T5: Determining System Requirements

What is one of the primary ways analysts gather information about an information systems project?

• Using CASE tools

• Interviewing individuals

• Studying business documents

• Observing workers

What is a disadvantage of interviewing groups?

• More difficult to schedule than individual interviews

• Can hear agreements and disagreements at once

• More effective use of time

• Opportunity for synergies

What does JAD stand for?

• Joint Application Design

• Joint Analysis Development

• Joint Application Development

• Joint Analysis Design

Which of the following is a type of document useful for analyzing system requirements?

• Employee handbooks

• Marketing brochures

• Business forms

• User manuals

What is the purpose of an interview guide?

• To develop, plan, and conduct an interview

• To observe workers

• To record meeting minutes

• To analyze business documents

What is a key characteristic of a good systems analyst during requirements determination?

• Impartiality

• Bias towards certain solutions

• Focus on personal opinions

• Avoiding details

What is the main goal of Business Process Reengineering (BPR)?

• To maintain existing processes

• To implement radical change in business processes

• To improve employee satisfaction

• To reduce costs without changing processes

Which method is used to analyze existing systems and discover requirements?

• Agile Methodologies

• Joint Application Design

• Direct Observation

• Prototyping

What is a potential problem with procedure documents?

• They are always up to date

• They provide a clear view of informal systems

• They may involve duplication of effort

• They are not useful for analysis

What is the purpose of using prototyping during requirements determination?

• To eliminate the need for user involvement

• To quickly convert requirements to a working version of the system

• To create complex designs without user feedback

• To avoid formal documentation