Matching
Presented below is a list of terms relating to accounting information systems, followed by definitions of those terms.
Match the appropriate term with each definition. Each answer will be used only once.
Premises:
Detailed design proposal
Steering committee
Systems analysis
Bottleneck
"Canned" software package
Key success factors
Information needs analysis
Structured English
Systems development life cycle
Warnier-Orr
Responses:
A special language for describing process logic that uses several key words including IF, THEN, ELSE IF, and SO
A software package purchased from a vendor
A methodology and diagramming technique for analyzing the outputs of an application and factoring the application into a hierarchical structure of modules to accomplish the necessary processing
Everything necessary to actually implement a design project
A weakness in the system where small changes can result in major improvements in performance
Characteristics that distinguish a company from its competitors and are integral to its success
The concept that every systems development project goes through essentially the same process or life cycle of systems analysis, design, and implementation
Group representing top management and all major functional areas within the organization which is charged with guiding the overall systems development effort
The process of understanding existing systems and problems, describing information needs, and establishing priorities for further systems work
Analysis of specific decisions made by managers in terms of the information inputs
Correct Answer:
Premises:
Responses:
Detailed design proposal
Steering committee
Systems analysis
Bottleneck
"Canned" software package
Key success factors
Information needs analysis
Structured English
Systems development life cycle
Warnier-Orr
Premises:
Detailed design proposal
Steering committee
Systems analysis
Bottleneck
"Canned" software package
Key success factors
Information needs analysis
Structured English
Systems development life cycle
Warnier-Orr
Responses:
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