Systems Development Life Cycle Final Test Solutions - 1692 Verified Questions

Systems Development Life Cycle Final Test Solutions https://quizplus.com/study-set/491 14 Chapters 1692 Verified Questions

Systems Development Life Cycle Final Test Solutions Course Introduction This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), guiding students through the fundamental concepts, methodologies, and phases involved in developing effective information systems. Key topics include requirements gathering, system design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance. Students will analyze real-world case studies to understand best practices and common challenges in system development, while gaining hands-on experience with tools and documentation used throughout the SDLC process. Emphasis is placed on project management, quality assurance, and adapting to evolving organizational needs. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to participate in or manage system development projects from inception to completion.

Recommended Textbook Systems Analysis and Design 4th Edition by Alan Dennis

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Chapter 1: The Systems Analyst and Information Systems Development Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 136 Verified Questions 136 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/9076

Sample Questions Q1) User frustration with a proposed system would fall under intangible costs.

A)True B)False Answer: True Q2) Zoltan is worried about the company using the new system.This would be considered part of: A)Technical feasibility B)Economic feasibility C)Risk feasibility D)Hardware feasibility E)Organizational feasibility Answer: E Q3) Rodger is working on 'why build the system'.He is in what SDLC phase?

A)Planning B)Analysis C)Design D)Implementation E)Testing Answer: A Page 3 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.

Chapter 2: Project Selection and Management Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 110 Verified Questions 110 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/9077

Sample Questions Q1) The "V-model" of the waterfall method is BEST characterized as: A)A 'Quick and Dirty' system B)A series of versions C)A method for exploring design alternatives D)A method for stressing customer satisfaction E)More explicit testing Answer: E Q2) Throwaway prototyping is BEST characterized as: A)A 'Quick and Dirty' system B)A series of versions C)A method for exploring design alternatives D)A method for stressing customer satisfaction E)More explicit testing Answer: C Q3) What is the difference between systems prototyping and throwaway prototyping methodologies?

Answer: Systems prototyping generally leads to a functional system;while throwaway prototyping generally leads to understanding the user requirements and design considerations more quickly.

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Chapter 3: Requirements Determination Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 153 Verified Questions 153 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/9078

Sample Questions Q1) During an interview,the interviewee expresses a strong opinion on a topic,like "SOA will not work here".What should you do? How would you approach this?

Answer: This is an opinion - ask probing questions like "why not"? Find out his understand of SOA (he may not fully understand it's benefits);Keep the discussion open and non-threatening.

Q2) You have found documentation from 1994 on an accounts payable system.In asking the project sponsor,you find out the system has not changed since then.Therefore,you should rely on the documentation that you found almost exclusively.

A)True B)False Answer: False Q3) To create the requirements definition,the project team first should consider the kinds of functional and non-functional requirements that they will collect about the system.

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Chapter 4: Systems Analysis and Design Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 74 Verified Questions 74 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/9079

Sample Questions Q1) Arianna is an analyst studying credit card fraud.She is working on developing a use case for when a stolen credit card is used.The trigger would be: A)Customer starts to buy gas B)Alarm is activated for stolen credit card use C)Gas attendant asks for customer's driver's license D)When the card-holder reports the card as stolen E)When car pulls into gas station Q2) Use cases illustrate the activities that are performed by the designers of the system.

A)True B)False Q3) The Major Steps Performed section on a use case will give the _________ A)Name of the user for each step B)What triggers each step C)Where the processes will run (such as manual processes, client-server processes, etc.)

D)The telecommunications infrastructure requirements for that step E)Information for each step Q4) What are the most common ways to gather information for use cases?

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Chapter 5: Process Modeling Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 112 Verified Questions 112 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/9089

Sample Questions Q1) A process model is an informal way of showing the external entities,event triggers,inputs and outputs.

A)True B)False Q2) A data flow is: A) An activity or a function that is performed for some specific business reason B) A single piece of data C) A collection of data D) A trigger to a use case E) A person, organization or system outside of the system Q3) What are the four symbols used in data flow diagrams?

Q4) External entities in a DFD are shown as circles.

A)True B)False Q5) Processes should be named with a verb and ending with a noun (like Calculate Sales Tax).

A)True B)False Q6) What is the relationship between level 0 and level 1 DFD diagrams?

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Chapter 6: Data Modeling Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 104 Verified Questions 104 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/9080

Sample Questions Q1) Normalizing data models is a five step process: not-normalized;create first normal form (1NF);create second normal form (2NF);create third normal form (3NF);create fourth normal form (4NF)and finally create the fully normalized form (5NF).

A)True B)False Q2) On an ERD _________________: A)Processes are listed alphabetically with relationship connections drawn between processes B)Data elements are listed alphabetically with a cross listing to the processes that manipulate them C)Data elements are described as singular (1:1); plurals (1:N); or didactic (M:N) D)Data elements are grouped in a hierarchical structure that is uniquely identified by number E)Data elements are listed together and place inside boxes called entities.

Q3) The authors suggest that creating ERDs is pretty tough to do.

A)True B)False Q4) What is the relationship between ERDs,DFDs and CASE tools?

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Chapter 7: Moving Into Design Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 106 Verified Questions 106 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/9081

Sample Questions Q1) Requests for Proposals (RFPs)serve what purpose?

A)Integrate systems with one another B)Create synergy amongst staff members C)Solicit information from providers D)Engage mobile computers with mainframe technology E)Develop morale amongst managers Q2) Systems Integration refers to: A)The process of synching all computers to the mainframe B)The delivery of systems to the final destination office C)Combining packaged software,the legacy system and new software D)Adding the original hard drives to a newer system E)Creating a new software to monitor power consumption Q3) In a custom software case,all parts of the system need to be completely customized and scripted to the company's specifications including ancillary software to the current system.

A)True B)False Q4) What types of influences are there on determining the type of installation to pursue with relation to resources and the acquisition of a new system?

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Chapter 8: Architecture Design Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 70 Verified Questions 70 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/9082

Sample Questions Q1) The current generation of system users expect a(n)_________ to access the system.

A)GUI B)Web-based interface C)ERP D)A or B E)None of the above Q2) The infrastructure cost of client-server architectures is high due to the advancement in processing power of today's personal computers.

A)True B)False Q3) Client-server architecture attempts to balance the processing between the client and the server by allowing the client to host the presentation logic and the server is responsible only for the data access logic and application logic.

A)True B)False Q4) There are four advantages associated with client-server architecture.

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Chapter 9: Dennis/wixom/roth Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 231 Verified Questions 231 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/9083

Sample Questions Q1) Bob is designing input screens for a re-designed system for the shipping and inventory department.For order forms,he puts Zip code first (as the database will take the zip code and look up the city and state);for receiving forms,he puts them in the order of city,then state,then zip code.His design choices will help experienced users be more productive.

A)True B)False Q2) Using textboxes for input of limited items (like age,gender,month/day/year)is recommended over radio buttons,or list-boxes.

A)True B)False Q3) A scroll bar for input allows the user to easily input text and numbers.

A)True B)False Q4) Research has shown that many detailed paper reports are not read thoroughly,not read at all,or only scanned.What should analysts do to verify the use of output reports?

Q5) An upper level marketing manager wants to review the overall sales and marketing efforts of the company.What type of report might work best here and why?

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Chapter 10: Program Design Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 112 Verified Questions 112 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/9084

Sample Questions Q1) In a structure chart,the element that communicates that a message or a system flag is being passed from one module to another is known as a(n)_____.

A)conditional line B)connector C)control couple D)data couple E)loop Q2) What is the difference between transaction structures and transform structures on a structure chart?

Q3) Program Design A)Is left to programming / development staff (not systems analysts) B)Is done in the implementation phase of the SDLC C)Is done with CASE tools that automate the various process models, data models and user interface design into Visual Basic code D)Is done by analysts and then the design is passed on to programmers to code E)Consists of icons, metaphors and structures Q4) An afferent process is an input process on a structure chart.

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Chapter 11: Data Storage Design Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 111 Verified Questions 111 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/9085

Sample Questions Q1) A relational database that is used extensively in data warehousing is a multidimensional database.

A)True B)False Q2) One activity in the data storage design activity is to update the CRUDE matrix.

A)True B)False Q3) Mike is an analyst doing data storage design activities.He will probably want to make sure that the DFDs and the ERDs balance.

A)True B)False Q4) Informix is a pure OODBMS package.

A)True B)False Q5) What is the difference between end-user databases and enterprise databases (and give at least one end-user database product and at least one enterprise database)?

Q6) Data marts are larger,aggregated legacy databases.

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Chapter 12: Moving Into Implementation Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 121 Verified Questions 121 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/9086

Sample Questions Q1) Myles is a systems analyst on a new project that involves significant programming.What is Myles doing while the programming is going on?

Q2) Thorough testing is the hallmark of professional software developers.

A)True B)False Q3) Paul is a user in the marketing department.He has been selected to help test a new customer relationship management system.He will probably perform his testing in which test phase?

A)Unit tests B)Integration tests C)Systems tests D)Acceptance tests E)Evaluation tests Q4) The critical path is the fine line between the alpha test and the beta test as you change from test data to real production data.

A)True B)False Q5) Bruce is a senior project manager.What activities should he be doing in the programming / development phase?

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Chapter 13: Transition to the New System Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 139 Verified Questions 139 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/9087

Sample Questions Q1) Once the project team has installed the system and performed the change management activities,the system is officially turned over to: A)the users B)the operations group C)management D)vendors E)consultants Q2) After a system is installed and running,the process is done - nothing else will need to happen if the system was properly analyzed,designed and implemented.

A)True B)False Q3) Which of the following conversion options is the most risk-filled?

A)the parallel conversion style B)the direct conversion style C)the simultaneous conversion style D)the perpendicular conversion style E)none of these Q4) How can careful training help adoption of a new system?

Q5) What is system maintenance?

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Chapter 14: the Movement to Objects Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 113 Verified Questions 113 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/9088

Sample Questions Q1) Which is NOT one of the four dominant UML diagramming techniques?

A)Use case diagrams B)Class diagrams C)Encapsulation diagrams D)Sequence diagrams E)Behavioral state machine diagrams Q2) The Object-Oriented Approach is considered as an 'exciting enhancement to systems analysis and design'.

A)True B)False Q3) Which of the four fundamental UML diagrams is created first?

A)Use case diagrams B)Class diagrams C)Sequence diagrams D)Behavioral state diagrams E)Encapsulation diagram Q4) Classes inherit the attributes and methods from the subclasses underneath them.

A)True B)False Q5) What is polymorphism? Give an example.

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