Systems Design Quiz

What is the primary focus of systems analysis?

• Database optimization

• Technical implementation concerns

• User interface design

• Business problem

Which phase is the first task in the systems design phase of the SDLC?

• Input design

• Output and user interface design

• Database design

• Software design

What does the model-driven approach emphasize?

• Prototyping

• Database schema design

• User interaction

• Drawing system models

What is a key benefit of prototyping?

• Eliminates design issues

• Encourages active end-user participation

• Reduces user participation

• Increases project duration

What does the term 'loose coupling' refer to in modern structured design?

• Modules being tightly integrated

• Modules being minimally dependent

• Modules being highly dependent

• Modules performing multiple functions

What is the primary tool of Information Engineering?

• Structure chart

• Data model diagram

• User interface design

• Prototype screen

What does RAD stand for?

• Rapid Application Development

• Rapid Architecture Design

• Revised Application Development

• Rapid Analysis Design

What is the purpose of Joint Application Development (JAD)?

• To create prototypes

• To emphasize participative development

• To analyze system requirements

• To validate vendor claims

What is a disadvantage of prototyping?

• Facilitates creativity

• Encourages user feedback

• Can lead to premature commitment to a design

• Detects errors early

What is the main goal of the system acquisition strategy?

• To purchase off-the-shelf software

• To build a system from scratch

• To determine the best approach for system development

• To outsource all development tasks