Question 1

Which of these recording techniques has a decision maker who is observed in the left column and all of their actions in the right-hand column?
A)adjective pairs
B)categories
C)scales
D)analyst's playscript

Accepted Answer

The analyst's playscript is a technique in which the observer records the decision maker's actions in the right-hand column while noting the context and rationale of each decision in the left-hand column. This allows for a more detailed analysis of the decision-making process. Adjective pairs, categories, and scales are different techniques that do not involve recording all actions of the decision maker.

Question 2

Which is not a guideline that can help analysts to take a systematic approach to analysis?
A)Examine documents for key or guiding metaphors.
B)Look for insiders versus outsiders or "we against them" mentality in documents.
C)List terms that characterize good or evil which almost never appear in documents.
D)Recognize a sense of humor, if present.

Accepted Answer

This guideline does not contribute to a systematic approach to analysis as it involves listing terms that almost never appear in documents. The other three guidelines - examining documents for metaphors, identifying insiders/outsiders mentality, and recognizing humorous tones - can aid in taking a systematic approach to analysis.

Question 3

The overriding variable that determines how many people the systems analyst should interview in depth is:
A)the number of analysts interviewing.
B)the number of users in an organization.
C)the number of departments and the number of users in an organization.
D)the time an interview takes.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

Which is not an approach for complex random samples?
A)random sampling
B)systematic sampling
C)stratified sampling
D)cluster sampling

Accepted Answer

Random sampling is not an approach for complex random samples. Complex random sampling refers to the use of multiple sampling techniques, such as stratified sampling, cluster sampling, or systematic sampling, in order to make inferences about a larger population. Random sampling, on the other hand, is a simple random sample that selects a sample from a population randomly without any specific criteria or characteristics taken into consideration.

Question 5

Which is not a quality of a convenience sample?
A)unrestricted samples
B)non-probability samples
C)the most difficult samples to arrange
D)the most unreliable samples

Accepted Answer

Convenience samples are samples selected based on their availability and accessibility. They are easy to obtain but not representative of the population. Choice A, B, and D are all qualities of convenience samples.

Question 6

Which is not a quantitative document available for interpretation in any business?
A)records
B)reports used for decision making
C)performance reports
D)data capture records

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Which is the most common information flow in an organization?
A)upward and horizontally
B)downward and horizontally
C)upward and vertically
D)downward and vertically

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

If a decision maker has trade journals and newspaper clippings about other companies, they tend to work with:
A)external information.
B)internal information.
C)detailed corporate information.
D)summarized corporate information.

Accepted Answer

Trade journals and newspaper clippings are sources of external information, meaning they come from outside of the company. Therefore, the best choice is option A.

Question 9

What provides periodic updates of what is occurring in the business?
A)performance reports
B)records
C)reports used for decision making
D)data capture forms

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Which is the formula of the necessary sample size (n), where p is the proportion of the population having the attribute and p is the standard error of the proportion?
A) $ n=p(1-p)^{\sigma} p+1 $
B) $ n=p(1-p) /{ }^{\sigma} p 2+1 $
C) $ n=\mathrm{p}(1-\mathrm{p}) /{ }^{\sigma} \mathrm{p} 2 $
D) $ n=p(1+p) /{ }^{\sigma} p 2+1 $

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which is not a key question on which the systems analyst must make a decision?
A)Which should the systems analyst pay attention to, among many reports, forms, output documents, and memos?
B)Which should the systems analyst ignore?
C)Which people should the systems analyst interview?
D)Which people should the systems analyst seek information from via questionnaires?
E)Which people should the systems analyst observe in the process of carrying out their mission?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which of the following is a reason why a systems analyst would want perform sampling?
A)thorough collection of data
B)increasing user involvement
C)accuracy is not a project requirement
D)reducing bias

Accepted Answer

Sampling is used to reduce bias in data collection by randomly selecting a representative subset of the data rather than collecting data from the entire population. This allows the systems analyst to make accurate and informed decisions about the system being analyzed without being misled by biased or incomplete data.

Question 13

Which determines the sample size?
A)cluster itself
B)what we know about the sample itself
C)population
D)systems analyst

Accepted Answer

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A)cluster itself
B)what we...

Question 14

Which of these is not an organizational element of interest with the STROBE technique?
A)decision maker's body language
B)decision maker's office placement
C)decision maker's clothing
D)office lighting and color

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which is not a way that the analyst can inspect a record?
A)checking for consistency in report font types and logo placement
B)looking for opportunities for improving the recording form design
C)observing the number and type of transactions
D)watching for instances where the computer can simplify the work

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which sampling technique is usually the most important to the systems analyst?
A)random sampling
B)systematic sampling
C)stratified sampling
D)cluster sampling

Accepted Answer

Stratified sampling is usually the most important technique for systems analysts as it allows for the selection of representative samples from different strata or subgroups within a population. This helps to ensure that the sample accurately reflects the diversity of the population and can improve the accuracy and reliability of the analyses and decisions based on the sample data. Random, systematic, and cluster sampling may also be useful in certain situations, but they may not be as effective or relevant for the specific needs and goals of the systems analyst.

Question 17

A good rule of thumb is to interview:
A)at least three people on every level of the organization and at least one from each functional area directly involved in the system.
B)at least one person on every level of the organization and at least three from each functional area directly involved in the system.
C)at least one person on every level of the organization and at least one from each functional area directly involved in the system.
D)at least one person on every level of the organization and at least two from each functional area directly involved in the system.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Which is not a way to proceed when creating a catalog of forms to help you understand the information flow currently in use in business?
A)Collect examples of all of the forms in use.
B)Note the type of form.
C)Document the intended distribution pattern.
D)Compare the intended distribution pattern with who actually analyzes the form.

Accepted Answer

Comparing the intended distribution pattern with who actually analyzes the form is not a step in creating a catalog of forms; it is more about analyzing the effectiveness of the form's distribution.

Question 19

Which is not a main type of sample?
A)objectiveness
B)convenience
C)purposive
D)simple
E)complex

Accepted Answer

Objectiveness is not a main type of sample. The other four choices are all main types of sample: convenience sampling, purposive sampling, simple random sampling, and complex sampling.

Question 20

Which is not one of four steps that a systems analyst must follow to design a good sample?
A)Determine the data to be collected or described.
B)Determine the population to be sampled.
C)Choose the type of population.
D)Describe the sample size.

Accepted Answer

The four steps that a systems analyst must follow to design a good sample are:
1. Determine the data to be collected or described.
2. Determine the population to be sampled.
3. Choose the type of sampling method.
4. Describe the sample size. 
Therefore, choice C - "Choose the type of population" is not one of the four steps that a systems analyst must follow to design a good sample.

Quiz 5: Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods

Which of these recording techniques has a decision maker who is observed in the left column and all of their actions in the right-hand column?

Which is not a guideline that can help analysts to take a systematic approach to analysis?

The overriding variable that determines how many people the systems analyst should interview in depth is:

Which is not an approach for complex random samples?

Which is not a quality of a convenience sample?

Which is not a quantitative document available for interpretation in any business?

Which is the most common information flow in an organization?

If a decision maker has trade journals and newspaper clippings about other companies, they tend to work with:

What provides periodic updates of what is occurring in the business?

Which is the formula of the necessary sample size (n) , where p is the proportion of the population having the attribute and p is the standard error of the proportion?

Which is not a key question on which the systems analyst must make a decision?

Which of the following is a reason why a systems analyst would want perform sampling?

Which determines the sample size?

Which of these is not an organizational element of interest with the STROBE technique?

Which is not a way that the analyst can inspect a record?

Which sampling technique is usually the most important to the systems analyst?

A good rule of thumb is to interview:

Which is not a way to proceed when creating a catalog of forms to help you understand the information flow currently in use in business?

Which is not a main type of sample?

Which is not one of four steps that a systems analyst must follow to design a good sample?