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The Design Phase is covered in Part 2 of the textbook.
The Design Phase is covered in Part 2 of the textbook.
False
In Chapter 7, students create a comparison matrix for custom, packaged, and outsourcing alternatives.
In Chapter 7, students create a comparison matrix for custom, packaged, and outsourcing alternatives.
True
Chapters 12 and 13 discuss system construction and conversion respectively.
Chapters 12 and 13 discuss system construction and conversion respectively.
True
Chapter 9 primarily deals with system architecture design.
Chapter 9 primarily deals with system architecture design.
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The risk assessment is emphasized in project management discussions in Chapter 2.
The risk assessment is emphasized in project management discussions in Chapter 2.
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Students learn about object modeling techniques in Chapter 14.
Students learn about object modeling techniques in Chapter 14.
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Interface structure diagrams are introduced in Chapter 8.
Interface structure diagrams are introduced in Chapter 8.
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Normalization is covered in Chapter 6.
Normalization is covered in Chapter 6.
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The first step in the systems development life cycle is implementation.
The first step in the systems development life cycle is implementation.
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A systems analyst plays a crucial role in information systems development projects.
A systems analyst plays a crucial role in information systems development projects.
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A systems analyst mainly focuses on programming rather than business processes.
A systems analyst mainly focuses on programming rather than business processes.
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Technical feasibility is one of the three types of feasibility assessments carried out during project evaluation.
Technical feasibility is one of the three types of feasibility assessments carried out during project evaluation.
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Creating PERT charts is part of the project implementation phase.
Creating PERT charts is part of the project implementation phase.
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The role of a business analyst involves identifying the business value that a system will create.
The role of a business analyst involves identifying the business value that a system will create.
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A project charter contains the basic information about the proposed system.
A project charter contains the basic information about the proposed system.
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In smaller organizations, one person typically performs several analyst roles.
In smaller organizations, one person typically performs several analyst roles.
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Analysts can share confidential information without any implications.
Analysts can share confidential information without any implications.
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Gantt charts are used exclusively for managing project scope.
Gantt charts are used exclusively for managing project scope.
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The requirements analyst focuses primarily on designing new information systems.
The requirements analyst focuses primarily on designing new information systems.
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The project sponsor and approval committee determine whether to continue with the project after the deliverables are combined.
The project sponsor and approval committee determine whether to continue with the project after the deliverables are combined.
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Analysts in large organizations often work in project teams with complementary roles.
Analysts in large organizations often work in project teams with complementary roles.
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Organizational feasibility has no impact on the selection of development projects.
Organizational feasibility has no impact on the selection of development projects.
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A systems analyst does not need any training in analysis and design.
A systems analyst does not need any training in analysis and design.
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The business analyst's role includes developing new IT-supported business processes.
The business analyst's role includes developing new IT-supported business processes.
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The book includes a running case about a fictitious company named Tune Source.
The book includes a running case about a fictitious company named Tune Source.
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The primary focus of the running case is detailed dialogue between fictitious actors.
The primary focus of the running case is detailed dialogue between fictitious actors.
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Object-oriented concepts are gradually being integrated into traditional techniques in the book.
Object-oriented concepts are gradually being integrated into traditional techniques in the book.
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The chapter can only be introduced after Chapters 5 and 6.
The chapter can only be introduced after Chapters 5 and 6.
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Chapter 4 focuses solely on the development of use cases.
Chapter 4 focuses solely on the development of use cases.
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Each chapter provides students with opportunities to practice before applying techniques in real-world projects.
Each chapter provides students with opportunities to practice before applying techniques in real-world projects.
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The skills learned in this course should be relevant to real-world organizations.
The skills learned in this course should be relevant to real-world organizations.
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The final chapter of the book is about the major elements of UML 1.0.
The final chapter of the book is about the major elements of UML 1.0.
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The book has been developed without input from professionals in the industry.
The book has been developed without input from professionals in the industry.
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The material in the book is presented in a non-linear format to reflect the nature of systems analysis and design.
The material in the book is presented in a non-linear format to reflect the nature of systems analysis and design.
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The book discusses examples from real companies that have only succeeded in their activities.
The book discusses examples from real companies that have only succeeded in their activities.
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Concepts in Action boxes detail the experiences of systems analysts only.
Concepts in Action boxes detail the experiences of systems analysts only.
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The major elements of the system development life cycle (SDLC) are not explicitly illustrated in the book.
The major elements of the system development life cycle (SDLC) are not explicitly illustrated in the book.
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Each chapter includes a checklist of key tasks or activities related to the deliverables.
Each chapter includes a checklist of key tasks or activities related to the deliverables.
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Students will not gain any competitive edge by using this book.
Students will not gain any competitive edge by using this book.
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The book emphasizes the importance of project-based learning in systems analysis and design.
The book emphasizes the importance of project-based learning in systems analysis and design.
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The design phase consists of five steps.
The design phase consists of five steps.
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One of the main considerations in the design strategy step is whether to outsource development.
One of the main considerations in the design strategy step is whether to outsource development.
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Interface design specifies the programming languages that will be used in the system.
Interface design specifies the programming languages that will be used in the system.
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The program design outlines only the testing phase of the software development.
The program design outlines only the testing phase of the software development.
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The analyst team is responsible for developing database and file specifications in the design phase.
The analyst team is responsible for developing database and file specifications in the design phase.
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At the end of the design phase, a final decision is made to either continue or terminate the project.
At the end of the design phase, a final decision is made to either continue or terminate the project.
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The final phase of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is called the analysis phase.
The final phase of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is called the analysis phase.
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The basic architecture design outlines the software, hardware, and network requirements for the system.
The basic architecture design outlines the software, hardware, and network requirements for the system.
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Study Notes
Systems Analysis and Design (SAD)
- SAD process follows a four-phase life cycle: planning, analysis, design, and implementation.
- Each phase has specific deliverables and activities.
- Project teams often involve multiple analysts with different roles (e.g., systems, business, requirements).
Planning Phase
- Checklist: Identify project, develop system request, analyze feasibility (technical, economic, organizational), perform project selection review, estimate project time, identify project tasks, create work breakdown, create PERT and Gantt charts, manage scope, staff project, create project charter, set up repository, develop standards, start documentation, assess/manage risk.
- Deliverables combined in project plan. Project sponsor and approval committee decide project continuation.
Analysis Phase
- Determine requirements from stakeholders.
- Techniques for business process automation, improvement, and reengineering.
- Chapters focus on: Use cases (Chapter 4), Process models (Chapter 5), Data models and normalization (Chapter 6).
Design Phase
- Design strategy (custom, packaged, outsource).
- System architecture design (hardware, software, network).
- Interface design (user navigation, forms, reports).
- Database and file specifications.
- Program design (specifying program functions).
- System specifications are used for implementation.
- Feasibility analysis and plan are reviewed and revised.
Implementation Phase
- System construction/installation (or purchasing of prebuilt software).
- System testing and user documentation.
- Conversion plan, change management plan, support plan, and project assessment (Chapter 13).
Object-Oriented Concepts
- Integrating object-oriented concepts into traditional techniques.
- UML 2.0 introduction in Chapter 14, used as introductory chapter or as alternative to Chapters 5 & 6.
Real-World Focus
- Book draws on author experience with organizations (IBM, DoD, Australian Army).
- Feedback from industry advisory boards.
- Aims to reflect real-world systems analysis practice.
Project Approach
- Topics presented in SDLC order, with emphasis on iterative and complex nature of SAD.
- Aligned with project-based courses.
- Graphical illustrations and chapter checklists to visualize SDLC phases and related tasks.
Running Case Study
- Focuses on application of concepts to Tune Source.
- Illustrates success and failure scenarios of real-world companies.
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This quiz covers key concepts from Part 2 of the Information Systems Development textbook. Students will explore system design phases, project management techniques, and the roles of systems and business analysts. Key chapters focus on system architecture, normalization, and risk assessment.
