SDLC Quiz

What is open source software (OSS)?

• Software that is hidden from users

• Software that can be studied, shared, and modified by many users and programmers

• Software that is developed by proprietary companies

• Software that is free to use

What are the rules of the open source software community?

• To keep the code secret and not share modifications

• To share program modifications with all project members

• To only allow certain users to modify the code

• To charge a fee for using the software

Which of the following is an example of open source software?

• Microsoft Office

• Adobe Photoshop

• Mozilla Firefox

• AutoCAD

What is the purpose of systems analysis and design?

• To understand how humans interact with technology

• To create new software

• To hide proprietary code from users

• To develop open source software

Why is user involvement important in systems development?

• To ensure the system is developed quickly

• To reduce the cost of development

• To improve the functionality of the system

• To limit the number of programmers needed

What are the primary roles of a systems analyst?

• Programmer, designer, and tester

• Consultant, supporting expert, and agent of change

• Manager, supervisor, and coordinator

• User, developer, and administrator

What does the systems analyst do as a consultant?

• Acts as a catalyst for change

• Provides technical support to users

• Brings a fresh perspective to the organization

• Manages the entire systems project

What is the role of the systems analyst as a supporting expert?

• Managing the project

• Providing technical expertise to users

• Designing the user interface

• Developing the software

What is the most comprehensive role of the systems analyst?

• Consultant

• Supporting expert

• Agent of change

• Programmer

What is human-computer interaction (HCI)?

• The study of how humans interact with computers

• The study of computer hardware and software

• The study of computer programming

• The study of computer networks