Quiz 1 - Systems Analyst and Design - Chapters 1,2,3

In which phase of the SDLC are the system requirements studied and structured? - Design - Planning - Analysis -Implementation

Analysis

Which of the following is an organization that hosts and runs computer applications for other companies, typically on a per use or license basis? - Internet - ERP firm - Cloud computing application provider - A software analyst

Cloud computing application provider

What is a result of the reuse of object classes?

Decreased duplication of efforts

Which of the following are delivered after the completion of planning phase? - Functional, detailed specifications of all system elements - Description of all functional features of the proposed system - Detailed steps, or work plan, for project - Code, documentation, training procedures, and support capabilities

Detailed steps, or work plan, for project

A ________, which is conducted by the project manager, involves determining if the information system makes sense for the organization from an economic and operational standpoint?

Feasibility study

What is the fourth phase in a SDLC cycle?

Implementation

To successfully orchestrate the construction of a complex information system, a project manager must have ________, leadership, and technical skills.

Interpersonal

Which of the below is NOT a true statement regarding the SDLC? - It is a rapid method to prototype and develop an application -The relationships between phases are well specified -The different phases are clearly defined -It is a highly linked set of phases whose products feed the activities in subsequent phases.

It is a rapid method to prototype and develop an application

Systems development methodologies and techniques which are based on objects rather than data or processes are known as ________.

Object-oriented analysis and design

What is the first phase in the Systems Development Life Cycle?

Planning

Which of the following is NOT valued according to the Agile Manifesto for software development? -Prioritizing the plan over the change required -Individuals and interactions over processes and tools -Responding to change over following a plan -Working software over comprehensive documentation

Prioritizing the plan over the change required

The ________ is a systems analyst with a diverse set of skills-management, leadership, technical, conflict management, and customer relationship-who is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, and closing down a project.

Project manager

The questionnaire sent to vendors asking them to propose hardware and software that will meet the requirements of your new system is called a ________.

Request for proposal

________ refers to how long it takes the software package to respond to the user's request in an interactive session

Response time

________ refers to the use of previously written software resources, especially objects and components, in new applications.

Reuse

Which of the below is a traditional methodology used to develop, maintain, and replace information systems? - Prototyping - RAD - SDLC - OOAD

SDLC

Barbara has the primary responsibility for systems analysis and design for the new project because she is the ________.

Systems analyst

Most organizations find it beneficial to use a standard set of steps, called ________, to develop and support their information systems.

Systems development methodology

If an organization needs to free up their staff for other IT work, the organization should consider ________ in the producer category

cloud computing

When considering off-the-shelf software, which choice is one of the most important criteria to consider? - Response Time - Flexibility - Cost -Vender Support

Vendor support