Chapter 1 - SAD

What is the role of a systems analyst in an organization?

• To develop computerized information systems

• To analyze and design information systems

• To provide technical support to users

• To manage the implementation of new systems

What are the different types of systems used in SAD?

• Transaction processing systems, management information systems, and decision support systems

• Office automation systems, knowledge work systems, and executive support systems

• Group decision support systems, computer-supported collaborative work systems, and enterprise systems

• All of the above

What is the purpose of integrating traditional systems with new ones?

• To ensure a useful context for the new systems

• To increase user awareness of available services

• To improve the usability of the interface design

• To create a system that can extend globally

What is the purpose of open source software?

• To allow users to modify computer code

• To create new software applications

• To promote collaboration among programmer

• All of the above

What are the roles of the systems analyst?

• Developer, tester, and maintainer

• Consultant, supporting expert, and agent of change

• Programmer, designer, and manager

• User, manager, and executive

Which phase of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) involves developing and documenting software?

• Identifying Problems, Opportunities, and Objectives

• Determining Human Information Requirements

• Analyzing System Needs

• Developing and Documenting Software

What is the purpose of the agile approach in systems development?

• To quickly develop applications in response to a dynamic environment

• To follow a rigid and structured approach to systems development

• To focus on long-term planning and documentation

• To prioritize maintenance and bug fixing over new development

What is the purpose of object-oriented analysis and design?

• To facilitate the development of systems that must change rapidly

• To focus on long-term planning and documentation

• To prioritize maintenance and bug fixing over new development

• To quickly develop applications in response to a dynamic environment

What is the purpose of management information systems (MIS)?

• To support a broad range of organizational tasks, including decision analysis and decision-making

• To process large amounts of data for routine business transactions

• To support professional workers in creating new knowledge

• To facilitate group decision making and collaboration

What is the purpose of group decision support systems (GDSS) and computer-supported collaborative work systems (CSCWS)?

• To facilitate group decision making and collaboration

• To support professional workers in creating new knowledge

• To process large amounts of data for routine business transactions

• To support a broad range of organizational tasks, including decision analysis and decision-making