Question 1

Marta has asked the users of a system to picture themselves performing the processes and to write down those processes in a sequential order.She should get a good idea of ________.

Accepted Answer

Asking users to write down the processes in a sequential order will provide Marta with a good idea of the major steps for each use case. It may not necessarily provide information on the use case itself, the elements within steps, temporal triggers, or external actors.

Question 2

A 'temporal' trigger might be which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A temporal trigger is based on a specific date or time, such as the first day of the month. In this scenario, the trigger is the date changing to the first day of the month.

Question 3

Ralph wants to illustrate how a system interacts with the environment.The best solution for him would be to use a ________:

Accepted Answer

Use cases are commonly used to illustrate how a system interacts with its environment. They typically depict the various actors or entities that interact with the system, as well as the system's responses to various actions or events. This makes them an effective tool for capturing and communicating requirements in a systematic and detailed manner.

Question 4

A use case helps:

Accepted Answer

A use case is a tool used to understand system activities and requirements. It outlines the interactions between actors and the system, allowing for a clear understanding of the required functionality of the system. While use cases may also indirectly aid in the other areas listed, their primary purpose is to define the system requirements.

Question 5

Use cases are used to more fully delineate _____.

Accepted Answer

Use cases are a technique used to elicit and capture functional requirements of a system. A use case describes the interactions between the system and its users through a series of steps or scenarios. Use cases can help to identify system requirements, which can in turn inform the design and development of the system.

Question 6

Which of the following is probably NOT a part of most use cases?

Accepted Answer

While secondary actors can be included in some use cases, they are not necessarily part of every use case. Primary actors, major input descriptions, major steps performed, and identification of the trigger are all common components of use cases.

Question 7

Destination would be described on a use case in which of the following areas?:

Accepted Answer

The destination would be described as a major output since it is the end goal of the use case. It is what the system is working towards achieving.

Question 8

Omar is an analyst building a use case.Which of the following project roles might be the most important in terms of getting information about building the use case?

Accepted Answer

Users are the primary source of information for building use cases because they are the ones who will be using the system and can provide detailed requirements and operational scenarios.

Question 9

The primary actor in a use case is generally:

Accepted Answer

The primary actor in a use case is typically an external user of the system who interacts with the system to achieve a goal or accomplish a task. The project sponsor, champion, project manager, and systems analyst are all important roles in the software development process but are not typically considered primary actors in use cases.

Question 10

Which of the following is probably NOT a step for writing a use case?

Accepted Answer

The identification of the analyst is not a step in writing a use case. It may be assumed that an analyst will be involved in the process, but their identification is not a necessary step. The other options are all commonly recognized steps in writing a use case.

Question 11

Barb is an analyst developing a use case.Which of the following will probably NOT be on her use case?

Accepted Answer

Destination for the major inputs is not typically included in a use case, which focuses more on the interactions between users and the system rather than the specifics of input destinations.

Question 12

What is probably NOT a part of a Use Case?

Accepted Answer

A Use Case typically includes elements such as Name, Number, Trigger, and Major inputs which are essential for defining the interactions between actors (users or other systems) and the system itself to achieve a goal. The Statement of business value, however, is not a standard component of a Use Case. It is more related to the overall business analysis or project justification rather than the specific interactions defined in a Use Case.

Question 13

Role-playing the use case with actual users is a good way to:

Accepted Answer

Confirming the use case involves ensuring that the use case accurately reflects the user's needs and requirements. Role-playing with actual users allows for real-time feedback and validation of the use case.

Question 14

Austin is a systems analyst.Which of the follow people might be the most valuable to him in developing a use case for an accounts payable system upgrade?

Accepted Answer

Amy, the team manager in the accounts payable department, is the most valuable person to Austin as she has direct experience with the current accounts payable system and can provide insight into its shortcomings and areas for improvement.

Question 15

Which is NOT true of use cases?

Accepted Answer

Use cases do not typically illustrate all the people involved or how the system provides value; they focus on interactions between users and the system.

Question 16

Barton is an analyst developing a use case.Which of the following will probably NOT be on his use case?

Accepted Answer

Use cases focus on the interactions between a system and its environment, including actors and their goals, rather than the internal data flows within the system.

Question 17

Special cases (like customer cancels an appointment or returns an item)are: ____________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Special cases (like customer cancels an appointment...

Question 18

Use cases generally have three parts: _____.

Accepted Answer

Use cases are a method used in systems engineering and software engineering to capture the functional requirements of a system. They typically include three main parts: basic information (such as the name, actor, and goal of the use case), inputs and outputs (what information or material goes into and out of the system during the use case), and details (a step-by-step description of what happens during the use case). This structure helps in understanding how a system interacts with external entities (actors) and what it needs to accomplish.

Question 19

You might have to go back and adjust the steps in a use case,if ____________

Accepted Answer

If the steps in a use case are of varying size, it might be necessary to go back and adjust them to ensure consistency and clarity.

Question 20

Which is probably NOT true about building use cases?

Accepted Answer

Major costs are analyzed is not typically a focus of building use cases. Use cases are primarily concerned with defining the interactions between users and systems, including the major processes and triggers involved, rather than analyzing costs.

Quiz 4: Use Case Analysis