Question 1

​_____ is a technique used primarily during the investigation phase of systems development to define the business processes included within the scope of a system.
A) ​Joint application development
B) ​Direct observation
C) ​Functional decomposition
D) ​Agile development

Accepted Answer

Functional decomposition is a technique used to break down complex processes into smaller, more manageable sub-processes. It is often used during the investigation phase of systems development to define the business processes that will be included within the scope of a system. Joint application development, direct observation, and agile development are all techniques that may be used during systems development, but they are not primarily used to define business processes.

Question 2

​In the context of system performance, _____ is the hours a system is actually available for use divided by the hours the system is scheduled to be available and is expressed as a percentage.
A) ​reliability
B) ​availability
C) ​scalability
D) ​system response time

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​In the context of system performance, _____...

Question 3

All members of a system investigation team must be co-located to ensure a successful start to a project.

Accepted Answer

With the advancements in communication and collaboration tools, it is not always necessary for all members of a system investigation team to be co-located. Remote collaboration and communication can also lead to successful project outcomes.

Question 4

​_____ begins during systems analysis and identifies the two or three strongest contenders among the vendors.
A) ​Feasibility analysis
B) ​Systems investigation
C) ​Performance evaluation test
D) ​Preliminary evaluation

Accepted Answer

Preliminary evaluation begins during systems analysis and identifies the two or three strongest contenders among the vendors. Feasibility analysis is focused on analyzing the feasibility of the proposed system, systems investigation involves understanding the current system and identifying problems, and performance evaluation test is conducted after the system has been implemented to evaluate its performance.

Question 5

A professional who specializes in analyzing and designing business systems is called a(n) ____.
A) systems analyst
B) project manager
C) individual systems developer
D) programmer

Accepted Answer

A systems analyst is a professional who specializes in analyzing and designing business systems. They work to understand the business processes and requirements of an organization, and then design and implement custom software solutions to meet those needs. Project managers oversee various aspects of a project, but may not specialize in systems analysis. Individual systems developers and programmers may work on specific aspects of a project, but their focus is more on implementation rather than analysis and design.

Question 6

​The systems design phase of a systems development life cycle (SDLC) identifies areas where system security and controls need to be defined.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​The systems design phase of a systems...

Question 7

The primary outcome of systems analysis is a prioritized list of system requirements and a recommendation of how to proceed with a project.

Accepted Answer

Systems analysis is the process of understanding and specifying requirements for a system. The outcome of this process is a prioritized list of system requirements and a recommendation for how to proceed with the project based on these requirements.

Question 8

​The disaster recovery plan focuses on technology recovery and identifies the people or the teams responsible to take action in the event of a disaster, what exactly these people will do when a disaster strikes, and the information system resources required to support critical business processes.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes the purpose and scope of a disaster recovery plan.

Question 9

A data flow diagram (DFD) is a technique to show relationships among data entities.

Accepted Answer

A data flow diagram (DFD) is used to represent the flow of data within a system, showing how data is processed by the system in terms of inputs and outputs, rather than relationships among data entities.

Question 10

​_____ is a structured meeting process that can accelerate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of not only the investigation phase, but also the analysis and design phases of a systems development project.
A) ​Direct observation
B) ​Agile systems development
C) ​Functional decomposition
D) ​Joint application development

Accepted Answer

Joint application development (JAD) is a structured meeting process that involves key stakeholders and subject matter experts in the investigation, analysis, and design phases of a systems development project. JAD sessions can accelerate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by encouraging collaboration and communication among participants. Direct observation, agile systems development, and functional decomposition are also techniques used in IT project management, but they do not specifically involve structured meeting processes like JAD.

Question 11

Feasibility analysis assesses the technical, economic, legal, operational, and schedule feasibility of a project.

Accepted Answer

Feasibility analysis is a comprehensive evaluation of a project to determine if it is technically, economically, legally, operationally, and schedule feasible.

Question 12

The overall purpose of systems investigation is to determine user, stakeholder, and organizational needs for a new or modified system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The overall purpose of systems investigation is...

Question 13

_____ requires unbiased and careful questioning of whether system elements are related in the most effective ways, considering new or different relationships among system elements, and possibly introducing new elements into the system.
A) Causal analysis
B) Creative analysis
C) Critical analysis
D) Data flow analysis

Accepted Answer

Critical analysis involves evaluating the relationships and effectiveness of system elements, considering new relationships, and potentially introducing new elements.

Question 14

A disaster recovery plan is a component of an organization's overall business continuity plan.

Accepted Answer

A disaster recovery plan is a specific plan within an organization's overall business continuity plan. It outlines procedures and processes for responding to and recovering from disruptive events, such as natural disasters, cyberattacks, or equipment failures.

Question 15

​A(n) _____ is a formal document that outlines an organization's hardware or software needs and requests vendors to develop a detailed plan of how they would meet those needs and at what cost.
A) systems request form
B) ​in-stock request
C) ​systems investigation request
D) ​request for proposal

Accepted Answer

A request for proposal (RFP) is a formal document that outlines an organization's needs for hardware or software and requests vendors to develop a detailed plan of how they would meet those needs and at what cost. It allows organizations to compare proposals and select the vendor that best meets their requirements. Options A, B, and C are not commonly used terms in this context.

Question 16

A data flow diagram (DFD) does not provide any information about process timing.

Accepted Answer

A DFD only shows the flow of data between processes or entities, and does not include any information about when the processes occur. It simply shows the inputs, processes, and outputs of the system.

Question 17

​In the context of data-flow diagrams (DFDs), the process symbol _____.
A) ​identifies the function being performed
B) ​reveals a storage location for data
C) ​shows either the source or destination of the data
D) ​includes arrows that show the direction of data movement

Accepted Answer

The process symbol in DFDs is used to identify the function being performed. It represents a particular activity or task that transforms data inputs into outputs. The process symbol is used to show the logic or flow of the business processes being modeled.

Question 18

​The Pareto principle is also known as the _____.
A) ​result rule
B) ​cause rule
C) ​50-50 rule
D) ​80-20 rule

Accepted Answer

The Pareto principle is commonly referred to as the "80-20 rule," which states that approximately 80% of effects come from 20% of causes.

Question 19

​Operational feasibility takes into account the need to meet certain system performance requirements that are considered important to system users and stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

Operational feasibility is concerned with whether or not a proposed system will be able to meet the needs of system users and stakeholders. This includes considerations such as system performance requirements, as well as other factors such as user training and support requirements, data management needs, and system maintenance and support requirements. Therefore, operational feasibility is important to ensure that the system will be functional and useful to its intended users, and that it will be able to meet the needs of the organization or business that is implementing it.

Question 20

​In the context of data-flow diagrams (DFDs), a(n) _____ shows either the source or destination of the data.
A) ​data-flow line
B) ​entity symbol
C) ​process symbol
D) ​data store symbol

Accepted Answer

An entity symbol in a DFD represents a source or destination of data.

Quiz 12: Systems Development

_____ is a technique used primarily during the investigation phase of systems development to define the business processes included within the scope of a system.

In the context of system performance, _____ is the hours a system is actually available for use divided by the hours the system is scheduled to be available and is expressed as a percentage.

All members of a system investigation team must be co-located to ensure a successful start to a project.

_____ begins during systems analysis and identifies the two or three strongest contenders among the vendors.

A professional who specializes in analyzing and designing business systems is called a(n) ____.

The systems design phase of a systems development life cycle (SDLC) identifies areas where system security and controls need to be defined.

The primary outcome of systems analysis is a prioritized list of system requirements and a recommendation of how to proceed with a project.

The disaster recovery plan focuses on technology recovery and identifies the people or the teams responsible to take action in the event of a disaster, what exactly these people will do when a disaster strikes, and the information system resources required to support critical business processes.

A data flow diagram (DFD) is a technique to show relationships among data entities.

_____ is a structured meeting process that can accelerate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of not only the investigation phase, but also the analysis and design phases of a systems development project.

Feasibility analysis assesses the technical, economic, legal, operational, and schedule feasibility of a project.

The overall purpose of systems investigation is to determine user, stakeholder, and organizational needs for a new or modified system.

_____ requires unbiased and careful questioning of whether system elements are related in the most effective ways, considering new or different relationships among system elements, and possibly introducing new elements into the system.

A disaster recovery plan is a component of an organization's overall business continuity plan.

A(n) _____ is a formal document that outlines an organization's hardware or software needs and requests vendors to develop a detailed plan of how they would meet those needs and at what cost.

A data flow diagram (DFD) does not provide any information about process timing.

In the context of data-flow diagrams (DFDs) , the process symbol _____.

The Pareto principle is also known as the _____.

Operational feasibility takes into account the need to meet certain system performance requirements that are considered important to system users and stakeholders.

In the context of data-flow diagrams (DFDs) , a(n) _____ shows either the source or destination of the data.

Quiz 12: Systems Development

​_____ is a technique used primarily during the investigation phase of systems development to define the business processes included within the scope of a system.

​In the context of system performance, _____ is the hours a system is actually available for use divided by the hours the system is scheduled to be available and is expressed as a percentage.

All members of a system investigation team must be co-located to ensure a successful start to a project.

​_____ begins during systems analysis and identifies the two or three strongest contenders among the vendors.

A professional who specializes in analyzing and designing business systems is called a(n) ____.

​The systems design phase of a systems development life cycle (SDLC) identifies areas where system security and controls need to be defined.

The primary outcome of systems analysis is a prioritized list of system requirements and a recommendation of how to proceed with a project.

​The disaster recovery plan focuses on technology recovery and identifies the people or the teams responsible to take action in the event of a disaster, what exactly these people will do when a disaster strikes, and the information system resources required to support critical business processes.

A data flow diagram (DFD) is a technique to show relationships among data entities.

​_____ is a structured meeting process that can accelerate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of not only the investigation phase, but also the analysis and design phases of a systems development project.

Feasibility analysis assesses the technical, economic, legal, operational, and schedule feasibility of a project.

The overall purpose of systems investigation is to determine user, stakeholder, and organizational needs for a new or modified system.

_____ requires unbiased and careful questioning of whether system elements are related in the most effective ways, considering new or different relationships among system elements, and possibly introducing new elements into the system.

A disaster recovery plan is a component of an organization's overall business continuity plan.

​A(n) _____ is a formal document that outlines an organization's hardware or software needs and requests vendors to develop a detailed plan of how they would meet those needs and at what cost.

A data flow diagram (DFD) does not provide any information about process timing.

​In the context of data-flow diagrams (DFDs) , the process symbol _____.

​The Pareto principle is also known as the _____.

​Operational feasibility takes into account the need to meet certain system performance requirements that are considered important to system users and stakeholders.

​In the context of data-flow diagrams (DFDs) , a(n) _____ shows either the source or destination of the data.

_____ is a technique used primarily during the investigation phase of systems development to define the business processes included within the scope of a system.

In the context of system performance, _____ is the hours a system is actually available for use divided by the hours the system is scheduled to be available and is expressed as a percentage.

_____ begins during systems analysis and identifies the two or three strongest contenders among the vendors.

The systems design phase of a systems development life cycle (SDLC) identifies areas where system security and controls need to be defined.

The disaster recovery plan focuses on technology recovery and identifies the people or the teams responsible to take action in the event of a disaster, what exactly these people will do when a disaster strikes, and the information system resources required to support critical business processes.

_____ is a structured meeting process that can accelerate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of not only the investigation phase, but also the analysis and design phases of a systems development project.

A(n) _____ is a formal document that outlines an organization's hardware or software needs and requests vendors to develop a detailed plan of how they would meet those needs and at what cost.

In the context of data-flow diagrams (DFDs) , the process symbol _____.

The Pareto principle is also known as the _____.

Operational feasibility takes into account the need to meet certain system performance requirements that are considered important to system users and stakeholders.

In the context of data-flow diagrams (DFDs) , a(n) _____ shows either the source or destination of the data.