IT 223: System Analysis Fundamentals

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What is the main purpose of information systems in organizations?

To eliminate all manual processes completely

To enhance competition through efficient operations (correct)

To centralize all organizational functions under one system

To increase the use of paper-based documentation

Which professional roles are highly demanded in the field of Information Technology?

Sales Representatives, Marketing Analysts, Quality Analysts

Project Managers, Data Scientists, Network Engineers

Systems Analysts, Business Analysts, Software Engineers (correct)

Technical Writers, Graphic Designers, Social Media Managers

What stage is critical to ensure success in system development?

Maintenance stage

Analysis stage (correct)

Implementation stage

Testing stage

Which technique is NOT mentioned as part of systems analysis and design?

Artificial Intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key comparisons made in the course about methodologies?

Unified Modelling Language (UML) vs. Structured methods Signup and view all the answers

Why is software testing important in system development?

To manage quality assurance and verify functionality Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant consequence of errors made during the analysis phase of a project?

Higher costs and delays in later stages Signup and view all the answers

What does the course cover related to project management?

Team organization and risk analysis Signup and view all the answers

What ability will students gain related to system development tools?

Evaluate an existing system Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a stage of the system development life cycle?

Market Research Signup and view all the answers

What concept is central to the definition of a system?

Components working together Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus of systems analysis?

Understanding user requirements Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following skills will students develop after completing the course?

Determine methods for system evaluation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a CASE tool?

A software tool to aid in software development Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of systems analysis is emphasized in this course?

Organizational perspective Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is included in the course learning outcomes?

Understanding system analysis concepts Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of data flow diagrams?

To depict how data moves through a system Signup and view all the answers

Which phase follows the overview of object-oriented analysis?

UML modelling Signup and view all the answers

How is academic dishonesty described in the course policies?

Includes various deceptive practices Signup and view all the answers

What does feasibility analysis primarily assess?

Project viability and resource allocation Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the course grade is determined by continuous assessment?

30% Signup and view all the answers

In systems design, what is application architecture?

A framework for software application development Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following techniques is used for requirements discovery?

Fact-finding techniques Signup and view all the answers

What does the input design component focus on?

User interactions with the system Signup and view all the answers

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IT 223: System Analysis and Design Fundamentals - Summer 2018

Course Overview: Modern organizations rely on computerized information systems to function and remain competitive. Analyzing information systems is crucial before implementation, as mistakes in this early stage significantly impact later development and cost. Competence in systems analysis is vital for modern IT professionals, including systems analysts, business analysts, and more. This introductory course covers information systems analysis and design concepts, skills, and managerial aspects. It includes structured methodologies and object-oriented techniques.
Course Description: The course covers different types of organizational systems, systems development life cycles, and prototyping. Topics include project management (planning, teams, cost estimation, risk analysis), requirement elicitation (interviewing, system modeling), functional/non-functional requirements, system specifications, object libraries, design patterns. The course explores Unified Modeling Language (UML) and its comparison with structured methods like SSADM. It also covers computer-aided software engineering, testing strategies, quality assurance, and verification/validation.
Objectives: The course aims to equip students with the organizational perspective of information technology adoption, implementation, and management rather than a purely technical viewpoint.
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will be able to define various systems analysis and design concepts and terminologies.
Course Delivery: Lectures, demonstrations, and case study discussions.
Assessment: Continuous assessment (30%) and end-of-semester examination (70%).
Policies/Regulations: Students should review GTUC Student Handbook for policies and regulations, including academic integrity guidelines.
Course Materials: Whitten and Bentley's "System Analysis and Design Methods" (7th edition).
Course Schedule (Partial):
- Introduction: Defining concepts like systems, components, system analysis/design, types of information systems, and the systems development process. A class test is scheduled.
- Systems Analysis: Defining systems analysis, approaches to systems analysis, and introduction to CASE tools. Topics also include fact-finding techniques for requirements discovery and problem analysis, leading to assignment 1.
- Modeling System Requirements: Discusses modeling system requirements, using use-case modeling and process models, culminating in assignment 2.
- Data Modeling and Analysis: Covers data modeling, data flow diagrams, entity-relationship diagrams, and database design, as seen in assignment 3. There's a mid-semester exam scheduled.
- Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Reviews object-oriented analysis and modeling, object-oriented design, and modeling concepts.
- Feasibility Analysis and Systems Design: Discusses system proposals, design, outputs, inputs, prototyping, and application architectures. This section has group presentation components in the syllabus.
Additional Key Concepts: System analysis, requirements discovery, use-case modeling, process modeling, data modeling, database design, feasibility analysis, systems design, design tools, object-oriented techniques.

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This quiz evaluates your understanding of the key concepts and methodologies in systems analysis and design. You'll explore topics such as systems development life cycles, project management, and requirement elicitation. Prepare to demonstrate your knowledge of both structured and object-oriented approaches for effective information systems analysis.