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WorksheetsMIDTERM EXAMINATION- INSY 55
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins
Which of the following is not a main role of a systems analyst?
Project Manager
Programmer
Consultant
Problem Solver
Which phase of SDLC involves determining what the system should do?
Planning
Analysis
Design
Implementation
The process of building, testing, and delivering the actual system occurs during which phase?
Design
Development
Testing
Implementation
Which SDLC model allows repeated cycles of planning and prototyping?
Agile
Waterfall
Spiral
V-Model
Which SDLC phase is primarily responsible for creating system documentation and manuals?
Design
Implementation
Maintenance
Planning
Which technique uses interviews and observation to collect information?
Documentation Review
Survey
Focus Group
Interview
Which diagram focuses on how data moves through the system?
Use Case Diagram
Data Flow Diagram
Entity Model
Context Diagram
Which skill set of the analyst focuses on technical understanding of software and hardware?
Technical
Analytical
Communication
Interpersonal
Which is not a requirement-gathering technique?
Brainstorming
Interview
Observation
Data Modeling
During which SDLC phase is the system plan created?
Planning
Analysis
Design
Implementation
Which SDLC model is most flexible and allows for client feedback throughout the process?
Waterfall
Agile
V-Model
RAD
In adaptive SDLC, feedback is integrated during which part of the cycle?
After release
After design
Each iteration
Before planning
What does SDLC stand for?
System Design Life Cycle
Software Development Life Cycle
System Development Life Cycle
System Delivery Logic Chain
Identify the term being described. The stage of SDLC where system requirements are defined.
Systems Analysis
System Design
Implementation
Testing
Identify the term being described. The ability to understand and model organizational processes.
Systems Thinking
Emotional Intelligence
Time Management
Conflict Resolution
Identify the term being described. The process of checking whether requirements are realistic.
Validation
Verification
Implementation
Deployment
Identify the term being described. The part of SDLC that ensures users can operate the system correctly.
Systems Implementation (or User Training)
Systems Analysis
Feasibility Study
System Design
Identify the term being described. A visual tool that shows system inputs, processes, and outputs.
Data Flow Diagram (DFD)
Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD)
Gantt Chart
Flowchart
Identify the term being described. The professional standard that guides analysts in decision-making and ethics.
Code of Ethics
Conflict of Interest Policy
Data Privacy Act
Analyst Handbook
Identify the term being described. The skill that combines technical and people management capabilities.
Project Management
Software Engineering
Data Analysis
Quality Assurance
Identify the term being described. A model used to represent data flow within a system.
Data Flow Diagram (DFD)
Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD)
Class Diagram
Flowchart
Identify the term being described. The system creation model emphasizing step-by-step sequential phases.
Waterfall Model
Agile Model
Spiral Model
RAD Model
Identify the term being described. The system creation approach focusing on adaptability and feedback.
Agile Methodology
Waterfall Model
Spiral Model
V-Model
Identify the term being described. A diagram that shows relationships between data entities.
Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD)
Flowchart
Pie Chart
Venn Diagram
Identify the term being described. The type of requirement that must be verified by tests.
Functional Requirement
Business Constraint
Project Milestone
Resource Allocation
Identify the term being described. The technique that gathers data through direct observation.
Observation
Interview
Survey
Experiment
A visual modeling method that shows user interaction with the system.
Use Case Diagram
Class Diagram
Sequence Diagram
Activity Diagram
A person responsible for coordinating project activities.
Project Manager
Software Developer
Accountant
Sales Executive
A method of prioritizing features based on user and business needs.
MoSCoW Method
Waterfall Model
Kanban Board
Pair Programming
The phase where software and hardware are acquired and installed.
Implementation Phase
Planning Phase
Testing Phase
Maintenance Phase
The document summarizing system purpose and objectives.
System Proposal
User Manual
Test Plan
Data Flow Diagram
A skill that involves identifying business opportunities through IT solutions.
Business Analysis
Network Administration
Graphic Design
Database Management
The quality of a good requirement ensuring no contradiction.
Consistency
Ambiguity
Redundancy
Complexity
The system analyst only works during the implementation phase of SDLC.
True
False
Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if not. SDLC ensures that system development follows a structured and organized process.
True
False
The requirement-gathering process includes interviewing and surveying users.
True
False
Requirement validation occurs before documentation.
True
False
Modeling requirements helps visualize how the system will function.
True
False
An ERD focuses on user interaction and navigation design.
True
False
Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if not. Adaptive SDLC models are suitable for projects with changing requirements.
True
False
Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if not. The Waterfall model is more flexible than Agile.
True
False
Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if not. All requirements must be testable and measurable.
True
False
Validation ensures that requirements align with user needs and business goals.
True
False
A systems analyst must have strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
True
False
The maintenance phase involves revising and improving the system.
True
False
Prototyping is part of the predictive SDLC approach.
True
False
Documentation is only needed during implementation.
True
False
The requirement “system must load within 3 seconds” is measurable and testable.
True
False
Drag and match each description to its correct answer.
(a) – Shows system-user interactions
(b) – Shows flow of data within the system
(c) – Shows database relationships
(d) – Ensures requirements are realistic and consistent
(e) – Sorting important and feasible requirements
Drag and match each description to its correct answer.
(a) – Determines if project is worth pursuing
(b) – Deals with fixing and improving the system
(c) – Involves training and installation
(d) – Defines system requirements
(e) – Converts requirements into technical structure
Drag and match each description to its correct answer.
(a) – Follows a sequential Waterfall pattern
(b) – Uses incremental and iterative approach
(c) – Understanding of software and hardware
(d) – Ability to coordinate and explain effectively
(e) – Ability to work well with others
Identify the five main phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from the options below.
Identify the three core skills a modern systems analyst must possess.
Technical, business, and analytical skills
Programming, marketing, and artistic skills
Sales, negotiation, and teaching skills
Financial, legal, and medical skills
Which of the following lists the four qualities of validated requirements?
Correctness, Completeness, Consistency, Clarity
Accuracy, Timeliness, Flexibility, Simplicity
Relevance, Redundancy, Complexity, Transparency
Precision, Redundancy, Flexibility, Simplicity
Select the three common requirement-gathering techniques.
Interviews, questionnaires, observation
Coding, debugging, deployment
Testing, maintenance, documentation
Designing, prototyping, compiling
Identify the three common modeling tools used in systems analysis from the options below.
Data Flow Diagrams, Entity-Relationship Diagrams, Flowcharts
Gantt Charts, Pie Charts, Bar Graphs
Mind Maps, SWOT Analysis, Fishbone Diagrams
PERT Charts, Scatter Plots, Venn Diagrams
The two main SDLC approaches are:
Waterfall and Agile
Agile and Spiral
Waterfall and V-Model
Spiral and Prototype
Which of the following lists the four ethical principles expected of a systems analyst?
Confidentiality, Integrity, Objectivity, Competence
Profitability, Secrecy, Flexibility, Authority
Creativity, Popularity, Efficiency, Speed
Loyalty, Obedience, Innovation, Risk-taking
Which of the following lists includes five examples of stakeholders in a system project?
Users, Project Manager, Developers, Clients/Sponsors
Users, Hardware, Software, Data, Procedures
Clients, Printers, Networks, Software, Users
Developers, Monitors, Keyboards, Sponsors, Data
The four major deliverables produced during SDLC are:
System requirements, design documents, source code, and test plans
User manuals, marketing materials, financial reports, and test cases
Hardware specifications, network diagrams, user feedback, and invoices
Project proposals, meeting notes, training schedules, and advertisements
The three components of the CPU involved in processing are:
Arithmetic Logic Unit, Control Unit, Registers
Motherboard, RAM, Hard Drive
Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse
Power Supply, Fan, Case
