HIM 367 Systems Analysis Midterm

An ideal number of alternatives to generate is:

3

Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding data flows?

A data flow can go directly back to the same process it leaves

The primary deliverable from the conceptual data-modeling step within the analysis phase is: A. a state-transition diagram. B. an entity-relationship diagram. C. a context data flow diagram. D. a decision table. E. Structured English.

B. an entity-relationship diagram.

A major outcome and deliverable from the project initiation and planning phase that contains an estimate of the project's scope , benefits, costs, and resource requirements best defines:

Baseline Project Plan

Conceptual data modeling is typically done in parallel with other requirements analysis and structuring steps during: A. systems planning and selection. B. systems design. C. systems analysis. D. systems implementation and operation. E. systems evaluation.

C. systems analysis.

During which of the following steps will you bring the current phase to a close, prepare a report and presentation to management concerning continuation of the project, and get ready to move the project into design? A. Designing the human interface B. Requirements determination C. Project initiation and planning D. Alternative generation and selection E. Requirements structuring

D. Alternative generation and selection

Which of the following is NOT a project planning activity?

Establishing management procedures

A business rule is an integrity constraint specifying that the value of an attribute in one relation depends on the value of the same attribute in another relation. True or False

False

During the designing human interface step of the design phase, you would enumerate different potential implementation environments that could be used to deliver the different sets of capabilities. True or False

False

Form designers should use highlighting as often as possible to distinguish the different categories of data True or False

False

The baseline project plan (BPP) is the primary, one deliverable from the project identification and selection phase. True or False

False

Variable costs are costs resulting from the ongoing evolution and use of a system. True or False

False Variable costs refer to items that vary in relation to usage. EX: long distance phone charges

Which of the following is a traditional method of collecting systems requirements?

Observations

A common mistake using highlighting includes:

Overusing highlighting elements

A document prepared fr the customer during project initiation and planning that describes what the project will deliver and outlines generally at a high level all work required to complete the project is the:

Project Scope Statement

In which SDLC will the analyst study the organization's current procedures and the information systems used to perform tasks?

System analysis

Each of the following are true statements EXCEPT:

Systems inputs and outputs are produced during the systems implementation and operation phase of the systems development life cycle

Which of the following is a true statement regarding JAD?

The primary purpose of using JAD in the analysis phase is to collect systems requirements simultaneously from the key people involved with the system

Design usable forms and reports requires:

active interaction with end users

To identify the financial benefits and costs associated with the development projects is the purpose of:

economic feasibility

Conceptual data modeling is typically done in parallel with other requirements analysis and structuring steps during:

systems analysis

Human interface design is performed during:

systems design

When comparing observations and document analysis:

the potential audience of the observation method is limited

Which of the following is NOT a process modeling deliverable?

An entity relationship diagram

During systems analysis: A. a conceptual data model (E-R with attributes) is prepared. B. a logical model (relational) is prepared. C. physical files and database designs are prepared. D. an enterprise-wide data model is prepared. E. database and file definitions are prepared.

A. a conceptual data model (E-R with attributes) is prepared.

Gathering the information you need for data modeling by reviewing specific business documents handled within the system describes the: A. bottom-up approach. B. conceptual approach. C. top-down approach. D. investigative approach. E. business approach.

A. bottom-up approach.

Asking system users and business managers, "What are the subjects of the business?" Would help determing:

The data entities and their descriptions

A walkthrough is a peer group review of any product created during the systems development process. True or False

True

Because existing pieces of software have already been tested, reusing them tends to result in higher-quality software with lower defect rates, decreasing maintenance costs. True or False

True

Because many projects may be competing for the same investment dollars and may have different useful life expectancies, all costs and benefits must be viewed in relation to their present rather than future value when comparing investment options. True or False

True

Creating a work breakdown structure requires that you decompose phases into activities and activities into specific tasks. True or False

True

During requirements determination, information can be gathered from users of the current system, forms, reports, and procedures. True or False

True

Gantt charts do not show how tasks must be ordered. True or False

True

Meeting notes, procedure manuals, and consultant reports are specific deliverables that might be obtained during the requirements determination process. True or False

True

Referencing interface layout guidelines, data fields should be grouped into logical categories with labels describing the contents of the category. True or False

True