Systems Analysis and Design Quiz

False (B)

programmer analyst, systems consultant, systems engineer, or Web developer

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

<p>Operation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Systems Analyst = Designs technical solutions to address business needs Business Analyst = Gathers and documents business requirements from stakeholders Software Engineer = Applies engineering principles to the development of software</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Difficult to maintain the software</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Inadequate project management methodology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>design, development, testing, maintenance, and evaluation of the software</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unauthorized Software Use = Violates intellectual property laws and undermines professional ethics. Conflict of Interest = Recommending solutions that benefit personal interests or a third party. Handling User Data (Unethically) = Collecting or using user data without consent. Confidentiality Breaches = Handling sensitive organizational data without adequate safeguards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Serious reductions in reliability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unreliable systems, risking user safety and satisfaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Systems fail to meet user needs, causing dissatisfaction and potential financial loss. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>domain experts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exposes users and organizations to cyberattacks, data breaches, or financial loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Misrepresenting or falsifying</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Automobile's antilock brakes = Safety-critical System Nuclear power plant reactors = Safety-critical System Airplane navigation = Safety-critical System Elevators = Safety-critical System</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Skipping thorough testing = Increased risk of system failures and security vulnerabilities Writing substandard code = Unreliable or unsafe software and increased maintenance costs Compromising documentation = Difficulties in understanding and maintaining the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduced maintenance costs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Makes negligence harder to prove (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To guarantee reliable operation of a product.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>personal interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>More thorough documentation (A), Vigilant checking and rechecking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assess how detected hazards have been accounted for.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>System Safety Engineer = Uses a logging and monitoring system to track hazards. Quality Control Engineer = Conducts formal risk analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The likelihood and consequences of potential failures. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Risk of losing human life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ease with which one can transition from seemingly harmless unethical actions to increasingly unethical ones. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Professionalism = Adhering to high standards of competence and conduct. Privacy = Respecting and protecting sensitive information. System Integrity = Maintaining the reliability and security of systems. Social Responsibility = Considering the broader impact of technology on society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Installing personal software. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Customer Satisfaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Results leading to discrimination or harm against specific user groups.

The act of identifying and communicating software defects, especially critical ones.

Testing that selectively favors stakeholders, compromising thoroughness.

Weaknesses in software that may expose users to risks like breaches or attacks.

Altering test reports to falsely indicate software compliance or quality.

Insufficient testing due to skipped phases, risking system reliability.

Overusing automated tools that may overlook defects manual testing would catch.

Systems where failure can result in injury or death, requiring strict development processes.

Failure to accurately capture requirements can lead to unusable products, contract cancellations, and lawsuits.

Making decisions driven by personal interests can result in unethical behavior, especially if one knows better.

Domain experts provide knowledge regarding specific systems but do not write code themselves.

If a software engineer misunderstands a domain expert's requirements, the software may fail to function as intended.

Pressure to meet deadlines can lead to skipping crucial steps in the software development lifecycle, compromising quality.

Substandard code increases the risk of system failures, security vulnerabilities, and high maintenance costs.

Software maintenance involves changes to correct faults or adapt to new requirements, not just component replacement.

SDLC includes detailed requirements gathering, validation, and testing to ensure software quality.

Guidelines that help professionals in computing address ethical issues.

An IT professional who uses analysis techniques to solve business problems.

Identify business requirements, design solutions, and liaise with stakeholders.

A professional who gathers, documents, and evaluates business requirements.

Gather requirements, develop specs, and evaluate process impacts.

An individual who applies engineering principles in software design and development.

Evaluations conducted to determine the viability of a system's requirements.

Proposed methods using technology to address identified business needs.

The expense associated with correcting software faults increases drastically as the project progresses.

Making urgent changes to software, especially complex systems, within a short time frame can be unrealistic.

Defects in software can lead to serious reliability issues, sometimes with deadly outcomes.

Software engineers must balance quality with cost, ease of use, and time, making ethical decisions critical.

Using open-source or illegal software without proper credit or licenses can lead to maintenance issues and legal violations.

When a system analyst recommends solutions that benefit their personal interests rather than the organization’s needs.

Collecting or using user data without consent violates privacy rights and regulations.

Improper handling of sensitive organizational data can lead to leaks of trade secrets or personal information.

A scenario where a small unethical action leads to bigger unethical behaviors.

Users must be aware of the rules and operation of the system they use.

A commitment by system administrators to uphold ethical standards in their work.

Adhering to high standards of conduct in professional actions.

Guidelines outlining acceptable use of an organization’s computing resources.

Special access needed by certain users to perform their job functions.

Respecting and protecting user information and confidentiality.

An ethical obligation to contribute positively to the tech community.

A professional responsible for tracking hazards to ensure system safety.

A document used to assess and track identified hazards throughout a project.

A formal process to identify potential risks and their consequences in safety-critical systems.

The practice of having multiple interchangeable components to ensure system reliability.

An approach to implementing software requirements multiple times to reduce errors.

The commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical behavior in technology roles.

Plans established to respond to unforeseen failures or emergencies in a system.

The ability to make informed and ethical decisions in a professional context.