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What information should one gather about the store operations before designing a data capture system?
What information should one gather about the store operations before designing a data capture system?
Forms being used to store information manually, reports being produced, and where the information originates.
Why is it necessary to understand how the existing system works before implementing a computer information system?
Why is it necessary to understand how the existing system works before implementing a computer information system?
To determine how and where a computer information system can benefit all the users of the system.
What is the importance of conducting a systems study before any other analysis activities?
What is the importance of conducting a systems study before any other analysis activities?
The accumulation of information in a systems study helps in determining the benefits of a computer information system.
What are some potential problems a business might face that could lead to the need for a more efficient system?
What are some potential problems a business might face that could lead to the need for a more efficient system?
What specific information should be sought out during the initial phase of system design?
What specific information should be sought out during the initial phase of system design?
How do systems analysts contribute to a business other than solving current problems?
How do systems analysts contribute to a business other than solving current problems?
What are the four fundamental phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?
What are the four fundamental phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?
Who is generally the project leader for the development of small systems?
Who is generally the project leader for the development of small systems?
What are deliverables in the context of SDLC?
What are deliverables in the context of SDLC?
How do project teams typically move through the SDLC phases?
How do project teams typically move through the SDLC phases?
What is the purpose of the Design phase in SDLC?
What is the purpose of the Design phase in SDLC?
How does the Systems analyst work with the project leader in the development and implementation of software?
How does the Systems analyst work with the project leader in the development and implementation of software?
What is the role of the control element in a system?
What is the role of the control element in a system?
How does feedback control work in a dynamic system?
How does feedback control work in a dynamic system?
Explain the relationship between output specifications and input requirements in a system.
Explain the relationship between output specifications and input requirements in a system.
How does management support impact the success of a proposed change in a system?
How does management support impact the success of a proposed change in a system?
What role does the operating system play in a computer system?
What role does the operating system play in a computer system?
How can feedback be classified in a system?
How can feedback be classified in a system?
What is a physical system? Give an example.
What is a physical system? Give an example.
Define an open system and provide an example.
Define an open system and provide an example.
What is the importance of knowing the boundaries of a system in systems analysis?
What is the importance of knowing the boundaries of a system in systems analysis?
Differentiate between physical and abstract systems.
Differentiate between physical and abstract systems.
What distinguishes an open system from a closed system?
What distinguishes an open system from a closed system?
Give an example of an integrated banking system design scenario mentioned in the text.
Give an example of an integrated banking system design scenario mentioned in the text.
What is the purpose of the planning phase in the system development life cycle?
What is the purpose of the planning phase in the system development life cycle?
What is a system request in the context of the planning phase?
What is a system request in the context of the planning phase?
Who is typically responsible for conducting a feasibility analysis in the planning phase of a project?
Who is typically responsible for conducting a feasibility analysis in the planning phase of a project?
What is the role of an information systems approval committee during the planning phase?
What is the role of an information systems approval committee during the planning phase?
What activities are involved in project management during the planning phase?
What activities are involved in project management during the planning phase?
Why is it important to staff the project during project management in the planning phase?
Why is it important to staff the project during project management in the planning phase?
