Ch01
Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. Systems analysis and design (SAD) is a spontaneous process that is employed in the development of
business information systems.
Topic: Definition
True False
2. A good solution in business often attempts to effect change to the processes involved before applying or
incorporating technology into the equation.
Topic: Definition
True False
3. SAD focuses on computers, hardware, software and the implementation of technology rather than the
more broad realm of finding solutions to problems.
Topic: Definition
True False
4. The analysis aspect of SAD focuses on two basic questions: (1) What is the problem? (2) How do we
transform the solution into a usable information system?
Topic: Definition
True False
5. SAD relies on a formalized set of elements which can be described in terms of methodologies, tools, and
techniques.
Topic: SAD A Disciplined Approach
True False
6. Various computer programs designed to facilitate the wide variety of techniques and activities to be
conducted during a complete analysis and design scenario fall in the category of Systems Support
Applications.
Topic: Tools
True False
7. Tools that assist in symptom categorization and problem identification include Ishikawa charts or the
PIECES Framework.
Topic: Tools
True False
8. An advantage of the tools and techniques used in SAD is that they will work with any of the
methodologies utilized.
Topic: Techniques
True False
9. The concept of process-centricity was the predominate development approach of the 1970s and early
1980s.
Topic: Process-centricity
True False
10. One of the most significant positive characteristics of a process-centric approach is the extensive design
stability associated with an application designed in this manner.
Topic: Process-centricity
True False
,11. The data-centric approach to software design focuses on the data necessary to operate a given software
application.
Topic: Data-centricity
True False
12. Systems analysis and design occurs in a predominately collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Topic: Systems Analysis as a Profession
True False
13. One of the negative reactions to the increased focus on discipline and structure in the systems analysis
and design profession was the increased disagreement as to what standards should be maintained.
Topic: Professional Societies and Standards of Practice
True False
14. Because of the lack of standards, the field of systems analysis and design is maturing slowly, not keeping
pace with technology.
Topic: Professional Societies and Standards of Practice
True False
15. After an initial spurt of rapid growth in computer and data processing services, the growth has slowed due
to the lack of standards.
Topic: Professional Societies and Standards of Practice
True False
16. In a typical systems analysis and design effort, the client and end user are different groups of people.
Topic: Client and Systems Users
True False
17. End users are those individuals that will ultimately benefit from the development effort and will be
directly involved in either the use of the system itself or the information and reports generated by it.
Topic: Client and Systems Users
True False
18. The role of IS management needs to be direct in a typical SAD project for success.
Topic: IS Management
True False
19. The key to a successful analysis and design project is the quality and skillfulness of the systems analysts.
Topic: Systems Analysts
True False
20. General skill set can be broken down into four basic categories: (1) technical, (2) analytical, (3)
managerial, and (4) interpersonal.
Topic: Skill Set for Systems Analysis
True False
21. Systems analysis and design (SAD) is:
A. spontaneous process which is employed in the development of systems applications.
B. spontaneous process which is employed in the development of business information systems.
C. structured process which is employed in the development of business information systems.
D. structured process which is employed in the redevelopment of business applications.
22. Which of the following is not an element of a good business solution ?
A. It often attempts to effect change to the processes involved before applying or incorporating
technology into the equation.
B. It often strives to adapt a new process after the technology has been determined.
C. It always tries to utilize the existing system in developing a new solution.
D. It often attempts to apply or incorporate technology into the equation before effecting change to the
processes involved.
,23. SAD focuses:
A on computers, hardware, software and the implementation of technology rather than the more broad
. realm of finding solutions to problems.
B. on the more broad realm of finding solutions to problems rather than hardware, software, and
implementation of technology.
C. entirely on the programming of applications to solve problems.
D. on designing new systems rather than modifying and upgrading existing systems.
24. The analysis aspect of SAD includes all the following except:
A. trying to determine what the problem is.
B. working to determine the nature and domain of the problem.
C. determining solution alternatives.
D. determining the technology needed to obtain the solution.
25. SAD relies on a formalized set of elements which are described in terms of :
A. methodologies, tools, diagrams
B. tools, applications, methodologies
C. requirements, designs, structures
D. methodologies, tools, techniques
26. Various computer programs designed to facilitate the wide variety of techniques and activities to be
conducted during a complete analysis and design scenario fall in the category of :
A. Systems Support applications.
B. Computer-Assisted Software Engineering applications.
C. Group Supported applications
D. Systems Development Suites
27. Tools that assist in symptom categorization and problem identification include:
A. JAD, RAD, OOAD.
B. DFDs and ERDs.
C. Ishikawa charts and the PIECES Framework.
D. project planning and feasibility studies.
28. The final phase of the SDLC is the:
A. documentation phase.
B. evaluation phase.
C. implementation phase.
D. maintenance phase.
29. The concept of process-centricity was the predominate development approach during:
A. the 1950s and early 1960s.
B. most of the 1970s.
C. the 1960s through 1990.
D. the last part of the 1980s and most of 1990s.
30. The physical design phase where the actual hardware and software for the information system are
specified, assembled and tested is:
A. testing.
B. implementation.
C. physical design.
D. logical design.
31. The ________ approach to software design focuses on the data necessary to operate a given software
application.
A. data-centric
B. process-centric
C. systems-centric
D. application-centric
, 32. When a logical design is said to be implementation-independent it refers to all of the following
except:
A. the design being adaptable to various implementation processes.
B. the design being developed with no dependence on hardware or software.
C. the implementation being independent of the current system.
D. the design being developed for a specific software application.
33. The ________ is where the models of the current and proposed systems are created.
A. systems analysis phase
B. physical design phase
C. logical design phase
D. systems requirements phase
34. Alternative methodological approaches to using the SDLC include:
A. Rapid Application Development.
B. Computer Assisted Systems Engineering.
C. Group Support Systems.
D. SAP.
35. Which of the following is not a characteristic of systems analysts ?
A. They act as facilitators.
B. They understand problems before proposing solutions.
C. They perform change management activities.
D. They figure out who is to responsible for problems.
36. During the analysis phase:
A. the formal project plan will be developed.
B. a study of the existing system occurs.
C. the scope and boundaries of the project will be defined.
D. a project team will be created.
37. ___________ are those individuals that will ultimately benefit from the development effort and will be
directly involved in either the use of the system itself or the information and reports generated by it.
A. Shareholders
B. Programmers
C. Systems Analysts
D. End-users
38. Workgroup management systems (WMS) are:
A. systems that organize the team's activities during the design phase.
B. systems that coordinate project schedules so that timelines can be met.
C. systems that facilitate the analysis and dissemination of information throughout the organization.
D. systems that track project costs through the life cycle.
39. The key(s) to a successful analysis and design project is the ___________ of the systems analysts.
A. networking ability
B. quality and skillfulness
C. programming skills
D. engineering skills
40. The general skill set for a systems analyst can be broken down into the following four basic
categories:
A. communication, technical, analytical, and managerial.
B. analytical, interpersonal, managerial, and telecommunications.
C. technical, analytical, managerial, and interpersonal.
D. communication, managerial, analytical, and interpersonal.
Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. Systems analysis and design (SAD) is a spontaneous process that is employed in the development of
business information systems.
Topic: Definition
True False
2. A good solution in business often attempts to effect change to the processes involved before applying or
incorporating technology into the equation.
Topic: Definition
True False
3. SAD focuses on computers, hardware, software and the implementation of technology rather than the
more broad realm of finding solutions to problems.
Topic: Definition
True False
4. The analysis aspect of SAD focuses on two basic questions: (1) What is the problem? (2) How do we
transform the solution into a usable information system?
Topic: Definition
True False
5. SAD relies on a formalized set of elements which can be described in terms of methodologies, tools, and
techniques.
Topic: SAD A Disciplined Approach
True False
6. Various computer programs designed to facilitate the wide variety of techniques and activities to be
conducted during a complete analysis and design scenario fall in the category of Systems Support
Applications.
Topic: Tools
True False
7. Tools that assist in symptom categorization and problem identification include Ishikawa charts or the
PIECES Framework.
Topic: Tools
True False
8. An advantage of the tools and techniques used in SAD is that they will work with any of the
methodologies utilized.
Topic: Techniques
True False
9. The concept of process-centricity was the predominate development approach of the 1970s and early
1980s.
Topic: Process-centricity
True False
10. One of the most significant positive characteristics of a process-centric approach is the extensive design
stability associated with an application designed in this manner.
Topic: Process-centricity
True False
,11. The data-centric approach to software design focuses on the data necessary to operate a given software
application.
Topic: Data-centricity
True False
12. Systems analysis and design occurs in a predominately collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Topic: Systems Analysis as a Profession
True False
13. One of the negative reactions to the increased focus on discipline and structure in the systems analysis
and design profession was the increased disagreement as to what standards should be maintained.
Topic: Professional Societies and Standards of Practice
True False
14. Because of the lack of standards, the field of systems analysis and design is maturing slowly, not keeping
pace with technology.
Topic: Professional Societies and Standards of Practice
True False
15. After an initial spurt of rapid growth in computer and data processing services, the growth has slowed due
to the lack of standards.
Topic: Professional Societies and Standards of Practice
True False
16. In a typical systems analysis and design effort, the client and end user are different groups of people.
Topic: Client and Systems Users
True False
17. End users are those individuals that will ultimately benefit from the development effort and will be
directly involved in either the use of the system itself or the information and reports generated by it.
Topic: Client and Systems Users
True False
18. The role of IS management needs to be direct in a typical SAD project for success.
Topic: IS Management
True False
19. The key to a successful analysis and design project is the quality and skillfulness of the systems analysts.
Topic: Systems Analysts
True False
20. General skill set can be broken down into four basic categories: (1) technical, (2) analytical, (3)
managerial, and (4) interpersonal.
Topic: Skill Set for Systems Analysis
True False
21. Systems analysis and design (SAD) is:
A. spontaneous process which is employed in the development of systems applications.
B. spontaneous process which is employed in the development of business information systems.
C. structured process which is employed in the development of business information systems.
D. structured process which is employed in the redevelopment of business applications.
22. Which of the following is not an element of a good business solution ?
A. It often attempts to effect change to the processes involved before applying or incorporating
technology into the equation.
B. It often strives to adapt a new process after the technology has been determined.
C. It always tries to utilize the existing system in developing a new solution.
D. It often attempts to apply or incorporate technology into the equation before effecting change to the
processes involved.
,23. SAD focuses:
A on computers, hardware, software and the implementation of technology rather than the more broad
. realm of finding solutions to problems.
B. on the more broad realm of finding solutions to problems rather than hardware, software, and
implementation of technology.
C. entirely on the programming of applications to solve problems.
D. on designing new systems rather than modifying and upgrading existing systems.
24. The analysis aspect of SAD includes all the following except:
A. trying to determine what the problem is.
B. working to determine the nature and domain of the problem.
C. determining solution alternatives.
D. determining the technology needed to obtain the solution.
25. SAD relies on a formalized set of elements which are described in terms of :
A. methodologies, tools, diagrams
B. tools, applications, methodologies
C. requirements, designs, structures
D. methodologies, tools, techniques
26. Various computer programs designed to facilitate the wide variety of techniques and activities to be
conducted during a complete analysis and design scenario fall in the category of :
A. Systems Support applications.
B. Computer-Assisted Software Engineering applications.
C. Group Supported applications
D. Systems Development Suites
27. Tools that assist in symptom categorization and problem identification include:
A. JAD, RAD, OOAD.
B. DFDs and ERDs.
C. Ishikawa charts and the PIECES Framework.
D. project planning and feasibility studies.
28. The final phase of the SDLC is the:
A. documentation phase.
B. evaluation phase.
C. implementation phase.
D. maintenance phase.
29. The concept of process-centricity was the predominate development approach during:
A. the 1950s and early 1960s.
B. most of the 1970s.
C. the 1960s through 1990.
D. the last part of the 1980s and most of 1990s.
30. The physical design phase where the actual hardware and software for the information system are
specified, assembled and tested is:
A. testing.
B. implementation.
C. physical design.
D. logical design.
31. The ________ approach to software design focuses on the data necessary to operate a given software
application.
A. data-centric
B. process-centric
C. systems-centric
D. application-centric
, 32. When a logical design is said to be implementation-independent it refers to all of the following
except:
A. the design being adaptable to various implementation processes.
B. the design being developed with no dependence on hardware or software.
C. the implementation being independent of the current system.
D. the design being developed for a specific software application.
33. The ________ is where the models of the current and proposed systems are created.
A. systems analysis phase
B. physical design phase
C. logical design phase
D. systems requirements phase
34. Alternative methodological approaches to using the SDLC include:
A. Rapid Application Development.
B. Computer Assisted Systems Engineering.
C. Group Support Systems.
D. SAP.
35. Which of the following is not a characteristic of systems analysts ?
A. They act as facilitators.
B. They understand problems before proposing solutions.
C. They perform change management activities.
D. They figure out who is to responsible for problems.
36. During the analysis phase:
A. the formal project plan will be developed.
B. a study of the existing system occurs.
C. the scope and boundaries of the project will be defined.
D. a project team will be created.
37. ___________ are those individuals that will ultimately benefit from the development effort and will be
directly involved in either the use of the system itself or the information and reports generated by it.
A. Shareholders
B. Programmers
C. Systems Analysts
D. End-users
38. Workgroup management systems (WMS) are:
A. systems that organize the team's activities during the design phase.
B. systems that coordinate project schedules so that timelines can be met.
C. systems that facilitate the analysis and dissemination of information throughout the organization.
D. systems that track project costs through the life cycle.
39. The key(s) to a successful analysis and design project is the ___________ of the systems analysts.
A. networking ability
B. quality and skillfulness
C. programming skills
D. engineering skills
40. The general skill set for a systems analyst can be broken down into the following four basic
categories:
A. communication, technical, analytical, and managerial.
B. analytical, interpersonal, managerial, and telecommunications.
C. technical, analytical, managerial, and interpersonal.
D. communication, managerial, analytical, and interpersonal.
