Systems Development Life Cycle

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?

It is free to use, with no hidden costs (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide input on what is needed (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

It is faster to procure than customized software (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Selecting the system (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using business information systems?

They automate tasks such as payroll and inventory tracking (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To design the system (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

It makes solving large problems easier (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary role of a system analyst?

Consultant (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of a business case?

To show how an IS adds value to the organization (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is open source software?

Software developed collaboratively and made freely available (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a cost-benefit analysis?

To identify the total expected tangible costs and benefits (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?

A phase-by-phase process for developing information systems (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary quality of a system analyst?

Problem solver (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of presenting a business case?

To present the costs and benefits of the system (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

A phase-by-phase process for developing information systems in the cloud (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a break-even analysis?

To identify at what point tangible benefits equal tangible costs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of managing computer-generated information?

It is the critical factor in determining the success or failure of a business (D) 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)?

To gather information and build a business case (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important activity of the SDLC?

Collecting system requirements (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To collect system requirements (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Designing the system's architecture (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To test individual modules and integration (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of open source software?

It can be modified and redistributed (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for outsourcing systems development?

To reduce costs and improve efficiency (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To tell vendors what the system requirements are (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To make changes to a system to ensure it continues to meet business needs (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide input on system requirements (A) Signup and view all the answers