Question 1

For each of the following statements, answer "a" if it is characteristic of an observation, or answer "b" if it is characteristic of document analysis.
-In terms of potential audience, there are limited numbers and limited time (snapshot) of each.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For each of the following statements, answer...

Question 2

For each of the following statements, answer "a" if it is characteristic of an observation, or answer "b" if it is characteristic of document analysis.
-In terms of expense, it can be high.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For each of the following statements, answer...

Question 3

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-The person who makes detailed notes of the happenings at a joint application design session
A)Business process reengineering
B)Closed-ended questions
C)Disruptive technologies
D)Formal system
E)Informal system
F)JAD session leader
G)Key business processes
H)Open-ended questions
I)Scribe

Accepted Answer

A scribe is a person who makes detailed notes during a joint application design session.

Answer: B
 Closed-ended questions are questions that can be answered with a limited set of options, such as yes or no.

Answer: C
 Disruptive technologies are new technologies that disrupt the existing market and create new markets.

Answer: D
 A formal system is a system that follows formal rules and procedures.

Answer: E
 An informal system is a system that relies on informal communication and relationships.

Answer: F
 A JAD session leader is the person who leads a joint application design session.

Answer: G
 Key business processes are the most critical processes in a business that drive the achievement of its goals.

Answer: H
 Open-ended questions are questions that allow for a wide range of answers and encourage discussion.

Answer: A
 Business process reengineering is the redesign of business processes for improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.

Question 4

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-Technologies that enable the breaking of long-held business rules that inhibit organizations from making radical business changes
A)Business process reengineering
B)Closed-ended questions
C)Disruptive technologies
D)Formal system
E)Informal system
F)JAD session leader
G)Key business processes
H)Open-ended questions
I)Scribe

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following terms with...

Question 5

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-Technologies that enable the breaking of long-held business rules that inhibit organizations from making radical business changes
A)Business Process Reengineering
B)Disruptive Technologies
C)Joint Application Design
D)Key Business Processes
E)Prototyping

Accepted Answer

Disruptive Technologies are technologies that enable the breaking of long-held business rules that inhibit organizations from making radical business changes.

Question 6

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-The official way a system works as described in organizational documentation
A)Business process reengineering
B)Closed-ended questions
C)Disruptive technologies
D)Formal system
E)Informal system
F)JAD session leader
G)Key business processes
H)Open-ended questions
I)Scribe

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following terms with...

Question 7

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-A repetitive process in which analysts and users build a rudimentary version of an information system based on user feedback
A)Business Process Reengineering
B)Disruptive Technologies
C)Joint Application Design
D)Key Business Processes
E)Prototyping

Accepted Answer

Prototyping is a repetitive process where analysts and users collaborate to create a preliminary version of an information system, refining it based on user feedback.

Question 8

For each of the following statements, answer "a" if it is characteristic of an observation, or answer "b" if it is characteristic of document analysis.
-In terms of information richness, it is judged low (passive) and old.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For each of the following statements, answer...

Question 9

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-Questions in interviews and on questionnaires that ask those responding to choose from among a set of specified responses
A)Business process reengineering
B)Closed-ended questions
C)Disruptive technologies
D)Formal system
E)Informal system
F)JAD session leader
G)Key business processes
H)Open-ended questions
I)Scribe

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following terms with...

Question 10

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-Questions in interviews and on questionnaires that have no prespecified answers
A)Business process reengineering
B)Closed-ended questions
C)Disruptive technologies
D)Formal system
E)Informal system
F)JAD session leader
G)Key business processes
H)Open-ended questions
I)Scribe

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following terms with...

Question 11

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-The way a system actually works
A)Business process reengineering
B)Closed-ended questions
C)Disruptive technologies
D)Formal system
E)Informal system
F)JAD session leader
G)Key business processes
H)Open-ended questions
I)Scribe

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following terms with...

Question 12

For each of the following statements, answer "a" if it is characteristic of an observation, or answer "b" if it is characteristic of document analysis.
-In terms of subject involvement, there is no clear commitment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For each of the following statements, answer...

Question 13

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-The search for, and implementation of, radical change in business processes to achieve breakthrough improvements in products and services
A)Business process reengineering
B)Closed-ended questions
C)Disruptive technologies
D)Formal system
E)Informal system
F)JAD session leader
G)Key business processes
H)Open-ended questions
I)Scribe

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following terms with...

Question 14

For each of the following statements, answer "a" if it is characteristic of an observation, or answer "b" if it is characteristic of document analysis.
-In terms of confidentiality, the individual is known.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For each of the following statements, answer...

Question 15

Match each of the following typical JAD participants with its description.
-This individual takes notes; a personal computer or laptop is usually used to take the notes.
A)Scribe
B)Systems analyst
C)Sponsor
D)User
E)JAD session leader
F)Manager
G)IS staff

Accepted Answer

The individual who takes notes during the JAD session is usually referred to as the scribe.

Answer: B
 The systems analyst is responsible for facilitating the JAD session and ensuring that all participants are contributing ideas and feedback.

Answer: C
 The sponsor is the person who has authorized the JAD session and is typically responsible for providing funding and resources for the project.

Answer: D
 Users are the individuals who will ultimately be using the system or application being developed, and their input is crucial in ensuring its successful design and implementation.

Answer: E
 The JAD session leader is typically a systems analyst or facilitator who is responsible for guiding the session and ensuring that everyone stays on track.

Answer: F
 Managers may be involved in a JAD session if they are key stakeholders in the project or if they have expertise or knowledge that could be beneficial to the design or implementation.

Answer: G
 IS staff may be involved in a JAD session if they are responsible for the development and maintenance of the system or application.

Question 16

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-Began in the late 1970s at IBM as a means to bring together the key users, managers, and systems analysts involved in the analysis of a current system
A)Business Process Reengineering
B)Disruptive Technologies
C)Joint Application Design
D)Key Business Processes
E)Prototyping

Accepted Answer

Joint Application Design (JAD) is a collaborative approach used to gather requirements and create system designs. It was first developed at IBM in the late 1970s.

Answer: A
 Business Process Reengineering (BPR) involves redesigning key business processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Answer: D
 Key Business Processes are the most important processes in an organization that directly contribute to its overall success.

Answer: B
 Disruptive Technologies are new technologies that disrupt or displace established technologies or industries.

Answer: E
 Prototyping is the process of creating a preliminary model or sample of a product or system to test and refine its design before final implementation.

Question 17

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-The structured, measured set of activities designed to produce a specific output for a particular customer or market
A)Business process reengineering
B)Closed-ended questions
C)Disruptive technologies
D)Formal system
E)Informal system
F)JAD session leader
G)Key business processes
H)Open-ended questions
I)Scribe

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following terms with...

Question 18

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-The trained individual who plans and leads joint application design sessions
A)Business process reengineering
B)Closed-ended questions
C)Disruptive technologies
D)Formal system
E)Informal system
F)JAD session leader
G)Key business processes
H)Open-ended questions
I)Scribe

Accepted Answer

The JAD session leader is the trained individual who plans and leads joint application design sessions.

Question 19

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-The search for, and implementation of, radical change in business processes to achieve breakthrough improvements in products and services
A)Business Process Reengineering
B)Disruptive Technologies
C)Joint Application Design
D)Key Business Processes
E)Prototyping

Accepted Answer

Business Process Reengineering

Answer: B
 Disruptive Technologies

Answer: C
 Joint Application Design

Answer: D
 Key Business Processes

Answer: E
 Prototyping

Question 20

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-The structured, measured set of activities designed to produce a specific output for a particular customer or market
A)Business Process Reengineering
B)Disruptive Technologies
C)Joint Application Design
D)Key Business Processes
E)Prototyping

Accepted Answer

Key business processes.

Quiz 5: Determining System Requirements

For each of the following statements, answer "a" if it is characteristic of an observation, or answer "b" if it is characteristic of document analysis. -In terms of potential audience, there are limited numbers and limited time (snapshot) of each.

For each of the following statements, answer "a" if it is characteristic of an observation, or answer "b" if it is characteristic of document analysis. -In terms of expense, it can be high.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -The person who makes detailed notes of the happenings at a joint application design session

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -Technologies that enable the breaking of long-held business rules that inhibit organizations from making radical business changes

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -Technologies that enable the breaking of long-held business rules that inhibit organizations from making radical business changes

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -The official way a system works as described in organizational documentation

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -A repetitive process in which analysts and users build a rudimentary version of an information system based on user feedback

For each of the following statements, answer "a" if it is characteristic of an observation, or answer "b" if it is characteristic of document analysis. -In terms of information richness, it is judged low (passive) and old.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -Questions in interviews and on questionnaires that ask those responding to choose from among a set of specified responses

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -Questions in interviews and on questionnaires that have no prespecified answers

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -The way a system actually works

For each of the following statements, answer "a" if it is characteristic of an observation, or answer "b" if it is characteristic of document analysis. -In terms of subject involvement, there is no clear commitment.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -The search for, and implementation of, radical change in business processes to achieve breakthrough improvements in products and services

For each of the following statements, answer "a" if it is characteristic of an observation, or answer "b" if it is characteristic of document analysis. -In terms of confidentiality, the individual is known.

Match each of the following typical JAD participants with its description. -This individual takes notes; a personal computer or laptop is usually used to take the notes.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -Began in the late 1970s at IBM as a means to bring together the key users, managers, and systems analysts involved in the analysis of a current system

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -The structured, measured set of activities designed to produce a specific output for a particular customer or market

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -The trained individual who plans and leads joint application design sessions

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -The search for, and implementation of, radical change in business processes to achieve breakthrough improvements in products and services

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -The structured, measured set of activities designed to produce a specific output for a particular customer or market