Systems Development Life Cycle
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Systems Development Life Cycle

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What is the primary benefit of presenting a business case to management, in terms of monetary value?

  • To show the benefits of the project in terms of dollars per time period (correct)
  • To highlight the risks associated with the project
  • To emphasize the importance of user involvement in the project
  • To demonstrate the strategic focus of the project
  • What is the main characteristic of stakeholders involved in making IS investment decisions?

  • They have a narrow, nonstrategic focus on the project
  • They have a focus on integration with existing systems
  • They have a greater strategic focus with larger project sizes (correct)
  • They have a cross-functional focus with greater organizational change
  • What is the key to a successful system development project, according to the text?

  • A mutually respectful working relationship between analyst and users (correct)
  • The development of a customized system
  • A thorough cost-benefit analysis
  • The use of open-source software
  • What is the primary advantage of using open-source software?

    <p>It is free to use, with no hidden costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of system users in the system development process?

    <p>To provide input on what is needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of using off-the-shelf software?

    <p>It is faster to procure than customized software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the systems planning and selection phase?

    <p>Selecting the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of using business information systems?

    <p>They automate tasks such as payroll and inventory tracking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of system analysts in the system development process?

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

    What is the primary benefit of problem decomposition in system development?

    <p>It makes solving large problems easier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary role of a system analyst?

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

    What is the primary objective of a business case?

    <p>To show how an IS adds value to the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is open source software?

    <p>Software developed collaboratively and made freely available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a cost-benefit analysis?

    <p>To identify the total expected tangible costs and benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?

    <p>A phase-by-phase process for developing information systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary quality of a system analyst?

    <p>Problem solver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of presenting a business case?

    <p>To present the costs and benefits of the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cloud development life cycle (C DLC)?

    <p>A phase-by-phase process for developing information systems in the cloud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a break-even analysis?

    <p>To identify at what point tangible benefits equal tangible costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of managing computer-generated information?

    <p>It is the critical factor in determining the success or failure of a business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Phase 1: Systems Planning and Selection in the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

    <p>To gather information and build a business case</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important activity of the SDLC?

    <p>Collecting system requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Joint Application Design (JAD) in systems analysis?

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

    What is the primary focus of Phase 3: Systems Design in the SDLC?

    <p>Designing the system's architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of alpha testing in systems implementation and operation?

    <p>To test individual modules and integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of open source software?

    <p>It can be modified and redistributed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for outsourcing systems development?

    <p>To reduce costs and improve efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Request for Proposal (RFP) in external acquisition?

    <p>To tell vendors what the system requirements are</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of systems maintenance in the SDLC?

    <p>To make changes to a system to ensure it continues to meet business needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the user in system development?

    <p>To provide input on system requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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