The Systems Life Cycle (Analysis - Design) Quiz

What is the first stage of a system life cycle?

• Design

• Implementation
• Testing

• Analysis

These are the methods used to collect data / to research the current system, except ...

• questionnaires

• observation

• creating a document of the current system

• interviews

What is the advantage of the observation method?

• It involves open-ended questions, allowing a more detailed analysis

• It is the fastest method for collecting data in research.
• Reliable data as it captures live behaviors

• It provides a controlled environment for testing hypotheses.

What could be one of the disadvantages of researching the current system by observation?

Which one is the correct advantage of using interviews as a method of fact-finding?

• It guarantees anonymous answers

• Questions must be fixed in advance

• The analyst can adapt questions

• It is the fastest way to gather data

Which of the following is a common weakness of questionnaires?

• It is time-consuming

• It is difficult to follow up on vague answers

• It is possible to modify questions as the questionnaires proceeds

• The analyst can see for themselves how the current system operates

What makes questionnaires appealing for sensitive topics?

• They take very long to complete

• They are anonymous, encouraging honesty

• They require face-to-face discussions

• They must be submitted in public

Which of the following is true about reviewing existing documents?

• It gives live feedback from users

• It helps estimate technical requirements

• Inputs and outputs of the current system are seen directly

• It guarantees accurate system analysis

What is the main purpose of using a data flow diagram (DFD) in system analysis?

• To write code for the new system

• To define the budget for development

• To show how data moves through the current system

• To replace user requirements documentation

In the design stage, what is the primary purpose of defining file structures?

• To decide on programming languages

• To create user manuals

• To organize how records and fields will be stored

• To gain feedbacks from the users