Systems Analysis and Design Chapter 1 Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of systems analysis and design when developing information systems?

  • To identify and solve business problems through technology (correct)
  • To understand and improve organizational culture
  • To implement various types of systems and technologies
  • To develop ethical behavior among systems analysts

    • Which skills are crucial for a systems analyst according to the text?

  • Technical skills, creativity, and problem-solving skills
  • Technical skills, people skills, and business skills (correct)
  • Technical skills, political skills, and analytical skills
  • Technical skills, leadership skills, and communication skills

    • What does the text emphasize as crucial for a systems analyst's career?

  • In-depth knowledge of organizational culture
  • Understanding of ethical behavior (correct)
  • Awareness of different levels of management
  • Ability to develop various job titles in the field

    • According to the text, what is important for an analyst to recognize about organizations and their members?

    <p>Organizations and their members are systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT mentioned as a type of system or technology that an analyst might use?

    <p>Virtual reality gaming systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT emphasized by the text as required skills of the systems analyst?

    <p>In-depth knowledge of hardware technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key to successful system development, according to the text?

    <p>Thorough systems analysis and design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the broader scope of an information system as compared to a computer application (app)?

    <p>It includes database and related manual processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activities enable a person to understand and specify what an information system should accomplish?

    <p>Systems analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components of an information system according to the text?

    <p>People, data, processes, and information technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a systems analyst, as described in the text?

    <p>A business professional who uses analysis and design techniques to solve business problems by using information technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the activities that enable a person to define and describe in detail the system that solves the need?

    <p>Systems design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an information system interact to collect, process, store, and provide as output, according to the text?

    <p>Business tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of understanding and specifying in detail what the information system should accomplish, according to the text?

    <p>'Systems analysis'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are people today attracted to in information systems careers, according to the text?

    <p>'The dramatic impact of IT on productivity and profits'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Capture the vision', 'Define a solution', 'Communicate the vision and solution', 'Build the solution', 'Confirm that the solution meets the need', 'Launch the solution system' are all steps involved in:

    <p>'Software development'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of JAD, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To gather detailed information for system analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are interactive methods considered valuable for information gathering, according to the text?

    <p>They help elicit human information requirements in a meaningful way to users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the broader scope of an information system as compared to a computer application (app), according to the text?

    <p>It interacts to collect, process, store, and provide output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT mentioned as a type of system or technology that an analyst might use, according to the text?

    <p>Social media platforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which skills are crucial for a systems analyst according to the text?

    <p>Designing and administering effective questionnaires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of systems analysis and design when developing information systems, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To define and describe in detail the system that solves the need</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of unobtrusive methods for information gathering?

    <p>To observe decision-maker activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acronym used to represent the different types of system requirements, including usability and security requirements?

    <p>FURPS+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the persons who have an interest in the successful implementation of the system, whether within or outside the organization?

    <p>Stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of modeling functional requirements and non-functional requirements during the systems analysis process?

    <p>To define requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity involves the flow of interaction between user and system during systems analysis?

    <p>Develop user-interface dialogs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a category included in FURPS+ for system requirements?

    <p>Security protocols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique involves analyzing documents, conducting observation, and researching vendors for information gathering?

    <p>Unobtrusive techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of interface requirements in system development?

    <p>Interface links to other systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary activity of stakeholders who regularly interact with the system during systems analysis?

    <p>Define requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of stakeholders don’t directly interact with the system but use the information or have financial interest?

    <p>Executive stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Role of Systems Analysis and Design

    • Primary purpose: to identify problems and opportunities, and develop a plan for an information system to solve the need.

    Skills for a Systems Analyst

    • Communication and interpersonal skills
    • Technical skills in systems development
    • Analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Business knowledge and understanding

    Crucial for a Systems Analyst's Career

    • Staying current with changing technology and business needs
    • Maintaining skills and knowledge to stay competitive

    Understanding Organizations and Members

    • Recognizing that organizations are complex systems with diverse members
    • Understanding the interactions and relationships between members

    Types of Systems or Technologies

    • Not mentioned: artificial intelligence

    Required Skills for a Systems Analyst

    • Not emphasized: data analysis and statistical skills

    Key to Successful System Development

    • Understanding and specifying the information system's requirements

    Broader Scope of an Information System

    • Goes beyond a computer application (app) to include people, procedures, and data

    Understanding and Specifying System Requirements

    • Activities: problem definition, analysis, design, and implementation

    Components of an Information System

    • Hardware, software, data, procedures, and people

    Role of a Systems Analyst

    • Identifies problems and opportunities, and develops a plan for an information system to solve the need

    Defining and Describing the System

    • Activities: requirements gathering, analysis, and design

    Information System Interaction

    • Collects, processes, stores, and provides output of data and information

    Process of Understanding and Specifying System Requirements

    • Identifying and documenting the functional and non-functional requirements of the system

    Attractiveness of Information Systems Careers

    • Variety of tasks, constant learning, and opportunities for advancement

    Steps in System Development

    • Capture the vision, define a solution, communicate the vision and solution, build the solution, confirm that the solution meets the need, and launch the solution system

    Purpose of JAD (Joint Application Development)

    • Collaborative approach to gathering requirements and designing systems

    Valuable Interactive Methods for Information Gathering

    • Enables immediate feedback and allows for clarification and confirmation of understanding

    Broader Scope of an Information System

    • Goes beyond a computer application (app) to include people, procedures, and data

    Not a Type of System or Technology

    • Not mentioned: artificial intelligence

    Skills for a Systems Analyst

    • Communication and interpersonal skills, technical skills in systems development, analytical and problem-solving skills, and business knowledge and understanding

    Primary Purpose of Systems Analysis and Design

    • Identifying problems and opportunities, and developing a plan for an information system to solve the need

    Primary Focus of Unobtrusive Methods

    • Observing users in their natural environment without interrupting or influencing their behavior

    Acronym for System Requirements

    • FURPS+ (Functionality, Usability, Reliability, Performance, Supportability, and + for additional categories)

    Persons with an Interest in the Successful Implementation of the System

    • Stakeholders, including users, managers, and external parties

    Main Purpose of Modeling Functional and Non-Functional Requirements

    • To develop a detailed and precise understanding of the system's requirements

    Interaction Between User and System

    • Workflow and user interface design

    Not a Category in FURPS+

    • Innovation

    Technique for Information Gathering

    • Unobtrusive methods, including analyzing documents, conducting observation, and researching vendors

    Primary Focus of Interface Requirements

    • Ensuring the system is user-friendly and easy to use

    Primary Activity of Stakeholders

    • Regularly interacting with the system, providing input, and using the system's output

    Type of Stakeholders

    • Indirect stakeholders, who don't directly interact with the system but use the information or have a financial interest

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    Test your knowledge of Systems Analysis and Design by taking this quiz based on Chapter 1 of 'Systems Analysis and Design' by Satzinger, Jackson & Burd Kendall & Kendall. Explore topics such as software development, the role of the analyst as a problem solver, required skills of a systems analyst, and analysis-related careers.

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