Question 1

What is the difference between a systems analyst and a business analyst?

Accepted Answer

a systems analyst interfaces b...

Question 2

Which of the following project roles would identify how technology can improve business processes?

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A)  Systems analyst
B)  Business analyst
C)  Infrastructure analyst
D)  Change management analyst
E)  Requirements analystF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Which would normally NOT be a reason for a project?

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A)  When a business need has been identified
B)  A consultant has suggest a new customer relationship management system
C)  An open source platform has just come on the market
D)  An existing system just isn't working properly and the workaround is tedious
E)  To support a new business initiativeF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

The outcome of the design phase is the:

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A)  Feasibility Analysis document
B)  System proposal document
C)  System specification document
D)  System request document
E)  Business Process documentF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 5

The question 'Can we build it' is asked in the design phase.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The type of skill that is common to systems analysts to deal fairly and honestly with other project team members is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Technical
B)  Business
C)  Analytical
D)  Interpersonal
E)  EthicalF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

To be compatible,all costs and benefits should use the current value of money since variations over time will (a)not affect the return on investment and (b)it is difficult (or impossible)to estimate future value of money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 8

The key person in the SDLC is the systems analyst who analyzed the business situation,identifies opportunities for improvements and design an information system to implement the improvements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Robert is doing an economic analysis using today's dollar values.He is doing:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cash flow analysis
B)  Return on investment analysis
C)  Break-even point analysis
D)  Net present value analysis
E)  Internal rate of return analysisF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Because the cost can be immense,_________ is one of the most critical steps in implementation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Documentation
B)  Coding
C)  Testing
D)  Developing a conversion strategy
E)  TrainingF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

Systems that are not cancelled or abandoned are frequently delivered to the users significantly late or costing more than expected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which was NOT given as a method for determining business requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Benchmarking
B)  Interviewing
C)  Observation
D)  Document analysis
E)  Questionnaires and surveysF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

User frustration with a proposed system would fall under intangible costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Developing navigation methods,database and file specifications and what architecture to use would occur in the design phase of the SDLC.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Champion supports the project with resources and political clout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If the development team of an organization is not familiar with the technologies that may be used,the project should be cancelled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Can the project sponsor and the project champion be the same person? Explain

Accepted Answer

Yes.On smaller projects they m...

Question 18

The planning phase of the SDLC will have two steps: project initiation and requirements determination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The three factors in the text for a Feasibility analysis are: Technical Feasibility;Organizational Feasibility and Economic Feasibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 20

TJ has prepared a spreadsheet where the total benefits are $182,000;the total cumulative costs are $120,000.The ROI would be::

Accepted Answer

A)  $62,000
B)  About 34%
C)  About 51.7%
D)  About 65.3%
E)  Less than 20%F) A) and E)
G) A) and D) C

Exam 1: The Systems Analyst and Information Systems Development

What is the difference between a systems analyst and a business analyst?

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Which of the following project roles would identify how technology can improve business processes?

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Which would normally NOT be a reason for a project?

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The outcome of the design phase is the:

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The question 'Can we build it' is asked in the design phase.

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The type of skill that is common to systems analysts to deal fairly and honestly with other project team members is:

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To be compatible,all costs and benefits should use the current value of money since variations over time will (a)not affect the return on investment and (b)it is difficult (or impossible)to estimate future value of money.

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The key person in the SDLC is the systems analyst who analyzed the business situation,identifies opportunities for improvements and design an information system to implement the improvements.

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Robert is doing an economic analysis using today's dollar values.He is doing:

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Because the cost can be immense,_________ is one of the most critical steps in implementation.

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Systems that are not cancelled or abandoned are frequently delivered to the users significantly late or costing more than expected.

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Which was NOT given as a method for determining business requirements?

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User frustration with a proposed system would fall under intangible costs.

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Developing navigation methods,database and file specifications and what architecture to use would occur in the design phase of the SDLC.

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The Champion supports the project with resources and political clout.

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If the development team of an organization is not familiar with the technologies that may be used,the project should be cancelled.

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Can the project sponsor and the project champion be the same person? Explain

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The planning phase of the SDLC will have two steps: project initiation and requirements determination.

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The three factors in the text for a Feasibility analysis are: Technical Feasibility;Organizational Feasibility and Economic Feasibility.

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TJ has prepared a spreadsheet where the total benefits are $182,000;the total cumulative costs are $120,000.The ROI would be::

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