Question 1

A project team that develops an information system (IS) will comprise business and systems analysts during the requirements definition phase.

Accepted Answer

Business and systems analysts are key members of the project team during the requirements definition phase of developing an information system. They work together to capture and understand the business needs and translate them into functional requirements for the system.

Question 2

During the requirements definition stage of developing an information system, the project team will consist mostly of ________.
A) finance and account managers
B) test engineers and business users
C) business and systems analysts
D) database designers and administrators
E) systems engineers

Accepted Answer

During the requirements definition stage, the main focus is on gathering, analyzing, and documenting the business requirements. Therefore, the project team will mostly consist of business and systems analysts who have expertise in requirements elicitation, modeling, and validation. They work closely with the stakeholders to understand their needs and concerns and translate them into specific and measurable requirements. While other roles such as test engineers, database designers, and systems engineers may also be involved, they typically play a secondary role in this stage. Finance and account managers are not directly involved, as their focus is more on the financial aspects of the project such as budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.

Question 3

What events led to the development of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

ACES is a quality auditing firm. It has dedicated a team of managers, business analysts, and systems analysts to develop an information system that receives data and produces quarterly reports that grade companies on their quality rating. The team is using the five-phase systems development life cycle (SDLC) to develop this information system. During which of the following phases will the team identify what kind of reports need to be produced and how frequently?
A) requirements analysis
B) system implementation
C) component design
D) system definition
E) system maintenance

Accepted Answer

During the requirements analysis phase, the team identifies what kind of reports are needed and how frequently they should be produced. This phase focuses on gathering and analyzing user requirements and system specifications.

Question 5

Systems analysts integrate the work of programmers, testers, and users.

Accepted Answer

Systems analysts are responsible for analyzing user requirements, designing system workflows and processes, and coordinating the work of programmers, testers, and users. They play a key role in ensuring that software applications are designed, developed, and deployed in a way that meets the needs of the business and their end-users.

Question 6

In the system implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), with the ________ installation, the organization installs the next piece of the system only after the previous piece works.
A) phased
B) pilot
C) parallel
D) plunge
E) immersion

Accepted Answer

Phased installation involves installing the system in phases, meaning the organization only proceeds to the next phase after making sure that the previous phase has been implemented successfully. This approach helps to reduce risks and maximize control over the implementation process.

Question 7

What are the phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?

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Question 8

Dentoin Pharmaceuticals requires an information system to support its new assembly line. The management has assigned a team of ten members to plan this project. Which of the following will be the first major task for this team?
A) designing the system components
B) assessing the project's feasibility
C) planning the project
D) defining the system goals and scope
E) conduct user interviews

Accepted Answer

The first major task for the team would be defining the system goals and scope. This step is crucial as it sets the direction and boundaries for the project, ensuring that all subsequent tasks, such as designing system components, assessing feasibility, and planning, are aligned with the project's objectives and requirements.

Question 9

In the context of system implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), a ________ installation is the riskiest because the old system is shut down and the new system is introduced.
A) pilot
B) phased
C) parallel
D) plunge
E) immersion

Accepted Answer

A plunge installation involves shutting down the old system and introducing the new system immediately. This type of installation is very risky as any issues with the new system may result in a complete system failure. It is generally only done when the old system is no longer usable, and there are no other options available.

Question 10

The work done during the ________ phase is either to fix the system so that it works correctly or to adapt it to changes in requirements.
A) implementation
B) maintenance
C) requirements analysis
D) component design
E) systems definition

Accepted Answer

Maintenance is the phase where changes are made to the system to fix any issues or to adapt it to changing requirements. Implementation is about putting the system into operation, requirements analysis is gathering and understanding the requirements, component design is creating the detailed specifications for system components and systems definition is the initial stage where the overall system is planned and defined.

Question 11

The systems development life cycle is the traditional process used to develop information systems and applications.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. The systems development life cycle (SDLC) is a widely used process for developing information systems and applications. It typically includes stages such as planning, analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance.

Question 12

The process of assessing a project's feasibility occurs during the component design phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

Accepted Answer

The process of assessing a project's feasibility occurs during the planning phase of the SDLC, which comes before the component design phase.

Question 13

User involvement is critical throughout the system development process.

Accepted Answer

User involvement is crucial throughout the software development lifecycle, from defining the requirements to testing and implementation. This ensures that the end product matches the user's needs and expectations.

Question 14

During the system implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), once a system has passed testing, the organization installs the new system. Which of the following terms is used to refer to this activity?
A) system configuration
B) system conversion
C) system development
D) system control
E) system overlay

Accepted Answer

System conversion refers to the activity of installing the new system after it has passed testing during the implementation phase of SDLC. System configuration refers to the setup and customization of the system, system development refers to the entire process of creating the system, system control refers to monitoring and managing the system once it is operational, and system overlay refers to a technique for modifying existing system software without altering the original code.

Question 15

Tasks in the ________ phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) are to build and test system components, and to convert users to the new system.
A) system definition
B) component design
C) system maintenance
D) system implementation
E) requirements analysis

Accepted Answer

The tasks described fit with the system implementation phase of the SDLC. During this phase, the focus is on building and testing system components and transitioning users to the new system. The other choices refer to different phases of the SDLC: system definition involves identifying the problem or opportunity to be addressed, requirements analysis involves determining what the new system must do, component design involves planning the structure and organization of the system's components, and system maintenance involves ongoing support and improvement of the system after it has been implemented.

Question 16

The ________ phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) involves determining hardware and program specifications, designing the database and procedures, and creating job definitions.
A) requirements analysis
B) system implementation
C) component design
D) system definition
E) requirements analysis.

Accepted Answer

The component design phase of the SDLC focuses on the technical specifications and design of the system, including hardware and software specifications, database design, and job definitions. The requirements analysis phase involves gathering business requirements for the system, while system implementation involves actual installation and testing of the system. System definition encompasses the overall vision and goals of the system. However, the answer cannot be E as it repeats one of the options given.

Question 17

Unlike business analysts, systems analysts work more with managers and executives.

Accepted Answer

Systems analysts primarily focus on the technical aspects and requirements of computer systems, working closely with IT professionals to implement and improve systems, whereas business analysts often work with managers and executives to understand business needs and how systems can support those objectives.

Question 18

In the system implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), with ________ installation, the new system runs alongside the old one until it has been tested and is fully operational.
A) pilot
B) phased
C) parallel
D) plunge
E) immersion

Accepted Answer

In parallel installation, the new system runs alongside the existing system until it has been fully tested and is operational to ensure minimal disruption to the business processes. This allows for a safe transition to the new system as the old one can be used as a backup in case of any issues.

Question 19

In the system implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), with ________ installation, the organization implements the entire new system/business processes on a limited portion of the business.
A) parallel
B) phased
C) pilot
D) plunge
E) immersion

Accepted Answer

In pilot installation, the organization implements the entire new system or business processes on a limited portion of the business, allowing them to test and evaluate it before full implementation. This helps to minimize risk and identify any issues before the new system is rolled out to the entire organization.

Question 20

A(n) ________ is a formal description of a system's response to use and misuse scenarios.
A) activity log
B) work breakdown structure
C) test plan
D) defect report
E) test scenario

Accepted Answer

A test plan is a formal document that outlines the approach and objectives of testing activities. It includes the description of scenarios, conditions, and test cases that will be used to verify if the system meets the requirements and behaves correctly under different circumstances, including use and misuse scenarios. Other options refer to documents that are created during or after testing activities, but not necessarily related to the description of the system's response to various types of input.

Quiz 12: Information Systems Development

A project team that develops an information system (IS) will comprise business and systems analysts during the requirements definition phase.

During the requirements definition stage of developing an information system, the project team will consist mostly of ________.

What events led to the development of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

Systems analysts integrate the work of programmers, testers, and users.

In the system implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , with the ________ installation, the organization installs the next piece of the system only after the previous piece works.

What are the phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?

Dentoin Pharmaceuticals requires an information system to support its new assembly line. The management has assigned a team of ten members to plan this project. Which of the following will be the first major task for this team?

In the context of system implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , a ________ installation is the riskiest because the old system is shut down and the new system is introduced.

The work done during the ________ phase is either to fix the system so that it works correctly or to adapt it to changes in requirements.

The systems development life cycle is the traditional process used to develop information systems and applications.

The process of assessing a project's feasibility occurs during the component design phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

User involvement is critical throughout the system development process.

During the system implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , once a system has passed testing, the organization installs the new system. Which of the following terms is used to refer to this activity?

Tasks in the ________ phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) are to build and test system components, and to convert users to the new system.

The ________ phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) involves determining hardware and program specifications, designing the database and procedures, and creating job definitions.

Unlike business analysts, systems analysts work more with managers and executives.

In the system implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , with ________ installation, the new system runs alongside the old one until it has been tested and is fully operational.

In the system implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , with ________ installation, the organization implements the entire new system/business processes on a limited portion of the business.

A(n) ________ is a formal description of a system's response to use and misuse scenarios.