Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Polymorphism is made possible through ________________ :

Accepted Answer

A)  static binding 
B)  dynamic binding 
C)  initialization 
D)  messaging 
E)  information hiding

Question 3

Michelle has been assigned the task of completing the project in a timely manner and within budget. Her project team role is infrastructure analyst.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

One of the criticisms of the Unified Process is that if fails to deal with the system after it has been delivered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The project plan is the document that is used to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  describe how the project team will go about developing the proposed system 
B)  outline the tasks to be addressed in developing the proposed system and develop a time estimate for each task. 
C)  outline the technical, economic, and organizational feasibility of the proposed system 
D)  summarize the business need and explain how the proposed system supports that need and creates value 
E)  all of the above

Question 6

The analysis phase of the SDLC answers which questions _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  who will create the system and when will it be used 
B)  who will the system be for, what the system will do, when will it be used, and where will it be used 
C)  why build the system, what the system will be, and how the system will work 
D)  why build the system, who will the system be for, when will it be used, and how the system will work 
E)  why build the system, who will the system be for, when will it be used, and where will it be used

Question 7

Overall, the consistent notation, integration among the diagramming techniques, and application of the diagrams across the entire development process makes ________ a powerful and flexible tool set for analysts and developers.

Accepted Answer

A)  CASE 
B)  UML 
C)  DFDs 
D)  EPCs. 
E)  Flow Charts

Question 8

Briefly summarize the purpose of the planning phase in SDLC. Explain why it exists and what it contributes to the completion of the system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly summarize the purpose of the planning...

Question 9

The vision document is a deliverable in the inception phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

For urgent projects, it is a good idea to use a prototyping methodology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

SCRUM is a type of agile development methodology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Briefly summarize the role and contribution of the Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Infrastructure Analyst, Change Management Analyst, and Project Manager on a systems development project team.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly summarize the role and contribution of...

Question 13

The waterfall development methodology derives its name from the salmon that swim up the waterfall against the current.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In which phase of the SDLC is the project plan developed?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Briefly discuss the difference between dynamic and static binding.
37.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly discuss the difference between dynamic and...

Question 16

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 the above

Question 17

The project sponsor is the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  lead systems analyst on the project team 
B)  person or department that requested the system 
C)  lead computer programmer charged with writing the code for the system 
D)  project team leader in charge of developing the system 
E)  any of the above may fill the role of the project sponsor

Question 18

Dynamic binding is one of the basic characters of object-oriented systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Developing an information system is similar to building a house because you have to

Accepted Answer

A)  start with a basic idea of what is needed 
B)  create simple drawings of what is needed and allow the customer to provide feedback 
C)  develop a detailed set of blueprints 
D)  actually build the project, often with some changes directed by the customer 
E)  all of the above

Question 20

Deciding how the hardware, software, and network infrastructure will operate occurs during the _____ phase of the SDLC.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 1: Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

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

Polymorphism is made possible through ________________ :

Michelle has been assigned the task of completing the project in a timely manner and within budget. Her project team role is infrastructure analyst.

One of the criticisms of the Unified Process is that if fails to deal with the system after it has been delivered.

The project plan is the document that is used to _____.

The analysis phase of the SDLC answers which questions _____.

Overall, the consistent notation, integration among the diagramming techniques, and application of the diagrams across the entire development process makes ________ a powerful and flexible tool set for analysts and developers.

Briefly summarize the purpose of the planning phase in SDLC. Explain why it exists and what it contributes to the completion of the system.

The vision document is a deliverable in the inception phase.

For urgent projects, it is a good idea to use a prototyping methodology.

SCRUM is a type of agile development methodology.

Briefly summarize the role and contribution of the Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Infrastructure Analyst, Change Management Analyst, and Project Manager on a systems development project team.

The waterfall development methodology derives its name from the salmon that swim up the waterfall against the current.

In which phase of the SDLC is the project plan developed?

Briefly discuss the difference between dynamic and static binding. 37.

Feasibility analysis examines several questions, including "_____?"

The project sponsor is the _____.

Dynamic binding is one of the basic characters of object-oriented systems.

Developing an information system is similar to building a house because you have to

Deciding how the hardware, software, and network infrastructure will operate occurs during the _____ phase of the SDLC.