Question 1

The least time-consuming method of collecting data for use in a systems survey is

Accepted Answer

A)  observation. 
B)  interviews. 
C)  questionnaires. 
D)  reviewing system documentation. 
A)  observation. 
B)  interviews. 
C)  questionnaires. 
D)  reviewing system documentation.

Question 2

During what step in systems analysis is an examination made of each development activity to define the problem to be solved?

Accepted Answer

A)  information needs and systems requirements 
B)  the feasibility study 
C)  the initial investigation 
D)  the systems survey 
A)  information needs and systems requirements 
B)  the feasibility study 
C)  the initial investigation 
D)  the systems survey

Question 3

When the information is brief and well defined,which is the best data-gathering approach to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  a questionnaire 
B)  an interview 
C)  observation by the analyst 
D)  system documentation 
A)  a questionnaire 
B)  an interview 
C)  observation by the analyst 
D)  system documentation

Question 4

In which phase of the systems development life cycle are the broad needs of the users converted into detailed specifics that are coded and tested?

Accepted Answer

A)  conceptual design 
B)  implementation and conversion 
C)  physical design 
D)  systems analysis 
A)  conceptual design 
B)  implementation and conversion 
C)  physical design 
D)  systems analysis

Question 5

During which phase of systems analysis does modeling of the existing system occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  information needs and system requirements 
B)  the feasibility study 
C)  the initial investigation 
D)  the systems survey 
A)  information needs and system requirements 
B)  the feasibility study 
C)  the initial investigation 
D)  the systems survey

Question 6

Which of the following aspect of a feasibility study is concerned with human resources?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technical feasibility 
B)  Legal feasibility 
C)  Scheduling feasibility 
D)  Operational feasibility 
A)  Technical feasibility 
B)  Legal feasibility 
C)  Scheduling feasibility 
D)  Operational feasibility

Question 7

Significant system changes were implemented two months ago.The changes were well-planned,well-designed,thoroughly tested before and after conversion,and several employee training sessions were conducted.Still,the changes haven't resulted in any productivity increases,cost savings,or process improvements.Management is puzzled and needs to find out why the system isn't successful.The best action for management to take is

Accepted Answer

A)  conduct face-to-face interviews with managers, key personnel, and randomly selected employees from each functional area impacted by the system changes in an attempt to discover why the changes aren't effective. 
B)  make sure the system changes were well documented and review the documentation to see if perhaps some important feature or process was overlooked during the design phase. 
C)  email a series of questions to all employees, asking for input about further changes that would bring about the desired results. 
D)  advise employees that consultants will be conducting observation sessions over the next two weeks to determine if employees have fully implemented changes and whether there is any evidence of resistance to the changes. 
A)  conduct face-to-face interviews with managers, key personnel, and randomly selected employees from each functional area impacted by the system changes in an attempt to discover why the changes aren't effective. 
B)  make sure the system changes were well documented and review the documentation to see if perhaps some important feature or process was overlooked during the design phase. 
C)  email a series of questions to all employees, asking for input about further changes that would bring about the desired results. 
D)  advise employees that consultants will be conducting observation sessions over the next two weeks to determine if employees have fully implemented changes and whether there is any evidence of resistance to the changes.

Question 8

Refer to the table below,which shows the results of payback,net present value,and internal rate of return analysis of four projects.Which is preferred by the payback criterion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Project A 
B)  Project B 
C)  Project C 
D)  Project D 
A)  Project A 
B)  Project B 
C)  Project C 
D)  Project D

Question 9

Describe the five phases of systems analysis.

Accepted Answer

Initial investigation of each developmen

Question 10

When is a proposal to conduct a systems analysis prepared?

Accepted Answer

A)  after a written request for systems development is prepared 
B)  after the development team completes the survey of the existing AIS 
C)  after the initial investigation of the project is approved 
D)  before the initial investigation 
A)  after a written request for systems development is prepared 
B)  after the development team completes the survey of the existing AIS 
C)  after the initial investigation of the project is approved 
D)  before the initial investigation

Question 11

Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of the four different methods for gathering data during a systems survey.

Accepted Answer

Interviews: Advantages of this method in

Question 12

Identify the main reasons why companies change existing systems?

Accepted Answer

Changes in user needs or business needs

Question 13

One behavioral problem occurs when there is insufficient explanation of why a change must take place.In order to curtail this resistance from occurring within the organization,what guideline should be implemented and followed?

Accepted Answer

A)  attempt to meet the users' needs 
B)  avoid emotionalism 
C)  keep communication lines open 
D)  keep the system simple 
A)  attempt to meet the users' needs 
B)  avoid emotionalism 
C)  keep communication lines open 
D)  keep the system simple

Question 14

What is most difficult to quantify when assessing economic feasibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  benefits 
B)  costs 
C)  Costs, benefits, and the payback period are all of equal difficulty. 
D)  the payback period 
A)  benefits 
B)  costs 
C)  Costs, benefits, and the payback period are all of equal difficulty. 
D)  the payback period

Question 15

What are the best strategies for determining system requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)  analyze existing systems, ask users what they need, prototyping, and monitoring 
B)  ask users what they need, analyze existing systems, develop concept of new system, and prototyping 
C)  ask users what they need, analyze existing systems, examine existing system utilization, and prototyping 
D)  ask users what they need, analyze existing systems, examine existing system utilization, and develop concept of new system 
A)  analyze existing systems, ask users what they need, prototyping, and monitoring 
B)  ask users what they need, analyze existing systems, develop concept of new system, and prototyping 
C)  ask users what they need, analyze existing systems, examine existing system utilization, and prototyping 
D)  ask users what they need, analyze existing systems, examine existing system utilization, and develop concept of new system

Question 16

Which of the following activities is performed during the systems development life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  assessing the ongoing feasibility of the project 
B)  managing the behavioral reactions to change 
C)  planning 
D)  All of the above activities are performed during the life cycle. 
A)  assessing the ongoing feasibility of the project 
B)  managing the behavioral reactions to change 
C)  planning 
D)  All of the above activities are performed during the life cycle.

Question 17

Identify and describe the five types of feasibility that must be considered throughout the system development life cycle.

Accepted Answer

These five types of feasibility are tech

Question 18

A prototype

Accepted Answer

A)  is expensive to create and is therefore only created once user needs are well-defined. 
B)  is making an internal and external review of the system to be analyzed, noting that users may not use the existing AIS as intended. 
C)  is typically created during the physical design phase of systems development. 
D)  can be used to help users identify and communicate their system needs. 
A)  is expensive to create and is therefore only created once user needs are well-defined. 
B)  is making an internal and external review of the system to be analyzed, noting that users may not use the existing AIS as intended. 
C)  is typically created during the physical design phase of systems development. 
D)  can be used to help users identify and communicate their system needs.

Question 19

Which of the following aspect of a feasibility study is concerned with meeting external reporting requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technical feasibility 
B)  Legal feasibility 
C)  Scheduling feasibility 
D)  Operational feasibility 
A)  Technical feasibility 
B)  Legal feasibility 
C)  Scheduling feasibility 
D)  Operational feasibility

Question 20

On March 18,2008,a newly installed robotic painting system broke down.A technician was called to repair the system.She found that a shoe had been shoved into the system's innards.This is an example of dealing with change by

Accepted Answer

A)  deterrence. 
B)  projection. 
C)  avoidance. 
D)  aggression. 
A)  deterrence. 
B)  projection. 
C)  avoidance. 
D)  aggression.

Exam 20: Introduction to Systems Development Systems Analysis

The least time-consuming method of collecting data for use in a systems survey is

During what step in systems analysis is an examination made of each development activity to define the problem to be solved?

When the information is brief and well defined,which is the best data-gathering approach to use?

In which phase of the systems development life cycle are the broad needs of the users converted into detailed specifics that are coded and tested?

During which phase of systems analysis does modeling of the existing system occur?

Which of the following aspect of a feasibility study is concerned with human resources?

Refer to the table below,which shows the results of payback,net present value,and internal rate of return analysis of four projects.Which is preferred by the payback criterion?

Describe the five phases of systems analysis.

When is a proposal to conduct a systems analysis prepared?

Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of the four different methods for gathering data during a systems survey.

Identify the main reasons why companies change existing systems?

One behavioral problem occurs when there is insufficient explanation of why a change must take place.In order to curtail this resistance from occurring within the organization,what guideline should be implemented and followed?

What is most difficult to quantify when assessing economic feasibility?

What are the best strategies for determining system requirements?

Which of the following activities is performed during the systems development life cycle?

Identify and describe the five types of feasibility that must be considered throughout the system development life cycle.

A prototype

Which of the following aspect of a feasibility study is concerned with meeting external reporting requirements?

On March 18,2008,a newly installed robotic painting system broke down.A technician was called to repair the system.She found that a shoe had been shoved into the system's innards.This is an example of dealing with change by

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