Question 1

The first phase of the systems development life cycle is critical to the success of the rest of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Software that is distributed free along with the program source code is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  closed source software. 
B)  open source software. 
C)  Microsoft Windows. 
D)  outsource software. 
A)  closed source software. 
B)  open source software. 
C)  Microsoft Windows. 
D)  outsource software.

Question 3

________ is an approach that is intended to facilitate the development of systems that must change rapidly in response to dynamic business environments.

Accepted Answer

A)  Agile method 
B)  Systems development life cycle 
C)  Object-oriented analysis and design 
D)  Open source approach 
A)  Agile method 
B)  Systems development life cycle 
C)  Object-oriented analysis and design 
D)  Open source approach

Question 4

The SDLC and object-oriented approaches both require extensive planning and diagramming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

After the system is installed, it must be ________, meaning that the computer programs must be modified and kept up to date.

Accepted Answer

A)  maintained 
B)  replaced 
C)  replicated 
D)  CASE'd 
A)  maintained 
B)  replaced 
C)  replicated 
D)  CASE'd

Question 6

Which of these statements concerning the systems development life cycle is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Designing the system is the first step in the SDLC. 
B)  No phase can occur until the previous phase is completed. 
C)  Although each phase is presented discretely, it is never accomplished as a separate step. 
D)  There is widespread agreement that the SDLC is composed of seven phases. 
A)  Designing the system is the first step in the SDLC. 
B)  No phase can occur until the previous phase is completed. 
C)  Although each phase is presented discretely, it is never accomplished as a separate step. 
D)  There is widespread agreement that the SDLC is composed of seven phases.

Question 7

A CASE ________ is a large collection of records, elements, diagrams, screens, reports, and other information stored about a particular project.

Accepted Answer

A)  repository 
B)  database 
C)  flow chart 
D)  booklet 
A)  repository 
B)  database 
C)  flow chart 
D)  booklet

Question 8

Which of these is a reason for an organization to participate in open source communities?

Accepted Answer

A)  to maintain mutually beneficial relationships with other software developers 
B)  to keep down the development costs on a project 
C)  to increase productivity by leveraging a committed group of developers 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  to maintain mutually beneficial relationships with other software developers 
B)  to keep down the development costs on a project 
C)  to increase productivity by leveraging a committed group of developers 
D)  All of the above.

Question 9

One important justification for CASE tools is to increase analyst:

Accepted Answer

A)  confidence. 
B)  productivity. 
C)  skill. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  confidence. 
B)  productivity. 
C)  skill. 
D)  None of the above

Question 10

It is important for the analyst to determine the human needs of the users involved in a development project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), several activities may occur simultaneously, and activities may be repeated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When program software is distributed free with the code or computer instructions available for anyone to modify, it is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  freeware. 
B)  code independent software. 
C)  a distributed system. 
D)  open source software. 
A)  freeware. 
B)  code independent software. 
C)  a distributed system. 
D)  open source software.

Question 13

The three primary roles of the systems analyst are as consultant, supporting expert, and change agent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

User involvement throughout the systems project is of little importance in the successful development of business information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The ________ is based on values, principles and core practices.

Accepted Answer

A)  fragile approach 
B)  open source approach 
C)  closed source approach 
D)  agile approach 
A)  fragile approach 
B)  open source approach 
C)  closed source approach 
D)  agile approach

Question 16

As a(n) ________, an analyst draws on professional expertise concerning computer hardware and software and their uses in the business.

Accepted Answer

A)  supporting expert 
B)  consultant 
C)  programmer 
D)  agent of change 
A)  supporting expert 
B)  consultant 
C)  programmer 
D)  agent of change

Question 17

The ________ summarizes what has been discovered about the users, usability, and usefulness of current systems; provides cost-benefit analyses of alternatives; and makes recommendations on what (if anything) should be done.

Accepted Answer

A)  systems proposal 
B)  database design 
C)  template 
D)  development life cycle 
A)  systems proposal 
B)  database design 
C)  template 
D)  development life cycle

Question 18

As a systems analyst, you are an agent of change whenever you perform any of the activities in the systems development life cycle and are present and interacting with users and the business for an extended period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of these characteristics is most important to a systems analyst?

Accepted Answer

A)  communicator 
B)  problem solver 
C)  programmer 
D)  project manager 
A)  communicator 
B)  problem solver 
C)  programmer 
D)  project manager

Question 20

A systems analyst should never draw on professional expertise concerning computer hardware and software and their uses in the business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The first phase of the systems development life cycle is critical to the success of the rest of the project.

Software that is distributed free along with the program source code is called:

________ is an approach that is intended to facilitate the development of systems that must change rapidly in response to dynamic business environments.

The SDLC and object-oriented approaches both require extensive planning and diagramming.

After the system is installed, it must be ________, meaning that the computer programs must be modified and kept up to date.

Which of these statements concerning the systems development life cycle is true?

A CASE ________ is a large collection of records, elements, diagrams, screens, reports, and other information stored about a particular project.

Which of these is a reason for an organization to participate in open source communities?

One important justification for CASE tools is to increase analyst:

It is important for the analyst to determine the human needs of the users involved in a development project.

In the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), several activities may occur simultaneously, and activities may be repeated.

When program software is distributed free with the code or computer instructions available for anyone to modify, it is called:

The three primary roles of the systems analyst are as consultant, supporting expert, and change agent.

User involvement throughout the systems project is of little importance in the successful development of business information systems.

The ________ is based on values, principles and core practices.

As a(n) ________, an analyst draws on professional expertise concerning computer hardware and software and their uses in the business.

The ________ summarizes what has been discovered about the users, usability, and usefulness of current systems; provides cost-benefit analyses of alternatives; and makes recommendations on what (if anything) should be done.

As a systems analyst, you are an agent of change whenever you perform any of the activities in the systems development life cycle and are present and interacting with users and the business for an extended period of time.

Which of these characteristics is most important to a systems analyst?

A systems analyst should never draw on professional expertise concerning computer hardware and software and their uses in the business.

Understanding and Modeling Organizational Systems

Project Management

Information Gathering: Interactive Methods

Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods

Agile Modeling, Prototyping, and Scrum

Using Data Flow Diagrams

Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries

Process Specifications and Structured Decisions

Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design Using Uml

Designing Effective Output

Designing Effective Input

Designing Databases

Human-Computer Interaction and Ux Design

Designing Accurate Data Entry Procedures

Quality Assurance and Implementation

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Exam 1: Systems, Roles, and Development Methodologies

The first phase of the systems development life cycle is critical to the success of the rest of the project.

Software that is distributed free along with the program source code is called:

________ is an approach that is intended to facilitate the development of systems that must change rapidly in response to dynamic business environments.

The SDLC and object-oriented approaches both require extensive planning and diagramming.

After the system is installed, it must be ________, meaning that the computer programs must be modified and kept up to date.

Which of these statements concerning the systems development life cycle is true?

A CASE ________ is a large collection of records, elements, diagrams, screens, reports, and other information stored about a particular project.

Which of these is a reason for an organization to participate in open source communities?

One important justification for CASE tools is to increase analyst:

It is important for the analyst to determine the human needs of the users involved in a development project.

In the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), several activities may occur simultaneously, and activities may be repeated.

When program software is distributed free with the code or computer instructions available for anyone to modify, it is called:

The three primary roles of the systems analyst are as consultant, supporting expert, and change agent.

User involvement throughout the systems project is of little importance in the successful development of business information systems.

The ________ is based on values, principles and core practices.

As a(n) ________, an analyst draws on professional expertise concerning computer hardware and software and their uses in the business.

The ________ summarizes what has been discovered about the users, usability, and usefulness of current systems; provides cost-benefit analyses of alternatives; and makes recommendations on what (if anything) should be done.

As a systems analyst, you are an agent of change whenever you perform any of the activities in the systems development life cycle and are present and interacting with users and the business for an extended period of time.

Which of these characteristics is most important to a systems analyst?

A systems analyst should never draw on professional expertise concerning computer hardware and software and their uses in the business.

Understanding and Modeling Organizational Systems

Project Management

Information Gathering: Interactive Methods

Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods

Agile Modeling, Prototyping, and Scrum

Using Data Flow Diagrams

Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries

Process Specifications and Structured Decisions

Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design Using Uml

Designing Effective Output

Designing Effective Input

Designing Databases

Human-Computer Interaction and Ux Design

Designing Accurate Data Entry Procedures

Quality Assurance and Implementation

Filters