Question 1

Which is NOT true for systems analysts?
A)They create value for an organization
B)They enable the organization to perform work better
C)They do things and challenge the current way that an organization works
D)They play a key role in information systems development projects
E)They are the project sponsors for system proposals

Accepted Answer

Systems analysts are not typically the project sponsors for system proposals. While they play a key role in information systems development projects, they are responsible for analyzing and designing information systems, not for funding or approving the proposals themselves.

Question 2

The outcome of the design phase is the:
A)Feasibility Analysis document
B)System proposal document
C)System specification document
D)System request document
E)Business Process document

Accepted Answer

The design phase is where the system specification document is created, which outlines the detailed technical specifications for the system being developed. The feasibility analysis document is completed during the analysis phase, the system proposal document is created during the planning phase, the system request document is created during the initiation phase, and the business process document may be created during any phase, but is not necessarily the outcome of the design phase.

Question 3

Chang is working on "How will this system work".What SDLC phase is he in?
A)Planning
B)Analysis
C)Design
D)Implementation
E)Transition

Accepted Answer

Chang is in the Design phase of the SDLC. This phase involves the development of a detailed plan or blueprint for the system, including how it will work and the technology needed to support it.

Question 4

Which of the following project roles would focus on stakeholder requirements?
A)Systems analyst
B)Business analyst
C)Infrastructure analyst
D)Change management analyst
E)Requirements analyst

Accepted Answer

Requirements analysts are responsible for gathering, analyzing, and documenting stakeholder requirements.

Question 5

Wayne is a senior director of finance.His company only recently came under Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and is the project sponsor to become compliant.He realizes that examining the as-is system may not be much help as the regulations are so radical that a major analysis and design project must be completed to make the company compliant.He is leaning towards: ______________
A)Business Process Automation
B)Business Process Improvement
C)Business Process Internalization
D)Business Process Reengineering
E)Business Process Renovation

Accepted Answer

Business Process Reengineering involves a radical redesign of existing processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with regulations. In Wayne's case, given that the Sarbanes-Oxley regulations are so radical, a major analysis and design project to reengineer the company's processes is necessary to become compliant. Therefore, Business Process Reengineering is the best choice for Wayne.

Question 6

Which of the following project roles would serve as a primary point of contact for a project?
A)Systems analyst
B)Business analyst
C)Infrastructure analyst
D)Change management analyst
E)Project manager

Accepted Answer

The project manager is typically the primary point of contact for the project and is responsible for managing all aspects of the project, including communication with stakeholders. The other roles listed may also interact with stakeholders, but they are not typically the primary point of contact.

Question 7

Moderate changes to existing processes falls under the _________ analysis.
A)Business Process Automation (BPA)
B)Business Process Improvement (BPI)
C)Business Process Reengineering (BPR)
D)Business Process Blue-skying (BPB)
E)Business Process Efficiency (BPE)

Accepted Answer

Business Process Improvement (BPI) is the approach taken when moderate changes to existing processes are being made. BPA involves automation of processes, BPR involves radical redesign of processes, BPB involves brainstorming new processes, and BPE focuses on making processes more efficient.

Question 8

Michaela is a systems analyst who is determining business requirements.What would most likely be the SDLC phase for her?
A)Planning
B)Analysis
C)Design
D)Implementation
E)Business requirements are not developed by systems analysts,but by business analysts

Accepted Answer

Determining business requirements is part of the Analysis phase in the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Question 9

Jona's project is to take a fairly straight-forward manual process and make it an electronic process.This will make the processing more efficient.Which of the following requirements analysis strategies is she using?
A)Business Process Automation
B)Business Process Improvement
C)Business Process Internalization
D)Business Process Reengineering
E)Business Process Renovation

Accepted Answer

Jona's project is focused on automating a manual process to make it more efficient, which aligns with the definition of Business Process Automation. Business Process Improvement typically involves making incremental changes to an existing process to improve its efficiency, while Business Process Internalization involves bringing outsourced processes back in-house. Business Process Reengineering involves completely redesigning a process to achieve significant improvements, and Business Process Renovation involves updating or modernizing a process that has become outdated.

Question 10

Which of the following project roles would analyze the key business aspects of the system?
A)Systems analyst
B)Business analyst
C)Infrastructure analyst
D)Change management analyst
E)Project manager

Accepted Answer

The business analyst is responsible for analyzing the key business aspects of the system, such as requirements, stakeholder needs, and organizational goals. They work to identify the business problem to be solved, assess potential solutions, and recommend the best approach to delivering value to the organization. The other roles listed may have different responsibilities, such as analyzing technical infrastructure or managing changes to the system.

Question 11

Which would normally NOT be a reason for a project?
A)When a business need has been identified
B)A consultant has suggest a new customer relationship management system
C)An open source platform has just come on the market
D)An existing system just isn't working properly and the workaround is tedious
E)To support a new business initiative

Accepted Answer

While a new open source platform coming to market could be a consideration for a project, it would not normally be a reason for a project. The other options presented involve clear business needs or issues that require action.

Question 12

Which was NOT given as a method for determining business requirements?
A)Benchmarking
B)Interviewing
C)Observation
D)Document analysis
E)Questionnaires and surveys

Accepted Answer

Benchmarking is a method used for measuring the performance of a company's products, services, or processes against those of another business considered to be the best in the industry. It is not directly a method for determining business requirements, which are more about understanding what needs to be achieved by a system or project. Methods like interviewing, observation, document analysis, and questionnaires and surveys are directly aimed at understanding these requirements.

Question 13

Which is NOT an attribute of a systems analyst?
A)Understanding what to change
B)Knowing how to change it
C)Convincing others of the need to change
D)Serving as a change agent
E)Selecting which projects to approve

Accepted Answer

Selecting which projects to approve is typically not a primary responsibility of a systems analyst. Their primary focus is to understand, analyze, and improve existing systems or develop new systems. Selecting projects usually falls under the domain of project managers or other decision-makers within the organization.

Question 14

Which phase is generally the longest and most expensive part of the development process?
A)Planning
B)Analysis
C)Design
D)Implementation
E)Feasibility

Accepted Answer

Implementation is generally the longest and most expensive phase of the development process because it involves the actual construction or coding of the system, extensive testing, and the deployment of the system into a live environment, which requires significant resources and time.

Question 15

Alice is calculating whether a system will lower costs or increase revenues.What SDLC phase is she in?
A)Planning
B)Analysis
C)Design
D)Implementation
E)Evaluation

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alice is calculating whether a system will...

Question 16

Which of the following project roles would identify how technology can improve business processes?
A)Systems analyst
B)Business analyst
C)Infrastructure analyst
D)Change management analyst
E)Requirements analyst

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following project roles would...

Question 17

The outcome of the analysis phase is the:
A)Feasibility Analysis document
B)System proposal document
C)System specification document
D)System request document
E)Business Process document

Accepted Answer

The outcome of the analysis phase in system development is typically the System Proposal Document. This document outlines the proposed solution to the problem identified during the initial phases of system development, including requirements, costs, and benefits.

Question 18

Another outcome of the planning phase is the:
A)Feasibility Analysis document
B)Project Plan
C)System specification document
D)System proposal document
E)Business Process document

Accepted Answer

The project plan is a key outcome of the planning phase. It outlines the scope of the project, the timelines, the milestones, and the resources needed to complete it. While the other documents listed may also be important outcomes of the planning phase, the project plan is typically the most critical document in terms of guiding the actual execution of the project.

Question 19

The outcome of the planning phase is the:
A)Test plan
B)System proposal document
C)System specification document
D)System request document
E)Business Process document

Accepted Answer

The answer of The outcome of the planning phase is...

Question 20

Which of the following project roles would insure that the system conforms to information systems standards?
A)Systems analyst
B)Business analyst
C)Infrastructure analyst
D)Change management analyst
E)Project manager

Accepted Answer

Systems analysts are responsible for ensuring that the system meets technical standards and requirements, including information systems standards.

Quiz 1: The Systems Analyst and Information Systems Development

Which is NOT true for systems analysts?

The outcome of the design phase is the:

Chang is working on "How will this system work".What SDLC phase is he in?

Which of the following project roles would focus on stakeholder requirements?

Which of the following project roles would serve as a primary point of contact for a project?

Moderate changes to existing processes falls under the _________ analysis.

Michaela is a systems analyst who is determining business requirements.What would most likely be the SDLC phase for her?

Jona's project is to take a fairly straight-forward manual process and make it an electronic process.This will make the processing more efficient.Which of the following requirements analysis strategies is she using?

Which of the following project roles would analyze the key business aspects of the system?

Which would normally NOT be a reason for a project?

Which was NOT given as a method for determining business requirements?

Which is NOT an attribute of a systems analyst?

Which phase is generally the longest and most expensive part of the development process?

Alice is calculating whether a system will lower costs or increase revenues.What SDLC phase is she in?

Which of the following project roles would identify how technology can improve business processes?

The outcome of the analysis phase is the:

Another outcome of the planning phase is the:

The outcome of the planning phase is the:

Which of the following project roles would insure that the system conforms to information systems standards?