Digital Technology AS1 Approaches to Systems Development chap1&2

Which of the following is a characteristic of a system according to the text?

• The system should be complex

• The system should have a defined purpose

• The system should be simple

• The system should be unpredictable

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

• Only the initial design of a system

• The full range of activities from the initial design to the final implementation

• The maintenance of a system

• The marketing of a system

What is the first step in the systems development process?

• Design the system

• Implement the software

• Identify the need for a system

• Test the new system

What was a major consequence of the lack of tools in early software development?

• Faster development times

• Easier maintenance of systems

• Slowed down error identification and correction

• Increased user satisfaction

What led to the development of software engineering?

• The need for faster hardware

• The demand for more complex systems

• The availability of new programming languages

• The increase in computer sales

What are the three main factors that affect the systems development process?

• User interface, system design, and cost

• Needs of organizations and individuals, time available, and costs of the project

• Software usability, customer feedback, and project timeline

• System accessibility, user feedback, and project budget

Why is the user interface considered important in a system?

• It determines the system's color scheme

• It is vital for a system’s usability

• It controls the system's security features

• It manages the system's data storage

What are the three distinct elements of a computer system as described in the document?

• Data, User Interface, Processes

• Hardware, Software, Network

• Input, Output, Storage

• CPU, Memory, Storage

What is the role of the user interface in a computer system?

• To store data permanently

• To allow users to send data into the system and view processed data

• To process raw data into information

• To manage network connections

In the context of an online banking system, what type of data is included under 'Data'?

• Usernames and passwords

• Account holder details and transaction data

• Software updates

• Network configurations