29 Questions
What is the key role of the systems analyst in IS development?
Analyzing the business situation and identifying opportunities for improvements
What is the purpose of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?
Determining how an information system can support business needs
What is a key responsibility of systems analysts in IS development?
Applying technology to solve problems
In the SDLC, who plays a role as change agents, identifying organizational improvement needed?
Systems analysts
What is the primary focus of the systems analyst in IS development?
Identifying opportunities for improvements
What does the systems analyst work closely with in IS development projects?
All project team members
What is the primary focus of a business analyst?
Business processes
Which analyst focuses on the technical issues surrounding the organization's infrastructure?
Infrastructure analyst
What is a fundamental phase of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?
Analysis
What is the main responsibility of a change management analyst?
Providing user training on the new system
What skill is essential for a systems analyst according to the provided text?
Technical foundation knowledge
Which phase of SDLC involves understanding why an information system should be built?
Planning
What is a key responsibility of a project manager?
Completing the project on time and within budget
What is a critical success factor for IT departments according to the provided text?
Selecting projects that provide highest return on the IT investments
What is a key consideration in portfolio management for IT departments?
Taking into consideration different kinds of projects - large and small, high risk and low risk, strategic and tactical
What is emphasized as a critical success factor for project management in the provided text?
Managing the project according to the plan
How are systems projects evaluated in today's context according to the provided text?
Evaluated in the context of an entire portfolio of projects
What is a challenge faced by CIOs in project selection?
Balancing high and low-risk projects
According to the provided text, what has become a critical success factor for IT departments?
Project portfolio management
Which of the following is not a phase in project management?
Evaluation
What is a disadvantage of Rapid Application Development (RAD)?
Inadequate analysis before design and implementation
Which methodology emphasizes customer satisfaction and teamwork?
Extreme Programming
What is an important factor to consider in selecting the development methodology?
Schedule Visibility
What does the function point approach help in estimating?
System Size
What does an approval committee need to be selective about?
Resource Allocation
Which approach focuses on streamlining the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?
Agile Development
What is an issue with System Prototyping in Rapid Application Development?
Inadequate understanding of system’s true requirements early in the project
What is a formalized approach to implementing the SDLC?
Methodology
What is a key consideration in estimating project time frame?
Estimating Project Time Using Industry Standards
Test your knowledge of the key concepts from Chapter 1 of the Systems Analysis and Design 5th Edition by Roberta Roth, Alan Dennis, and Barbara Haley Wixom. This quiz covers topics such as the role of the systems analyst, the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), information system project identification, and feasibility analysis.
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