Exam 12

In order to obtain financing to continue to Phase 2: Systems Analysis, the systems analyst does this. A. Prepares a preliminary investigation report B. Gathers data C. Analyzes data D. Trains users on the new system

This is performed to determine whether the new procedures are actually furthering productivity. A. Testing B. Systems inventory C. Designing alternatives D. Systems audit

In the systems design phase of the systems life cycle, the systems design report usually concludes by recommending one of the analyzed alternatives. A. True B. False

In the preliminary investigation phase of the systems life cycle, which one of the following tasks would NOT be included? A. Briefly defining the problem B. Suggesting alternative solutions C. Gathering the data D. Preparing a short report

This is the final task in Phase 3: Systems Design. A. Select the best design B. Design alternative systems C. Write a systems design report D. Examine hardware requirements

This conversion approach is preferred when there are many people in an organization performing similar operations. A. Direct approach B. Parallel approach C. Phased approach D. Pilot approach

This individual studies an organization's systems to determine what actions to take and how to use computer technology to assist them. A. Network administrator B. Cryptographer C. Systems analyst D. Computer engineer

Which of the following is used to identify the components of a complex system and makes each component easier to analyze and deal with? A. System flow chart B. Top-down analysis method C. Grid chart D. Checklist

In this phase of the systems life cycle, the new information system is installed, and people are trained to use it. A. Systems implementation B. Systems analysis C. Systems design D. Systems development

This document presents the costs versus the benefits and outlines the effect of alternative designs on the organization. A. Systems analysis report B. Preliminary investigation report C. Initialization report D. Systems design report

This is the final step of the systems implementation phase of the systems life cycle. A. Develop documentation B. Train users C. Select the conversion type D. Write the implementation report

In this activity, it is determined whether the system can be made secure against unauthorized use. A. Analyzing the data B. Writing the systems design report C. Selecting the best system D. Testing the system

This conversion type is not recommended because problems arising in this approach could be catastrophic. A. Direct approach B. Parallel approach C. Phased approach D. Pilot approach

Identify the sixth phase of the systems life cycle. A. Systems maintenance B. Systems development C. Systems design D. Systems analysis

Which of the following tools presents data or information flow within an information system? A. Grid chart B. Top-down analysis method C. Automated design tool D. Data flow diagram

The organization can switch to the old system if the new system fails in the parallel conversion approach. A. True B. False

Which of the following phases of the systems life cycle is considered to be an ongoing activity? A. Systems development B. Systems analysis C. Systems design D. Systems maintenance

This shows the relationship between input and output documents. A. Grid chart B. Checklist C. Investigation report D. Top-down analysis method

In this phase of the systems life cycle, new or alternative information systems are designed. A. Systems maintenance B. Systems analysis C. Systems design D. Systems development

Data about how the present system works is collected during the preliminary investigation phase in order to determine the requirements of the new system. A. True B. False

These tools, also called computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tools, are used in system analysis to evaluate alternative hardware and software solutions. A. Project management tools B. Automated design tools C. Spreadsheets D. Report generators

During which phase of the systems life cycle are users trained to use the new system? A. Preliminary investigation B. Systems implementation C. Systems development D. Systems maintenance

A survey of user needs is part of the preliminary investigation phase. A. True B. False

This is the first step in the systems design phase. A. Examine hardware requirements B. Design alternative systems C. Select the best system D. Analyze the data

Selecting the _______ is the first step in implementing a new system. A. hardware requirements B. software requirements C. conversion type D. best alternative

Application software for new information systems always requires having it custom-designed to meet the needs of the organization. A. True C

Which among the following would NOT be described in the systems analysis report? A. The current information system B. The requirements for a new system C. The possible development schedule D. The training requirements for users

Gathering and analyzing data is part of this phase. A. Preliminary investigation B. Systems analysis C. Systems design D. Systems implementation

This is the process of building a model that can be modified before the actual system is installed. A. Rapid applications development B. Prototyping C. Systems analysis D. Systems maintenance

A collection of activities and elements organized to accomplish a goal. A. Information B. Data C. Program D. System