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An information system is a collection of hardware, software, people, procedures, and: |
| | A) | data |
| | B) | DBMS |
| | C) | specialists |
| | D) | system analysts |
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What is the first phase in the systems life cycle? |
| | A) | needs analysis |
| | B) | preliminary investigation |
| | C) | systems analysis |
| | D) | systems design |
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Which phase in the systems life cycle involves installing the new system and training people? |
| | A) | preliminary investigation |
| | B) | systems analysis |
| | C) | system design |
| | D) | systems implementation |
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This phase in the systems life cycle is concerned about determining system requirements not in design. |
| | A) | preliminary investigation |
| | B) | systems analysis |
| | C) | system design |
| | D) | systems implementation |
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Which systems analysis tool shows the relationship between input and output documents? |
| | A) | flowchart |
| | B) | top-down analysis method |
| | C) | decision table |
| | D) | grid chart |
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These tools relieve the systems analysts of many repetitive tasks, develop clear documentation, and, for larger projects, coordinate team member activities. |
| | A) | automated systems life cycle |
| | B) | CASE |
| | C) | data flow analyzers |
| | D) | flow charts |
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Which systems life cycle phase is concerned with economic, technical, and operational feasibility? |
| | A) | preliminary investigation |
| | B) | systems analysis |
| | C) | systems design |
| | D) | systems implementation |
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What type of feasibility evaluates whether the people within the organization will embrace or resist a new system? |
| | A) | behavioral |
| | B) | economic |
| | C) | operational |
| | D) | technical |
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Which approach to conversion begins by trying out a new system in only one part of an organization? |
| | A) | direct |
| | B) | pilot |
| | C) | parallel |
| | D) | phased |
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An alternative to the systems life cycle approach using powerful development software, small specialized teams, and highly trained personnel. |
| | A) | AAD |
| | B) | CASE |
| | C) | prototyping |
| | D) | RAD |
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