Question 1

In the Unified Process, the analysis phase follows requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The phase of the SDLC when the system is actually built or purchased is the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  analysis 
B)  construction 
C)  design 
D)  implementation 
E)  planning 
A)  analysis 
B)  construction 
C)  design 
D)  implementation 
E)  planning

Question 3

The primary goal of the systems analyst is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  acquire a working tool 
B)  create a wonderful system 
C)  create value for the organization 
D)  establish the phases of the SDLC 
E)  identify opportunities for improvement 
A)  acquire a working tool 
B)  create a wonderful system 
C)  create value for the organization 
D)  establish the phases of the SDLC 
E)  identify opportunities for improvement

Question 4

You are carrying out a project that involves information systems for the operation of controls in a passenger jet craft. This is an ideal project for you to follow a throwaway prototyping methodology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In object-oriented systems, the encapsulation means the system simply combines processes and data into classes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The planning phase is the fundamental process of understanding how an information system should be built and determining who on the project team will build it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Any modern object-oriented approach to software development must be use case driven, ____________, and iterative and incremental.

Accepted Answer

A)  User-centric 
B)  Architecture-centric 
C)  Requirements-driven 
D)  Model-driven 
E)  Object-centric 
A)  User-centric 
B)  Architecture-centric 
C)  Requirements-driven 
D)  Model-driven 
E)  Object-centric

Question 8

Architecture Centric development requires functional (also known as external) diagrams in addition to structure and behavioral diagrams; however, the UML only has structure and behavioral diagrams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

SCRUM has a designated team leader to lead the system development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Feasibility analysis examines several questions, including "_____?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Can it be built (technical feasibility) 
B)  Do we have the right people to build it (organizational feasibility) 
C)  If we build it, can our computers handle the load (operational feasibility) 
D)  Can we get afford it (economic feasibility) 
E)  all of these 
A)  Can it be built (technical feasibility) 
B)  Do we have the right people to build it (organizational feasibility) 
C)  If we build it, can our computers handle the load (operational feasibility) 
D)  Can we get afford it (economic feasibility) 
E)  all of these

Question 11

Jim Smith is a project manager in the IS department of an insurance company and he just hired a group of four contractors to work on a project together with an in-house team of 4 full-time employees. He should use extreme programming as a methodology for the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The primary objective of the systems analyst is to create a wonderful system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

For complex systems, throwaway prototyping is not a suitable methodology, since it will lead to problems with maintaining the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Scott has been assigned to focus on the users during the upcoming information systems installation. Scott will provide user training and documentation. His role is to serve as a change management analyst.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The principal disadvantages(s) with the waterfall development methodology is (are) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a long time elapses between completion of the system proposal and the delivery of the system 
B)  if the team misses important requirements, expensive post-implementation programming may be needed 
C)  the design must be completely specified on paper before programming begins 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these 
A)  a long time elapses between completion of the system proposal and the delivery of the system 
B)  if the team misses important requirements, expensive post-implementation programming may be needed 
C)  the design must be completely specified on paper before programming begins 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these

Question 16

The role of the change management analyst includes ensuring that adequate documentation and support are available to the users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Unified Process is not use-case driven.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The business analyst is responsible for ensuring that the project is completed on time and within budget and that the system delivers all benefits that were intended by the project sponsor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Systems analysts Lori and Mark are employed by the local hospital. They have been assigned to develop a very complex patient monitoring system for the cardio-care unit using a new display technology. Throwaway prototyping is a very suitable methodology for this project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Unified Modeling Language is a collection of terms and diagrams designed to be used in data-oriented software projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In the Unified Process, the analysis phase follows requirements.

The phase of the SDLC when the system is actually built or purchased is the _____.

The primary goal of the systems analyst is to _____.

You are carrying out a project that involves information systems for the operation of controls in a passenger jet craft. This is an ideal project for you to follow a throwaway prototyping methodology.

In object-oriented systems, the encapsulation means the system simply combines processes and data into classes.

The planning phase is the fundamental process of understanding how an information system should be built and determining who on the project team will build it.

Any modern object-oriented approach to software development must be use case driven, ____________, and iterative and incremental.

Architecture Centric development requires functional (also known as external) diagrams in addition to structure and behavioral diagrams; however, the UML only has structure and behavioral diagrams.

SCRUM has a designated team leader to lead the system development.

Feasibility analysis examines several questions, including "_____?"

Jim Smith is a project manager in the IS department of an insurance company and he just hired a group of four contractors to work on a project together with an in-house team of 4 full-time employees. He should use extreme programming as a methodology for the project.

The primary objective of the systems analyst is to create a wonderful system.

For complex systems, throwaway prototyping is not a suitable methodology, since it will lead to problems with maintaining the system.

Scott has been assigned to focus on the users during the upcoming information systems installation. Scott will provide user training and documentation. His role is to serve as a change management analyst.

The principal disadvantages(s) with the waterfall development methodology is (are) _____.

The role of the change management analyst includes ensuring that adequate documentation and support are available to the users.

The Unified Process is not use-case driven.

The business analyst is responsible for ensuring that the project is completed on time and within budget and that the system delivers all benefits that were intended by the project sponsor.

Systems analysts Lori and Mark are employed by the local hospital. They have been assigned to develop a very complex patient monitoring system for the cardio-care unit using a new display technology. Throwaway prototyping is a very suitable methodology for this project.

The Unified Modeling Language is a collection of terms and diagrams designed to be used in data-oriented software projects.

Project Management

Requirements Determination

Business Process and Functional Modeling

Structural Modeling

Behavioral Modeling

Moving on to Design

Class and Method Design

Data Management Layer Design

Human Computer Interaction Layer Design

Physical Architecture Layer Design

Construction

Installation and Operations

Filters

Exam 1: Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

In the Unified Process, the analysis phase follows requirements.

The phase of the SDLC when the system is actually built or purchased is the _____.

The primary goal of the systems analyst is to _____.

You are carrying out a project that involves information systems for the operation of controls in a passenger jet craft. This is an ideal project for you to follow a throwaway prototyping methodology.

In object-oriented systems, the encapsulation means the system simply combines processes and data into classes.

The planning phase is the fundamental process of understanding how an information system should be built and determining who on the project team will build it.

Any modern object-oriented approach to software development must be use case driven, ____________, and iterative and incremental.

Architecture Centric development requires functional (also known as external) diagrams in addition to structure and behavioral diagrams; however, the UML only has structure and behavioral diagrams.

SCRUM has a designated team leader to lead the system development.

Feasibility analysis examines several questions, including "_____?"

Jim Smith is a project manager in the IS department of an insurance company and he just hired a group of four contractors to work on a project together with an in-house team of 4 full-time employees. He should use extreme programming as a methodology for the project.

The primary objective of the systems analyst is to create a wonderful system.

For complex systems, throwaway prototyping is not a suitable methodology, since it will lead to problems with maintaining the system.

Scott has been assigned to focus on the users during the upcoming information systems installation. Scott will provide user training and documentation. His role is to serve as a change management analyst.

The principal disadvantages(s) with the waterfall development methodology is (are) _____.

The role of the change management analyst includes ensuring that adequate documentation and support are available to the users.

The Unified Process is not use-case driven.

The business analyst is responsible for ensuring that the project is completed on time and within budget and that the system delivers all benefits that were intended by the project sponsor.

Systems analysts Lori and Mark are employed by the local hospital. They have been assigned to develop a very complex patient monitoring system for the cardio-care unit using a new display technology. Throwaway prototyping is a very suitable methodology for this project.

The Unified Modeling Language is a collection of terms and diagrams designed to be used in data-oriented software projects.

Project Management

Requirements Determination

Business Process and Functional Modeling

Structural Modeling

Behavioral Modeling

Moving on to Design

Class and Method Design

Data Management Layer Design

Human Computer Interaction Layer Design

Physical Architecture Layer Design

Construction

Installation and Operations

Filters