Sad Test 1

File: ch01, Chapter 1: Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Multiple Choice

1. The process of understanding how an information system can support business needs, design the system, build it, and deliver it to users is the _____.

a. analysis phase of the SDLC

b. object oriented approach

c. rule for creating a CASE tool

d. systems development life cycle

e. waterfall development methodology

Ans: d

Response: See page 2

2. The person that identifies opportunities for improvements and designs an information system to implement them is called a(n) _____.

a. computer programmer

b. end-user

c. systems analyst

d. systems specialist

e. technical writer

Ans: c

Response: See page 2

3. The primary goal of the systems analyst is to _____.

a. acquire a working tool

b. create a wonderful system

c. create value for the organization

d. establish the phases of the SDLC

e. identify opportunities for improvement

Ans: c

Response: See page 2

4. Developing an information system is similar to building a house because you have to

a. start with a basic idea of what is needed

b. create simple drawings of what is needed and allow the customer to provide feedback

c. develop a detailed set of blueprints

d. actually build the project, often with some changes directed by the customer

e. all of the above

Ans: e

Response: See page 3

5. The four phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle are _____.

a. analysis, gathering, modeling, and diagramming

b. construction, installation, testing, and converting

c. initiating, planning, controlling, and implementing

d. planning, analysis, design, and implementation

e. system request, feasibility, staffing, and construction

Ans: d

Response: See page 3

6. Understanding why an information system should be built and determining how the project...