Question 1

In which phase of the SDLC is the system proposal developed?

Accepted Answer

A)  analysis 
B)  design 
C)  implementation 
D)  planning 
E)  system delivery 
A)  analysis 
B)  design 
C)  implementation 
D)  planning 
E)  system delivery

Question 2

Throwaway prototyping balances the benefits of well-thought-out analysis and design phases with the advantages of using prototypes to refine key issues before the system is built.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Kim repeatedly performs the analysis, design, and implementation phases concurrently in a cycle until the system is completed. She then goes back and from scratch does a thorough design and implementation to complete the project. She is following a throwaway prototype methodology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which following is one of the basic characters of object-oriented systems :

Accepted Answer

A)  process 
B)  data 
C)  module 
D)  inheritance 
E)  garbage collection 
A)  process 
B)  data 
C)  module 
D)  inheritance 
E)  garbage collection

Question 5

Briefly describe the idea behind the RAD approach to systems development.

Accepted Answer

The RAD (Rapid Application Development)m

Question 6

In extreme programming programmers pair up to write the code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The creation of a design prototype that is not a working information system, but represents a part of the system that needs additional refinement happens with the prototyping methodology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The primary goal of the systems analyst is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  acquire a working tool 
B)  create a wonderful system 
C)  create value for the organization 
D)  establish the phases of the SDLC 
E)  identify opportunities for improvement 
A)  acquire a working tool 
B)  create a wonderful system 
C)  create value for the organization 
D)  establish the phases of the SDLC 
E)  identify opportunities for improvement

Question 9

Briefly describe the benefits of Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design (OOSAD)

Accepted Answer

OOSAD allows analysts to break problems

Question 10

Briefly compare and contrasts the roles and responsibilities of the project manager and the business analyst.

Accepted Answer

The project manager leads the project te

Question 11

Interfaces (e.g., menus, reports, forms) are specified during the _____ phase of the SDLC.

Accepted Answer

A)  analysis 
B)  design 
C)  implementation 
D)  planning 
E)  system delivery 
A)  analysis 
B)  design 
C)  implementation 
D)  planning 
E)  system delivery

Question 12

The business analyst serves as the primary contact point with the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain the idea behind throw-away prototyping? When is it appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Throw-away prototyping is done at a diff

Question 14

Users typically do not think in terms of data or processes; instead, they see their business as a collection of logical units that contain both - so communicating in terms of __________ improves the interaction between a user and an analyst or developer.

Accepted Answer

A)  objects 
B)  business rules 
C)  business units 
D)  attributes and methods 
E)  workflow units 
A)  objects 
B)  business rules 
C)  business units 
D)  attributes and methods 
E)  workflow units

Question 15

The role of the project manager includes managing the team members, developing the project plan, assigning resources and serving as the primary point of contact for people outside the project team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Agile development methodology aims at eliminating the modeling and documentation overhead in IS projects, while emphasizing simple, iterative application development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain the role of a project manager in an IS project.

Accepted Answer

The project manager is responsible for c

Question 18

Phased development is considered a special case of RAD approach to developing systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In which phase of the SDLC is the system specification developed?

Accepted Answer

A)  analysis 
B)  design 
C)  implementation 
D)  planning 
E)  system delivery 
A)  analysis 
B)  design 
C)  implementation 
D)  planning 
E)  system delivery

Question 20

Any modern object-oriented approach to software development must be use case driven, ____________, and iterative and incremental.

Accepted Answer

A)  User-centric 
B)  Architecture-centric 
C)  Requirements-driven 
D)  Model-driven 
E)  Object-centric 
A)  User-centric 
B)  Architecture-centric 
C)  Requirements-driven 
D)  Model-driven 
E)  Object-centric

In which phase of the SDLC is the system proposal developed?

Throwaway prototyping balances the benefits of well-thought-out analysis and design phases with the advantages of using prototypes to refine key issues before the system is built.

Kim repeatedly performs the analysis, design, and implementation phases concurrently in a cycle until the system is completed. She then goes back and from scratch does a thorough design and implementation to complete the project. She is following a throwaway prototype methodology.

Which following is one of the basic characters of object-oriented systems :

Briefly describe the idea behind the RAD approach to systems development.

In extreme programming programmers pair up to write the code.

The creation of a design prototype that is not a working information system, but represents a part of the system that needs additional refinement happens with the prototyping methodology.

The primary goal of the systems analyst is to _____.

Briefly describe the benefits of Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design (OOSAD)

Briefly compare and contrasts the roles and responsibilities of the project manager and the business analyst.

Interfaces (e.g., menus, reports, forms) are specified during the _____ phase of the SDLC.

The business analyst serves as the primary contact point with the project.

Explain the idea behind throw-away prototyping? When is it appropriate?

Users typically do not think in terms of data or processes; instead, they see their business as a collection of logical units that contain both - so communicating in terms of __________ improves the interaction between a user and an analyst or developer.

The role of the project manager includes managing the team members, developing the project plan, assigning resources and serving as the primary point of contact for people outside the project team.

Agile development methodology aims at eliminating the modeling and documentation overhead in IS projects, while emphasizing simple, iterative application development.

Explain the role of a project manager in an IS project.

Phased development is considered a special case of RAD approach to developing systems.

In which phase of the SDLC is the system specification developed?

Any modern object-oriented approach to software development must be use case driven, ____________, and iterative and incremental.

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

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Exam 1: Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

In which phase of the SDLC is the system proposal developed?

Throwaway prototyping balances the benefits of well-thought-out analysis and design phases with the advantages of using prototypes to refine key issues before the system is built.

Kim repeatedly performs the analysis, design, and implementation phases concurrently in a cycle until the system is completed. She then goes back and from scratch does a thorough design and implementation to complete the project. She is following a throwaway prototype methodology.

Which following is one of the basic characters of object-oriented systems :

Briefly describe the idea behind the RAD approach to systems development.

In extreme programming programmers pair up to write the code.

The creation of a design prototype that is not a working information system, but represents a part of the system that needs additional refinement happens with the prototyping methodology.

The primary goal of the systems analyst is to _____.

Briefly describe the benefits of Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design (OOSAD)

Briefly compare and contrasts the roles and responsibilities of the project manager and the business analyst.

Interfaces (e.g., menus, reports, forms) are specified during the _____ phase of the SDLC.

The business analyst serves as the primary contact point with the project.

Explain the idea behind throw-away prototyping? When is it appropriate?

Users typically do not think in terms of data or processes; instead, they see their business as a collection of logical units that contain both - so communicating in terms of __________ improves the interaction between a user and an analyst or developer.

The role of the project manager includes managing the team members, developing the project plan, assigning resources and serving as the primary point of contact for people outside the project team.

Agile development methodology aims at eliminating the modeling and documentation overhead in IS projects, while emphasizing simple, iterative application development.

Explain the role of a project manager in an IS project.

Phased development is considered a special case of RAD approach to developing systems.

In which phase of the SDLC is the system specification developed?

Any modern object-oriented approach to software development must be use case driven, ____________, and iterative and incremental.

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