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WorksheetsD - Prelim Exam in System Analysis
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins
The phase of the SDLC where it includes four main activities: requirements modeling, data and process modeling, object modeling, and consideration of development strategies.
System Planning
System Analysis
System Design
System Implementation
One of the main activities in the systems analysis phase is the modeling which involves fact-finding to describe the current system and identification requirements for the new system.
Objective
Requirements
Goal-based
User-based
A system analyst skill that enables to identify a problem, evaluate the key elements, and develop a useful solution.
Analytical skills
Artistic Skills
Interpersonal skills
Confrontational skills
Greater user involvement in the system development process usually results in ______.
Poorer communication
More satisfied users
Slower development times
More Profit
An important skill of a system analyst that must work with the people at all organizational levels, balance conflicting needs of users, and communicate effectively.
Analytical skills
Artistic Skills
Interpersonal skills
Confrontational skills
In a use-case diagram, the user becomes a(n) ____, with a specific role that describes how he or she interacts with a system.
Agent
Actor
Interlocutor
Master
Which of the following below can be considered as a typical system requirement for output category?
The student record system, must allow record access by either student name or student number
Manufacturing employees must swipe their ID cards into data collection terminals that record labor costs
The contact management system must generate a daily reminder list for all sales reps
The system must support 25 users simultaneously
Which of the following below can be considered as a typical system requirement for input category?
As a final step in year-end processing, the payroll system must update employee salaries
Manufacturing employees must swipe their ID cards into data collection terminals that record labor costs
The system must provide a log-on security at the operating system level
Manufacturing employees must swipe their ID cards into data collection terminals that record labor costs
Response time must not exceed four seconds
The term used to describe those people whose jobs involve sponsoring and funding the project to develop, operate, and maintain the information system is;
Information Worker
Internal System User
Systems Owner
External System User
The Management Information System (MIS)
Create and share documents that support day-to-day office activities
Process business transactions (e.g., time cards, payments, orders, etc.)
Capture and reproduce the knowledge of an expert problem solver
Use the transaction data to produce information needed by managers to run their business
The person who ensures that systems are developed on time, within budget, and with acceptable quality is a;
System designer
Project manager
System owner
Systems builder
Which one of the following is not a business driver for an information system?
business process redesign
Knowledge asset management
Proliferation of networks and the Internet
Security and privacy
A task of developing a technical blueprint and specifications for a solution that fulfills the business requirements is undertaken in the following phase of the system development process;
System implementation
System Analysis
System Design
Feasibility Analysis
Which of the following is not a technology driver for an information system?
Enterprise applications
Object technologies
Knowledge of asset management
Collaborative technologies
Which of the following is a deliverable of the system implementation phase in a formal system development process?
technical hardware and software solution for the business problem
business problem statement
statement of the system users' business requirements
technical blueprint and specifications for a solution that fulfills the business requirements
An information system that supports the planning and assessment needs of executive management process.
DSS
MIS
ERP
None of the above
Use case descriptions consist of interaction among the which of the following?
Product and Use Case
Actor Only
Product and Actor
Use case
Electronic business goes beyond buying and selling. EC can involve the events leading to a purchase, as well as ________ after the sale.
Marketing
Communication
Customer Service
Management
EC applications are supported by infrastructure and by each of the following support areas except;
People
Public policy
Marketing and Advertisement
Mobile Devices
Electronic Commerce is defined as the online exchange of _______ between firms, and also between firms and their customers.
Goods
Services
Money
All of the above
Information systems support an organization's business operations, managerial decision making and strategic competitive advantage. Such system is called;
Business Process Reengineering
Globalization
Roles of Information System
Competitive Document
Usually, mistakes made in the system analyses stage show up in, what stage?
System Design
System Development
System Implementation
All of these
An example is using the internet and extranets to do accounts receivable and account payable activities are;
Order Processing System
Online Accounting System
Accounting information System
Online HRM Systems
Choose the best answer. When you have your first meeting with your Capstone Adviser for your software project you should;
Bring a small gift as a token of your appreciation
Not discuss your own ideas as the supervisor will tell you exactly what to do
Ask your supervisor to autograph the copy of the book that he or she has published
Have thought about your research beforehand so that you can discuss the suitability of the research question and methodology
Choose the best answer. A research/software project proposal;
Contains a discussion as to the degree to which your findings were valid and reliable
Is always presented as a written document
Acts as a guide to your research / software project and indicates clearly what you intend to do
Is not that important - your ideas are sure to change and it isn't assessed anyway
A secretary on the campus of a tax-supported university has been requested to give her staff password to her supervisor. The supervisor would like to check the secretary's e-mail when she is not at work to see if departmental-related mail is coming in. The secretary is not comfortable giving her password to her supervisor, but is afraid to say no. Which of the following is the best commandment that applies with that situation?
Thou shall not snoop around in other people's files
Thou shall not use a computer to bear false witness
Thou shall not appropriate other people's intellectual output.
Thou shall use a computer in ways that show consideration and respect.
David has walked away from a lab computer without logging off. Vince sits down and, still logged in as David, sends inflammatory e-mail messages out to a number of students and posts similar messages on the class newsgroup. Which of the following is the best commandment that applies with that situation?
Thou shall not use a computer to harm other people
Thou shall use a computer in ways that show consideration and respect
Thou shall not use other people's computer resources without authorization
Thou shall not use a computer to steal.
Information systems that support the business functions that reach out to suppliers are known as:
back office information systems
decision support systems
front office information systems
none of the above
Which of the following is not a class of information system applications?
database management system
decision support system
expert system
office automation system
Which is not a typical business function?
Sales
Accounting
Benefits and Compensation
Service
Language-based, machine-readable representations of what a software process is supposed to do, or how a software process is supposed to accomplish its task is known as:
application programs
prototyping
human engineering
Dialogue box
A specification of how the user moves from window to window, interacting with the application programs to perform useful work is called:
user dialog
interface specifications
software specifications
prototyping specifications
Open database connectivity (OBDC) tools are an example of:
middleware
interfaceware
layerware
tool kit
Management information systems (MIS);
create and share documents that support day-today office activities
use the transaction data to produce information needed by managers to run the business
capture and reproduce the knowledge of an expert problem solver
process business transactions (e.g., time cards, payments, orders, etc.)
The term used to describe those people whose jobs involve sponsoring and funding the project to develop, operate, and maintain the information system is
information worker
systems owner
internal system user
systems builder
The person who ensures that systems are developed on time, within budget, and with acceptable quality is a;
systems designer
project manager
external system user
systems owner
A task of developing a technical blueprint and specifications for a solution that fulfills the business requirements is undertaken in the following phase of the system development process;
system initiation
system implementation
system analysis
system design
What type of problem is characterized by an application crashing when specific data is inputted by users?
Anticipated Problem
Opportunity
Real Problem
Directive
If a software development team identifies that their current technology stack may become outdated within a few years, what type of problem is this?
Real Problem
Anticipated Problem
Opportunity
Directive
A new regulatory requirement mandates that all personal data must be encrypted. What type of problem does this represent?
Opportunity
Directive
Real Problem
Anticipated Problem
During performance optimization, the development team discovers a chance to add advanced analytics features. This represents what type of problem?
Real Problem
Opportunity
Anticipated Problem
Directive
A web application becomes slow under high user load, and this issue needs immediate resolution. What classification is this problem?
Opportunity
Anticipated Problem
Real Problem
Directive
The project team is working on a new inventory management system. During the initial design phase, they realize that they have not gathered enough information about the business processes involved. What should the team do to address this gap?
Proceed with the design based on their current understanding.
Skip the business process details and focus on technical aspects.
Conduct additional interviews with stakeholders to gather more information about the business processes.
Implement a basic system and add features later as needed.
The system design document has a section where the requirements for user authentication are vague and incomplete. How should the team handle this issue?
Assume basic authentication is sufficient and proceed.
Document the requirements as best as possible and continue with development.
Schedule a meeting with stakeholders to clarify and complete the authentication requirements.
Skip the authentication feature for the initial release.
A retail store uses a system that records each sale as it happens, processes payments, and updates inventory in real-time. Which type of information system is described in the situation?
Management Information System (MIS)
Transaction Processing System (TPS)
Executive Information System (EIS)
Expert System
A CEO uses a dashboard that provides real-time access to high-level metrics such as company-wide financial performance, market trends, and strategic goals. Which type of information system is described in this scenario?
Executive Information System (EIS)
Collaboration and Communication System
Expert System
Management Information System (MIS)
A group of System Users is evaluating a new project management tool that has been implemented. Their focus is on how well the tool supports their daily tasks and improves their workflow. What is the primary high-level goal of the System Users in this scenario?
To ensure the system is user-friendly and meets their functional needs.
To ensure the system is built with the latest technology.
To provide feedback on the system's design and architecture.
To ensure the system is integrated with other enterprise systems.
A System Builder is responsible for coding and implementing a new e-commerce platform. They need to select appropriate technologies and tools for development. What is a key technology perspective that the System Builder must consider?
The alignment of the system with the organization's strategic goals.
The ease of use and training requirements for end-users.
The choice of programming languages, development frameworks, and tools suitable for building the system.
The integration of the system with other business processes.
Mark Ken is the distinguished System Designer who is working on a new customer relationship management (CRM) system and needs to create a system architecture that supports scalability and performance. What is a key technology perspective that the System Designer should focus on?
The system’s alignment with business strategy and goals.
The user experience and interface design for ease of use.
Designing a scalable and performant system architecture that meets future growth needs.
Selecting the specific coding standards and practices for development.
A System Owner is overseeing the implementation of a new financial management system. They are focused on ensuring that the system aligns with the organization's strategic goals and improves overall efficiency. What is the primary high-level goal of the System Owner in this context?
To ensure the system is easy for users to navigate.
To ensure the system integrates seamlessly with existing technologies.
To align the system with organizational strategic goals and improve operational efficiency.
To develop the system according to the latest programming languages.
A database system requires users to log in with a username and password to access sensitive data and perform authorized operations. Which component of the database system is responsible for verifying user identities and managing access controls?
Calculation Engine
Data Source
Backup System
Authentication System
A database system used for payroll processing needs to ensure that only authorized payroll administrators can perform salary calculations while maintaining data security and compliance. How do the Calculation Engine and Authentication System contribute to this requirement?
The Calculation Engine handles payroll calculations, while the Authentication System ensures only authorized users can access the payroll module.
The Calculation Engine handles authentication, while the Authentication System performs payroll calculations.
Both the Calculation Engine and Authentication System perform calculations and authenticate users.
The Calculation Engine manages user roles, while the Authentication System calculates payroll.
