Chapter 8: Developing Business IT Solutions

What is the first step in the Systems Thinking approach?

• Process

• Control

• Output

• Input

Which of the following is NOT a category of system maintenance?

• Adaptive

• Descriptive

• Corrective

• Perfective

What does the feedback component in Systems Thinking help to determine?

• The input needed

• The output produced

• The performance of the system

• The control mechanisms

Which conversion strategy involves running old and new systems simultaneously?

• Direct Conversion

• Phased Conversion

• Pilot Conversion

• Parallel Conversion

What is the primary goal of corrective maintenance?

• To add new features

• To improve performance

• To reduce chances of failure

• To fix bugs and logical errors

In Systems Analysis and Design, what does SAD stand for?

• Systematic Analysis and Development

• Systems Analysis and Design

• Software Analysis and Design

• Systematic Application Development

What is the main focus of the Systems Design phase?

• Identifying business problems

• Conducting feasibility studies

• Implementing the new system

• Modifying the logical model

Which of the following is a disadvantage of phased conversion?

• Immediate discontinuance of the old system

• Allows for user feedback

• Takes the most time

• Minimizes risks

What is the purpose of adaptive maintenance?

• To fix bugs

• To prevent system failures

• To enhance performance

• To satisfy evolving user needs

What does the output in Systems Thinking represent?

• The results generated by the system

• The transformation of inputs

• The feedback received

• The resources entering the system