1. An information system often includes the software, the database, and the related manual processes.
a.
True
b.
False
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p4
2. Systems analysis is sometimes referred to as “understanding and specification.”
3. Systems design consists of activities to describe the solution to the problem.
p5
4. Systems development is always a formal activity with a beginning and an end.
p6
5. The SDLC means the Systems Design Life Cycle.
p7
6. Agile Development refers to the flexibility that programmers have in taking on various assignments.
p8
7. Iterative development is the same as Agile development.
8. In iterative development the system is grown organically.
9. The first core process is to plan the project.
10. In iterative development, an iteration usually lasts about six weeks.
p10
11. The System Vision Document is usually developed before the project actually begins.
p12
12. The project plan is required to get the project approved.
13. A Work Breakdown Structure is the first step in building a project schedule.
p14
14. During analysis activities the project team build two types of diagrams: Use Case diagram and Package diagram.
p17-18
15. The purpose of a workflow diagram is to document the internal steps of a use case.
p19
16. The ovals in a workflow diagram represent tasks.
p19-20
17. The database is designed using information from the class diagram.
p22
18. All the classes in the Design Class Diagram are used to define the database tables.
p24
19. A package diagram is useful to document the various subsystems in a system.
p24-25
20. Usually the final step in a given iteration is to deploy part of the system.
p27
21. One approach to the SDLC can be described using five core processes.
22. An iteration normally only includes three or four of the core processes.
23. Sometimes the activities within Core Process one are completed before the actual project starts.
p11
24. An information system consists of
software, database, and manual processes
software, hardware, and network
c.
software, hardware, and database
d.
applications, screens, and database
a
25. A person that functions as an architect to plan, capture the vision, and understand the needs for a new system is often called a ____________________.
programmer analyst
software engineer
systems analyst
software developer
c
26. Those activities that enable a person to describe in the detail the system that solves the need is called __________________.
architectural design
systems design
systems analysis
high-level design
b
27. SDLC stands for what?
Software Design Life Cycle
Systems Design Life Cycle
Software Development Life Cycle
Systems Development Life Cycle
d
28. An information system development process that emphasizes flexibility to embrace change is called _____________________.
Iterative project planning
Adaptive development projects
Iterative development
Agile development
29. When a system is partitioned into pieces, each piece is referred to as a _________________.
application
package
subsystem
program
p12-13
30. Two important goals or steps within Core Process one are ____ and _____.
identify the problem;choose the project manager
identify the solution objective;obtain project approval
describe the solution;
obtain project approval
estimate the cost;identify the iterations
31. Determine the major subsystems and assigning them to an iteration is done in which Core Process?
1
2
3
4
e.
5
f.
6
32. Determining team members and assigning responsibilities is done in which Core Process?
5
33. Two of the primary elements that are included in a Work Breakdown Structure include:
subsystem iteration assignments and estimated effort
sequence of tasks and estimated effort
list of tasks and assigned resources
list of tasks and estimated effort
34. The primary difference between a work breakdown structure and a work sequence draft is that the work sequence draft shows ___________________.
the additionally deployment tasks
the estimated effort of tasks
the day to day assignments
the sequence of tasks
p15
35. The purpose of a use case is to _______.
Identify a sequence of steps to process a user function
Identify a business event that requires system action
Identify a useful objective for the new system
Identify a user and describe one user procedure
p116-17
36. The purpose of a class diagram is to _______.
document the hierarchy of class relationships
document the methods of classes in the new system
document all of the programming classes
document the information requirements in the new system
p117-18
37. The boxes on a class diagram can be thought of as a particular _______.
set of relationships
set of attributes
set of objects
set of procedures
p18
38. The diagram that is most effective in describing the internal steps of a use case is _______.
a package diagram
a workflow diagram
a use case diagram
a class diagram
39. Performing in-depth fact finding to understand details is done as part of which Core Process?
p18-19
40. In a workflow diagram, the arrows that cross the center line are used to identify what?
Relationships between objects
Actor and use case relationships
User key strokes
Screens and Reports
p20
41. Designing the database schema is included in which Core Process?
1
p21
42. Detailed design is the thought process of how to program each _______.
use case
screen or report
p23
43. Another name for a workflow diagram is a(n) _______ diagram.
activity
class
work sequence
44. To design the database schema, information from which diagram is the most important?
network diagram
package diagram
design class diagram
class diagram
45. Method signatures are included in which diagram?
Activity diagram
Package diagram
Design class diagram
46. A diagram that shows the overall structure of a system as it exists after it is deployed is called what?
Software components diagram
Architectural class diagram
System and subsystem diagram
47. Programming is included in which Core Process?
e
p25-26
48. Overall functional testing is included in which Core Process?
f
p26
49. What is the purpose of an iteration recap?
To ensure the correct deliverable was produced
To review the project processes
To give performance reviews to the programmers
To rework the project schedule
50. What is the single activity that usually requires the most time during a project?
Programming
Acceptance testing
Meeting with users
Design the screens and reports
51. What is usually the end result of an iteration?
A piece of working code
A project plan
A set of specifications
The final system
52. Which two answers identify the two middle core processes, i.e. core process 3 and 4? (choose two)
Design the components
Plan and monitor the project
Build and test the system
Understand the details of the problem
a, d
53. Two of the primary benefits of iterative development include (choose two).
early deployment of part of the system
easier to get user involvement
project team can adjust the work schedules
high risk elements done first
p9
54. What are the three parts of a System Vision Document? (choose three)
Solution description
Estimated project costs
Project timetable or schedule
Problem description
System capabilities
Business benefits
d, e, f
p13
55. A work sequence draft provides three benefits to a project. Which of the following are included in those benefits?
Assign resources to tasks
Provide task descriptions
Measure progress
Add missing tasks
Anticipate resource needs
Schedule user involvement
c, e
p16
56. What are the first two models, e.g. diagrams that include the entire system, that are built during the Core Process to discover and understand the details?
Workflow diagram
Work sequence diagram
Use case diagram
Class diagram
Package diagram
Screen layouts
c, d
p17-19
57. Another term that is used to define a computer application is _______________.
app
App
2
58. Those skills, steps, guides, and tools that support and lead up to the actual programming of the system are referred to as ___________________.
SA&D
systems analysis and design
Systems Analysis and Design
p5-6
59. A planned undertaking that has a beginning and an end and produces some result is called a _________________.
project
60. What is the term that is used to describe all the activities to build, launch, and maintain an information system?
SDLC
Systems Development Life Cycle
Systems development life cycle
systems development life cycle
61. A development process where the system is grown piece by piece is called ____________.
iterative development
62. The primary output of Core Process One and which is used to get project approval is called ___________________.
System Vision Document
system vision document
63. A document that identifies and lists all of the tasks to be completed within an iteration is called a ___________________.
work breakdown structure
Work Breakdown Structure
64. A diagram that shows the method signatures in each class is called the _______.
design class diagram
DCD
65. What is the name of the diagram that is often used to show the different layers of the system (view layer, etc.)?
Package Diagram
package diagram
p25
66. What do we call the type of testing that the users perform to ensure that the system meets the business requirements?
User acceptance testing
User Acceptance Testing
Acceptance testing
Acceptance Testing
67. Those activities that enable a person to understand and specify what the new system should accomplish are usually referred to as _________ __________.
systems analysis
68. Those activities that enable a person to describe in detail how the information systems will actually be implemented are called ______ __________.
systems design
69. _______________ _______________ is the term used to describe an information system development methodology that emphasizes flexibility and rapid response to anticipate new requirements during development.
Agile development
70. List the six core processes.
1. Identify the problem
2. Plan and monitor the project
3. Discover and understand the problem (analysis)
4. Design the system components
5. Build, text, and integrate system components
6. Complete system test and deploy the system
5
71. List the three components that are included in a System Vision Document.
1. Problem description
2. System capabilities
3. Business benefits
72. List the four steps required to conduct system test or user test.
1. Create the test data
2. Conduct the test
3. Document the errors and issues
4. Fix the errors.
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