Exam 12: Systems Analysis and Design

Systems designers evaluate each alternative in the systems design phase for _______ by looking at economic, technical, and operational factors.

The top-down analysis method breaks components into smaller components to make each component easier to analyze and deal with.

Which of the following tools presents data or information flow within an information system?

What is the purpose of the systems analysis report during the systems analysis phase?

A _______ (2 words) shows the relationship between input and output documents.

This is the final step of the systems implementation phase of the systems life cycle.

A collection of activities and elements organized to accomplish a goal.

System _______ show the flow of input data to processing and finally to output.

Hardware and software are normally acquired during the implementation phase of the systems life cycle.

Name and briefly explain five common analysis tools used during the systems analysis phase.

A systems analyst uses the six-phase systems life cycle to improve and maintain information systems.

This is the first step in the systems design phase.

In the testing step of the systems development phase, processed information is evaluated to see whether the results are correct.

This conversion type is not recommended because problems arising in this approach could be catastrophic.

_______ of the system happens after the installation of software and hardware.