ISDS 406 EXAM Questions and Correct Answers|
Latest Update 2024/2025
Pros of an Analyst's Work - ANSWER •Challenge
•Technology
•Variety
•Constant Change
•Problem Solving
Cons of an Analyst's Work - ANSWER •Management's lack of communication/
recognition
•End-user mistakes and demands
•Stress/ pressure/ burnout
•Ever-changing business technology
•Unrealistic deadlines
4 Stages of SDLC - ANSWER Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation
Planning Phase - ANSWER project initiation, set up the project; systems request,
feasibility analysis, project work plan and staffing plan
Analysis Phase - ANSWER determine analysis strategy, collect and analyze requirements,
prepare and present system proposal
Design Phase - ANSWER determine design strategy, design system components, present
to steering committee
, Implementation Phase - ANSWER system construction, system installation, on-going
system support
Business Needs - ANSWER the reasons prompting the project; where IS projects come
from
Business Requirements - ANSWER the business capabilities that the system must have
Business Value - ANSWER the benefits expected from the system; both tangible and
intangible
Project Sponsor Roles - ANSWER Initiates the project & Serves as the primary point of
contact for the project on the business side
Why is IT often not the project sponsor - ANSWER Project should be based on a business
need, not just on technology; Often, the IT department is not aware of all the needs or
processes in other departments
Elements of a Systems Request - ANSWER Project Sponsor
Business Need
Business Requirements
Business Value
Special Issues or Constraints
Latest Update 2024/2025
Pros of an Analyst's Work - ANSWER •Challenge
•Technology
•Variety
•Constant Change
•Problem Solving
Cons of an Analyst's Work - ANSWER •Management's lack of communication/
recognition
•End-user mistakes and demands
•Stress/ pressure/ burnout
•Ever-changing business technology
•Unrealistic deadlines
4 Stages of SDLC - ANSWER Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation
Planning Phase - ANSWER project initiation, set up the project; systems request,
feasibility analysis, project work plan and staffing plan
Analysis Phase - ANSWER determine analysis strategy, collect and analyze requirements,
prepare and present system proposal
Design Phase - ANSWER determine design strategy, design system components, present
to steering committee
, Implementation Phase - ANSWER system construction, system installation, on-going
system support
Business Needs - ANSWER the reasons prompting the project; where IS projects come
from
Business Requirements - ANSWER the business capabilities that the system must have
Business Value - ANSWER the benefits expected from the system; both tangible and
intangible
Project Sponsor Roles - ANSWER Initiates the project & Serves as the primary point of
contact for the project on the business side
Why is IT often not the project sponsor - ANSWER Project should be based on a business
need, not just on technology; Often, the IT department is not aware of all the needs or
processes in other departments
Elements of a Systems Request - ANSWER Project Sponsor
Business Need
Business Requirements
Business Value
Special Issues or Constraints
