Question 1

​A(n)____________________ is a collection of interrelated components that function together to achieve some outcome

Accepted Answer

system​

Question 2

​The components of an information system are the computer hardware,the computer software and the data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

​A type of information system that allows geographically distributed personnel to work together on projects and tasks is called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) human resource management system (HRM) 
B) ​knowledge management system (KMS) 
C) collaboration support system (CSS) 
D) ​business intelligence system 
A) human resource management system (HRM) 
B) ​knowledge management system (KMS) 
C) collaboration support system (CSS) 
D) ​business intelligence system C

Question 4

What are the three required areas of skills of the system analyst?

Accepted Answer

System analysts need a great variety of

Question 5

​Support systems that allow employees to communicate with each other and with customers and suppliers are called ____.

Accepted Answer

A) transaction processing systems (TPS) 
B) ​decision support/knowledge based systems (DSS/KBS) 
C) office support systems (OSS) 
D) ​collaboration support systems (CSS) 
A) transaction processing systems (TPS) 
B) ​decision support/knowledge based systems (DSS/KBS) 
C) office support systems (OSS) 
D) ​collaboration support systems (CSS)

Question 6

​Understanding the way an organization performs its procedures is what kind of skill area?

Accepted Answer

A) Technical skills 
B) ​Business skills 
C) Organizational skills​ 
D) ​People skills 
A) Technical skills 
B) ​Business skills 
C) Organizational skills​ 
D) ​People skills

Question 7

​The term "____" refers to a business professional who uses analysis and design techniques to solve business problems using information technology.

Accepted Answer

A) database manager 
B) ​computer programmer 
C) systems analyst 
D) ​business analyst 
A) database manager 
B) ​computer programmer 
C) systems analyst 
D) ​business analyst

Question 8

​The ______________ describes the separation between the automated part of a system and the manual part of a system.

Accepted Answer

automation

Question 9

​Technology alone increases productivity and profits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

​Systems ____ means specifying in detail how the many components of the information system should be physically implemented.

Accepted Answer

A) design 
B) ​specification 
C) analysis 
D) ​administration 
A) design 
B) ​specification 
C) analysis 
D) ​administration

Question 11

​The most important role of a systems analyst in business is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) technical understanding of information systems 
B) ​problem solving 
C) knowing what data needs to be stored and used 
D) ​special programming skills 
A) technical understanding of information systems 
B) ​problem solving 
C) knowing what data needs to be stored and used 
D) ​special programming skills

Question 12

​The process of understanding and specifying in detail what the information system should accomplish is called systems ____.

Accepted Answer

A) design 
B) ​specification 
C) analysis​ 
D) ​administration 
A) design 
B) ​specification 
C) analysis​ 
D) ​administration

Question 13

​After investing resources in thoroughly understanding the business problem,the analyst decides that the costs of solving the problem will likely outweigh the benefits.The analyst should ____.

Accepted Answer

A) move to the design activities 
B) ​invest more in the project to increase the benefits 
C) resolve feasibility issues 
D) ​suggest that the project be discontinued 
A) move to the design activities 
B) ​invest more in the project to increase the benefits 
C) resolve feasibility issues 
D) ​suggest that the project be discontinued

Question 14

​Since a systems developer often works on systems that contain confidential corporate information,it is important that he or she have a high commitment to ________ and ethics.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Since a systems developer often works on...

Question 15

​Systems analysis means understanding and specifying in detail what the information system should accomplish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

​A system that is part of a larger system is called a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​A system that is part of a...

Question 17

​Systems analysis and design focuses on understanding the business problem and outlining the approach to solve it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

​Interpersonal people skills are the analysts more important skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

​A centrally managed collection of data that is accessible to many users and systems at the same time is called a(n)__________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​A centrally managed collection of data that...

Question 20

Due to outsourcing programming to off-shore companies in India,China,and the old Soviet Block,careers in information systems is not expected to be a growth industry in the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A(n)____________________ is a collection of interrelated components that function together to achieve some outcome

The components of an information system are the computer hardware,the computer software and the data.

A type of information system that allows geographically distributed personnel to work together on projects and tasks is called a(n)________.

What are the three required areas of skills of the system analyst?

Support systems that allow employees to communicate with each other and with customers and suppliers are called ____.

Understanding the way an organization performs its procedures is what kind of skill area?

The term "____" refers to a business professional who uses analysis and design techniques to solve business problems using information technology.

The ______________ describes the separation between the automated part of a system and the manual part of a system.

Technology alone increases productivity and profits.

Systems ____ means specifying in detail how the many components of the information system should be physically implemented.

The most important role of a systems analyst in business is ____.

The process of understanding and specifying in detail what the information system should accomplish is called systems ____.

After investing resources in thoroughly understanding the business problem,the analyst decides that the costs of solving the problem will likely outweigh the benefits.The analyst should ____.

Since a systems developer often works on systems that contain confidential corporate information,it is important that he or she have a high commitment to ________ and ethics.

Systems analysis means understanding and specifying in detail what the information system should accomplish.

A system that is part of a larger system is called a(n)____.

Systems analysis and design focuses on understanding the business problem and outlining the approach to solve it.

Interpersonal people skills are the analysts more important skills.

A centrally managed collection of data that is accessible to many users and systems at the same time is called a(n)__________________.

Due to outsourcing programming to off-shore companies in India,China,and the old Soviet Block,careers in information systems is not expected to be a growth industry in the future.

From Beginning to End: An Overview of Systems Analysis and Design

Investigating System Requirements

Identifying User Stories and Use Cases

Domain Modeling

Use Case Modeling

Foundations for Systems Design

Defining the System Architecture

Designing the User Interface

Designing the Database

Approaches to System Development

Project Planning and Project Management

Object-Oriented Design: Fundamentals

Object-Oriented Design: Use Case Realization

Deploying the New System

The Traditional Approach to Requirements

Project Management Techniques

Filters

Exam 15: The Role of the Systems Analyst

​A(n)____________________ is a collection of interrelated components that function together to achieve some outcome

​The components of an information system are the computer hardware,the computer software and the data.

​A type of information system that allows geographically distributed personnel to work together on projects and tasks is called a(n)________.

What are the three required areas of skills of the system analyst?

​Support systems that allow employees to communicate with each other and with customers and suppliers are called ____.

​Understanding the way an organization performs its procedures is what kind of skill area?

​The term "____" refers to a business professional who uses analysis and design techniques to solve business problems using information technology.

​The ______________ describes the separation between the automated part of a system and the manual part of a system.

​Technology alone increases productivity and profits.

​Systems ____ means specifying in detail how the many components of the information system should be physically implemented.

​The most important role of a systems analyst in business is ____.

​The process of understanding and specifying in detail what the information system should accomplish is called systems ____.

​After investing resources in thoroughly understanding the business problem,the analyst decides that the costs of solving the problem will likely outweigh the benefits.The analyst should ____.

​Since a systems developer often works on systems that contain confidential corporate information,it is important that he or she have a high commitment to ________ and ethics.

​Systems analysis means understanding and specifying in detail what the information system should accomplish.

​A system that is part of a larger system is called a(n)____.

​Systems analysis and design focuses on understanding the business problem and outlining the approach to solve it.

​Interpersonal people skills are the analysts more important skills.

​A centrally managed collection of data that is accessible to many users and systems at the same time is called a(n)__________________.

Due to outsourcing programming to off-shore companies in India,China,and the old Soviet Block,careers in information systems is not expected to be a growth industry in the future.

From Beginning to End: An Overview of Systems Analysis and Design

Investigating System Requirements

Identifying User Stories and Use Cases

Domain Modeling

Use Case Modeling

Foundations for Systems Design

Defining the System Architecture

Designing the User Interface

Designing the Database

Approaches to System Development

Project Planning and Project Management

Object-Oriented Design: Fundamentals

Object-Oriented Design: Use Case Realization

Deploying the New System

The Traditional Approach to Requirements

Project Management Techniques

Filters

A(n)____________________ is a collection of interrelated components that function together to achieve some outcome

The components of an information system are the computer hardware,the computer software and the data.

A type of information system that allows geographically distributed personnel to work together on projects and tasks is called a(n)________.

Support systems that allow employees to communicate with each other and with customers and suppliers are called ____.

Understanding the way an organization performs its procedures is what kind of skill area?

The term "____" refers to a business professional who uses analysis and design techniques to solve business problems using information technology.

The ______________ describes the separation between the automated part of a system and the manual part of a system.

Technology alone increases productivity and profits.

Systems ____ means specifying in detail how the many components of the information system should be physically implemented.

The most important role of a systems analyst in business is ____.

The process of understanding and specifying in detail what the information system should accomplish is called systems ____.

After investing resources in thoroughly understanding the business problem,the analyst decides that the costs of solving the problem will likely outweigh the benefits.The analyst should ____.

Since a systems developer often works on systems that contain confidential corporate information,it is important that he or she have a high commitment to ________ and ethics.

Systems analysis means understanding and specifying in detail what the information system should accomplish.

A system that is part of a larger system is called a(n)____.

Systems analysis and design focuses on understanding the business problem and outlining the approach to solve it.

Interpersonal people skills are the analysts more important skills.

A centrally managed collection of data that is accessible to many users and systems at the same time is called a(n)__________________.