Question 1

JAD stands for ________.

Accepted Answer

JAD stands for Joint Application Design, which is a methodology that involves collaboration between stakeholders and developers to gather requirements and design a system.

Question 2

As opposed to program development, system development is:

Accepted Answer

System development is more comprehensive as it involves a broader scope, including hardware, software, network, and user requirements, whereas program development focuses specifically on creating software programs.

Question 3

________arose from object- oriented programming.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

________was specifically designed to be used with UML.

Accepted Answer

The Unified Process (UP) was specifically designed to be used with the Unified Modeling Language (UML) as a software development process framework.

Question 5

________refers to whether existing information technology is likely to be able to meet the needs of the new system.

Accepted Answer

Technical feasibility refers to the assessment of whether the current technology can support the requirements of the new system.

Question 6

The problem with some projects is that they spend so much time documenting requirements that they have:

Accepted Answer

Analysis paralysis refers to the situation where over-analyzing or overthinking a situation can cause decision-making to become "paralyzed," meaning that no solution or course of action is decided upon. In the context of projects, it means spending too much time on documentation without moving forward.

Question 7

Large complex information systems such as for order entry or inventory management were most likely to be developed using the ________approach.

Accepted Answer

The systems development life cycle (SDLC) is a traditional approach used for developing large, complex information systems, providing a structured framework that includes detailed planning and design phases.

Question 8

If system requirements are vague or changing rapidly, it is not easy to adapt the project using the________ approach.

Accepted Answer

The systems development life cycle (SDLC) is a structured and sequential approach, making it less adaptable to vague or rapidly changing requirements compared to more flexible methodologies like XP or RAD.

Question 9

If the requirements analysis process becomes very long and drawn- out that the requirements document is obsolete and too complex, this can lead to the problem of:

Accepted Answer

Analysis paralysis occurs when over-analyzing or overthinking a situation can cause decision-making to become "paralyzed," meaning that no solution or course of action is decided upon. In this context, it refers to the requirements analysis process becoming so prolonged that it hinders progress.

Question 10

Teams of systems analysts and users determine the job descriptions and functions of people who will use the new system in the _________ phase of the SDLC.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Teams of systems analysts and users determine...

Question 11

The risk associated with developing large, new information systems can be usually characterized as:

Accepted Answer

Developing large, new information systems often involves significant complexity, resource investment, and potential for unforeseen issues, making the risk high.

Question 12

A _________ contract will require that the developer eat any additional expenses involved in the development of the system.

Accepted Answer

A fixed cost contract requires the developer to cover any additional expenses beyond the agreed-upon price, as the cost is predetermined and does not change regardless of actual expenses incurred.

Question 13

If the proposed information system violated antitrust laws, this should be discovered in the ________study of the system definition phase.

Accepted Answer

Organizational feasibility assesses whether the proposed system aligns with legal and regulatory requirements, including antitrust laws.

Question 14

The first step of the system definition stage of the SDLC is to:

Accepted Answer

The first step in the system definition stage of the SDLC is to define the goals and scope of the new system, as it sets the foundation for all subsequent planning and development activities.

Question 15

The________ approach is the classical process used to develop information systems.

Accepted Answer

The systems development life cycle (SDLC) is the traditional and classical approach used to develop information systems, involving a structured process with distinct phases such as planning, analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance.

Question 16

The initial system definition document is the main input into the ________phase of the SDLC approach.

Accepted Answer

The initial system definition document is primarily used in the requirements analysis phase to understand and specify what the system needs to do.

Question 17

The last stage of testing is the ________test, where future system users try out the new system.

Accepted Answer

Beta testing is the final stage where actual users test the system in a real-world environment to identify any issues before the official release.

Question 18

The main problem of the SDLC approach to systems development is the ________nature of the process. This refers to the fact that each phase is meant to be completed and not repeated as the project moves on to the next phase.

Accepted Answer

The SDLC approach is often referred to as the "waterfall" model because it is a linear and sequential process where each phase must be completed before moving on to the next, making it difficult to go back and make changes.

Question 19

A________ installation is the riskiest because the old system is turned off and the new system is turned on.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A________ installation is the riskiest because the...

Question 20

In a________ installation, the new system runs alongside the old one until it has been tested and is fully operational.

Accepted Answer

In a parallel installation, the new system runs alongside the old one until it has been tested and is fully operational, ensuring a smooth transition and allowing for comparison and troubleshooting.

Quiz 10: Systems Development