Question 1

One of the skills needed for a systems analyst is to be ethical.Why do you think that is important?

Accepted Answer

Analysts must deal fairly,honestly,and ethically with other project team members,managers and systems users.Analysts frequently have confidential information and must not share that information with others.

Question 2

One of the feasibility issues is "Technical Feasibility".What does that mean to you?

Accepted Answer

Are you familiar with the technology (for example,possibly familiar with open source software (Linux)or with Microsoft software or with Java or Visual Basic);are you familiar with the application (is it in your business area - like accounts receivable;inventory;human resources;collections;fraud;etc.);project size (number of people on the project;the length of time for the project);compatibility of the project with existing systems

Question 3

Using 'net present value' in calculating economic feasibility will allow for variations in the time value of money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Systems analysts need to be able to communicate effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The goal of a new (or reworked)system is to build a wonderful,functioning system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Babu is looking at issues regarding the system installation - such as adequate documentation and training.He is probably functioning as the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) Project manager 
B) Systems analyst 
C) Champion 
D) Sponsor 
E) Change management analyst 
A) Project manager 
B) Systems analyst 
C) Champion 
D) Sponsor 
E) Change management analyst

Question 7

Who approves a system request (generally);what is the driving factor behind a system request?

Accepted Answer

Generally an approval committe

Question 8

Which of the following project roles would look at designing new business processes?

Accepted Answer

A) Systems analyst 
B) Business analyst 
C) Infrastructure analyst 
D) Change management analyst 
E) Project manager 
A) Systems analyst 
B) Business analyst 
C) Infrastructure analyst 
D) Change management analyst 
E) Project manager

Question 9

Mike is a systems analyst.He will be focusing on the IS issues surrounding the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Being a systems analyst is one of the most interesting,exciting and challenging jobs available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Mya is overseeing programming efforts.This is done in the implementation phase of the SDLC.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Michaela is a systems analyst who is determining business requirements.What would most likely be the SDLC phase for her?

Accepted Answer

A) Planning 
B) Analysis 
C) Design 
D) Implementation 
E) Business requirements are not developed by systems analysts, but by business analysts 
A) Planning 
B) Analysis 
C) Design 
D) Implementation 
E) Business requirements are not developed by systems analysts, but by business analysts

Question 13

Which would most likely NOT be involved in stakeholder analysis for a supply chain control system?

Accepted Answer

A) A champion from the inventory department 
B) A champion from the human resources department 
C) A manager in the ordering department 
D) A shipping clerk 
E) A warehouse manager 
A) A champion from the inventory department 
B) A champion from the human resources department 
C) A manager in the ordering department 
D) A shipping clerk 
E) A warehouse manager

Question 14

The primary objective of the systems analyst is to:

Accepted Answer

A) Create value for the organization 
B) Create a system proposal 
C) Determine ROI (return on investment) 
D) Assess risk for the project 
E) Do root cause analysis 
A) Create value for the organization 
B) Create a system proposal 
C) Determine ROI (return on investment) 
D) Assess risk for the project 
E) Do root cause analysis

Question 15

Andrew is pondering,"can we build it".This is probably:

Accepted Answer

A) Technical feasibility 
B) Economic feasibility 
C) Interviewing 
D) Observation 
E) Fact finding 
A) Technical feasibility 
B) Economic feasibility 
C) Interviewing 
D) Observation 
E) Fact finding

Question 16

When compared to a business analyst,the systems analyst will identify how the system will provide business value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The three factors in the text for a Feasibility analysis are: Technical Feasibility;Organizational Feasibility and Economic Feasibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What things might happen in the requirements gathering step in the analysis phase of the SDLC?

Accepted Answer

interviews;questionn

Question 19

Which would normally NOT be a reason for a project?

Accepted Answer

A) When a business need has been identified 
B) A consultant has suggest a new customer relationship management system 
C) An open source platform has just come on the market 
D) An existing system just isn't working properly and the workaround is tedious 
E) To support a new business initiative 
A) When a business need has been identified 
B) A consultant has suggest a new customer relationship management system 
C) An open source platform has just come on the market 
D) An existing system just isn't working properly and the workaround is tedious 
E) To support a new business initiative

Question 20

Which of the following project roles would assign resources to a project?

Accepted Answer

A) Systems analyst 
B) Business analyst 
C) Infrastructure analyst 
D) Change management analyst 
E) Project manager 
A) Systems analyst 
B) Business analyst 
C) Infrastructure analyst 
D) Change management analyst 
E) Project manager

One of the skills needed for a systems analyst is to be ethical.Why do you think that is important?

One of the feasibility issues is "Technical Feasibility".What does that mean to you?

Using 'net present value' in calculating economic feasibility will allow for variations in the time value of money.

Systems analysts need to be able to communicate effectively.

The goal of a new (or reworked)system is to build a wonderful,functioning system.

Babu is looking at issues regarding the system installation - such as adequate documentation and training.He is probably functioning as the ___________.

Who approves a system request (generally);what is the driving factor behind a system request?

Which of the following project roles would look at designing new business processes?

Mike is a systems analyst.He will be focusing on the IS issues surrounding the system.

Being a systems analyst is one of the most interesting,exciting and challenging jobs available.

Mya is overseeing programming efforts.This is done in the implementation phase of the SDLC.

Michaela is a systems analyst who is determining business requirements.What would most likely be the SDLC phase for her?

Which would most likely NOT be involved in stakeholder analysis for a supply chain control system?

The primary objective of the systems analyst is to:

Andrew is pondering,"can we build it".This is probably:

When compared to a business analyst,the systems analyst will identify how the system will provide business value.

The three factors in the text for a Feasibility analysis are: Technical Feasibility;Organizational Feasibility and Economic Feasibility.

What things might happen in the requirements gathering step in the analysis phase of the SDLC?

Which would normally NOT be a reason for a project?

Which of the following project roles would assign resources to a project?

Project Selection and Management

Requirements Determination

Systems Analysis and Design

Process Modeling

Data Modeling

Moving Into Design

Architecture Design

Dennis/wixom/roth

Program Design

Data Storage Design

Moving Into Implementation

Transition to the New System

the Movement to Objects

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Exam 1: The Systems Analyst and Information Systems Development

One of the skills needed for a systems analyst is to be ethical.Why do you think that is important?

One of the feasibility issues is "Technical Feasibility".What does that mean to you?

Using 'net present value' in calculating economic feasibility will allow for variations in the time value of money.

Systems analysts need to be able to communicate effectively.

The goal of a new (or reworked)system is to build a wonderful,functioning system.

Babu is looking at issues regarding the system installation - such as adequate documentation and training.He is probably functioning as the ___________.

Who approves a system request (generally);what is the driving factor behind a system request?

Which of the following project roles would look at designing new business processes?

Mike is a systems analyst.He will be focusing on the IS issues surrounding the system.

Being a systems analyst is one of the most interesting,exciting and challenging jobs available.

Mya is overseeing programming efforts.This is done in the implementation phase of the SDLC.

Michaela is a systems analyst who is determining business requirements.What would most likely be the SDLC phase for her?

Which would most likely NOT be involved in stakeholder analysis for a supply chain control system?

The primary objective of the systems analyst is to:

Andrew is pondering,"can we build it".This is probably:

When compared to a business analyst,the systems analyst will identify how the system will provide business value.

The three factors in the text for a Feasibility analysis are: Technical Feasibility;Organizational Feasibility and Economic Feasibility.

What things might happen in the requirements gathering step in the analysis phase of the SDLC?

Which would normally NOT be a reason for a project?

Which of the following project roles would assign resources to a project?

Project Selection and Management

Requirements Determination

Systems Analysis and Design

Process Modeling

Data Modeling

Moving Into Design

Architecture Design

Dennis/wixom/roth

Program Design

Data Storage Design

Moving Into Implementation

Transition to the New System

the Movement to Objects

Filters