MIS 3320 Finals (questions and answers) 2024/2025 latest

MIS 3320 Finals (questions and answers) 2024/2025 latest What is an information system? - CORRECT ANSWER-a set of interrelated computer components that collects, processes, stores, and provides as output the information needed to complete business tasks What are the components of an information system? - CORRECT ANSWER--The software/code -The database -The interface -The programs -The networks What is a system? - CORRECT ANSWER-a set of interrelated components working together to achieve a common goal What is a systems analyst? - CORRECT ANSWER-organizational role most responsible for analysis and design of information systems; like an architect What is the main role of a systems analyst? - CORRECT ANSWER-translates a business problem into an information systems solution What are the necessary skills for a systems analyst? - CORRECT ANSWER-technical - DB, programming, computer hardware, networking, operating systems, utilities, communication and collaborative technologies, SDLC techniques business - organizational knowledge, management techniques, and functional work processes people - communication skills, interpersonal skills, roles: negotiator, teacher, mentor, collaborator, and manager What is the difference between a tool and technique? - CORRECT ANSWER-a tool is a software application that assists developers in creating models or other components required in a project (Visio, Microsoft Project, etc.) techniques are guidelines to specify a method for how to carry out a development activity or task (data modeling techniques, user-interviewing techniques, etc.) What is a systems development project? - CORRECT ANSWER-is a planned undertaking, has fixed beginning and end, produces desired result or product, varies in size What are the steps in the SDLC? - CORRECT ANSWER-Project initiation (identify the the problem/need and obtain approval) Planning (plan and monitor the project)