9.4.2 Systems Analysis Facts

What is the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) commonly used for in systems analysis?

• To track customer orders

• To develop software applications central to an organization's system

• To document system requirements

• To bridge the gap between existing systems and new goals

Which model has been the most widely used development model that divides the SDLC into sequential phases?

• Agile Model

• Iterative Design

• Waterfall Model

• Planning Phase Model

What is the focus of the planning phase in systems analysis?

• Testing smaller pieces of the overall project

• Gathering information about the technology and software needs of an organization

• Taking a close look at any existing information systems

• Developing specifications that account for security risks

During the analysis phase, what does the project team typically assess?

• The sequence of development phases

• The existing information systems in place

• The deliverables for the entire project

• The security risks involved in the system

What is a key characteristic of the Iterative Design approach to systems development?

• It involves a single phase of development before maintenance.

• It is a linear process with no feedback loops.

• It includes cycling back and doing more analysis and design after initial stages.

• It only implements new sales and marketing software.

What might developers need to ensure during the implementation phase of a new ecommerce application?

• That the application is compatible with the old inventory control and distribution systems

• That the application requires no training for employees

• That the application does not integrate with existing systems

• That the application is the only system used immediately after launch

What is one way to ease the transition to a new system according to the text?

What should an organization do if a data breach is discovered during the maintenance phase?