LADWP SYSTEMS ANALYST EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
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Core Domains:
- Analytical Ability
- Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork
- Written Communication
- Technology Application (SDLC, Databases, Cloud, ITSM)
- Business Process Analysis
- Requirements Elicitation and Documentation
- Testing and Quality Assurance
- Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
Introduction
This comprehensive examination assesses the candidate's mastery of
core competencies required for the LADWP Systems Analyst (Class
Code 1596) examination. It evaluates analytical ability, interpersonal
skills, teamwork, written communication, and technology application.
Questions are presented in multiple-choice and scenario-based formats
requiring integration of knowledge across domains. Emphasis is placed
on real-world application, critical decision-making, and the ability to
bridge business and technology. Successful completion demonstrates
readiness for professional systems analysis practice.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
What is the primary role of a systems analyst?
A. Writing production code exclusively
B. Managing organizational finances
,C. Analyzing and designing systems to solve business problems
D. Supervising all employees
C. Analyzing and designing systems to solve business problems
RATIONALE: Systems analysts focus on analyzing and designing
systems rather than primarily writing code. Their roles include change
agent, consultant, support expert, and problem solver .
Question 2
What is the first step in the Systems Development Life Cycle
(SDLC)?
A. Design
B. Implementation
C. Planning
D. Testing
C. Planning
RATIONALE: The first step in the SDLC is planning, which
involves identifying the need for a new or modified system and
conducting preliminary investigations .
Question 3
A systems analyst is conducting a feasibility study. Which of the
following is NOT typically part of a feasibility study?
A. Technical feasibility
B. Economic feasibility
C. Operational feasibility
D. Personal feasibility
D. Personal feasibility
, RATIONALE: Feasibility studies typically assess technical,
economic, operational, legal, and schedule feasibility. "Personal
feasibility" is not a standard category of feasibility analysis .
Question 4
Which of the following best describes the systems analyst's role as a
change agent?
A. The analyst facilitates organizational change and helps users adapt to
new systems
B. The analyst manages the organization's finances
C. The analyst writes all the code
D. The analyst supervises all employees
A. The analyst facilitates organizational change and helps users
adapt to new systems
RATIONALE: As a change agent, the systems analyst helps
organizations and users adapt to new systems and processes. This
involves managing resistance to change and facilitating transitions .
Question 5
What is the purpose of a feasibility study in systems analysis?
A. To determine whether a proposed system is viable and worth
pursuing
B. To write the code for the system
C. To test the system
D. To train users
A. To determine whether a proposed system is viable and worth
pursuing
RATIONALE: A feasibility study evaluates whether a proposed
system is technically, economically, and operationally viable, helping
decision-makers determine whether to proceed with the project .
, Question 6
Which of the following best describes the relationship between
systems analysts and stakeholders?
A. Systems analysts work independently without stakeholder input
B. Systems analysts collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand
needs and requirements
C. Systems analysts only interact with technical staff
D. Systems analysts only interact with management
B. Systems analysts collaborate closely with stakeholders to
understand needs and requirements
RATIONALE: Systems analysts collaborate closely with
stakeholders, including users, management, and technical staff, to
understand needs and requirements and ensure the system meets
organizational goals .
Question 7
What is the systems analyst's role in system implementation?
A. Only writing documentation
B. Supporting the implementation, training users, and ensuring a smooth
transition
C. Only testing
D. Only designing
B. Supporting the implementation, training users, and ensuring a
smooth transition
RATIONALE: During implementation, systems analysts support the
implementation process, train users, and ensure a smooth transition from
the old system to the new one .
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Core Domains:
- Analytical Ability
- Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork
- Written Communication
- Technology Application (SDLC, Databases, Cloud, ITSM)
- Business Process Analysis
- Requirements Elicitation and Documentation
- Testing and Quality Assurance
- Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
Introduction
This comprehensive examination assesses the candidate's mastery of
core competencies required for the LADWP Systems Analyst (Class
Code 1596) examination. It evaluates analytical ability, interpersonal
skills, teamwork, written communication, and technology application.
Questions are presented in multiple-choice and scenario-based formats
requiring integration of knowledge across domains. Emphasis is placed
on real-world application, critical decision-making, and the ability to
bridge business and technology. Successful completion demonstrates
readiness for professional systems analysis practice.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
What is the primary role of a systems analyst?
A. Writing production code exclusively
B. Managing organizational finances
,C. Analyzing and designing systems to solve business problems
D. Supervising all employees
C. Analyzing and designing systems to solve business problems
RATIONALE: Systems analysts focus on analyzing and designing
systems rather than primarily writing code. Their roles include change
agent, consultant, support expert, and problem solver .
Question 2
What is the first step in the Systems Development Life Cycle
(SDLC)?
A. Design
B. Implementation
C. Planning
D. Testing
C. Planning
RATIONALE: The first step in the SDLC is planning, which
involves identifying the need for a new or modified system and
conducting preliminary investigations .
Question 3
A systems analyst is conducting a feasibility study. Which of the
following is NOT typically part of a feasibility study?
A. Technical feasibility
B. Economic feasibility
C. Operational feasibility
D. Personal feasibility
D. Personal feasibility
, RATIONALE: Feasibility studies typically assess technical,
economic, operational, legal, and schedule feasibility. "Personal
feasibility" is not a standard category of feasibility analysis .
Question 4
Which of the following best describes the systems analyst's role as a
change agent?
A. The analyst facilitates organizational change and helps users adapt to
new systems
B. The analyst manages the organization's finances
C. The analyst writes all the code
D. The analyst supervises all employees
A. The analyst facilitates organizational change and helps users
adapt to new systems
RATIONALE: As a change agent, the systems analyst helps
organizations and users adapt to new systems and processes. This
involves managing resistance to change and facilitating transitions .
Question 5
What is the purpose of a feasibility study in systems analysis?
A. To determine whether a proposed system is viable and worth
pursuing
B. To write the code for the system
C. To test the system
D. To train users
A. To determine whether a proposed system is viable and worth
pursuing
RATIONALE: A feasibility study evaluates whether a proposed
system is technically, economically, and operationally viable, helping
decision-makers determine whether to proceed with the project .
, Question 6
Which of the following best describes the relationship between
systems analysts and stakeholders?
A. Systems analysts work independently without stakeholder input
B. Systems analysts collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand
needs and requirements
C. Systems analysts only interact with technical staff
D. Systems analysts only interact with management
B. Systems analysts collaborate closely with stakeholders to
understand needs and requirements
RATIONALE: Systems analysts collaborate closely with
stakeholders, including users, management, and technical staff, to
understand needs and requirements and ensure the system meets
organizational goals .
Question 7
What is the systems analyst's role in system implementation?
A. Only writing documentation
B. Supporting the implementation, training users, and ensuring a smooth
transition
C. Only testing
D. Only designing
B. Supporting the implementation, training users, and ensuring a
smooth transition
RATIONALE: During implementation, systems analysts support the
implementation process, train users, and ensure a smooth transition from
the old system to the new one .
