computer systems analysis

Two alternative approaches to the systems life cycle, that require much less time, are prototyping and: A) RAD B) visual inspection C) FAST D) group analysis and design

A) RAD

An information system is a collection of hardware, software, people, procedures, and: A) data B) DBMS C) specialists D) system analysts

A) data

The type of conversion that is done by abandoning the old and starting up the new. A) direct B) pilot C) parallel D) phased

A) 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. A) economic B) financial C) operational D) technical

A) 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: A) evaluation B) inspection C) maintenance D) updating

A) evaluation

What document shows the levels of management and formal lines of authority? A) organization chart B) management flow diagram C) management scheme D) responsibility manifesto

A) organization chart

A tool for gathering data in a large organization that is administered by a systems analyst is a(n) _________ A) survey B) decision table C) grid chart D) system flow chart

A) survey

These tools relieve the systems analysts of many repetitive tasks, develop clear documentation, and, for larger projects, coordinate team member activities. A) automated systems life cycle B) CASE C) data flow analyzers D) flow charts

B) CASE

Which approach to conversion begins by trying out a new system in only one part of an organization? A) direct B) pilot C) parallel D) phased

B) pilot

What is the first phase in the systems life cycle? A) needs analysis B) preliminary investigation C) systems analysis D) systems design

B) preliminary investigation

This phase in the systems life cycle is concerned about determining system requirements not in design. A) preliminary investigation B) systems analysis C) system design D) systems implementation

B) systems analysis

Which phase in the systems life cycle involves gathering and analyzing data? A) preliminary investigation B) systems analysis C) systems design D) systems implementation

B) systems analysis

What type of feasibility evaluates whether the people within the organization will embrace or resist a new system? A) behavioral B) economic C) operational D) technical

C) operational

How many phases are there in the systems life cycle? A) four B) five C) six D) seven

C) six

Which phase in the systems life cycle involves designing alternative systems, selecting the best system, and writing a systems design report? A) preliminary investigation B) systems analysis C) systems design D) systems implementation

C) systems design

Which systems life cycle phase is concerned with economic, technical, and operational feasibility? A) preliminary investigation B) systems analysis C) systems design D) systems implementation

C) systems design

An alternative to the systems life cycle approach using powerful development software, small specialized teams, and highly trained personnel. A) AAD B) CASE C) prototyping D) RAD

D) RAD

The analysis tool that shows the flow of input data to processing and finally to output is the system: A) analyzer B) CASE C) chart D) flowchart

D) flowchart

Which systems analysis tool shows the relationship between input and output documents? A) flowchart B) top-down analysis method C) decision table D) grid chart

D) grid chart

Which phase in the systems life cycle involves installing the new system and training people? A) preliminary investigation B) systems analysis C) system design D) systems implementation

D) systems implementation