Question 1

The person that identifies opportunities for improvements and designs an information system to implement them is called a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  computer programmer 
B)  end-user 
C)  systems analyst 
D)  systems specialist 
E)  technical writer 
A)  computer programmer 
B)  end-user 
C)  systems analyst 
D)  systems specialist 
E)  technical writer

Question 2

In the UML, the Deployment Diagram is a behavioral diagram that illustrates the dynamic interaction of the system with its environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The principal disadvantages(s) with the waterfall development methodology is (are) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a long time elapses between completion of the system proposal and the delivery of the system 
B)  if the team misses important requirements, expensive post-implementation programming may be needed 
C)  the design must be completely specified on paper before programming begins 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  a long time elapses between completion of the system proposal and the delivery of the system 
B)  if the team misses important requirements, expensive post-implementation programming may be needed 
C)  the design must be completely specified on paper before programming begins 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 4

An analyst that focuses on the IS issues in a system, and who represents the interests of the IS department is called a systems analyst.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The four phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  analysis, gathering, modeling, and diagramming 
B)  construction, installation, testing, and converting 
C)  initiating, planning, controlling, and implementing 
D)  planning, analysis, design, and implementation 
E)  system request, feasibility, staffing, and construction 
A)  analysis, gathering, modeling, and diagramming 
B)  construction, installation, testing, and converting 
C)  initiating, planning, controlling, and implementing 
D)  planning, analysis, design, and implementation 
E)  system request, feasibility, staffing, and construction

Question 6

Briefly describe the Unified Process (UP).

Accepted Answer

The UP is used for systems development a

Question 7

Determining who will use the system, what the system will do, and where and when it will be used is performed during the analysis phase of the SDLC.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Understanding why an information system should be built and determining how the project team will build it is part of the _____ phase of the SDLC.

Accepted Answer

A)  analysis 
B)  system request 
C)  gathering 
D)  initiating 
E)  planning 
A)  analysis 
B)  system request 
C)  gathering 
D)  initiating 
E)  planning

Question 9

Extreme programming is ideal for developing large mission-critical applications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the Enhanced Unified Process, the Inception Phase involves several workflows including _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  analysis 
B)  design 
C)  implementation 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  analysis 
B)  design 
C)  implementation 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

During the analysis phase of the SDLC the systems analyst will decide how the hardware, software and network infrastructure, user interface, forms and reports will be used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Unified Modeling Language is a collection of terms and diagrams designed to be used in data-oriented software projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The environment workflow in the Unified Process is designed to deal with the organizational and policy issues the project faces within the organizational environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Under the Unified Process, the Project Management workflow includes risk management and scope management, among several other activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The primary advantage of the Waterfall Development methodology is requirements are completely specified and held relatively constant prior to programming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Iterative and Incremental development means that

Accepted Answer

A)  the team is using a prototyping methodology 
B)  the system will be developed through versions 
C)  the system will be developed in phases 
D)  the system will undergo continuous testing and refinement 
E)  the team is using an agile methodology 
A)  the team is using a prototyping methodology 
B)  the system will be developed through versions 
C)  the system will be developed in phases 
D)  the system will undergo continuous testing and refinement 
E)  the team is using an agile methodology

Question 17

Briefly summarize the purpose of the analysis phase in SDLC. Explain why it exists and what it contributes to the completion of the system.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the analysis phase is to

Question 18

You are carrying out a project that involves information systems for the operation of controls in a passenger jet craft. This is an ideal project for you to follow a throwaway prototyping methodology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The _____ is generated by the department or person that has an idea for a new information system.

Accepted Answer

A)  economic feasibility analysis 
B)  requirements document 
C)  project charter 
D)  system request 
E)  project plan 
A)  economic feasibility analysis 
B)  requirements document 
C)  project charter 
D)  system request 
E)  project plan

Question 20

Briefly describe the Unified Modeling Language (UML).

Accepted Answer

The objective of the UML was to provide

The person that identifies opportunities for improvements and designs an information system to implement them is called a(n) _____.

In the UML, the Deployment Diagram is a behavioral diagram that illustrates the dynamic interaction of the system with its environment.

The principal disadvantages(s) with the waterfall development methodology is (are) _____.

An analyst that focuses on the IS issues in a system, and who represents the interests of the IS department is called a systems analyst.

The four phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle are _____.

Briefly describe the Unified Process (UP).

Determining who will use the system, what the system will do, and where and when it will be used is performed during the analysis phase of the SDLC.

Understanding why an information system should be built and determining how the project team will build it is part of the _____ phase of the SDLC.

Extreme programming is ideal for developing large mission-critical applications.

In the Enhanced Unified Process, the Inception Phase involves several workflows including _________.

During the analysis phase of the SDLC the systems analyst will decide how the hardware, software and network infrastructure, user interface, forms and reports will be used.

The Unified Modeling Language is a collection of terms and diagrams designed to be used in data-oriented software projects.

The environment workflow in the Unified Process is designed to deal with the organizational and policy issues the project faces within the organizational environment.

Under the Unified Process, the Project Management workflow includes risk management and scope management, among several other activities.

The primary advantage of the Waterfall Development methodology is requirements are completely specified and held relatively constant prior to programming.

Iterative and Incremental development means that

Briefly summarize the purpose of the analysis phase in SDLC. Explain why it exists and what it contributes to the completion of the system.

You are carrying out a project that involves information systems for the operation of controls in a passenger jet craft. This is an ideal project for you to follow a throwaway prototyping methodology.

The _____ is generated by the department or person that has an idea for a new information system.

Briefly describe the Unified Modeling Language (UML).

Project Management

Requirements Determination

Business Process and Functional Modeling

Structural Modeling

Behavioral Modeling

Moving on to Design

Class and Method Design

Data Management Layer Design

Human Computer Interaction Layer Design

Physical Architecture Layer Design

Construction

Installation and Operations

Filters

Exam 1: Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

The person that identifies opportunities for improvements and designs an information system to implement them is called a(n) _____.

In the UML, the Deployment Diagram is a behavioral diagram that illustrates the dynamic interaction of the system with its environment.

The principal disadvantages(s) with the waterfall development methodology is (are) _____.

An analyst that focuses on the IS issues in a system, and who represents the interests of the IS department is called a systems analyst.

The four phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle are _____.

Briefly describe the Unified Process (UP).

Determining who will use the system, what the system will do, and where and when it will be used is performed during the analysis phase of the SDLC.

Understanding why an information system should be built and determining how the project team will build it is part of the _____ phase of the SDLC.

Extreme programming is ideal for developing large mission-critical applications.

In the Enhanced Unified Process, the Inception Phase involves several workflows including _________.

During the analysis phase of the SDLC the systems analyst will decide how the hardware, software and network infrastructure, user interface, forms and reports will be used.

The Unified Modeling Language is a collection of terms and diagrams designed to be used in data-oriented software projects.

The environment workflow in the Unified Process is designed to deal with the organizational and policy issues the project faces within the organizational environment.

Under the Unified Process, the Project Management workflow includes risk management and scope management, among several other activities.

The primary advantage of the Waterfall Development methodology is requirements are completely specified and held relatively constant prior to programming.

Iterative and Incremental development means that

Briefly summarize the purpose of the analysis phase in SDLC. Explain why it exists and what it contributes to the completion of the system.

You are carrying out a project that involves information systems for the operation of controls in a passenger jet craft. This is an ideal project for you to follow a throwaway prototyping methodology.

The _____ is generated by the department or person that has an idea for a new information system.

Briefly describe the Unified Modeling Language (UML).

Project Management

Requirements Determination

Business Process and Functional Modeling

Structural Modeling

Behavioral Modeling

Moving on to Design

Class and Method Design

Data Management Layer Design

Human Computer Interaction Layer Design

Physical Architecture Layer Design

Construction

Installation and Operations

Filters