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1

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
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

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.
5

The following are all commonly used in systems analysis, except
A)checklists.
B)grid charts.
C)decision tables.
D)filters.
6

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.
7

Another name for systems implementation is
A)conversion.
B)alteration.
C)transformation.
D)reformation.
8

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
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.
11

Systems maintenance consists of a systems audit and periodic evaluation.
A)True
B)False
12

One of the tools available to assist with analyzing data is a checklist.
A)True
B)False
13

Acquiring hardware would be part of systems implementation.
A)True
B)False
14

Systems analysis and design is a procedure used only for the development of new systems.
A)True
B)False





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