Question 1

Which of these is not used by analysts when adopting CASE tools?

Accepted Answer

A)  communicating more effectively with users
B)  expediting the local area network
C)  increasing productivity
D)  integrating the work done during life cycle stagesE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

CASE tools were created explicitly to improve an analyst's routine work through the use of automated support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Object-oriented programming is the same as traditional procedural programming in that it examines objects that are part of a system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The ________ is based on values,principles and core practices.

Accepted Answer

A)  fragile approach
B)  open source approach
C)  closed source approach
D)  agile approachE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

During the life cycle of an information system,more time is spent in system maintenance than it took to design and develop the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The most comprehensive and responsible role that the systems analyst takes on is that of a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  agent of change.
B)  compromiser.
C)  leader.
D)  consultant.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

When analysts are hired specifically from outside the business to address information systems issues within a business,they are acting as supporting experts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 8

Decision makers are beginning to understand that ________ is not just a byproduct of conducting business,but a critical factor in determining the success or failure of a business.

Accepted Answer

A)  information
B)  decoration
C)  hesitation
D)  frustrationE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

What is open source software?

Accepted Answer

OSS is software where many use...

Question 10

A CASE ________ is a large collection of records,elements,diagrams,screens,reports,and other information stored about a particular project.

Accepted Answer

A)  repository
B)  database
C)  flow chart
D)  bookletE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

One important justification for CASE tools is to increase analyst:

Accepted Answer

A)  confidence.
B)  productivity.
C)  skill.
D)  None of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

In the information requirements phase of the ________,the analyst is striving to understand what information users need to perform their jobs

Accepted Answer

A)  Software Development Life Cycle (SDL
C)  
B)  Human computer interface
C)  The keyboard
D)  Human computer interactionE) All of the above
F) A) and B) A

Question 13

The four values of the agile approach are:

Accepted Answer

A)  communication,simplicity,user centered design and courage.
B)  communication,courage,principals and core practices.
C)  communication,values,feedback,and courage.
D)  communication,simplicity,feedback,and courage.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

System maintenance must be performed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  correct software errors.
B)  add new features that have never been requested before.
C)  remove features that none of the users are using.
D)  keep programmers employed.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Which of these characteristics is most important to a systems analyst?

Accepted Answer

A)  communicator
B)  problem solver
C)  programmer
D)  project managerE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

List the three primary roles of the systems analyst.

Accepted Answer

The three primary roles of the systems analyst are consultant,supporting expert,and agent of change.

Question 17

It is important for the analyst to determine the human needs of the users involved in a development project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The ________ is a phased approach to analysis and design that holds that systems are best developed through the use of a specific cycle of analyst and user activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  systems development life cycle
B)  agile approach
C)  object-oriented approach
D)  open source approachE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

A systems analyst should never be hired specifically to address information systems issues within a business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of these is a reason for an organization to participate in open source communities?

Accepted Answer

A)  to maintain mutually beneficial relationships with other software developers
B)  to keep down the development costs on a project
C)  to increase productivity by leveraging a committed group of developers
D)  All of the above.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 1: Systems, roles, and Development Methodologies

Which of these is not used by analysts when adopting CASE tools?

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CASE tools were created explicitly to improve an analyst's routine work through the use of automated support.

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Object-oriented programming is the same as traditional procedural programming in that it examines objects that are part of a system.

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The ________ is based on values,principles and core practices.

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During the life cycle of an information system,more time is spent in system maintenance than it took to design and develop the system.

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The most comprehensive and responsible role that the systems analyst takes on is that of a(n) :

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When analysts are hired specifically from outside the business to address information systems issues within a business,they are acting as supporting experts.

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Decision makers are beginning to understand that ________ is not just a byproduct of conducting business,but a critical factor in determining the success or failure of a business.

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What is open source software?

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A CASE ________ is a large collection of records,elements,diagrams,screens,reports,and other information stored about a particular project.

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One important justification for CASE tools is to increase analyst:

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In the information requirements phase of the ________,the analyst is striving to understand what information users need to perform their jobs

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The four values of the agile approach are:

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System maintenance must be performed to:

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Which of these characteristics is most important to a systems analyst?

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List the three primary roles of the systems analyst.

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It is important for the analyst to determine the human needs of the users involved in a development project.

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The ________ is a phased approach to analysis and design that holds that systems are best developed through the use of a specific cycle of analyst and user activities.

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A systems analyst should never be hired specifically to address information systems issues within a business.

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Which of these is a reason for an organization to participate in open source communities?

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