Exam 12: Systems Planning and Development

A(n) ___________is an organization whose management agrees to test the new system for several months and provide feedback.

If the return on investment (ROI) of an economic analysis is negative,the system is economically feasible,or cost justified.

ISs,especially large ones,can often be broken into functional modules and phased into operation one at a time,a process called ___________.

The systems development life cycle (SDLC) approach is also called ___________,because it consists of several distinct phases that are followed methodically,and the developers complete the phases sequentially.

To find the___________ ,the net present value of the system is calculated by combining the net present value of the costs of the system with the net present value of the benefits of the system.

Cut-over conversion reduces risks because it confines any problems to fewer units.

Agile methods treat software development as a series of contacts with users.

___________are the functions that a system is expected to fulfill and the features through which it will perform its tasks.

A___________ is a paragraph that communicates the most important overarching goal of the organization for the next few years.

___________is a structured,disciplined approach that facilitates the adoption of new or modified systems by various groups and individuals within an organization.

A(n) ___________can be a spreadsheet showing all the costs to be incurred by the system and all the benefits that are expected from its operation.

If a preliminary report concludes that the business situation warrants investment in a new IS,a more comprehensive___________ might be authorized.

The systems analysis phase is a three-step process.

The IT mission includes the ideal combination of hardware,software,and networking to support the corporation.

___________is a set of processes and methods used by project managers to determine which projects will meet the organization's operational and financial goals in relation to its strategic objectives as well as the needs of its customers.

Legacy systems are older systems that organizations decide to continue to use because the investment in a new system would not justify the improved features or because the old systems have some advantage that cannot be obtained from newer systems.

When planning,it is important to align IT strategies with the overall strategies of the organization.

A carefully drawn___________ can provide a useful representation of a system,whether existing or planned.

___________is a graphical standard for visualizing,specifying,and documenting software.

In___________ ,the old system is used along with the new system for a predetermined period of time.