Multiple Choice

Click on the correct response for each question below.

1		A six-phase problem-solving procedure for examining and improving an information system is:
			A)	systems feedback.
			B)	systems check.
			C)	systems analysis and design.
			D)	systems investigation.
2		Defining the problem, suggesting alternative systems and preparing a short report are all part of:
			A)	systems design.
			B)	preliminary investigation.
			C)	systems implementation.
			D)	systems maintenance.
3		The people who study an organization’s systems to determine what actions to take and how to use computer technology to assist them are known as:
			A)	technicians.
			B)	database administrators.
			C)	managers.
			D)	systems analysts.
4		The following are all commonly used in systems analysis, except:
			A)	checklists.
			B)	grid charts.
			C)	decision tables.
			D)	filters.
5		A ________ shows the decision rules that apply when certain conditions occur.
			A)	decision table
			B)	top-down analysis
			C)	data flow diagram
			D)	grid chart
6		This describes the current information system, the requirements for a new system, and a possible developmental schedule.
			A)	Systems development report
			B)	Systems analysis report
			C)	Systems design report
			D)	None of the above
7		Developing software, acquiring hardware and testing the new system are all part of:
			A)	systems design.
			B)	systems implementation.
			C)	systems development.
			D)	systems maintenance.
8		Another name for systems implementation is:
			A)	conversion.
			B)	alteration.
			C)	transformation.
			D)	reformation.
9		The four approaches to conversion are, the direct approach, the parallel approach, the pilot approach, and the:
			A)	arrayed approach.
			B)	tiered approach.
			C)	staggered approach.
			D)	phased approach.
10		A constructed model that can be modified before the actual system is installed is known as a:
			A)	blueprint.
			B)	prototype.
			C)	schematic.
			D)	master.