Systems Analysis and Design 5th Edition Chapter 1 Quiz

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What is the key role of the systems analyst in IS development?

Analyzing the business situation and identifying opportunities for improvements (correct)
Delivering the information system to users
Training and motivating others to use the system
Building the information system

What is the purpose of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?

Motivating users to adopt the system
Managing project team members
Implementing organizational changes
Determining how an information system can support business needs (correct)

What is a key responsibility of systems analysts in IS development?

Building project teams
Delivering training to users
Applying technology to solve problems (correct)
Motivating employees to use technology

In the SDLC, who plays a role as change agents, identifying organizational improvement needed?

Systems analysts (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the systems analyst in IS development?

Identifying opportunities for improvements (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the systems analyst work closely with in IS development projects?

All project team members (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a business analyst?

Business processes (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which analyst focuses on the technical issues surrounding the organization's infrastructure?

Infrastructure analyst (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental phase of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

Analysis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of a change management analyst?

Providing user training on the new system (D) Signup and view all the answers

What skill is essential for a systems analyst according to the provided text?

Technical foundation knowledge (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of SDLC involves understanding why an information system should be built?

Planning (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key responsibility of a project manager?

Completing the project on time and within budget (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical success factor for IT departments according to the provided text?

Selecting projects that provide highest return on the IT investments (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as a critical success factor for project management in the provided text?

Managing the project according to the plan (C) Signup and view all the answers

How are systems projects evaluated in today's context according to the provided text?

Evaluated in the context of an entire portfolio of projects (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge faced by CIOs in project selection?

Balancing high and low-risk projects (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided text, what has become a critical success factor for IT departments?

Project portfolio management (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a phase in project management?

Evaluation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of Rapid Application Development (RAD)?

Inadequate analysis before design and implementation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which methodology emphasizes customer satisfaction and teamwork?

Extreme Programming (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an important factor to consider in selecting the development methodology?

Schedule Visibility (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the function point approach help in estimating?

System Size (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does an approval committee need to be selective about?

Resource Allocation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which approach focuses on streamlining the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

Agile Development (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an issue with System Prototyping in Rapid Application Development?

Inadequate understanding of system’s true requirements early in the project (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a formalized approach to implementing the SDLC?

Methodology (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration in estimating project time frame?

Estimating Project Time Using Industry Standards (A) Signup and view all the answers