Deck 12: Systems Analysis and Design

Question 1

Gathering and analyzing data is part of this phase.

A) Preliminary investigation
B) Systems analysis
C) Systems design
D) Systems implementation

Answer 1

B

Question 2

This conversion type is not recommended because problems arising in this approach could be catastrophic.

A) Direct approach
B) Parallel approach
C) Phased approach
D) Pilot approach

Answer 2

A

Question 3

In the preliminary investigation phase of the systems life cycle, which one of the following tasks would not be included?

A) Briefly defining the problem
B) Suggesting alternative solutions
C) Gathering the data
D) Preparing a short report

Answer 3

C

Question 4

In this phase of the systems life cycle, the new information system is installed, and people are trained to use it.

A) Systems implementation
B) Systems analysis
C) Systems design
D) Systems development

Question 5

These tools, also called computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tools, are used in system analysis to evaluate alternative hardware and software solutions.

A) Project management tools
B) Automated design tools
C) Spreadsheets
D) Report generators

Question 6

Which of the following is used to identify the components of a complex system and makes each component easier to analyze and deal with?

A) System flow chart
B) Top-down analysis method
C) Grid chart
D) Checklist

Question 7

Which among the following would not be described in the systems analysis report?

A) The current information system
B) The requirements for a new system
C) The possible development schedule
D) The training requirements for users

Question 8

In order to obtain financing to continue to Phase 2: Systems Analysis, the systems analyst does this.

A) Prepares a preliminary investigation report
B) Gathers data
C) Analyzes data
D) Trains users on the new system

Question 9

This conversion approach is preferred when there are many people in an organization performing similar operations.

A) Direct approach
B) Parallel approach
C) Phased approach
D) Pilot approach

Question 10

This document presents the costs versus the benefits and outlines the effect of alternative designs on the organization.

A) Systems analysis report
B) Preliminary investigation report
C) Initialization report
D) Systems design report

Question 11

This is the first step in the systems design phase.

A) Examine hardware requirements
B) Design alternative systems
C) Select the best system
D) Analyze the data

Question 12

This shows the relationship between input and output documents.

A) Grid chart
B) Checklist
C) Investigation report
D) Top-down analysis method

Question 13

In this activity, it is determined whether the system can be made secure against unauthorized use.

A) Analyzing the data
B) Writing the systems design report
C) Selecting the best system
D) Testing the system

Question 14

During which phase of the systems life cycle are users trained to use the new system?

A) Preliminary investigation
B) Systems implementation
C) Systems development
D) Systems maintenance

Question 15

A collection of activities and elements organized to accomplish a goal.

A) Information
B) Data
C) Program
D) System

Question 16

Which of the following tools presents data or information flow within an information system?

A) Grid chart
B) Top-down analysis method
C) Automated design tool
D) Data flow diagram

Question 17

In this phase of the systems life cycle, new or alternative information systems are designed.

A) Systems maintenance
B) Systems analysis
C) Systems design
D) Systems development

Question 18

This individual studies an organization's systems to determine what actions to take and how to use computer technology to assist them.

A) Network administrator
B) Cryptographer
C) Systems analyst
D) Computer engineer

Question 19

Selecting the _______ is the first step in implementing a new system.

A) hardware requirements
B) software requirements
C) conversion type
D) best alternative

Question 20

This is the final task in Phase 3: Systems Design.

A) Select the best design
B) Design alternative systems
C) Write a systems design report
D) Examine hardware requirements

Question 21

In the design phase of the systems life cycle, alternative systems are analyzed for economic, physical, and operational feasibility.

Question 22

If a firm is deciding upon the acceptance of a project with a value of $10,000, and if the client has a good credit history, the firm will most likely use the grid chart in the decision making process.

Question 23

Gathering data and information in the systems analysis phase can be achieved through conducting interviews and studying documents.

Question 24

Very few tools are available to assist system analysts and end users in analyzing data.

Question 25

In the systems design phase of the systems life cycle, the systems design report usually concludes by recommending one of the analyzed alternatives.

Question 26

An organization chart shows where the hardware is located within the organization.

Question 27

This is performed to determine whether the new procedures are actually furthering productivity.

A) Testing
B) Systems inventory
C) Designing alternatives
D) Systems audit

Question 28

A systems analyst uses the six-phase systems life cycle to improve and maintain information systems.

Question 29

Selecting the best system is the first step of the systems design phase of the systems life cycle.

Question 30

Data about how the present system works is collected during the preliminary investigation phase in order to determine the requirements of the new system.

Question 31

In Phase 2 of the systems life cycle, the primary concern is completing a new design.

Question 32

In the data analysis step, the idea is to learn how information currently flows and to pinpoint why it is not flowing properly.

Question 33

The top-down analysis method makes each component easier to analyze and deal with.

Question 34

CASE tools are limited to systems analysis.

Question 35

This is the process of building a model that can be modified before the actual system is installed.

A) Rapid applications development
B) Prototyping
C) Systems analysis
D) Systems maintenance

Question 36

Which of the following phases of the systems life cycle is considered to be an ongoing activity?

A) Systems development
B) Systems analysis
C) Systems design
D) Systems maintenance

Question 37

Identify the sixth phase of the systems life cycle.

A) Systems maintenance
B) Systems development
C) Systems design
D) Systems analysis

Question 38

A survey of user needs is part of the preliminary investigation phase.

Question 39

This is the final step of the systems implementation phase of the systems life cycle.

A) Develop documentation
B) Train users
C) Select the conversion type
D) Write the implementation report

Question 40

CASE stands for "Computer-Aided Software Engineering."

Question 41

The _______ analysis method identifies the top-level components of a complex system.

Question 42

A(n) _______ is a collection of hardware, software, people, procedures, and data.

Question 43

A(n) _______ shows the relationship between input and output documents.

Question 44

New hardware and software are acquired, developed, and tested in the systems _______ stage of the systems life cycle.

Question 45

Systems analysis and design is a problem-solving procedure for examining and improving a(n) _______.

Question 46

_______ of the system happens after the installation of software and hardware.

Question 47

Hardware and software are normally acquired during the implementation phase of the systems life cycle.

Question 48

The _______ report describes the current information system, the requirements for a new system, and a possible development schedule.

Question 49

_______ show the data or information flow within an information system; the data is traced from its origin through processing, storage, and output.

Question 50

System _______ show the flow of input data to processing and finally to output.

Question 51

When evaluating alternative systems, systems designs must consider economic feasibility, _______ feasibility, and operational feasibility.

Question 52

The third phase in the systems life cycle is the systems _______ phase.

Question 53

In the testing step of the systems development phase, processed information is evaluated to see whether the results are correct.

Question 54

The organization can switch to the old system if the new system fails in the parallel conversion approach.

Question 55

An important aspect of the preliminary investigation phase is to suggest _______.

Question 56

Systems designers evaluate each alternative in the systems design phase for _______ by looking at economic, technical, and operational factors.

Question 57

Application software for new information systems always requires having it custom-designed to meet the needs of the organization.

Question 58

The systems design report presents the _______ versus the benefits.

Question 59

_______ feasibility is evaluated to determine if the proposed system can actually be made to operate in the organization.

Question 60

Periodic evaluation is part of the systems maintenance phase of the systems life cycle.

Question 61

Another name for Phase 5, systems implementation, is _______.

Question 62

What are the four questions that must be considered when choosing the best system during the systems design phase?

Question 63

Name and briefly explain five common analysis tools used during the systems analysis phase.

Question 64

In general, the pilot and _______ approaches are the most favored conversion approaches.

Question 65

Describe how software can be acquired, if needed, during the systems development phase.

Question 66

Discuss the systems audit and periodic evaluation activities.

Question 67

Most organizations spend more time and money on the systems _______ phase than on any of other phase.

Question 68

Name and briefly explain the six phases of system analysis and design.

Question 69

The _______ conversion approach to systems implementation is considered the most risky.

Question 70

Explain the process of evaluating the feasibility of each alternative system.

Question 71

Briefly describe the four approaches for conversion to a new system.

Question 72

Define prototyping and explain how it could be used by a systems analyst.

Question 73

The _______ approach to systems implementation is used only in cases in which the cost of failure or of interrupted operation is great.

Question 74

What is the purpose of the systems analysis report during the systems analysis phase?

Question 75

How does a systems analyst gather the required data when he/she is defining a problem during the preliminary investigation phase?