Exam 5: System Design and Acquisition

Prewritten or developed software or hardware products that already exist for purchase are called ______.

In the ______ perspective,the designer focuses on the flow of data through the system.

In the context of HRIS,a vendor is a company that specializes in making or selling commercial software for purchase by other companies.

The ______ of a system focuses on the translation of business requirements into improved business processes,irrespective of any technological implementation.

The focus and goal of ______ is the determination of the most effective means of translating business processes into a physical system,including hardware and software.

Operational feasibility is a tool that focuses on how well the new system will fit within the organization,including issues such as development schedule,extent of organizational change,and user responses to the system.

Using an application service provider (ASP)is a software acquisition strategy where ready-made software is purchased and installed on the organization's local network.

A data flow diagram (DFD)is a statistical tool that can be used to manipulate or change the data.

What is meant by a process view of a system?

Why is the distinction between data and process views important when designing a new system?

______ focuses on how well the proposed system fits in with the current and future organizational environment.

A ______ solicits proposals and bids for proposed work from potential consultants or vendors and defines the organization's goals and requirements for the new HRIS.