Deck 14: Getting Started With Systems Analysis and Design

Question 1

Database designs are created during the component design step.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A computer-based information system has four components.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Information systems are used to support business processes.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Data is composed of:

A)facts
B)numbers
C)information
D)A and B
E)A,B,and C

Question 5

Which of the following is a component of a computer-based information system?

A)Hardware
B)Software
C)Data
D)Procedures
E)All of the above

Question 6

Data is facts and numbers.

Question 7

An information system is a set of components that interact to achieve some purpose or goal.

Question 8

A business process is a set of activities that transforms materials into products.

Question 9

Information systems must be both developed and used to help businesses reach their goals and objectives.

Question 10

Information can be defined as:

A)data presented in a meaningful context.
B)knowledge derived from data.
C)data processed by summing,ordering,averaging,grouping,comparing or other similar operations.
D)A and B
E)A,B,and C

Question 11

One deliverable from the requirements analysis step is a statement of requirements (SOR).

Question 12

One definition of information is knowledge derived from data.

Question 13

Which of the following is not included in Michael Porter's list of support activities?

A)Technology management
B)Customer service
C)Human resources management
D)Firm infrastructure management
E)All of the above are considered support activities.

Question 14

Michael Porter includes manufacturing operations in his list of primary activities.

Question 15

The classic systems analysis methodology is called the Analysis Development Life Cycle (ADLC).

Question 16

Which of the following is not included in Michael Porter's list of primary or operational activities?

A)Procurement
B)Inbound logistics
C)Manufacturing operations
D)Outbound logistics
E)All of the above are considered primary or operational activities.

Question 17

Data models are created during the component design step.

Question 18

Systems analysis and design is the process of creating and maintaining information systems.

Question 19

Databases are created in a DBMS during the implementation step.

Question 20

User interviews are conducted during the requirements analysis step.

Question 21

The classic systems analysis methodology is called the:

A)Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
B)Analysis Development Life Cycle (ADLC).
C)Component Development Life Cycle (CDLC).
D)Information Development Life Cycle (IDLC).
E)None of the above is correct.

Question 22

Database designs are created during the ________ step of the SDLC.

A)system definition
B)requirements analysis
C)component design
D)implementation
E)systems maintenance

Question 23

The system is updated with patches,service packs and new software releases during the ________ step of the SDLC.

A)system definition
B)requirements analysis
C)component design
D)implementation
E)systems maintenance

Question 24

Data models are created during the ________ step of the SDLC.

A)system definition
B)requirements analysis
C)component design
D)implementation
E)systems maintenance

Question 25

People are hired (if necessary)and training during the ________ step of the SDLC.

A)system definition
B)requirements analysis
C)component design
D)implementation
E)systems maintenance

Question 26

Hardware is installed and tested during the ________ step of the SDLC.

A)system definition
B)requirements analysis
C)component design
D)implementation
E)systems maintenance

Question 27

Define and discuss an information systems.

Question 28

Databases are created in a DBMS during the ________ step of the SDLC.

A)system definition
B)requirements analysis
C)component design
D)implementation
E)systems maintenance

Question 29

A deliverable from the requirements analysis step is a(n):

A)user requirements document (URD)
B)user requirements statement (URS)
C)statement of work (SOW)
D)statement of requirements (SOR)
E)A and B

Question 30

Hardware specifications are determined during the ________ step of the SDLC.

A)system definition
B)requirements analysis
C)component design
D)implementation
E)systems maintenance

Question 31

What are the five step or stages of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?

Question 32

User interviews are conducted during the ________ step of the SDLC.

A)system definition
B)requirements analysis
C)component design
D)implementation
E)systems maintenance

Question 33

How does Michael Porter define primary or operational business activities?

Question 34

How does Michael Porter define support business activities?

Question 35

What activities take place during the component design step of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?