Preliminary Investigation: Analyzing Project Data

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What is the primary focus of Step 4 in the preliminary investigation?

Evaluating the feasibility of the proposed system

Conducting interviews and surveys with users

Developing time and cost estimates for the requirements modeling tasks (correct)

Preparing a report with findings and recommendations

What is a key consideration in evaluating operational feasibility?

The cost of hardware and software

The development schedule of the system

The potential impact on workforce reduction (correct)

The availability of technical resources

What is technical feasibility primarily concerned with?

The potential benefits of the system

The potential impact on the workforce

The cost of system development

The availability of necessary hardware, software, and network resources (correct)

What is an important consideration when evaluating the feasibility of a proposed system?

The availability of necessary resources Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of evaluating the feasibility of a proposed system?

Evaluating legal and ethical issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Step 5 in the preliminary investigation?

Evaluating the feasibility of the proposed system Signup and view all the answers

What is the intended operational availability of the system?

Seven days a week, 365 days a year Signup and view all the answers

Who is authorized to add, change, or delete an employee record?

A member of the human resources department Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum response time for the system?

Four seconds Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the error log file?

To record error types, descriptions, and times Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of users the system can support simultaneously?

25 users Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the course registration system checking the pre-requisite course?

To ensure the student meets the course requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing objectives for an interview?

To determine general areas to be discussed Signup and view all the answers

What type of question encourages spontaneous and unstructured responses?

Open-ended Signup and view all the answers

Who should ideally be selected for an interview?

All key stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

What is the last step in the interviewing process?

Evaluate the interview Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between open-ended and closed-ended questions?

Open-ended questions encourage spontaneous responses Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of fact-finding?

To answer 6 familiar questions Signup and view all the answers

What type of questions are used to gather specific facts?

Close-ended questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of preparing a list of questions before an interview?

To ensure the interview stays on topic Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to document the interview immediately after it takes place?

To prevent forgetting important details Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of summarizing the main points at the end of an interview?

To clarify any misunderstandings Signup and view all the answers

What type of question asks the person to evaluate something by providing limited answers or on a numeric scale?

Range-of-response question Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to inform the interviewee of the areas of discussion beforehand?

To ensure the interviewee is prepared Signup and view all the answers

What should be evaluated during the interview to ensure the accuracy of information gathered?

Possible biases in the respondent's answers Signup and view all the answers

What can document review provide clues about?

The existing 'as-is' system Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using questionnaires?

They can be used to obtain information about a wide range of topics Signup and view all the answers

Why is observation an important data collection method?

It checks the validity of information gathered through other methods Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when conducting an observation?

The effect of the observer's presence on the respondent's behavior Signup and view all the answers

What can be identified through document review?

Both unused form elements and user additions to forms Signup and view all the answers