Quiz 12

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

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

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

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

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

CASE stands for "Computer-Aided Software Engineering". A. True B. False

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

A systems analyst uses the six-phase systems life cycle to improve and maintain information systems. A. True B. False

An organization chart shows where the hardware is located within the organization. A. True B. False

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

This selection is the first step in implementing a new system. D. Software requirements A. Best alternative B. Hardware requirements C. Conversion type

Which of the following tools presents data or information flow within an information system? A. Data flow diagram B. Automated design tool C. Decision table D. Grid chart

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

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

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

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. Gathering the data C. Suggesting alternative solutions D. Preparing a short report

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

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

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