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Course SP13 CIS244-TC 74696 - Systems Analysis 1
Test Phase 1 Exam
Started 4/22/13 6:41 PM
Submitted 4/22/13 7:44 PM
Status Completed
Attempt Score 98 out of 100 points
Time Elapsed 1 hour, 3 minutes out of 2 hours.
Instructions
Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Systems analysts use a process called ____ to represent company operations and information needs.
false
Answer
Selected Answer:
business process modeling
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
In the model of the SDLC shown in the accompanying figure, the purpose of the ____ is to build a logical model of the new system.
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Selected Answer:
systems analysis phase
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Examples of company-wide applications, called ____, include order processing systems, payroll systems, and company communications networks.
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Selected Answer:
enterprise applications
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
In a preliminary investigation report, the ____ contain(s) a brief description of the system, the name of the person or group performing the investigation, and the name of the person or group who initiated the investigation.
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Selected Answer:
introduction
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
A survey is ____, generally takes less time, and can involve a broad cross-section of people.
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Selected Answer:
not as flexible as a series of interviews, but it is less expensive
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
During strategic planning, top managers ask a series of questions that is called a ____ analysis because it examines a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
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Selected Answer:
SWOT
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
Microsoft offers a free ____ trial version that allows you to install, use, and evaluate Microsoft Project.
Answer
Selected Answer:
60-day
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
A systems analyst should provide ____ so managers can understand the full cost impact and timetable.
Answer
Selected Answer:
all of the above
Question 9
2 out of 2 points
In sequence, the interviewing process involves a series of steps: ____, conduct the interview, document the interview, and evaluate the interview.
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Selected Answer:
determine the people to interview, establish objectives for the interview, develop interview questions, prepare for the interview
Question 10
2 out of 2 points
When setting priorities for systems requests, the highest priority goes to projects that provide the ____.
Answer
Selected Answer:
greatest benefit, at the lowest cost, in the shortest period of time
Question 11
2 out of 2 points
Whereas structured analysis treats processes and data as separate components, ____ combines data and the processes that act on the data into things called objects.
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Selected Answer:
O-O
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
Two or more concurrent tasks often depend on a single prior task, which is called a(n) ____ task.
Answer
Selected Answer:
predecessor
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
For complex operations, analysts apply computer-based modeling tools that use a standard language called ____.
Answer
Selected Answer:
business process modeling notation (BPMN)
Question 14
2 out of 2 points
A ____ path includes all tasks that are vital to the project schedule.
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Selected Answer:
critical
Question 15
2 out of 2 points
When maintaining schedules, if enough ____ and frequent checkpoints exist, problems will be detected rapidly.
Answer
Selected Answer:
milestones
Question 16
2 out of 2 points
When using a ____ diagram to investigate causes of a problem, an analyst first states the problem and then draws a main bone with sub-bones that represent possible causes of the problem.
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Selected Answer:
fishbone
Question 17
2 out of 2 points
When evaluating systems requests, all of the following are disadvantages of a systems review committee EXCEPT ____.
Answer
Selected Answer:
one person’s bias is more likely to affect the decisions
Question 18
2 out of 2 points
A feasibility study includes tests for ____ feasibility, which refers to the practical resources needed to develop, purchase, install, or operate the system.
Answer
Selected Answer:
technical
Question 19
2 out of 2 points
In a typical company organizational model, middle managers ____.
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Selected Answer:
provide direction, necessary resources, and performance feedback to supervisors and team leaders
Question 20
2 out of 2 points
In the model of the SDLC shown in the accompanying figure, the purpose of the ____ is to create a physical model that will satisfy all documented requirements for the system.
Answer
Selected Answer:
systems design phase
Question 21
2 out of 2 points
A(n) ____ chart displays complex task patterns and relationships.
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Selected Answer:
PERT/CPM
Question 22
2 out of 2 points
____ limitations result when a system that was designed for a specific hardware configuration becomes obsolete when new hardware is introduced.
Answer
Selected Answer:
Performance
Question 23
2 out of 2 points
A project manager’s planning _____.
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Selected Answer:
includes identifying project tasks and estimating completion times and costs
Question 24
2 out of 2 points
____ is a systems development technique that produces a graphical representation of a concept or process that systems developers can analyze, test, and modify.
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Selected Answer:
Modeling
Question 25
2 out of 2 points
The ____ method of developing systems is well-suited to project management tools and techniques.
Answer
Selected Answer:
structured analysis
Question 26
2 out of 2 points
When assessing priorities for systems requests, a systems analyst should look for high scores in all of the following EXCEPT____.
Answer
Selected Answer:
Will the proposed system decrease revenue for the company?
Question 27
0 out of 2 points
Projects where management has no choice in implementing them are called ____ projects.
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Selected Answer:
discretionary
Question 28
2 out of 2 points
The first step in creating a WBS is to ____.
Answer
Selected Answer:
identify all tasks
Question 29
2 out of 2 points
A ____ is an event that could affect a project negatively.
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Selected Answer:
risk
Question 30
2 out of 2 points
In a PERT/CPM chart, each task has all of the following EXCEPT a(n) ____.
Answer
Selected Answer:
reference to successor tasks
Question 31
2 out of 2 points
Open Workbench can exchange files with Microsoft Project by importing and exporting the data in ____ file format.
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Selected Answer:
XML
Question 32
2 out of 2 points
Determining the project ____ means to define the boundaries, or extent, of a project — being as specific as possible.
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Selected Answer:
scope
Question 33
2 out of 2 points
____ is a systems development technique that tests system concepts and provides an opportunity to examine input, output, and user interfaces before final decisions are made.
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Selected Answer:
Prototyping
Question 34
2 out of 2 points
Project scheduling involves all of the following EXCEPT ____.
Answer
Selected Answer:
defining project constraints
Question 35
2 out of 2 points
In developing time and cost estimates, project managers must consider _____.
Answer
Selected Answer:
all of the above
Question 36
2 out of 2 points
A systems analyst needs ____.
Answer
Selected Answer:
all of the above
Question 37
2 out of 2 points
For a project manager, monitoring _____.
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Selected Answer:
includes monitoring the progress of the project, evaluating results, and taking corrective action when necessary to stay on target
Question 38
2 out of 2 points
A(n) ____ describes the logic that programmers use to write code modules.
Answer
Selected Answer:
process model
Question 39
2 out of 2 points
Because it focuses on processes that transform data into useful information, structured analysis is called a(n) ____ technique.
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Selected Answer:
process-centered
Question 40
2 out of 2 points
Over 40 years ago, a concept called Moore's Law accurately predicted that computer processing power would double about every ____.
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Selected Answer:
24 months
Question 41
2 out of 2 points
In object-oriented programming, an object is a member of a(n) ____, which is a collection of similar objects.
Answer
Selected Answer:
class
Question 42
2 out of 2 points
A feasibility study includes tests for ____ feasibility, which means that the projected benefits of the proposed system outweigh the estimated costs.
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Selected Answer:
economic
Question 43
2 out of 2 points
Projects where management has a choice in implementing them are called ____ projects.
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Selected Answer:
discretionary
Question 44
2 out of 2 points
____ enabled computer-to-computer transfer of data between companies, usually over private telecommunications networks.
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Selected Answer:
EDI
Question 45
2 out of 2 points
A risk management plan includes a review of all of the following EXCEPT ____.
Answer
Selected Answer:
employees
Question 46
2 out of 2 points
The ____ method of developing systems stresses team interaction and reflects a set of community-based values.
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Selected Answer:
agile/adaptive
Question 47
2 out of 2 points
In launching a new information system, the greatest risk occurs when a company ____.
Answer
Selected Answer:
tries to decide how the system will be implemented before determining what the
system is supposed to do
Question 48
2 out of 2 points
____ software controls the flow of data, provides data security, and manages network operations.
Answer
Selected Answer:
System
Question 49
2 out of 2 points
When an information system does not meet business requirements, causes might include ____.
Answer
Selected Answer:
all of the above
Question 50
2 out of 2 points
A ____, or requirements model, describes the information that a system must provide.
Answer
Selected Answer:
business model
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