Question 1

According to best practices, it is important to consider the information system as a whole if one is going to get the best solution. Dividing it into smaller pieces is an obsolete way to design and develop the system.

Accepted Answer

Dividing a system into smaller, manageable pieces, known as modular design, is a best practice in system design and development, allowing for easier management, testing, and maintenance.

Question 2

Information systems should be designed for growth and change. Where possible, flexibility and adaptability are important to the overall success and longevity of an information system.

Accepted Answer

Flexibility and adaptability allow information systems to accommodate future changes and expansions, ensuring they remain relevant and functional over time.

Question 3

The sole focus of system development should be to meet today's user requirements. It is impossible to anticipate ways to meet future needs since they are unknown. It is better to develop the system as quickly as possible with the requirements that are known today.

Accepted Answer

System development should consider both current and potential future needs to ensure longevity and adaptability, as technology and user requirements evolve over time.

Question 4

Problems are undesirable situations that prevent the organization from fully achieving its purpose, goals and/or objectives.

Accepted Answer

Problems are indeed obstacles that hinder an organization from reaching its desired outcomes, goals, or objectives, as they create barriers to success and efficiency.

Question 5

Opportunities are chances to improve the organization in the absence of specific problems.

Accepted Answer

Opportunities refer to potential areas for growth or improvement that can benefit an organization, even if there are no immediate issues or problems present.

Question 6

A directive is a new requirement that's imposed by management, government or some external influence.

Accepted Answer

A directive is an authoritative instruction or order, often issued by management, government, or another external authority, requiring compliance.

Question 7

FAST is a leading commercial methodology.

Accepted Answer

FAST is not a specific commercial methodology; it is a general term that can refer to various concepts, such as the FAST (Facilitated Application Specification Technique) methodology in software development or the FAST (Functional Analysis Systems Technique) in engineering.

Question 8

Projects are always planned.

Accepted Answer

Not all projects are planned; some may be spontaneous or evolve without a formal plan.

Question 9

A steering committee is comprised of system owners and IT managers who determine which requests and projects get approved and scheduled.

Accepted Answer

A steering committee typically includes system owners and IT managers who are responsible for prioritizing and approving IT projects and requests.

Question 10

Requests that are approved and placed on the schedule are considered to be backlogged because the resources are available to implement them.

Accepted Answer

Backlogged requests are those that are pending and not yet scheduled for implementation due to unavailability of resources. Approved and scheduled requests are not considered backlogged.

Question 11

The scope definition phase must consider the question, "Is this project worth looking at?"

Accepted Answer

The scope definition phase is the first phase of a project and it is used to define the project's scope, goals, and objectives. This phase is important because it helps to ensure that the project is worth looking at and that it is aligned with the organization's strategic goals.

Question 12

Scope frequently changes during a project.

Accepted Answer

Scope changes are common in projects due to evolving requirements, stakeholder feedback, or unforeseen challenges, necessitating adjustments to meet project goals.

Question 13

Scope defines how big the project is or will be.

Accepted Answer

Scope refers to the boundaries and extent of a project, including its goals, deliverables, tasks, costs, and deadlines, essentially defining how big the project is or will be.

Question 14

Given the initial scope of the project, the analyst can staff the project team, estimate the budget for systems development and prepare a schedule for the remaining phases of development.

Accepted Answer

The initial scope of the project defines the project's goals and objectives, which are used to staff the project team, estimate the budget, and prepare a schedule.

Question 15

The earliest that a systems analyst can project the staffing for a project, estimate its budget and prepare a schedule is during the requirements analysis phase.

Accepted Answer

The earliest a systems analyst can project staffing, estimate budget, and prepare a schedule is during the project planning phase, which precedes the requirements analysis phase.

Question 16

The problem analysis phase provides for a study and analysis of the requirements for the new system.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

The primary deliverable of the problem analysis phase is system improvement objectives. These objectives do not define inputs, outputs or processes. Instead, they define the business criteria on which any new system will be evaluated.

Accepted Answer

The problem analysis phase focuses on identifying the business needs and objectives, which serve as criteria for evaluating potential solutions, rather than detailing specific system inputs, outputs, or processes.

Question 18

System designers and system builders can frequently skip the requirements analysis phase because they have performed this step in the past and know what the users need.

Accepted Answer

Skipping the requirements analysis phase can lead to misunderstandings and misalignments with user needs, as each project may have unique requirements and contexts.

Question 19

The decision analysis phase (1) identifies candidate solutions that fulfill system requirements, (2) analyzes those solutions for feasibility, and (3) recommends a candidate system as the target solution.

Accepted Answer

The decision analysis phase involves identifying, analyzing, and recommending solutions that meet system requirements, ensuring feasibility and selecting the best candidate system.

Question 20

The purpose for the decision analysis phase is to identify all of the decision-making situations potentially faced by management that must be addressed in the design and development of a new system.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 3: Information Systems Development