Question 1

TJ has prepared a spreadsheet where the total benefits are $182,000;the total cumulative costs are $120,000.The ROI would be::

Accepted Answer

A) $62,000 
B) About 34% 
C) About 51.7% 
D) About 65.3% 
E) Less than 20% 
A) $62,000 
B) About 34% 
C) About 51.7% 
D) About 65.3% 
E) Less than 20%

Question 2

In the SDLC (Systems Development Life Cycle),what comes after the analysis phase?

Accepted Answer

A) Approval phase 
B) Design phase 
C) Development phase 
D) Implementation phase 
E) Planning phase 
A) Approval phase 
B) Design phase 
C) Development phase 
D) Implementation phase 
E) Planning phase

Question 3

The SDLC consists of four discrete phases - planning,analysis,design and implementation - where each step must be completed before the next phase can commence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which is NOT a skill for a systems analyst (as given in the text)?

Accepted Answer

A) Technical 
B) Mathematics 
C) Business 
D) Interpersonal 
E) Ethics 
A) Technical 
B) Mathematics 
C) Business 
D) Interpersonal 
E) Ethics

Question 5

The type of skill that is common to systems analysts to deal fairly and honestly with other project team members is:

Accepted Answer

A) Technical 
B) Business 
C) Analytical 
D) Interpersonal 
E) Ethical 
A) Technical 
B) Business 
C) Analytical 
D) Interpersonal 
E) Ethical

Question 6

In determining whether to consider a system request,the approval committee may do a feasibility analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which is NOT a reason to be a systems analyst?

Accepted Answer

A) It is an interesting job 
B) It is an exciting job 
C) It generally has little or no advancement options 
D) It can gives you satisfaction of a system designed and implemented 
E) It can be a challenging and rewarding job 
A) It is an interesting job 
B) It is an exciting job 
C) It generally has little or no advancement options 
D) It can gives you satisfaction of a system designed and implemented 
E) It can be a challenging and rewarding job

Question 8

Ramona is preparing an economic feasibility study.She is calculating the payback period.She is calculating:

Accepted Answer

A) Cash flow 
B) Return on investment 
C) Break-even point 
D) Net present value 
E) Internal rate of return 
A) Cash flow 
B) Return on investment 
C) Break-even point 
D) Net present value 
E) Internal rate of return

Question 9

Which phase is generally the longest and most expensive part of the development process?

Accepted Answer

A) Planning 
B) Analysis 
C) Design 
D) Implementation 
E) Feasibility 
A) Planning 
B) Analysis 
C) Design 
D) Implementation 
E) Feasibility

Question 10

Which is an activity the users probably will NOT do on a project?

Accepted Answer

A) Make decisions that influence the project 
B) Budget funds for the project 
C) Perform hands-on activities for the project 
D) Be assigned specific tasks to perform (with clear deadlines) 
E) Have some official roles on the project team 
A) Make decisions that influence the project 
B) Budget funds for the project 
C) Perform hands-on activities for the project 
D) Be assigned specific tasks to perform (with clear deadlines) 
E) Have some official roles on the project team

Question 11

Linda is a clerk in the accounting department.She was interviewed by David and is excited about the proposed system that will utilize electronic funds transfer.This would be an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A) Tangible benefit 
B) Cash flow 
C) Break even analysis 
D) Intangible benefit 
E) Return on investment 
A) Tangible benefit 
B) Cash flow 
C) Break even analysis 
D) Intangible benefit 
E) Return on investment

Question 12

The document that describes the business reasons for building a system and the value that the system is expected to provide is called the "System Proposal".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When compared to a change management analyst,the systems analyst will create,manage and execute user training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

To be compatible,all costs and benefits should use the current value of money since variations over time will (a)not affect the return on investment and (b)it is difficult (or impossible)to estimate future value of money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following project roles would analyze the key business aspects of the system?

Accepted Answer

A) Systems analyst 
B) Business analyst 
C) Infrastructure analyst 
D) Change management analyst 
E) Project manager 
A) Systems analyst 
B) Business analyst 
C) Infrastructure analyst 
D) Change management analyst 
E) Project manager

Question 16

The SDLC is an acronym for the Systems Development Life Cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following project roles would focus on new business processes and value?

Accepted Answer

A) Systems analyst 
B) Business analyst 
C) Infrastructure analyst 
D) Change management analyst 
E) Project manager 
A) Systems analyst 
B) Business analyst 
C) Infrastructure analyst 
D) Change management analyst 
E) Project manager

Question 18

Tangible values are those benefits that will be realized within the first year of a new system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Rosita is conducting alpha tests.What SDLC phase is she in?

Accepted Answer

A) Planning 
B) Analysis 
C) Design 
D) Implementation 
E) It is hard to say, as alpha tests can occur at any time in the SDLC 
A) Planning 
B) Analysis 
C) Design 
D) Implementation 
E) It is hard to say, as alpha tests can occur at any time in the SDLC

Question 20

The term "systems analyst" and "Project sponsor" can be used interchangeably .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

TJ has prepared a spreadsheet where the total benefits are $182,000;the total cumulative costs are $120,000.The ROI would be::

In the SDLC (Systems Development Life Cycle),what comes after the analysis phase?

The SDLC consists of four discrete phases - planning,analysis,design and implementation - where each step must be completed before the next phase can commence.

Which is NOT a skill for a systems analyst (as given in the text)?

The type of skill that is common to systems analysts to deal fairly and honestly with other project team members is:

In determining whether to consider a system request,the approval committee may do a feasibility analysis.

Which is NOT a reason to be a systems analyst?

Ramona is preparing an economic feasibility study.She is calculating the payback period.She is calculating:

Which phase is generally the longest and most expensive part of the development process?

Which is an activity the users probably will NOT do on a project?

Linda is a clerk in the accounting department.She was interviewed by David and is excited about the proposed system that will utilize electronic funds transfer.This would be an example of ______.

The document that describes the business reasons for building a system and the value that the system is expected to provide is called the "System Proposal".

When compared to a change management analyst,the systems analyst will create,manage and execute user training.

To be compatible,all costs and benefits should use the current value of money since variations over time will (a)not affect the return on investment and (b)it is difficult (or impossible)to estimate future value of money.

Which of the following project roles would analyze the key business aspects of the system?

The SDLC is an acronym for the Systems Development Life Cycle.

Which of the following project roles would focus on new business processes and value?

Tangible values are those benefits that will be realized within the first year of a new system.

Rosita is conducting alpha tests.What SDLC phase is she in?

The term "systems analyst" and "Project sponsor" can be used interchangeably .

Project Selection and Management

Requirements Determination

Systems Analysis and Design

Process Modeling

Data Modeling

Moving Into Design

Architecture Design

Dennis/wixom/roth

Program Design

Data Storage Design

Moving Into Implementation

Transition to the New System

the Movement to Objects

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Exam 1: The Systems Analyst and Information Systems Development

TJ has prepared a spreadsheet where the total benefits are $182,000;the total cumulative costs are $120,000.The ROI would be::

In the SDLC (Systems Development Life Cycle),what comes after the analysis phase?

The SDLC consists of four discrete phases - planning,analysis,design and implementation - where each step must be completed before the next phase can commence.

Which is NOT a skill for a systems analyst (as given in the text)?

The type of skill that is common to systems analysts to deal fairly and honestly with other project team members is:

In determining whether to consider a system request,the approval committee may do a feasibility analysis.

Which is NOT a reason to be a systems analyst?

Ramona is preparing an economic feasibility study.She is calculating the payback period.She is calculating:

Which phase is generally the longest and most expensive part of the development process?

Which is an activity the users probably will NOT do on a project?

Linda is a clerk in the accounting department.She was interviewed by David and is excited about the proposed system that will utilize electronic funds transfer.This would be an example of ______.

The document that describes the business reasons for building a system and the value that the system is expected to provide is called the "System Proposal".

When compared to a change management analyst,the systems analyst will create,manage and execute user training.

To be compatible,all costs and benefits should use the current value of money since variations over time will (a)not affect the return on investment and (b)it is difficult (or impossible)to estimate future value of money.

Which of the following project roles would analyze the key business aspects of the system?

The SDLC is an acronym for the Systems Development Life Cycle.

Which of the following project roles would focus on new business processes and value?

Tangible values are those benefits that will be realized within the first year of a new system.

Rosita is conducting alpha tests.What SDLC phase is she in?

The term "systems analyst" and "Project sponsor" can be used interchangeably .

Project Selection and Management

Requirements Determination

Systems Analysis and Design

Process Modeling

Data Modeling

Moving Into Design

Architecture Design

Dennis/wixom/roth

Program Design

Data Storage Design

Moving Into Implementation

Transition to the New System

the Movement to Objects

Filters