Question 1

Describe the difference between formal and informal systems.

Accepted Answer

Formal systems are recognized in the off

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a form of closed-ended questions?

Accepted Answer

A) True/False 
B) Multiple Choice 
C) Essay 
D) Ranking 
A) True/False 
B) Multiple Choice 
C) Essay 
D) Ranking

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a guideline to use during the actual interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Listen carefully. 
B) Do not set expectations about the new system. 
C) Look for a variety of perspectives. 
D) Type up notes during the interview. 
A) Listen carefully. 
B) Do not set expectations about the new system. 
C) Look for a variety of perspectives. 
D) Type up notes during the interview.

Question 4

Which of the following is a disadvantage of closed ended questions?

Accepted Answer

A) They are difficult to write. 
B) Some answers do not fit in the given answers. 
C) It is difficult to take notes. 
D) Interviewees do not like them. 
A) They are difficult to write. 
B) Some answers do not fit in the given answers. 
C) It is difficult to take notes. 
D) Interviewees do not like them.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an example of what an analysis of documents can reveal about the future system?

Accepted Answer

A) Completely accurate information 
B) Analysis of customer type 
C) Behavior of key customers 
D) Data rules 
A) Completely accurate information 
B) Analysis of customer type 
C) Behavior of key customers 
D) Data rules

Question 6

It is better to gather information from people,because they are always reliable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the guidelines of effectively interviewing someone.

Accepted Answer

First,you should prepare thoroughly befo

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of an open ended question?

Accepted Answer

A) What is the main issue with the current computer system? 
B) What unit are sales currently shown in? 
C) Do you participate in flextime? 
D) When was the last time the system malfunctioned? 
A) What is the main issue with the current computer system? 
B) What unit are sales currently shown in? 
C) Do you participate in flextime? 
D) When was the last time the system malfunctioned?

Question 9

With throwaway prototyping there is never an intention to create a working system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

________ and ________ are the two types of prototypes.

Accepted Answer

A) New process; old process 
B) Long term; short-term 
C) Evolutionary; throwaway 
D) Throwaway; permanent 
A) New process; old process 
B) Long term; short-term 
C) Evolutionary; throwaway 
D) Throwaway; permanent

Question 11

If group members work alone in the beginning of the project and then pool the ideas with guidance,they are participating in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) A group interview 
B) A single interview 
C) A nominal group technique 
D) The JAD process 
A) A group interview 
B) A single interview 
C) A nominal group technique 
D) The JAD process

Question 12

Managers should consider disruptive technologies when applying inductive thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Continual user involvement works best with a large development team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An effective way to gather information about the system from users is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Taking Internet surveys 
B) Asking them questions 
C) Reading corporate memos 
D) Reading redesign documents 
A) Taking Internet surveys 
B) Asking them questions 
C) Reading corporate memos 
D) Reading redesign documents

Question 15

In an interview,the interviewer will know all possible questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Why are forms important?

Accepted Answer

A) Because they explain what data flows out of a system 
B) Because they are documentation 
C) Because every company uses them 
D) A form is not important. 
A) Because they explain what data flows out of a system 
B) Because they are documentation 
C) Because every company uses them 
D) A form is not important.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good systems analyst?

Accepted Answer

A) Impertinence 
B) Relax constraints 
C) Attention to detail 
D) Great at finances 
A) Impertinence 
B) Relax constraints 
C) Attention to detail 
D) Great at finances

Question 18

Business process reengineering is a management fad that disappeared in the 1990s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of JAD?

Accepted Answer

A) To diagram forms and report generation 
B) To gather systems requirements simultaneously 
C) To create a prototype 
D) To assist with business process reengineering 
A) To diagram forms and report generation 
B) To gather systems requirements simultaneously 
C) To create a prototype 
D) To assist with business process reengineering

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use diagramming and prototyping tools during the JAD?

Accepted Answer

A) Review phases of the project 
B) Provide a graphic form of user requirements 
C) Make changes 
D) Show the tool to users 
A) Review phases of the project 
B) Provide a graphic form of user requirements 
C) Make changes 
D) Show the tool to users

Describe the difference between formal and informal systems.

Which of the following is NOT a form of closed-ended questions?

Which of the following is NOT a guideline to use during the actual interview?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of closed ended questions?

Which of the following is NOT an example of what an analysis of documents can reveal about the future system?

It is better to gather information from people,because they are always reliable.

Describe the guidelines of effectively interviewing someone.

Which of the following is an example of an open ended question?

With throwaway prototyping there is never an intention to create a working system.

and are the two types of prototypes.

If group members work alone in the beginning of the project and then pool the ideas with guidance,they are participating in ________.

Managers should consider disruptive technologies when applying inductive thinking.

Continual user involvement works best with a large development team.

An effective way to gather information about the system from users is ________.

In an interview,the interviewer will know all possible questions.

Why are forms important?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good systems analyst?

Business process reengineering is a management fad that disappeared in the 1990s.

What is the primary purpose of JAD?

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use diagramming and prototyping tools during the JAD?

The Systems Development Environment

The Origins of Software

Managing the Information Systems Project

Identifying and Selecting Systems Development Projects

Initiating and Planning Systems Development Projects

Structuring System Process Requirements

Structuring System Data Requirements

Designing Databases

Designing Forms and Reports

Designing Interfaces and Dialogues

Designing Distributed and Internet Systems

System Implementation

Maintaining Information Systems

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Exam 6: Determining System Requirements

Describe the difference between formal and informal systems.

Which of the following is NOT a form of closed-ended questions?

Which of the following is NOT a guideline to use during the actual interview?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of closed ended questions?

Which of the following is NOT an example of what an analysis of documents can reveal about the future system?

It is better to gather information from people,because they are always reliable.

Describe the guidelines of effectively interviewing someone.

Which of the following is an example of an open ended question?

With throwaway prototyping there is never an intention to create a working system.

________ and ________ are the two types of prototypes.

If group members work alone in the beginning of the project and then pool the ideas with guidance,they are participating in ________.

Managers should consider disruptive technologies when applying inductive thinking.

Continual user involvement works best with a large development team.

An effective way to gather information about the system from users is ________.

In an interview,the interviewer will know all possible questions.

Why are forms important?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good systems analyst?

Business process reengineering is a management fad that disappeared in the 1990s.

What is the primary purpose of JAD?

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use diagramming and prototyping tools during the JAD?

The Systems Development Environment

The Origins of Software

Managing the Information Systems Project

Identifying and Selecting Systems Development Projects

Initiating and Planning Systems Development Projects

Structuring System Process Requirements

Structuring System Data Requirements

Designing Databases

Designing Forms and Reports

Designing Interfaces and Dialogues

Designing Distributed and Internet Systems

System Implementation

Maintaining Information Systems

Filters

and are the two types of prototypes.