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1 | |
Which phase of the SDLC are information needs identified in? |
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| | A) | preliminary investigation |
| | B) | systems analysis |
| | C) | systems design |
| | D) | systems development |
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2 | |
In this phase of the SDLC, the new information systems are installed and adapted to the new system, and people are trained to use them |
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| | A) | systems design |
| | B) | preliminary investigation |
| | C) | systems implementation |
| | D) | systems maintenance |
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3 | |
A recent survey by Money magazine determined that out of 100 widely held jobs researched, the top job classification was |
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| | A) | network administrators |
| | B) | database administrators |
| | C) | cryptographers |
| | D) | computer engineers |
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4 | |
Many organizations have determined that there is a ________-year backlog of work for systems analysts. |
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| | A) | one |
| | B) | two |
| | C) | three |
| | D) | four |
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5 | |
In the preliminary investigation phase of the SDLC, which one of the following tasks would not be included? |
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| | A) | briefly defining the problem |
| | B) | suggesting alternative solutions |
| | C) | gathering the data |
| | D) | preparing a short report |
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6 | |
What type of analysis starts with the "big picture" and then breaks it down into smaller pieces? |
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| | A) | financial |
| | B) | reverse |
| | C) | top-down |
| | D) | executive |
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7 | |
Which of the following tools show the data or information flow within an information system? |
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| | A) | grid charts |
| | B) | data flow charts |
| | C) | systems flowcharts |
| | D) | decision tables |
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8 | |
The four approaches to conversion are, the direct approach, the parallel approach, the pilot approach, and the |
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| | A) | arrayed approach |
| | B) | tiered approach |
| | C) | staggered approach |
| | D) | phased approach |
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9 | |
Determining if employees, managers, and clients will resist a proposed new system is part of this feasibility study |
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| | A) | technical |
| | B) | economic |
| | C) | organizational |
| | D) | operational |
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10 | |
When the old and new system run side by side for a period of time, you would be using this implementation approach |
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| | A) | direct |
| | B) | pilot |
| | C) | parallel |
| | D) | phased |
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11 | |
Systems analysis and design is a procedure used only for the development of new systems. |
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| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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12 | |
One of the tools available to assist with analyzing data is a checklist. |
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| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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13 | |
A systems flowchart shows the procedural path that data takes from department to department. |
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| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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14 | |
Acquiring hardware would be part of systems implementation. |
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| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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15 | |
RAD and prototyping are two alternatives approaches to the traditional systems development life cycle mode. |
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| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |