Mr Danault - System Analysis & Design - Multiple Choice, 10 Questions

Which phase of the systems life cycle are information needs identified?
1. preliminary investigation
2. systems analysis
3. systems design
4. systems development
In this phase of the systems life cycle, new or alternative information systems are designed.
1. preliminary investigation
2. systems analysis
3. systems design
4. systems development
In this phase of the systems life cycle, the new information systems are installed and adapted to the new system, and people are trained to use them.
1. systems implementation
2. systems analysis
3. systems design
4. systems development
This phase of the systems life cycle is known as the “ongoing phase” where the system is periodically evaluated and updated as needed.
1. preliminary investigation
2. systems design
3. systems implementation
4. systems maintenance
A recent survey by Money magazine determined that out of 100 widely-held jobs that they researched, the top job classification was a
1. network administrator
2. cryptographer
3. systems analyst
4. computer engineer
Many organizations have determined that there is a ____-year backlog of work for systems analysts.
1. one
2. two
3. three
4. four
The first step in a preliminary investigation is to
1. purchase supplies
2. hire consultants
3. define the problem
4. propose changes
In the preliminary investigation phase of the systems life cycle, which one of the following tasks would not be included?
1. briefly defining the problem
2. suggesting alternative solutions
3. gathering the data
4. preparing a short report
In order to obtain financing for the analysis phase, the systems analyst must
1. prepare a preliminary investigation report
2. justify the expense of upgrading
3. consider abandoning the project
4. train users on the new system
The first step of the systems analysis phase of the systems life cycle is to
1. propose changes
2. analyze data
3. gather data
4. write system analysis report