Project Identification and Selection Quiz

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Who in the organization identifies a business need to build a system?

Systems Requestor (correct)

Project Sponsor

Business Case Developer

Improved Service Advocate

What does the term 'Business Case' refer to?

Improvement in service to customers

Justifications for a proposal (correct)

Primary point of contact for the system

Formal way of asking for IT support

What is the main responsibility of the Project Sponsor?

Identify a business need to build a system

Propose enhancements for an existing system

Ensure the project is moving in the right direction from a business perspective (correct)

Formally ask for IT support

What is a Systems Request aimed at?

Reducing costs of system operation Signup and view all the answers

When is a project identified?

When a business need for a system is recognized Signup and view all the answers

What does a Systems Request formally ask for?

Enhancements for an existing system Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common control to ensure data security and accuracy?

Firewalls and antivirus software Signup and view all the answers

What might be an important consideration in deciding whether or not to upgrade the system?

Support for new products and services Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using open-ended questionnaires?

To survey interests, attitudes, feelings, and beliefs of users Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of a systems analyst during the preliminary investigation?

Collect information from individuals or groups Signup and view all the answers

Which method is frequently the best source for gathering qualitative information during the preliminary investigation?

Structured interview with standard questions Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the lack of vendor support influence the decision to upgrade the system?

It is an important consideration for upgrading Signup and view all the answers

What type of questions are used in close-ended questionnaires?

Questions that effectively list all possible responses Signup and view all the answers

What does a company's mission statement typically state?

'Business' the company is in in very simple terms Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used by analysts to gather information about various issues of a system from a large number of persons?

Open-ended questionnaires Signup and view all the answers

What are structured interviews with standard questions used for?

To provide consistent approach for gathering specific information. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a Project Sponsor?

Identifying a business need to build a system Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Systems Request' formally ask for?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Business Case?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What might be a reason for submitting a Systems Request?

Both improved service and reduced cost Signup and view all the answers

Who typically identifies a business need to build a system?

Someone in the organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a Business Case in project development?

To describe the project early and provide justification to proceed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using open-ended questionnaires?

To explore a problem and lead to a specific direction of answer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common control to ensure data security and accuracy?

Passwords, various levels of user access, and encryption Signup and view all the answers

What might be an important consideration in deciding whether or not to upgrade the system?

The lack of vendor support for older versions Signup and view all the answers

What does a company's mission statement typically state?

In very simple terms what business the company is in Signup and view all the answers

Which method is frequently the best source for gathering qualitative information during the preliminary investigation?

Open-ended questionnaires Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of a systems analyst during the preliminary investigation?

To collect information from individuals or groups by interviewing Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Business Case' refer to?

Justification for a proposed project or undertaking Signup and view all the answers

What are structured interviews with standard questions used for?

Gathering information from individuals or groups through a structured process Signup and view all the answers

What type of questions are used in close-ended questionnaires?

Questions that effectively list all possible responses that are mutually exclusive Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

System Development Process

A business need to build a system is typically identified by someone in the organization.

Business Case

A Business Case refers to a document that outlines the justification for a project, including the costs, benefits, and risks.
The main purpose of a Business Case is to provide a structured approach to evaluating the viability of a project.
The function of a Business Case is to provide a structured approach to evaluating the viability of a project in project development.

The main responsibility of a Project Sponsor is to ensure the project is aligned with the organization's strategic objectives and to make key decisions about the project.
The primary responsibility of a Project Sponsor is to ensure the project is aligned with the organization's strategic objectives.

Systems Request

A Systems Request is aimed at identifying a business need to build a system.
A Systems Request formally asks for a new system or a major modification to an existing system.
A reason for submitting a Systems Request might be to address a business need or opportunity.