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These tools relieve the systems analysts of many repetitive tasks, develop clear documentation, and, for larger projects, coordinate team member activities
CASE
An information system is a collection of hardware, software, people, procedures, and
Data
The type of conversion that is done by abandoning the old and starting up the new
Direct
The type of feasibility that considers the costs of the new system and how long will it take for the new system to pay for itself
Economic
All systems should be _____________ from time to time to determine whether they are meeting the goals and providing the service they are suppose to
Evaluation
The analysis tool that shows the flow of input data to processing and finally to output is the system
Flowchart
Which systems analysis tool shows the relationship between input and output documents
Grid Chart
What type of feasibility evaluates whether the people within the organization will embrace or resist a new system
Operational
What document shows the levels of management and formal lines of authority
Organization Chart
Which approach to conversion begins by trying out a new system in only one part of an organization
Pilot
What is the first phase in the systems life cycle
Preliminary Investigation
An alternative to the systems life cycle approach using powerful development software, small specialized teams, and highly trained personnel
RAD
Two alternative approaches to the systems life cycle, that require much less time, are prototyping and
RAD
How many phases are there in the systems life cycle
Six
A tool for gathering data in a large organization that is administered by a systems analyst is a
Survey
This phase in the systems life cycle is concerned about determining system requirements not in design
Systems Analysis
Which phase in the systems life cycle involves gathering and analyzing data
Systems Analysis
Which phase in the systems life cycle involves designing alternative systems, selecting the best system, and writing a systems design report
Systems Design
Which systems life cycle phase is concerned with economic, technical, and operational feasibility
Systems Design
Which phase in the systems life cycle involves installing the new system and training people
Systems Implementation