Chapter 2 Quiz

Questionnaires can be used to ask questions that _______.​ a. define system functions b. detail user procedures c. determine user opinions d. determine the stakeholders

c. determine user options

The P in the FURPS acronym stands for _______.​ a. People requirements b. Physical requirements c. Processing requirements d. Performance requirements

d. Performance requirements

It is a good idea to observe user processes so that the analyst will know exactly how to build the functions into the new system.​

False

Before gathering detailed information, and analyst identifies every type of stakeholder.​

True

Sometimes a narrative description is the best form to use for recording information.​

True

Systems analysis involves the creation of logical models.​

True

The term "I'll know it when I see it" applies to one valid way to get requirements definition.​

True

The strength of closed-ended questions is that they ____.​ a. limit answers to a set of choices b. are easier for the users to answer c. sped up the interview process d. invite discussion and elaboration

a. limit answers to a set of choices

As part of the interview process, any unresolved issues should be _______.​

a. put on an open-items list b. noted in the analyst's meeting notes c. brought to the attention of the appropriate manager d. given a tentative resolution

____ is an important part of each interview.​ a. Review of the requirements models b. Follow-up c. Finalize processing decisions d. An agenda

b. Follow-up

What does the Acronym UML stand for?​ a. User Modification Language b. Unified Modeling Language c. User Mode Listings d. Unix Modeling Language

b. Unified Modeling Language

Clients play what role in the development of the new system?​ a. Lead the project team b. Define business processes c. Fund the project d. Develop the project plan

c. Fund the project

The term technology architecture refers to​ a. the software resources which make up the information systems b. the combination of information systems and the hardware infrastructure c. the hardware, network, and system software d. the configuration of the old technology and new technology within an organization

c. the hardware, network, and system software

What type of stakeholders are those that do not use the system on day to day tasks, but use information, such as reports, from the system.​ a. Client stakeholders b. Business stakeholders c. External stakeholders d. Executive stakeholders

d. Executive stakeholders

A series of formulas that describe technical aspects of a system is a(n) model.​ a. textual b. graphical c. descriptive d. mathematical

d. mathematical