Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  testing
B)  systems inventory
C)  designing alternatives
D)  systems auditE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  accuracy
B)  feasibility
C)  currency
D)  organizationE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

During the systems development phase, ac...

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  hardware requirements
B)  software requirements
C)  conversion type
D)  best alternativeE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  system flowchart
B)  top-down analysis method
C)  grid chart
D)  checklistE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  systems analysis report
B)  preliminary investigation report
C)  initialization report
D)  systems design reportE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  grid chart
B)  top-down analysis method
C)  automated design tool
D)  data flow diagramE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  flowcharts
B)  top-down analysis
C)  checklists
D)  gridsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A systems analyst typically employs a va...

Question 11

When evaluating alternative systems,systems designers must consider economic feasibility,________ feasibility,and operational feasibility.

Accepted Answer

A)  top-down
B)  currency
C)  technical
D)  digitalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  implementation
B)  analysis
C)  maintenance
D)  designE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  analyzing the data
B)  writing the systems design report
C)  selecting the best system
D)  testing the systemE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  develop documentation
B)  train users
C)  select the conversion type
D)  write the implementation reportE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  top-down analysis
B)  data flow
C)  systems analysis
D)  componentsE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  information
B)  data
C)  program
D)  systemE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  prepares a preliminary investigation report
B)  gathers data
C)  analyzes data
D)  trains users on the new systemE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

CASE stands for "computer-aided software engineering."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Systems Analysis and Design

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CASE stands for "computer-aided software engineering."

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

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