SAD IT Midterm

What is the primary goal of the systems development environment?

• Maximizing profits

• Enhancing user satisfaction

• Minimizing project costs

• Improving hardware performance

Which phase of the systems development life cycle involves defining the scope, goals, and objectives of the project?

• Implementation

• Maintenance

• Planning

• Testing

What is the purpose of a feasibility study in the systems development process?

• To evaluate the technical aspects of the project

• To assess the financial viability of the project

• To determine user satisfaction

• To create a project schedule

Which of the following is an example of an external factor influencing the systems development environment?

• Project team skills

• Budget constraints

• Government regulations

• System performance

What is prototyping in the context of systems development?

• A formal testing phase

• A method of developing software in small, incremental stages

• A way to document system requirements

• A project management technique

Which of the following is a benefit of using CASE tools in systems development?

• Increased project costs

• Decreased productivity

• Improved documentation

• Limited collaboration

In the context of systems development, what does the term 'scope creep' refer to?

• Expansion of project goals without proper authorization

• A formal change request

• Completion of a project ahead of schedule

• Rigorous testing procedures

What is the purpose of a project milestone?

• To estimate project costs

• To mark a point of progress in a project

• To define system requirements

• To select development tools

What role does a project manager play in the systems development process?

• Writing code

• Monitoring project progress

• Designing system architecture

• Gathering user requirements

What is the significance of a project post-implementation review?

• To determine the feasibility of the project

• To assess the performance of the project team

• To evaluate the success of the project

• To define project milestones