Systems Analysis and Design 8th Edition by
Alan Dennis Barbara Haley Wixom Roberta
Roth (Test Bank)
disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and
subject-specific knowledge
Systems Analysis and
Design 8th Edition by Alan
Dennis Barbara Haley
Wixom Roberta Roth
(Test Bank all Chapters)
, page 1
Chapter 1 – Systems Analysis and Design – Dennis / Wixom / Roth
Multiple Choice
1. The outcome of the analysis phase is the:
a) Feasibility analysis document
b) System proposal document
c) System specification document
d) System request document
e) Business process document
Ans: b
Reference: Figure 1-3: Systems Development Life Cycle Phases
Difficulty: easy
disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and subject-specific
knowledgepractice.2.3. Skills Tested in Law ExamsLegal Analysis and Application: Law exams test a student’s ability to identify relevant legal issues, apply appropriate laws and precedents
2. The outcome of the planning phase is the:
a) Test plan
b) System proposal document
c) System specification document
d) System request document
e) Business process document
Ans: d
Reference: Figure 1-3: Systems Development Life Cycle Phases
Difficulty: easy
3. The outcome of the design phase is the:
a) Feasibility analysis document
b) System proposal document
c) System specification document
d) System request document
e) Business process document
Ans: c
Reference: Figure 1-3: Systems Development Life Cycle Phases
Difficulty: easy
4. Another outcome of the planning phase is the:
a) Feasibility analysis document
b) Project plan
c) System specification document
d) System proposal document
e) Business process document
Ans: b
Reference: Figure 1-3: Systems Development Life Cycle Phases
Difficulty: easy
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disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and subject-specific
knowledgepractice.2.3. Skills Tested in Law ExamsLegal Analysis and Application: Law exams test a student’s ability to identify relevant legal issues, apply appropriate laws and precedents
5. Which is NOT true for systems analysts?
a) They create value for an organization
b) They enable the organization to perform work better
c) They do things and challenge the current way that an organization works
d) They play a key role in information systems development projects
e) They are the project sponsors for system proposals
Ans: e
Reference: Introduction
Difficulty: medium
6. Which is NOT an attribute of a systems analyst?
a) Understanding what to change
b) Knowing how to change it
c) Convincing others of the need to change
d) Serving as a change agent
e) Selecting which projects to approve
Ans: e
Reference: The Systems Analyst
Difficulty: easy
7. Which of the following project roles would identify how technology can improve business
processes?
a) Systems analyst
b) Business analyst
c) Infrastructure analyst
d) Change management analyst
e) Requirements analyst
Ans: a
Reference: The System Analyst
Difficulty: easy
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8. Which of the following project roles would insure that the system conforms to information
systems standards?
a) Systems analyst
b) Business analyst
c) Infrastructure analyst
d) Change management analyst
e) Project manager
Ans: a
Reference: The System Analyst
Difficulty: easy
disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and subject-specific
knowledgepractice.2.3. Skills Tested in Law ExamsLegal Analysis and Application: Law exams test a student’s ability to identify relevant legal issues, apply appropriate laws and precedents
9. Which of the following project roles would focus on stakeholder requirements?
a) Systems analyst
b) Business analyst
c) Infrastructure analyst
d) Change management analyst
e) Requirements analyst
Ans: e
Reference: The System Analyst
Difficulty: easy
10. Which of the following project roles would serve as a primary point of contact for a project?
a) Systems analyst
b) Business analyst
c) Infrastructure analyst
d) Change management analyst
e) Project sponsor
Ans: e
Reference: Project Identification and Initiation
Difficulty: easy
Alan Dennis Barbara Haley Wixom Roberta
Roth (Test Bank)
disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and
subject-specific knowledge
Systems Analysis and
Design 8th Edition by Alan
Dennis Barbara Haley
Wixom Roberta Roth
(Test Bank all Chapters)
, page 1
Chapter 1 – Systems Analysis and Design – Dennis / Wixom / Roth
Multiple Choice
1. The outcome of the analysis phase is the:
a) Feasibility analysis document
b) System proposal document
c) System specification document
d) System request document
e) Business process document
Ans: b
Reference: Figure 1-3: Systems Development Life Cycle Phases
Difficulty: easy
disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and subject-specific
knowledgepractice.2.3. Skills Tested in Law ExamsLegal Analysis and Application: Law exams test a student’s ability to identify relevant legal issues, apply appropriate laws and precedents
2. The outcome of the planning phase is the:
a) Test plan
b) System proposal document
c) System specification document
d) System request document
e) Business process document
Ans: d
Reference: Figure 1-3: Systems Development Life Cycle Phases
Difficulty: easy
3. The outcome of the design phase is the:
a) Feasibility analysis document
b) System proposal document
c) System specification document
d) System request document
e) Business process document
Ans: c
Reference: Figure 1-3: Systems Development Life Cycle Phases
Difficulty: easy
4. Another outcome of the planning phase is the:
a) Feasibility analysis document
b) Project plan
c) System specification document
d) System proposal document
e) Business process document
Ans: b
Reference: Figure 1-3: Systems Development Life Cycle Phases
Difficulty: easy
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disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and subject-specific
knowledgepractice.2.3. Skills Tested in Law ExamsLegal Analysis and Application: Law exams test a student’s ability to identify relevant legal issues, apply appropriate laws and precedents
5. Which is NOT true for systems analysts?
a) They create value for an organization
b) They enable the organization to perform work better
c) They do things and challenge the current way that an organization works
d) They play a key role in information systems development projects
e) They are the project sponsors for system proposals
Ans: e
Reference: Introduction
Difficulty: medium
6. Which is NOT an attribute of a systems analyst?
a) Understanding what to change
b) Knowing how to change it
c) Convincing others of the need to change
d) Serving as a change agent
e) Selecting which projects to approve
Ans: e
Reference: The Systems Analyst
Difficulty: easy
7. Which of the following project roles would identify how technology can improve business
processes?
a) Systems analyst
b) Business analyst
c) Infrastructure analyst
d) Change management analyst
e) Requirements analyst
Ans: a
Reference: The System Analyst
Difficulty: easy
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8. Which of the following project roles would insure that the system conforms to information
systems standards?
a) Systems analyst
b) Business analyst
c) Infrastructure analyst
d) Change management analyst
e) Project manager
Ans: a
Reference: The System Analyst
Difficulty: easy
disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to assessment, with each exam testing different cognitive abilities, analytical skills, and subject-specific
knowledgepractice.2.3. Skills Tested in Law ExamsLegal Analysis and Application: Law exams test a student’s ability to identify relevant legal issues, apply appropriate laws and precedents
9. Which of the following project roles would focus on stakeholder requirements?
a) Systems analyst
b) Business analyst
c) Infrastructure analyst
d) Change management analyst
e) Requirements analyst
Ans: e
Reference: The System Analyst
Difficulty: easy
10. Which of the following project roles would serve as a primary point of contact for a project?
a) Systems analyst
b) Business analyst
c) Infrastructure analyst
d) Change management analyst
e) Project sponsor
Ans: e
Reference: Project Identification and Initiation
Difficulty: easy
