Systems Software Development - Reasons for Systems Development

Reasons for project initiation and systems development within organizations include:

• Improving efficiency and productivity

• Complying with regulations

• Enhancing customer satisfaction

• All of the above

How has new technology impacted existing systems, based on the passage?

• It has improved efficiency and productivity.

• It has led to the obsolescence of some systems.

• It has had no significant impact.

• It has created new challenges for integration.

How can the growth of an organization lead to the need for a new system?

• Increased complexity and data volume

• Decreased employee count

• Reduced customer base

• Lower revenue

The analyst plays a crucial role in the definition stage of the System Life Cycle by:

• Identifying system requirements and constraints

• Implementing the system design

• Testing the final system

• Maintaining the system after deployment

How much would the new system cost to develop?

• $10,000

• $50,000

• $100,000

• $200,000

The new system is expected to achieve its goals by:

• Implementing advanced algorithms

• Increasing user engagement

• Reducing operational costs

• Enhancing data security

What do people want from the new system?

• Improved performance

• More features

• Better user interface

• Lower cost

What do system diagrams show?

• The flow of information within a system

• The relationships between various systems in a company

• The storage of persistent data

• The manipulation of data

Why should the document not contain vague statements such as 'The computer will run as fast as possible'?

• Because vague statements are open to interpretation and lack precision.

• Because vague statements are more engaging and interesting.

• Because vague statements are easier to understand.

• Because vague statements are more creative.

What is the 'sign-off' in a project lifecycle?

• The final approval of project deliverables

• The initial planning phase

• The execution of project tasks

• The monitoring and controlling phase