Question 1

Cohesion is the process of breaking down a system into its smaller components.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Computer programs that make it easy to use specific techniques are best defined as:

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

Systems analysts need to develop 4 types

Question 4

A description of the alternative solution recommended by the analysis team is provided during the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

A boundary is the point of contact where a system meets its environment or where subsystems meet each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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.

Question 7

What is participatory design?

Accepted Answer

Participatory design is an app

Question 8

Describe what decomposition is used for.

Accepted Answer

Decomposition results in smaller pieces

Question 9

Identify six general types of CASE tools.

Accepted Answer

Diagramming tools, computer display and

Question 10

Match each of the following system characteristics with its corresponding description.
-This is returned to the environment

Accepted Answer

A) Component 
B) Boundary 
C) Constraint 
D) Environment 
E) Input
F)Interface
G)Interrelated components
H)Output
I)Purpose 
A) Component 
B) Boundary 
C) Constraint 
D) Environment 
E) Input
F)Interface
G)Interrelated components
H)Output
I)Purpose

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a function of decomposition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Permit different parts of the system to be built at the same time by the same person 
B)  Allow attention to be concentrated on the part of the system pertinent to a particular audience, without confusing people with details irrelevant to their interests 
C)  Facilitate the focusing of attention on one area (subsystem) at a time without interference from other parts 
D)  Break a system into smaller, more manageable and understandable subsystems 
E)  Build different parts of the system at independent times and have the help of different analysts 
A)  Permit different parts of the system to be built at the same time by the same person 
B)  Allow attention to be concentrated on the part of the system pertinent to a particular audience, without confusing people with details irrelevant to their interests 
C)  Facilitate the focusing of attention on one area (subsystem) at a time without interference from other parts 
D)  Break a system into smaller, more manageable and understandable subsystems 
E)  Build different parts of the system at independent times and have the help of different analysts

Question 13

A systems development technique is the series of steps used to mark the phases of development for an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

Systems analysis is the second phase of the systems development life cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A group of interrelated procedures used for a business function, with an identifiable boundary, working together for some purpose, best defines:

Accepted Answer

A)  environment. 
B)  system component. 
C)  constraint. 
D)  interface. 
E)  system. 
A)  environment. 
B)  system component. 
C)  constraint. 
D)  interface. 
E)  system.

Question 17

What are methodologies, techniques, and tools?

Accepted Answer

Methodologies are comprehensive, multipl

Question 18

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-Help you manage projects, resources, risk, and change

Accepted Answer

A) Technical skills 
B) Interpersonal skills 
C) Analytical skills 
D) Management skills 
A) Technical skills 
B) Interpersonal skills 
C) Analytical skills 
D) Management skills

Question 19

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-Help you understand the potential and the limitations of information technology

Accepted Answer

A) Technical skills 
B) Interpersonal skills 
C) Analytical skills 
D) Management skills 
A) Technical skills 
B) Interpersonal skills 
C) Analytical skills 
D) Management skills

Question 20

An irreducible part, or an aggregation of parts within a system, is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  component. 
B)  input. 
C)  interface. 
D)  constraint. 
A)  component. 
B)  input. 
C)  interface. 
D)  constraint.

Cohesion is the process of breaking down a system into its smaller components.

Computer programs that make it easy to use specific techniques are best defined as:

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

A description of the alternative solution recommended by the analysis team is provided during the:

A boundary is the point of contact where a system meets its environment or where subsystems meet each other.

Interpersonal skills:

What is participatory design?

Describe what decomposition is used for.

Identify six general types of CASE tools.

Match each of the following system characteristics with its corresponding description. -This is returned to the environment

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

Which of the following is NOT a function of decomposition?

A systems development technique is the series of steps used to mark the phases of development for an information system.

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

Systems analysis is the second phase of the systems development life cycle.

A group of interrelated procedures used for a business function, with an identifiable boundary, working together for some purpose, best defines:

What are methodologies, techniques, and tools?

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -Help you manage projects, resources, risk, and change

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -Help you understand the potential and the limitations of information technology

An irreducible part, or an aggregation of parts within a system, is called a(n):

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

object-Oriented Analysis and Design

Agile Methodologies

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Exam 1: The Systems Development Environment

Cohesion is the process of breaking down a system into its smaller components.

Computer programs that make it easy to use specific techniques are best defined as:

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

A description of the alternative solution recommended by the analysis team is provided during the:

A boundary is the point of contact where a system meets its environment or where subsystems meet each other.

Interpersonal skills:

What is participatory design?

Describe what decomposition is used for.

Identify six general types of CASE tools.

Match each of the following system characteristics with its corresponding description. -This is returned to the environment

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

Which of the following is NOT a function of decomposition?

A systems development technique is the series of steps used to mark the phases of development for an information system.

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

Systems analysis is the second phase of the systems development life cycle.

A group of interrelated procedures used for a business function, with an identifiable boundary, working together for some purpose, best defines:

What are methodologies, techniques, and tools?

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -Help you manage projects, resources, risk, and change

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -Help you understand the potential and the limitations of information technology

An irreducible part, or an aggregation of parts within a system, is called a(n):

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

object-Oriented Analysis and Design

Agile Methodologies

Filters