CAHIMS 3.3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Why is requirements-gathering a part of the design process? It provides:
a. An explanation of what the system should "be" or should "do"
b. Documentation of "needs" in order to communicate between everyone involved in
system development
c. A set of goals that define objectives for design
d. All of the above - Answer- D
All of the following are reasons for design requirements EXCEPT for which one?
a. Clarity of communication between users and development team
b. Evaluate the functions of a system during design testing
c. Reduce the time and costs involved in system development
d. Increase security measures of patient records in system design - Answer- D
Which of the following reflects a functional requirement?
a. Describe the capabilities of the system
b. Describe what the user should be able to do with the system
c. Describe the general and technical constraints of the system
d. A and B
e. All of the above - Answer- D
The noise level and lighting of a room where a software system will be implemented
reflects which specific requirement type?
a. Data requirements
b. Environmental requirements
c. Organizational requirements
d. Technological requirements
e. User characteristics - Answer- B
The availability of resources for training users to adopt a new software system
reflects which specific requirement type?
a. Data requirements
b. Environmental requirements
c. Organizational requirements
d. Technological requirements
ANSWERS
Why is requirements-gathering a part of the design process? It provides:
a. An explanation of what the system should "be" or should "do"
b. Documentation of "needs" in order to communicate between everyone involved in
system development
c. A set of goals that define objectives for design
d. All of the above - Answer- D
All of the following are reasons for design requirements EXCEPT for which one?
a. Clarity of communication between users and development team
b. Evaluate the functions of a system during design testing
c. Reduce the time and costs involved in system development
d. Increase security measures of patient records in system design - Answer- D
Which of the following reflects a functional requirement?
a. Describe the capabilities of the system
b. Describe what the user should be able to do with the system
c. Describe the general and technical constraints of the system
d. A and B
e. All of the above - Answer- D
The noise level and lighting of a room where a software system will be implemented
reflects which specific requirement type?
a. Data requirements
b. Environmental requirements
c. Organizational requirements
d. Technological requirements
e. User characteristics - Answer- B
The availability of resources for training users to adopt a new software system
reflects which specific requirement type?
a. Data requirements
b. Environmental requirements
c. Organizational requirements
d. Technological requirements
