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System analysts have to interact with i) managers of organization; ii) users in the organization; iii) programming team; iv) data entry operator

when the final specifications are drawn up

System approval criteria are specified

after final system specifications are approved by the organization

System design is carried out

after the system has been operational for a reasonable time

System evaluation is carried out

when the final specifications are drawn up

System test plan is specified

documentation

Technical writers generally provide the _______ for the new system.

A unit external to the system being designed

By an external entity we mean a

finding and correcting errors in the program code

Debugging is:

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During system implementation the following are done i) programs are written and tested with operational data; ii) user's documentation is created and users trained; iii) programmers are recruited and trained; iv) the system is tested with operational data

system analyst in consultation with managers of the organization

Feasibility study is carried out by

system analyst in consultation with the management of the organization

Final specifications are drawn up by

interviewing managers and users and arriving at the requirements based on consensus

Information requirements of an organization can be determined by

top, middle, and operational managers and also all who will use the system

It is necessary to consult the following while drawing up requirement specification

there are constraints on budgets, available time, human resource and requirement

It is necessary to prioritize information requirements of an organization at the requirements determination phase as

they do not have the special skills necessary to design systems

Managers in organizations should not design their own system as

Encrypt the data

One way to secure data for transmission over a network is to

design the programs, databases and test plan

The primary objective of system design is to

specify an information system which meets the requirements of an organization

The primary responsibility of a systems analyst is to

storage

The problem statement should include all of the following EXCEPT:

architect designing a building

The role of a system analyst drawing up a requirements specification is similar to

design the system which can be changed at low cost

To easily modify the existing system, it is necessary to

System Implementation

To which phase of SDLC, is file conversion related

Parallel Operation

Use the new system as the same time as the old system to compare the results. This is known as

Complete backups every Friday

Which of the following could not be considered an organizational goal?

A website provides information on the cost of air flights

Which of the following is a primary source of data?

Organizational goals

Which of the following is not a component of an information system?

DFD

Which of the model is used for system components?

System Analysis

can be defined as most recent and perhaps the most comprehensive technique for solving computer problems

interview top, middle, line managers and also clerks who will enter data and use the system

"In order to understand the working of an organization for which a computer-based system is being designed, an analyst must"

program specification

"In the Analysis phase, the development of the ________ occurs, which is a clear statement of the goals and objectives of the project."

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"The primary objective of system implementation is i) to build a system prototype; ii) to train users to operate the system; iii) to implement designed system using computers; iv) write programs, create databases and test with live data"

testing plan

"The problem statement includes the _________, which lists specific input numbers a program would typically expect the user to enter and precise output values that a perfect program would return for those input values."

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"The responsibilities of a system analyst include i) defining and prioritizing information requirement of an organization; ii) gathering data, facts, and opinions of users in organization; iii) drawing up specifications of the system for an organization; iv) designing and evaluating the system"

Project managers

"_________ manage the system development, assign staff, manage the budget and reporting, and ensure that deadlines are met."

system analysts

"_________ spend most of their time in the beginning stages of the SDLC, talking with end-users, gathering information, documenting systems, and proposing solutions."

enter or leave a data store

A data flow can

actions

A decision table facilitates conditions to be related to

before the final requirements specifications are drawn up

A feasibility study carried out

It takes too long for sales to be recorded and processed

A sales assistant needs to record a sale by manually completing a form in a docket book. What is likely a problem that practice could lead to?

Reducing the price of unsold chickens

A store manager of Red Fried Chicken only makes operational decisions based on daily reports. An example of a decision the manager would make is

Operational day-to-day activities

A transaction processing system is concerned with

Useability, functionality, spelling

A web-based solution has been developed and needs to be tested. Which attributes should be tested?

Development and Documentation

Actual programming of software code is done during the ____________ step in the SDLC.

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Among the attributes of a good systems analyst the following are essential i) knowledge of organization; ii) analytical mind; iii) ability to communicate orally; iv) excellent mathematical abilities

is a data store-data at rest, or a temporary repository of data

An open rectangle

Make sure all membership information is accurate

An organization's goal is to 'improve the communication of events to members'. Which of the following strategies would best achieve this aim?

after the final system is specified

Hardware study is carried out

to determine the type of computer system and software tools needed to meet the final system specification

Hardware study is required

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How many steps are in the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?

system analysis phase

Problem analysis is done during

feasibility assessment

The ___________ determines whether the project should go forward.

Analyze, design, develop, test, evaluate, implement, document

The correct order of steps to solve a problem is

after feasibility study

The final specifications are arrived at

preliminary investigation and analysis

The first step in systems development life cycle is

Problem/Opportunity Identification

The first step in the systems development life cycle (SDLC) is:

to tell the organization's managers what the proposed system will achieve in a language understood by them

The main goal of arriving at a final specification is

to improve the system based on operational experience for a period

The main objective of system evaluation is

to meet the user's new/changed needs

The main objective of system modification is

determine what information is needed by an organization

The major goal of requirement determination phase of information system development is

design

The make-or-buy decision is associated with the _____ step in the SDLC.

very good technical management skills

The most important attribute of a systems analyst is

system development life cycle

The organized process or set of steps that needs to be followed to develop an information system is known as the:

programming

_________ is the process of translating a task into a series of commands that a computer will use to perform that task.

It is necessary to carry out a feasibility study as

even though top management is in favor of the system, technology may not be mature for implementation