Chapter 1: Systems, Roles, and Development Methodologies

Which of these software packages is not open source software (OSS)?

• Microsoft windows

• Mozilla Firefox browser

• Apache web server

• Linux OS

Which of the following is not a dimension used to categorize an open source community?

• programming style

• environment

• user community

• licensing

Which of the following is not one of the fundamental components of the agile approach?

• pressure

• values

• principles

• core principles

As a(n) ________, an analyst draws on professional expertise concerning computer hardware and software and their uses in the business.

• supporting expert

• consultant

• programmer

• agent of change

One important justification for CASE tools is to increase analyst .......?

• confidence

• productivity

• skill

• gratification

The most comprehensive and responsible role that the systems analyst takes on is that of a(n) ....... ?

• agent of change

• compromiser

• leader

• consultant

A CASE ________ is a large collection of records, elements, diagrams, screens, reports, and other information stored

• repository

• database

• flowchart

• booklet

Answer explanation

A CASE repository is a large collection of records, elements, diagrams, screens, reports, and other information stored about a particular project. The correct answer is A) repository. In the context of software engineering and systems development, a CASE repository acts as a central store for all the data and metadata related to a project. It provides a single source of truth for project managers, developers, and other stakeholders to manage complex project artifacts and ensure consistency and accessibility throughout the lifecycle of a project.

Visible Analyst (VA) is not an example of a CASE tool

• true

• false

Answer explanation

Visible Analyst (VA) is one example of a CASE tool that enables systems analysts to do graphical planning, analysis, and design in order to build complex client/server applications and databases.

Data flow diagrams (DFDs) record the input, processes, and output of the business's functions

• True
• False

A systems analyst should never draw on professional expertise concerning computer hardware and software and their uses in the business.

• True
• False