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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.

Answer

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.

Answer

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.

Answer

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.

Answer

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.

Answer

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.

Answer

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.

Answer

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.

Answer

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.

Answer

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 ____.

Answer

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.

Answer

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 _____.

Answer

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.

Answer

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.

Answer

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.

Answer

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.

Answer

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.

Answer

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.

Answer

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 _____.

Answer

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.

Answer

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 ____.

Answer

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.

Answer

Selected Answer:

economic

Question 43

2 out of 2 points

Projects where management has a choice in implementing them are called ____ projects.

Answer

Selected Answer:

discretionary

Question 44

2 out of 2 points

____ enabled computer-to-computer transfer of data between companies, usually over private telecommunications networks.

Answer

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.

Answer

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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