Project Management and Systems Analysis Quiz

What is a key element of iterative development?

Dividing system components into pieces that can be completed in two to four weeks (correct)
Involving all core development processes in each iteration
Completing all functionality required in each iteration
Choosing components based on priority

What is the purpose of developing a small portion of the system in each iteration?

To make the development process more flexible
To remember and understand everything about the system
To deploy the core functions early
To identify and address difficult problems early (correct)

Which processes are involved in each iteration of iterative development?

Requirements gathering and analysis
Programming and systemwide testing (correct)
Design and documentation
Deployment and maintenance

What is the purpose of a work breakdown structure (WBS)?

To identify the tasks required for an iteration (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of planning a single iteration?

It allows for adjustments to be made day-by-day to respond to complexities (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the iteration schedule help with?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method used to ensure complete and thorough fact-finding in systems analysis?

Researching other companies and systems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying and describing use cases in systems analysis?

To document what the users need to do with the system (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a use case for the Tradeshow System?

Enter/update supplier information (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are domain classes in systems analysis?

Objects or things in the real world that the system needs to know about and keep track of (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a step in the project team's review of the System Vision Document?

Determining the major components of the system (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the second SDLC core process, 'Plan and monitor the project'?

To complete business analysis and project management activities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Supplier Information Subsystem?

To collect and maintain information about the manufacturers or wholesalers (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the anticipated business benefit of the new system for RMO?

Maintain correct and rapid information and images about new products (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the major objectives of the first iteration of the RMO Tradeshow System project?

Develop the complete Tradeshow System project (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the System Vision Document in the RMO Tradeshow System project?

To identify the benefits to the company and the functional capabilities of the system (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two major requirements of the RMO Tradeshow System?

To capture information about suppliers and products (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of device will the application in the RMO Tradeshow System project execute on?

Portable tablets (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a domain class?

A category of objects identified in a system (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying domain classes during discussions with purchasing agents?

To identify categories of things (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a domain class in the Tradeshow System?

Supplier (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are attributes in the context of domain classes?

Pieces of information that help define and describe details about a domain class (C) Signup and view all the answers

How are domain classes identified during discussions with purchasing agents?

By looking for the nouns that describe categories of things (D) Signup and view all the answers