SADSIGN Quiz 01 - Finals

What is the purpose of the analysis phase in the systems development life cycle?

• To gather information and define system requirements

• To conduct system testing

• To design the user interface

• To write the code for the system

What is the fundamental strategic approach to organizing a company that streamlines internal processes?

• System Validation

• Business Process Reengineering

• Joint Application Design

• Vendor Research

What are the two types of system requirements discussed in the handout?

• Functional and Nonfunctional

• Usability and Reliability

• Operational and Security

• Functional and Technical

Who are the three primary groups of stakeholders interested in successful system implementation?

• Technical Staff, Vendors, and Management

• Users, Clients, and Technical Staff

• Users, Clients, and Vendors

• Management, Vendors, and Clients

What is the purpose of building prototypes during the analysis phase?

• To review recommendations with management

• To test the feasibility and discover alternatives

• To prioritize system requirements

• To finalize the system design

What is the purpose of conducting joint application design (JAD) sessions?

• To observe and document business processes

• To validate system requirements

• To research vendor solutions

• To expedite investigation of system requirements

What is the purpose of researching vendor solutions during the analysis phase?

• To prioritize system requirements

• To generate and evaluate alternatives

• To find positive contributions and potential dangers

• To validate the requirements

What is the purpose of conducting structured walkthroughs during the analysis phase?

• To build prototype working models

• To verify and validate system requirements

• To review recommendations with management

• To gather information and define system requirements

What are the primary information-gathering techniques discussed in the handout?

• All of the above

• Review of Existing Reports, Forms, and Procedure Descriptions

• Observation, Prototypes, and Joint Application Design

• Interviews, Questionnaires, and Vendor Research

What is the purpose of reviewing existing reports, forms, and procedure descriptions during the analysis phase?

• To research vendor solutions

• To conduct joint application design sessions

• To build prototype working models

• To identify business rules, discrepancies, and redundancies