Chapter 1: Information Systems Development

What are the main purposes of system analysis and design?

• To conduct financial audits of the organization

• To create training programs for employees

• The main purposes of system analysis and design are to understand system requirements, create design specifications, improve efficiency, and enhance user satisfaction.

• To develop marketing strategies for products

How do manual systems differ from computerized systems?

• Manual systems can operate without any human input.

• Manual systems are always faster than computerized systems.

• Manual systems differ from computerized systems in that manual systems require human intervention for tasks, whereas computerized systems automate these processes.

• Computerized systems require more human intervention than manual systems.

List three advantages of computerized systems over manual systems.

• Increased speed, Higher accuracy, Improved efficiency

• Simplified training

• Easier maintenance

• Lower cost

What role do managers play in systems development?

• Managers focus solely on coding and technical tasks.

• Managers are responsible for customer support and sales.

• Managers handle only the financial aspects of the project.

• Managers oversee project planning, resource allocation, team coordination, and ensure alignment with organizational goals in systems development.

Describe the responsibilities of a systems analyst.

• User interface design

• Responsibilities of a systems analyst include requirements gathering, system evaluation, solution design, stakeholder communication, and implementation oversight.

• Database management

• Network security analysis

What skills are essential for a programmer in systems development?

• Knowledge of marketing strategies

• Expertise in graphic design

• Proficiency in programming languages, understanding of operating systems, knowledge of data structures and algorithms, experience with system architecture, debugging and testing skills, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork.

• Familiarity with social media platforms

How does system analysis contribute to effective design?

• System analysis contributes to effective design by ensuring that designs are based on thorough understanding of requirements and existing systems.

• System analysis only deals with financial aspects of a project.

• System analysis is irrelevant to the design process.

• System analysis focuses solely on aesthetic design elements.

What are the potential drawbacks of manual systems?

• Increased accuracy in data processing

• Enhanced scalability for large datasets

• Faster data retrieval compared to automated systems

• Potential drawbacks of manual systems include human error, time consumption, lack of scalability, data inconsistency, and inefficient data retrieval.

In what ways can systems analysts improve a project?

• By enhancing requirements analysis, communication, modeling, project management, and performance evaluation.

• By avoiding performance metrics and evaluations

• By limiting the scope of project requirements

• By reducing team collaboration and feedback

What is the importance of user feedback in system design?

• User feedback is essential for improving usability and ensuring the system meets user needs.

• User feedback is irrelevant if the system is technically sound.

• User feedback is only useful for marketing purposes.

• User feedback can complicate the design process unnecessarily.