Question 1

Define prototyping and explain how it could be used by a systems analyst.

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Prototyping means to build a model or pr...

Question 2

_______ show the data or information flow within an information system; the data is traced from its origin through processing, storage, and output.

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The answer of _______ show the data or information flow...

Question 3

This shows the relationship between input and output documents.

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A)   Grid chart
B)   Checklist
C)   Investigation report
D)   Top-down analysis method

Question 4

Describe how software can be acquired, if needed, during the systems development phase.

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Application software for a new...

Question 5

Another name for Phase 5, systems implementation, is _______.

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The answer of Another name for Phase 5, systems implementation,...

Question 6

CASE stands for "Computer-Aided Software Engineering."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A collection of activities and elements organized to accomplish a goal.

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A)   Information
B)   Data
C)   Program
D)   System

Question 8

What are the four questions that must be considered when choosing the best system during the systems design phase?

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When choosing the best design, managers must consider these four questions: (1) Will the system fit in with the organization's overall information system? (2) Will the system be flexible enough so it can be modified in the future? (3) Can it be made secure against unauthorized use? (4) Are the benefits worth the costs?

Question 9

An organization chart shows where the hardware is located within the organization.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

CASE tools are limited to systems analysis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In this activity, it is determined whether the system can be made secure against unauthorized use.

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A)   Analyzing the data
B)   Writing the systems design report
C)   Selecting the best system
D)   Testing the system

Question 12

In this phase of the systems life cycle, the new information system is installed, and people are trained to use it.

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A)   Systems implementation
B)   Systems analysis
C)   Systems design
D)   Systems development

Question 13

A(n) _______ is a collection of hardware, software, people, procedures, and data.

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information system

Question 14

This is the first step in the systems design phase.

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A)   Examine hardware requirements
B)   Design alternative systems
C)   Select the best system
D)   Analyze the data

Question 15

The top-down analysis method makes each component easier to analyze and deal with.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most organizations spend more time and money on the systems _______ phase than on any of other phase.

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maintenance

Question 17

Hardware and software are normally acquired during the implementation phase of the systems life cycle.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss the systems audit and periodic evaluation activities.

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The systems maintenance phase is an ongo...

Question 19

How does a systems analyst gather the required data when he/she is defining a problem during the preliminary investigation phase?

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Determining what information is needed, ...

Question 20

Very few tools are available to assist system analysts and end users in analyzing data.

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A) True 
 B)False

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Prototyping means to build a model or pr...
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_______ show the data or information flow within an information system; the data is traced from its origin through processing, storage, and output.

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This shows the relationship between input and output documents.

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Describe how software can be acquired, if needed, during the systems development phase.

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Application software for a new...
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Another name for Phase 5, systems implementation, is _______.

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CASE stands for "Computer-Aided Software Engineering."

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A collection of activities and elements organized to accomplish a goal.

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What are the four questions that must be considered when choosing the best system during the systems design phase?

An organization chart shows where the hardware is located within the organization.

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CASE tools are limited to systems analysis.

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In this activity, it is determined whether the system can be made secure against unauthorized use.

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In this phase of the systems life cycle, the new information system is installed, and people are trained to use it.

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A(n) _______ is a collection of hardware, software, people, procedures, and data.

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information system

This is the first step in the systems design phase.

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The top-down analysis method makes each component easier to analyze and deal with.

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Most organizations spend more time and money on the systems _______ phase than on any of other phase.

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maintenance

Hardware and software are normally acquired during the implementation phase of the systems life cycle.

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Discuss the systems audit and periodic evaluation activities.

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The systems maintenance phase is an ongo...
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How does a systems analyst gather the required data when he/she is defining a problem during the preliminary investigation phase?

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Determining what information is needed, ...
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Very few tools are available to assist system analysts and end users in analyzing data.

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This shows the relationship between input and output documents.

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CASE stands for "Computer-Aided Software Engineering."

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A collection of activities and elements organized to accomplish a goal.

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What are the four questions that must be considered when choosing the best system during the systems design phase?

An organization chart shows where the hardware is located within the organization.

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CASE tools are limited to systems analysis.

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In this activity, it is determined whether the system can be made secure against unauthorized use.

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In this phase of the systems life cycle, the new information system is installed, and people are trained to use it.

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A(n) _______ is a collection of hardware, software, people, procedures, and data.

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The top-down analysis method makes each component easier to analyze and deal with.

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Most organizations spend more time and money on the systems _______ phase than on any of other phase.

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Hardware and software are normally acquired during the implementation phase of the systems life cycle.

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Discuss the systems audit and periodic evaluation activities.

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How does a systems analyst gather the required data when he/she is defining a problem during the preliminary investigation phase?

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