Deck 17: Getting Started With Systems Analysis and Design

Question 1

A business process is a set of activities that transforms materials into products.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which of the following is a component of a computer-based information system?

A)Hardware
B)Software
C)Data
D)Procedures
E)All of the above.

Answer 2

E

Question 3

Database designs are created during the component design step.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

One definition of information is knowledge derived from data.

Question 5

Systems analysis and design is the process of creating and maintaining information systems.

Question 6

Data is facts and numbers.

Question 7

The classic systems analysis methodology is called the Analysis Development Life Cycle (ADLC).

Question 8

Which of the following is not included in Michael Porter's list of primary or operational activities?

A)Procurement
B)Inbound logistics
C)Manufacturing operations
D)Outbound logistics
E)All of above are considered primary or operational activities.

Question 9

Data models are created during the component design step.

Question 10

Information systems are used to support business processes.

Question 11

One deliverable from the requirements analysis step is a statement of requirements (SOR).

Question 12

Michael Porter includes manufacturing operations in his list of primary activities.

Question 13

Information systems must be both developed and used to help businesses reach their goals and objectives.

Question 14

A computer-based information system has four components.

Question 15

Which of the following is not included in Michael Porter's list of support activities?

A)Technology management
B)Customer service
C)Human resources management
D)Firm infrastructure management
E)All of above are considered support activities.

Question 16

Databases are created in a DBMS during the implementation step.

Question 17

An information system is a set of components that interact to achieve some purpose or goal.

Question 18

Information can be defined as:

A)data presented in a meaningful context.
B)knowledge derived from data.
C)data processed by summing,ordering,averaging,grouping,comparing or other similar operations.
D)A and B
E)A,B and C

Question 19

Data is composed of:

A)facts
B)numbers
C)information
D)A and B
E)A,B and C

Question 20

User interviews are conducted during the requirements analysis step.

Question 21

What are the five steps or stages of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?

Question 22

The classic systems analysis methodology is called the:

A)Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
B)Analysis Development Life Cycle (ADLC).
C)Component Development Life Cycle (CDLC).
D)Information Development Life Cycle (IDLC).
E)None of the above is correct.

Question 23

People are hired (if necessary)and training during the ________ step of the SDLC.

A)system definition
B)requirements analysis
C)component design
D)implementation
E)systems maintenance

Question 24

Hardware specifications are determined during the ________ step of the SDLC.

A)system definition
B)requirements analysis
C)component design
D)implementation
E)systems maintenance

Question 25

Data models are created during the ________ step of the SDLC.

A)system definition
B)requirements analysis
C)component design
D)implementation
E)systems maintenance

Question 26

Database designs are created during the ________ step of the SDLC.

A)system definition
B)requirements analysis
C)component design
D)implementation
E)systems maintenance

Question 27

User interviews are conducted during the ________ step of the SDLC.

A)system definition
B)requirements analysis
C)component design
D)implementation
E)systems maintenance

Question 28

Define and discuss an information system.

Question 29

Hardware is installed and tested during the ________ step of the SDLC.

A)system definition
B)requirements analysis
C)component design
D)implementation
E)systems maintenance

Question 30

The system is updated with patches,service packs and new software releases during the ________ step of the SDLC.

A)system definition
B)requirements analysis
C)component design
D)implementation
E)systems maintenance

Question 31

A deliverable from the requirements analysis step is a:

A)user requirements document (URD).
B)user requirements statement (URS).
C)statement of work (SOW).
D)statement of requirements (SOR).
E)A and B

Question 32

How does Michael Porter define support business activities?

Question 33

Databases are created in a DBMS during the ________ step of the SDLC.

A)system definition
B)requirements analysis
C)component design
D)implementation
E)systems maintenance

Question 34

What activities take place during the component design step of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?

Question 35

How does Michael Porter define primary or operational business activities?