Systems Development Methods: SDLC Model and Waterfall Model

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What is the main weapon that companies use to increase productivity, deliver quality products and services, maintain customer loyalty, and make sound decisions?

Internet business strategies

Waterfall model

Business profiles

Information technology (correct)

Which model explains the evolution of information technology and its impact on our lives?

Object-oriented analysis

Waterfall model (correct)

Agile methods

Structured analysis

What is the role of a systems analyst in the context of information systems?

To design Internet business strategies

To maintain customer loyalty

To analyze and design information systems (correct)

To develop business profiles

Which of the following is crucial to the success of companies according to the text?

Maintaining customer loyalty Signup and view all the answers

What are the essential components of an information system?

Hardware, software, data, processes, and people Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of information systems identified in the text?

Enterprise computing systems, transaction processing systems, business support systems, knowledge management systems, and user productivity systems Signup and view all the answers

What factors should systems analysts consider when making a career decision?

Salary, location, and future growth potential Signup and view all the answers

Which department develops, maintains, and operates a company's information systems?

IT department Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes today's IT companies?

Offering a mix of products, services, and support Signup and view all the answers

What type of firms have physical stores where customers can see and touch products?

Brick-and-mortar firms Signup and view all the answers

Which companies combine the convenience of online shopping with hands-on purchasing?

Lowe’s, Costco, Target, and Wal-Mart Signup and view all the answers

What did the Web-based business model do for small firms?

Enabled them to reach a global marketplace Signup and view all the answers

What does a business process model (BPM) graphically display?

Specific set of transactions, events, and results Signup and view all the answers

In a simple business model, what does an event lead to?

Three processes and a result Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Systems Planning phase in systems development?

To perform a feasibility study Signup and view all the answers

Which model provides interaction among different phases of system development in a circular manner?

Waterfall model Signup and view all the answers

What is the main deliverable of the Systems Analysis phase in system development?

System requirements document Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in Agile Methods of system development?

Continuous feedback Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Application Development in the Information Technology Department?

Systems development by teams Signup and view all the answers

What does Database Administration primarily involve?

Data design and management Signup and view all the answers

What are the skills needed by a Systems Analyst according to the text?

Communication skills and critical thinking skills Signup and view all the answers

In which phase is the new system actually constructed according to the text?

Systems Implementation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main emphasis of Agile Methods in system development based on the information presented?