CIS 360 EXAM 1 VERIFIED STUDY GUIDE
Systems analysis - Answers - Those activities that enable a person to understand and
specify what an information should accomplish -> WHAT
Systems Design - Answers - those activities that enable a person to define and describe
in detail the system that solves the need -> HOW
Systems Analyst - Answers - A business professional who uses analysis and design
techniques to solve business problems using information technology
IT as a Cost Center - Answers - IT is part of the overhead cost of running the business
and is expected to respond to business direction with lowest cost solutions
IT as a Service Center - Answers - IT is a service provider and may structure its
processes to meet business needs with service levels often dictated by the business
IT as an Investment Center - Answers - The business invests in IT and expects a return
on investment
IT as a Value Center - Answers - IT produces direct value to the business by delivering
the product of the business with innovative IT solutions, or by contributing to revenue
with the business selling IT products and Services
Predictive Approach to SDLC - Answers - Assumes the project can be planned in
advance and that the information system can be developed according to the plan
Adaptive Approach to SDLC - Answers - Assumes the project must be more flexible and
adapt to changing needs as the project progresses/ Requirements and needs are
uncertain
Unified Process (UP) - Answers - Defines a complete methodology that uses UML for
system models and describes a new, adaptive system development life cycle
UP Inception phase - Answers - Establish the business case for the system and delimit
project scope
-Identify all external entities
-define the nature of the interaction with external entities
UP elaboration phase - Answers - Analyze the problem domain, establish sound
architectural foundation, develop project plan, and eliminate the highest risk elements of
the project
-Decide whether or not to commit to the construction and transition phase
Systems analysis - Answers - Those activities that enable a person to understand and
specify what an information should accomplish -> WHAT
Systems Design - Answers - those activities that enable a person to define and describe
in detail the system that solves the need -> HOW
Systems Analyst - Answers - A business professional who uses analysis and design
techniques to solve business problems using information technology
IT as a Cost Center - Answers - IT is part of the overhead cost of running the business
and is expected to respond to business direction with lowest cost solutions
IT as a Service Center - Answers - IT is a service provider and may structure its
processes to meet business needs with service levels often dictated by the business
IT as an Investment Center - Answers - The business invests in IT and expects a return
on investment
IT as a Value Center - Answers - IT produces direct value to the business by delivering
the product of the business with innovative IT solutions, or by contributing to revenue
with the business selling IT products and Services
Predictive Approach to SDLC - Answers - Assumes the project can be planned in
advance and that the information system can be developed according to the plan
Adaptive Approach to SDLC - Answers - Assumes the project must be more flexible and
adapt to changing needs as the project progresses/ Requirements and needs are
uncertain
Unified Process (UP) - Answers - Defines a complete methodology that uses UML for
system models and describes a new, adaptive system development life cycle
UP Inception phase - Answers - Establish the business case for the system and delimit
project scope
-Identify all external entities
-define the nature of the interaction with external entities
UP elaboration phase - Answers - Analyze the problem domain, establish sound
architectural foundation, develop project plan, and eliminate the highest risk elements of
the project
-Decide whether or not to commit to the construction and transition phase
