ITM 305 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS
FULLY SOLVED 2026-2027 UPDATED.
Information System - Answer set of interrelated components that collect, process, store and
provide as output info needed to solve business task
computer application (app) - Answer software program that executes on a computing device 2
carry out specific function(s)
systems analysis - Answer system development activities that enable a person to understand
and specify WHAT new system should accomplish. describes what system must do to satisfy
need
System Design - Answer system development activities enable a person 2 describe in detail
HOW info system will be implemented. Specifies all components
project - Answer planned undertaking that has beginning and end, and produces end result
SDLC what is it? - Answer framework that identifies all activities required 2 research, build,
deploy and maintain information system
what are 6 core processes of the SDLC? - Answer 1) identify the problem/need and obtain
approval 2 proceed w project
2)plan and monitor project-what to do, how to do it, who does it
3)discover and understand details of the problem/need-what is required?
4)design the system components that solve the problem/satsify the need-hw will it work?
5)Build, test and integrate system components-programming+ component integration
6)complete system tests and deploy solution, need satisfied
agile development - Answer info system development process emphasizes flexibility+ rapid
response to anticipate new/changing requirements during development
iterative development - Answer Approach in which the system is "grown" piece by piece
through multiple iterations. makes agile possible. each peice done in 2-4 weeks
7 steps for software development - Answer 1) understand need 2)capture vision 3) define
solution 4) communicate vision+soluion 5) build solution 6)confirm solution meets need 7)
launch solution system
, SDLC core process 1 - Answer identify problem and document objective of the system:
preliminary investigation, system vision document
Obtain approval to commence project: meet with key stakeholders, approve plan and budget
SDLC Core Process 2 - Answer plan project: determine major components (functional areas)
needed
Define iterations and assign each function to iteration
determine team members + responsibilities
SDLC core process 3 - Answer Discover and understand details: preliminary fact finding 2
understand requirments, develop preliminary list of use cases and use case diagram, develop
preliminary list of classes + class diagram
SDLC core process 4 - Answer Design system components: design database, design systems
high-level structure-browser,windows,smartphone,archetectural components,design class
diagram, subsystem archetechtural design
SDLC core process 5 - Answer Build, test and integrate system components: continue
programming (build), build use case by use case, perform unit and integration tests
SDLC core process 6 - Answer complete system testing and deploy system: perform system
functional testing, perform user acceptance testing, possibly deploy part of the system
what is the predictive approach to SDLC - Answer 1) predictive approach: waterfall model,
assumes project can be planned in advance and info system can be developed according to the
plan-requirements well understood, low technical risk
-based on engineering
-phases are sequential: phases related groups of development activities-planning, analysis,
design, deployment
-waterfall model: assumes phases can be completed with no overlap when one phase complete
you go to next (no going back)
what is the adaptive approach to the SDLC - Answer 2)Adaptive approach: iterative model,
assumes project must be flexible and adapt to changing needs as project progresses.
requirements /needs uncertain and high technical risk
-response to complex requirements
Methadologies - Answer guidelines for system development, specifies activities with task
FULLY SOLVED 2026-2027 UPDATED.
Information System - Answer set of interrelated components that collect, process, store and
provide as output info needed to solve business task
computer application (app) - Answer software program that executes on a computing device 2
carry out specific function(s)
systems analysis - Answer system development activities that enable a person to understand
and specify WHAT new system should accomplish. describes what system must do to satisfy
need
System Design - Answer system development activities enable a person 2 describe in detail
HOW info system will be implemented. Specifies all components
project - Answer planned undertaking that has beginning and end, and produces end result
SDLC what is it? - Answer framework that identifies all activities required 2 research, build,
deploy and maintain information system
what are 6 core processes of the SDLC? - Answer 1) identify the problem/need and obtain
approval 2 proceed w project
2)plan and monitor project-what to do, how to do it, who does it
3)discover and understand details of the problem/need-what is required?
4)design the system components that solve the problem/satsify the need-hw will it work?
5)Build, test and integrate system components-programming+ component integration
6)complete system tests and deploy solution, need satisfied
agile development - Answer info system development process emphasizes flexibility+ rapid
response to anticipate new/changing requirements during development
iterative development - Answer Approach in which the system is "grown" piece by piece
through multiple iterations. makes agile possible. each peice done in 2-4 weeks
7 steps for software development - Answer 1) understand need 2)capture vision 3) define
solution 4) communicate vision+soluion 5) build solution 6)confirm solution meets need 7)
launch solution system
, SDLC core process 1 - Answer identify problem and document objective of the system:
preliminary investigation, system vision document
Obtain approval to commence project: meet with key stakeholders, approve plan and budget
SDLC Core Process 2 - Answer plan project: determine major components (functional areas)
needed
Define iterations and assign each function to iteration
determine team members + responsibilities
SDLC core process 3 - Answer Discover and understand details: preliminary fact finding 2
understand requirments, develop preliminary list of use cases and use case diagram, develop
preliminary list of classes + class diagram
SDLC core process 4 - Answer Design system components: design database, design systems
high-level structure-browser,windows,smartphone,archetectural components,design class
diagram, subsystem archetechtural design
SDLC core process 5 - Answer Build, test and integrate system components: continue
programming (build), build use case by use case, perform unit and integration tests
SDLC core process 6 - Answer complete system testing and deploy system: perform system
functional testing, perform user acceptance testing, possibly deploy part of the system
what is the predictive approach to SDLC - Answer 1) predictive approach: waterfall model,
assumes project can be planned in advance and info system can be developed according to the
plan-requirements well understood, low technical risk
-based on engineering
-phases are sequential: phases related groups of development activities-planning, analysis,
design, deployment
-waterfall model: assumes phases can be completed with no overlap when one phase complete
you go to next (no going back)
what is the adaptive approach to the SDLC - Answer 2)Adaptive approach: iterative model,
assumes project must be flexible and adapt to changing needs as project progresses.
requirements /needs uncertain and high technical risk
-response to complex requirements
Methadologies - Answer guidelines for system development, specifies activities with task
