Question 1

The information system includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  hardware.and software. 
B)  training materials. 
C)  people who use the software. 
D)  capital investment. 
E)  controls. 
A)  hardware.and software. 
B)  training materials. 
C)  people who use the software. 
D)  capital investment. 
E)  controls.

Question 2

Describe the term component as related to systems. Discuss how components can work together.

Accepted Answer

A system is made up of components, which

Question 3

Techniques are processes that you, as an analyst, will follow to help ensure that your work is well thought-out, complete, and comprehensible to others on your project team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe what decomposition is used for.

Accepted Answer

Decomposition results in smaller pieces

Question 5

Identify six general types of CASE tools.

Accepted Answer

Diagramming tools, computer display and

Question 6

During ________, programmers make the changes that users ask for and modify the system to reflect changing business conditions.

Accepted Answer

A)  operation 
B)  planning 
C)  coding 
D)  cutover 
E)  development 
A)  operation 
B)  planning 
C)  coding 
D)  cutover 
E)  development

Question 7

The systems development life cycle is a sequentially ordered set of phases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Priorities for systems and projects are deliverables for the:

Accepted Answer

A)  systems planning and selection phase. 
B)  systems analysis phase. 
C)  systems design phase. 
D)  systems priority phase. 
E)  systems implementation and operation phase. 
A)  systems planning and selection phase. 
B)  systems analysis phase. 
C)  systems design phase. 
D)  systems priority phase. 
E)  systems implementation and operation phase.

Question 9

Discuss the types of skills needed in order to succeed as a systems analyst.

Accepted Answer

Systems analysts need to develop four ty

Question 10

Technical skills:

Accepted Answer

A)  help you work with end users, as well as other analysts and programmers. 
B)  help you understand the potential and the limitations of information technology. 
C)  help you manage projects, resources, risk, and change. 
D)  enable you to understand the organization and its functions, to identify opportunities and problems, and to analyze and solve problems. 
E)  promote an understanding of the different types of information systems. 
A)  help you work with end users, as well as other analysts and programmers. 
B)  help you understand the potential and the limitations of information technology. 
C)  help you manage projects, resources, risk, and change. 
D)  enable you to understand the organization and its functions, to identify opportunities and problems, and to analyze and solve problems. 
E)  promote an understanding of the different types of information systems.

Question 11

Which of the following is a direct result of decomposition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coupling 
B)  Open systems 
C)  Cohesion 
D)  Modularity 
E)  Interfaces 
A)  Coupling 
B)  Open systems 
C)  Cohesion 
D)  Modularity 
E)  Interfaces

Question 12

The process of developing and maintaining an information system best describes:

Accepted Answer

A)  joint application design. 
B)  prototyping. 
C)  information systems analysis and design. 
D)  information technology infrastructure development. 
E)  systems implementation. 
A)  joint application design. 
B)  prototyping. 
C)  information systems analysis and design. 
D)  information technology infrastructure development. 
E)  systems implementation.

Question 13

The second task in systems analysis is to investigate the system and determine the proposed system's scope.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A systems development approach that originated in northern Europe, in which users and the improvement of their work lives are the central focus, best defines:

Accepted Answer

A)  participatory design (P
D) . 
B)  rapid application development. 
C)  joint application design. 
D)  CASE. 
E)  Agile Methodologies. 
A)  participatory design (P
D) . 
B)  rapid application development. 
C)  joint application design. 
D)  CASE. 
E)  Agile Methodologies.

Question 15

A systems development methodology is a standard process followed in an organization to conduct all the steps necessary to analyze, design, implement, and maintain information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A sequence of step-by-step approaches that help develop the information system best describes:

Accepted Answer

A)  techniques. 
B)  tools. 
C)  methodologies. 
D)  data flows. 
E)  flow charts. 
A)  techniques. 
B)  tools. 
C)  methodologies. 
D)  data flows. 
E)  flow charts.

Question 17

A component is the line that marks the inside or outside of a system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A system is separated from other systems by a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  interface. 
B)  barrier. 
C)  boundary. 
D)  border. 
E)  cross-platform. 
A)  interface. 
B)  barrier. 
C)  boundary. 
D)  border. 
E)  cross-platform.

Question 19

The point of contact where a system meets its environment or where subsystems meet each other best describes:

Accepted Answer

A)  boundary points. 
B)  interfaces. 
C)  contact points. 
D)  merge points. 
E)  forks. 
A)  boundary points. 
B)  interfaces. 
C)  contact points. 
D)  merge points. 
E)  forks.

Question 20

Interpersonal skills:

Accepted Answer

A)  help you work with end users, as well as other analysts and programmers. 
B)  help you understand the potential and the limitations of information technology. 
C)  help you manage projects, resources, risk, and change. 
D)  enable you to understand the organization and its functions, to identify opportunities and problems, and to analyze and solve problems. 
E)  promote an understanding of the different types of information systems. 
A)  help you work with end users, as well as other analysts and programmers. 
B)  help you understand the potential and the limitations of information technology. 
C)  help you manage projects, resources, risk, and change. 
D)  enable you to understand the organization and its functions, to identify opportunities and problems, and to analyze and solve problems. 
E)  promote an understanding of the different types of information systems.

The information system includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Describe the term component as related to systems. Discuss how components can work together.

Techniques are processes that you, as an analyst, will follow to help ensure that your work is well thought-out, complete, and comprehensible to others on your project team.

Describe what decomposition is used for.

Identify six general types of CASE tools.

During ________, programmers make the changes that users ask for and modify the system to reflect changing business conditions.

The systems development life cycle is a sequentially ordered set of phases.

Priorities for systems and projects are deliverables for the:

Discuss the types of skills needed in order to succeed as a systems analyst.

Technical skills:

Which of the following is a direct result of decomposition?

The process of developing and maintaining an information system best describes:

The second task in systems analysis is to investigate the system and determine the proposed system's scope.

A systems development approach that originated in northern Europe, in which users and the improvement of their work lives are the central focus, best defines:

A systems development methodology is a standard process followed in an organization to conduct all the steps necessary to analyze, design, implement, and maintain information systems.

A sequence of step-by-step approaches that help develop the information system best describes:

A component is the line that marks the inside or outside of a system.

A system is separated from other systems by a(n):

The point of contact where a system meets its environment or where subsystems meet each other best describes:

Interpersonal skills:

The Sources of Software

Managing the Information Systems Project

Systems Planning and Selection

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Requirements: Process Modeling

Structuring System Requirements: Conceptual Data Modeling

Designing the Human Interface

Designing Databases

Systems Implementation and Operation

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Exam 1: The Systems Development Environment

The information system includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Describe the term component as related to systems. Discuss how components can work together.

Techniques are processes that you, as an analyst, will follow to help ensure that your work is well thought-out, complete, and comprehensible to others on your project team.

Describe what decomposition is used for.

Identify six general types of CASE tools.

During ________, programmers make the changes that users ask for and modify the system to reflect changing business conditions.

The systems development life cycle is a sequentially ordered set of phases.

Priorities for systems and projects are deliverables for the:

Discuss the types of skills needed in order to succeed as a systems analyst.

Technical skills:

Which of the following is a direct result of decomposition?

The process of developing and maintaining an information system best describes:

The second task in systems analysis is to investigate the system and determine the proposed system's scope.

A systems development approach that originated in northern Europe, in which users and the improvement of their work lives are the central focus, best defines:

A systems development methodology is a standard process followed in an organization to conduct all the steps necessary to analyze, design, implement, and maintain information systems.

A sequence of step-by-step approaches that help develop the information system best describes:

A component is the line that marks the inside or outside of a system.

A system is separated from other systems by a(n):

The point of contact where a system meets its environment or where subsystems meet each other best describes:

Interpersonal skills:

The Sources of Software

Managing the Information Systems Project

Systems Planning and Selection

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Requirements: Process Modeling

Structuring System Requirements: Conceptual Data Modeling

Designing the Human Interface

Designing Databases

Systems Implementation and Operation

Filters