Question 1

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 2

Coupling results in smaller and less complex systems that are easier to understand than larger, complicated systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The environment of a state university would NOT include:

Accepted Answer

A)  prospective students. 
B)  the legislature. 
C)  the president's office. 
D)  the news media. 
E)  a foundation. 
A)  prospective students. 
B)  the legislature. 
C)  the president's office. 
D)  the news media. 
E)  a foundation.

Question 4

A feasibility study is conducted before the second phase of the SDLC to determine the economic and organizational impact of the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The particular processes that an analyst will follow to help ensure that his work is complete, well done, and understood by project team members best defines:

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 6

Systems implementation and operation is the final phase of the SDLC.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The line that marks the inside and outside of the system that sets off the system from its environment, best defines:

Accepted Answer

A)  delineation mark. 
B)  boundary. 
C)  scope. 
D)  interface. 
E)  analysis area. 
A)  delineation mark. 
B)  boundary. 
C)  scope. 
D)  interface. 
E)  analysis area.

Question 8

Match each of the following system characteristics with its corresponding description.
-The line that marks the inside and outside of the system, and that sets off one system from other systems in the organization

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 9

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 10

Why is coupling not advantageous for systems?

Accepted Answer

Coupling occurs when subsystems are depe

Question 11

Components are parts, or aggregation of parts of the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the systems development life cycle, it is possible to complete some activities in one phase in parallel with some activities of another phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Question 14

The output of the systems planning and selection phase is a description of the alternative solution recommended by the analysis team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Analytical 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 17

An interface separates a system from other systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An aggregation of parts is also called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  interface. 
B)  subsystem. 
C)  collection. 
D)  accumulation. 
A)  interface. 
B)  subsystem. 
C)  collection. 
D)  accumulation.

Question 19

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 20

Match each of the following SDLC phases with its corresponding definition.
-The final phase of the SDLC, in which the information system is coded, tested, and installed in the organization, and in which the information system is systematically repaired and improved

Accepted Answer

A) Systems planning and selection 
B) Systems design 
C) Systems implementation and operation 
D) Systems analysis 
A) Systems planning and selection 
B) Systems design 
C) Systems implementation and operation 
D) Systems analysis

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

Coupling results in smaller and less complex systems that are easier to understand than larger, complicated systems.

The environment of a state university would NOT include:

A feasibility study is conducted before the second phase of the SDLC to determine the economic and organizational impact of the system.

The particular processes that an analyst will follow to help ensure that his work is complete, well done, and understood by project team members best defines:

Systems implementation and operation is the final phase of the SDLC.

The line that marks the inside and outside of the system that sets off the system from its environment, best defines:

Match each of the following system characteristics with its corresponding description. -The line that marks the inside and outside of the system, and that sets off one system from other systems in the organization

Which of the following is a direct result of decomposition?

Why is coupling not advantageous for systems?

Components are parts, or aggregation of parts of the system.

In the systems development life cycle, it is possible to complete some activities in one phase in parallel with some activities of another phase.

The information system includes all of the following EXCEPT:

The output of the systems planning and selection phase is a description of the alternative solution recommended by the analysis team.

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.

Analytical skills:

An interface separates a system from other systems.

An aggregation of parts is also called a(n):

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

Match each of the following SDLC phases with its corresponding definition. -The final phase of the SDLC, in which the information system is coded, tested, and installed in the organization, and in which the information system is systematically repaired and improved

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

Exam 1: The Systems Development Environment

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

Coupling results in smaller and less complex systems that are easier to understand than larger, complicated systems.

The environment of a state university would NOT include:

A feasibility study is conducted before the second phase of the SDLC to determine the economic and organizational impact of the system.

The particular processes that an analyst will follow to help ensure that his work is complete, well done, and understood by project team members best defines:

Systems implementation and operation is the final phase of the SDLC.

The line that marks the inside and outside of the system that sets off the system from its environment, best defines:

Match each of the following system characteristics with its corresponding description. -The line that marks the inside and outside of the system, and that sets off one system from other systems in the organization

Which of the following is a direct result of decomposition?

Why is coupling not advantageous for systems?

Components are parts, or aggregation of parts of the system.

In the systems development life cycle, it is possible to complete some activities in one phase in parallel with some activities of another phase.

The information system includes all of the following EXCEPT:

The output of the systems planning and selection phase is a description of the alternative solution recommended by the analysis team.

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.

Analytical skills:

An interface separates a system from other systems.

An aggregation of parts is also called a(n):

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

Match each of the following SDLC phases with its corresponding definition. -The final phase of the SDLC, in which the information system is coded, tested, and installed in the organization, and in which the information system is systematically repaired and improved

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