ICT2621 Systems Analysis & Design Exam Q AND A GRADED A.

Terms Definitions A) describe how the project team will go about developing the proposed system The project plan is the document that is used to _____. B) design Deciding how the hardware, software, and network infrastructure will operate occurs during the _____ phase of the SDLC. D) system request The _____ is generated by the department or person that has an idea for a new information system. B) UML Overall, the consistent notation, integration among the diagramming techniques, and application of the diagrams across the entire development process makes ________ a powerful and flexible tool set for analysts and developers. C) create value for the organization The primary goal of the systems analyst is to _____. B) design Interfaces (e.g., menus, reports, forms) are specified during the _____ phase of the SDLC. E)all of the above Developing an information system is similar to building a house because you have to A) start with a basic idea of what is needed B) create simple drawings of what is needed and allow the customer to provide feedback C) develop a detailed set of blueprints D) actually build the project, often with some changes directed by the customer E) all of the above E) planning Understanding why an information system should be built and determining how the project team will build it is part of the _____ phase of the SDLC. E) none of the above _____ development is a structured design methodology that proceeds in a sequence from one phase to the next. A) analysis B) design C) implementation D) all of the above E) none of the above B) person or department that requested the system The project sponsor is the _____. D) implementation The phase of the SDLC when the system is actually built or purchased is the _____. B) Design In which phase of the SDLC is the system specification developed? D) all of the above The principal disadvantages(s) with the waterfall development methodology is (are) _____. A) a long time elapses between completion of the system proposal and the delivery of the system B) if the team misses important requirements, expensive post-implementation programming may be needed C) the design must be completely specified on paper before programming begins D) all of the above C) Process-Centered A development methodology that focuses on the processes as the core of the system is said to be _____. D) Systems development life cycle The process of understanding how an information system can support business needs, design the system, build it, and deliver it to users is the _____. True The business analyst serves as the primary contact point with the project. False An analyst that focuses on the technical issues of the organization (hardware, software, databases and networks) is commonly called a change management analyst. True Determining who will use the system, what the system will do, and where and when it will be used is performed during the analysis phase of the SDLC. True The primary advantage of the Waterfall Development methodology is requirements are completely specified and held relatively constant prior to programming. False An analyst with business skills that understands the business issues surrounding a system is commonly called a project manager. True In the Unified Process, the analysis phase follows requirements. False The primary objective of the systems analyst is to create a wonderful system. True The new information system is purchased or built during the implementation phase of the SDLC. False The planning phase is the fundamental process of understanding how an information system should be built and determining who on the project team will build it. True Phased development is considered a special case of RAD approach to developing systems. False A project manager most likely would not have worked as a systems analyst in the past, since project management career track is independent of the system analyst's career track. True In extreme programming programmers pair up to write the code. False Parallel development relies on only one iteration of the analysis phase. True For urgent projects, it is a good idea to use a prototyping methodology. False Project team members focus on getting the project done, leaving change management to the business managers. False The creation of a design prototype that is not a working information system, but represents a part of the system that needs additional refinement happens with the prototyping methodology. True Extreme programming is founded on core principles such as communication, simplicity, feedback, and courage True Scott has been assigned to focus on the users during the upcoming information systems installation. Scott will provide user training and documentation. His role is to serve as a change management analyst. True The analyst that develops ideas and suggestions to improve the application of information technology is commonly called a systems analyst. True You are carrying out a project that involves information systems for the operation of controls in a passenger jet craft. This is an ideal project for you to follow a throwaway