CE 13 Flashcards

1
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In which phase of the systems life cycle are information needs identified?

A

Preliminary Investigation

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2
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This phase of the systems life cycle is known as the “ongoing phase,” where the system is periodically evaluated and updated as needed.

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Systems Maintenance

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3
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Which of the following shows levels of management and formal lines of authority?

A

Organization chart

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4
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Which of the following is not found on a data flow diagram?

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File

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5
Q

Which of the following tasks is not part of the systems design phase?

A

Suggesting alternative solutions

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6
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Determining if employees, managers, and clients will resist a proposed new system is part of this feasibility study.

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Operational feasibility

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7
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The ________ approach conversion type simply involves abandoning the old system and using the new.

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Direct

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8
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In the ________ implementation approach, the new system is broken down into smaller parts that are implemented over time.

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Phased

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9
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The ongoing testing and analysis of an existing system is called systems _______

A

Maintenance

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10
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Which of the following is a disadvantage to prototyping?

A

Difficult to manage

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11
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Shows the relationship between input and output documents

A

Grid chart

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12
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Chart showing management levels and formal lines of authorithy

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Organization chart

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13
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Shows the data or information flow within an information system

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Data flow diagram

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14
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Phase consisting of developing software, acquiring hardware, and testing the new system

A

Systems development

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15
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Computer professional who studies an organization’s systems

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Systems analyst

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16
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Condition where cost of designing a system is justified by the benefits

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Economic feasibility

17
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Report for higher management describing the alternative designs suggested in the design phase

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Systems design report

18
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The first phase of the systems life cycle

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Preliminary Investigation

19
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Six-phase procedure for examining and improving information systems

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Systems analyst and design

20
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Implementation gradually over a period of time

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Phased approach