Systems Development Life Cycle Quiz

What are the four phases of the systems development life cycle mentioned in the chapter?

• Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation

• Initiation, Planning, Execution, Closure

• Design, Development, Testing, Deployment

• Analysis, Design, Testing, Maintenance

Which of the following is a system development methodology discussed in the chapter?

• Waterfall Model

• Structured Design

• V-Model

• Spiral Model

What is one of the objectives of the chapter?

• Understand the history of computer programming

• Learn about different programming languages

• Understand the fundamental systems development life cycle and its four phases

• Explore the basics of hardware design

Which role is mentioned as part of the project team skills and roles?

• Software Developer

• Network Engineer

• Business Analyst

• Database Administrator

What is the primary goal of the systems analyst according to the text?

• To create a wonderful system

• To ensure the system is delivered on time

• To create value for the organization

• To minimize the cost of the system

According to the Standish Group survey mentioned, what percentage of IT projects succeed?

• 72%

• 28%

• 50%

• 18%

What is the systems development life cycle (SDLC) primarily concerned with?

• Designing and building hardware

• Understanding how an information system can support business needs

• Marketing and selling software

• Training users on new systems

What is the role of a systems analyst in the SDLC?

• To write code for the system

• To analyze business situations and design systems

• To manage the project budget

• To test the system for bugs

What was the outcome of the Snap-On Inc. project?

• Successful implementation with increased profits

• Orders delayed, inventory miscounted, and $50 million in lost sales

• Bankruptcy and numerous lawsuits

• Over $113 million in lost business

Which company experienced a bungled ERP installation in 1996?

• Hershey Foods Corp.

• Norfolk Southern Corp.

• FoxMeyer Corp.

• Greyhound Lines Inc.