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Feasibility analysis examines several questions, including "_____?" A. Can we build it (technical feasibility) B. Do we have the people to build it (human feasibility) C. If we build it, can our computers handle the load (operational feasibility) D. Can we get it done on time (schedule feasibility) E. all of the above
Can we build it (technical feasibility)
A project manager most likely would not have worked as a systems analyst in the past, since project management career track is independent of the system analyst\'s career track. True or False
False
Agile development approach is considered a special case of RAD approach to developing systems. True or False
False
An analyst that focuses on the technical issues of the organization (hardware, software, databases and networks) is commonly called a change management analyst. True or False
False
An analyst with business skills that understands the business issues surrounding a system is commonly called a project manager. True or False
False
During the analysis phase of the SDLC the systems analyst will decide how the hardware, software and network infrastructure, user interface, forms and reports will be used. True or False
False
In extreme programming, once programming tasks are assigned, each developer writes code independently on his own. True or False
False
Jim Smith is a project manager in the IS department of an insurance company and he just hired a group of four contractors to work on a project together with an in-house team of 4 full-time employees. He should use extreme programming as a methodology for the project. True or False
False
Kim repeatedly performs the analysis, design, and implementation phases concurrently in a cycle until the system is completed. She is following the waterfall methodology. True or False
False
Michelle has been assigned the task of completing the project in a timely manner and within budget. Her project team role is infrastructure analyst. True or False
False
Parallel development combines thorough analysis and design phases with the use of a variety of system models and mock-ups? True or False
False
The creation of a design prototype that is not a working information system, but represents a part of the system that needs additional refinement happens with the prototyping methodology. True or False
False
The infrastructure analyst is responsible for the design of the new business policies and processes. True or False
False
The planning phase is the fundamental process of understanding how an information system should be built and determining who on the project team will build it. True or False
False
The primary objective of the systems analyst is to create a wonderful system with many exciting bells and whistles. True or False
False
You are carrying out a project that involves information systems for the operation of controls in a passenger jet craft. This is an ideal project for you to follow the extreme programming methodology. True or False
False
You are managing a project team in which there are 22 developers. Extreme programming is an ideal choice for this scenario. True or False
False
_______ design balances its focus on the processes and data of the system. A. User-centered B. Data-centered C. Process-centered D. Object-oriented E. Structure-oriented
Object-oriented
A local retailer has hired Geneva and Sydney to develop her new information system. She is not sure what type of system she wants, but it must be completed in four months and she needs to know regularly that the project is on schedule. Geneva and Sydney should use the prototyping methodology for constructing the system. True or False
True
Agile development methodology aims at eliminating the modeling and documentation overhead in IS projects, while emphasizing simple, iterative application development. True or False
True
An analyst that focuses on the IS issues in a system, and who represents the interests of the IS department is called a systems analyst. True or False
True
Determining who will use the system, what the system will do, and where and when it will be used is performed during the analysis phase of the SDLC. True or False
True
Extreme programming allows for several iterations of analysis, design and implementation phases. True or False
True
Extreme programming is founded on core principles such as communication, simplicity, feedback, and courage True or False
True
For large, complex systems, extreme programming is not a suitable methodology, since it will lead to problems with maintaining the system. True or False
True
For projects which involve complex technology that the project team does not completely understand, it is better to use the throwaway prototyping methodology. True or False
True
Object-oriented approaches to developing information systems can use any of the traditional methodologies. True or False
True
Phased development is a design methodology that divides the overall system into a series of versions that are developed sequentially. True or False
True
RAD (Rapid Application Development) adjusts the SDLC phases to get some of the system developed and into the hands of the users quickly. True or False
True
RAD (Rapid Application Development) methodology is better suited to projects with short time schedules? True or False
True
Scott has been assigned to focus on the users during the upcoming information systems installation. Scott will provide user training and documentation. His role is to serve as a change management analyst. True or False
True
Systems analysts Lori and Mark are employed by the local hospital. They have been assigned to develop a very complex patient monitoring system for the cardio-care unit using a new display technology. Throwaway prototyping is a very suitable methodology for this project. True or False
True
The Unified Process is an example of a RAD phased-based methodology.True or False
True
The analyst that develops ideas and suggestions to improve the application of information technology is commonly called a systems analyst. True or False
True
The infrastructure analyst develops ideas and suggestions for how information technology can improve business processes, designs the new business processes with help from the business analyst, designs the new information system, and ensures that all IS standards are maintained. True or False
True
The new information system is purchased or built during the implementation phase of the SDLC.True or False
True
The primary advantage of the Waterfall Development methodology is requirements are completely specified and held relatively constant prior to programming. True or False
True
The project manager is responsible for ensuring that the project is completed on time and within budget and that the system delivers all benefits that were intended by the project sponsor. True or False
True
The role of the change management analyst includes ensuring that adequate documentation and support are available to the users. True or False
True
The role of the project manager includes managing the team members, developing the project plan, assigning resources and serving as the primary point of contact for people outside the project team. True or False
True
Throwaway prototyping balances the benefits of well-thought-out analysis and design phases with the advantages of "quick-and-dirty" programming to refine key issues before the system is built? True or False
True
In which phase of the SDLC is the system proposal developed? A. analysis B. design C. implementation D. planning E. reconstruction
analysis
The project plan is the document that is used to _____. A. describe how the project team will go about developing the proposed system B. outline the tasks to be addressed in developing the proposed system and develop a time estimate for each task. C. outline the technical, economic, and organizational feasibility of the proposed system D. summarize the business need and explain how the proposed system supports that need and creates value E. all of the above
describe how the project team will go about developing the proposed system
Deciding how the hardware, software, and network infrastructure will operate occurs during the _____ phase of the SDLC. A. analysis B. design C. implementation D. planning E. reconstruction
design
In which phase of the SDLC is the system specification developed? A. analysis B. design C. implementation D. planning E. reconstruction
design
Interfaces (e.g., menus, reports, forms) are specified during the _____ phase of the SDLC. In which phase of the SDLC is the project plan developed? A. analysis B. design C. implementation D. planning E. reconstruction
design
In architecture-centric design the analyst works with the user in developing three architectural views of the system, the ________ view, the structural view, and the behavioral view. A. component B. package C. internal D. functional E. contextual
functional
In the construction phase of the Unified Process the focus is primarily on the ________ workflow. A. configuration and change management B. project management C. analysis D. design E. implementation
implementation
The phase of the SDLC when the system is actually built or purchased is the _____. A. analysis B. design C. implementation D. planning E. reconstruction
implementation
The primary goal of the systems analyst is to _____. A. acquire a working tool B. create a wonderful system C. make a significant business impact D. establish the three phases of the SDLC E. purchase a silver bullet
make a significant business impact
The project sponsor is the _____. A. lead systems analyst on the project team B. person or department that requested the system C. computer programmer who writes the code for the system D. project team leader in charge of developing the system E. any of the above may fill the role of the project sponsor
person or department that requested the system
In which phase of the SDLC is the project plan developed? A. analysis B. design C. implementation D. planning E. reconstruction
planning
Understanding why an information system should be built and determining how the project team will build it is part of the _____ phase of the SDLC. A. analysis B. design C. gathering D. implementation E. planning
planning
The four phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle are _____. A. analysis, gathering, modeling, and diagramming B. construction, installation, testing, and converting C. designing, charting, formatting, and structuring D. planning, analysis, design, and implementation E. system request, feasibility, planning, and staffing
planning, analysis, design, and implementation
In the Enhanced Unified Process, the supporting workflows include _________ . A. project management B. operations and support C. infrastructure management D. all of the above E. none of the above
project management, operations and support, infrastructure management
The _____ is generated by the department or person that has an idea for a new information system. A. feasibility analysis B. gradual refinement C. project sponsor D. system request E. work plan
system request
The person that identifies opportunities for improvements and designs an information system to implement them is called a(n) _____. A. computer programmer B. end-user C. systems analyst D. systems specialist E. technical writer
systems analyst
The process of understanding how an information system can support business needs, design the system, build it, and deliver it to users is the _____. A. analysis phase of the SDLC B. object oriented approach C. rule for creating a CASE tool D. systems development life cycle E. waterfall development methodology
systems development life cycle
_____ development is a structured design methodology that proceeds in a sequence from one phase to the next. A. Parallel B. Phased C. Prototyping D. Rapid Application E. Waterfall
waterfall
The analysis phase of the SDLC answers which questions _____. A. who will create the system and when will it be used B. who will the system be for, what the system will do, when will it be used, and where will it be used C. why build the system, what the system will be, and how the system will work D. why build the system, who will the system be for, when will it be used, and how the system will work E. why build the system, who will the system be for, when will it be used, and where will it be used
who will the system be for, what the system will do, when will it be used, and where will it be used
The Unified Process is a two-dimensional systems development process described by a set of phases and ________. A. workflows B. diagrams C. activities D. tasks E. roles
workflows
