performance, and controls.

Case 4-2 Jerry has inherited an Excel sheet that lists all of the system requirements for his team's new project. But unfortunately, his predecessor did not label the requirements with categories-or in some cases failed to categorize them correctly. He needs to take care of this so the requirements can be sorted correctly. -Jerry has found one system requirement that he thinks could fit into a couple of different categories. The requirement is as follows: An employee record must be added, changed, or deleted only by a member of the human resources department. What is the best categorization of this requirement?

What are the issues to consider as you compile a checklist of specific tasks to be observed and questions to be asked during an observation of current operating procedures?

Matching ​Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the sentence or definition. -These are the kinds of questions that are useful when a systems analyst wants to understand a larger process or draw out the interviewee's opinions, attitudes, or suggestions.

Each activity within the systems analysis phase has an end product and one or more milestones.

Before publishing a form on the Internet or a company intranet, a systems analyst should protect it so users can change the layout or design but cannot fill it in.

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

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