Systems Analysis and Design Quiz

What is the primary role of a systems analyst?

• Write programming code

• Monitor system performance only

• Bridge business needs and technical solutions

• Manage HR policies

Which of the following is NOT a phase of the SDLC?

• Planning

• Analysis

• Execution

• Maintenance

What is the final phase in the SDLC?

• Planning

• Implementation

• Testing

• Maintenance

Structured analysis primarily focuses on:

• Object interactions

• Data encapsulation

• Top-down processes and data flows

• Agile storyboards

Object-oriented analysis emphasizes:

• Business outcomes

• Functional decomposition

• Interacting objects and encapsulation

• Manual workflows

The purpose of the 'analysis' phase in SDLC is to:

• Design system interfaces

• Deploy the system

• Gather and document requirements

• Hire developers

A key benefit of using JAD sessions is:

• Reduces number of stakeholders

• Avoids documentation

• Encourages collaborative requirements gathering

• Replaces interviews entirely

What technique best identifies actual user behavior patterns?

• Questionnaires

• Observation

• Brainstorming

• Wireframing

What does the Input-Process-Output (IPO) framework help define?

• Database security

• Workflow management

• System boundaries and transformations

• Network topology

Which of the following is NOT a typical component of an information system?

• Software

• People

• Competitors

• Data