Exam 10: Information Systems Analysis and Design

-In the accompanying figure,the third item in the series is an example of a process._________________________

A(n)____ installs new versions of operating system software and modifies operating system settings to ensure maximum performance.

A(n)____________________ diagram depicts the detailed sequence of interactions that take place for a use case.

A DSS typically includes modeling tools to help managers create a numerical representation of a situation and explore "what-if" alternatives.Which of the following is an example of such a tool?

Security ____________________ include stolen data,physical intrusions,and deliberate sabotage.

A small business might require several information systems to be integrated into an enterprise information system to support a variety of business activities.

Nonprofit organizations are formed to accomplish social,political,or charitable goals that do not include amassing profit._________________________

The purpose of ____ planning is to set incremental goals that can be achieved in a year or less.

In the planning phase of the SDLC,a(n)____ is assigned to analyze and develop the information system.

-In a system like the one shown in the accompanying figure,a technique called Boolean logic can be used to deal with imprecise data by asking for a level of confidence._________________________

During the ____________________ phase of the SDLC,the project team supervises the tasks necessary to construct the new information system.

An information system progresses through several phases as it is developed,used,and finally retired; these phases encompass the HPC._________________________

A(n)____ is a group of people working together to accomplish a goal.

After unit and integration testing are completed,system testing is used to ensure that all hardware and software components work together correctly.

The goal of the ____ of the SDLC is to produce a list of requirements for a new or revised information system.

____ is a method for analyzing the time needed to complete each project task and identifying the minimum amount of time needed to complete the total project.

As a low-level manager at your company,you are responsible for activities that make the day-to-day operation of the business run smoothly,like ordering office supplies and creating work schedules.What type of planning are you responsible for?

-A systems analyst is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT ____.

Some information systems store or provide access to ____ generated by sources outside the organization.

Which of the following would be a reason an organization would choose to use a programming language to create an information system from scratch?