1. The process of understanding how an information system can support business needs, design
the system, build it, and deliver it to users is the _____.
a. analysis phase of the SDLC
b. object oriented approach
c. rule for creating a CASE tool
d. systems development life cycle
e. waterfall development methodology correct answers d. systems development life cycle
2. The person that identifies opportunities for improvements and designs an information system
to implement them is called a(n) _____.
a. computer programmer
b. end-user
c. systems analyst
d. systems specialist
e. technical writer correct answers c. systems analyst
3. The primary goal of the systems analyst is to _____.
a. acquire a working tool
b. create a wonderful system
c. create value for the organization
d. establish the phases of the SDLC
e. identify opportunities for improvement correct answers c. create value for the organization
4. Developing an information system is similar to building a house because you have to
a. start with a basic idea of what is needed
b. create simple drawings of what is needed and allow the customer to provide feedback
, c. develop a detailed set of blueprints
d. actually build the project, often with some changes directed by the customer
e. all of the above correct answers e. all of the above
5. The four phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle are _____.
a. analysis, gathering, modeling, and diagramming
b. construction, installation, testing, and converting
c. initiating, planning, controlling, and implementing
d. planning, analysis, design, and implementation
e. system request, feasibility, staffing, and construction correct answers d. planning, analysis,
design, and implementation
6. Understanding why an information system should be built and determining how the project
team will build it is part of the _____ phase of the SDLC.
a. analysis
b. system request
c. gathering
d. initiating
e. planning correct answers e. planning
7. The _____ is generated by the department or person that has an idea for a new information
system.
a. economic feasibility analysis
b. requirements document
c. project charter
d. system request
e. project plan correct answers d. system request