CH1 Flashcards
a computer software program that executes on a computing device to carry out a specific set of functions
Computer application (app)
a set of interrelated components that collects, processes, stores, and provides as output the information needed to complete business tasks
Information system
Computer application (app) have a _______ scope.
modest
Information system has a _______ scope.
broader than “app”
those activities that enable a person to understand and specify what an information system should accomplish
Systems analysis
Those activities that enable a person to define and describe in detail the system that solves the need
Systems design
What is the difference between an information system and a computer application?
(Simplified answer)
An app performs a single or set of specific functions, which may or may not be connected to a database.
An information system is normally multiple computer programs that are connected to a database.
T/F: System Design enable the system developer to understand the user’s requirements.
false, system analysis.
Systems analysis is to determine (1) “______” the new system should do.
Systems design is to determine (2) “_____” the
new system should be built.
(1) what
(2) how
The process consisting of all activities required to build, launch, and maintain an information system.
System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
a planned undertaking that has a beginning and end and that produces some
definite result
Project
A _______ used to develop an information system
project
T/F: A project requires knowledge of systems analysis and systems design tools and techniques
true
Unified process (UP), Extreme programming (XP), and Scrum are all different _________ of the system development process.
methodologies
________is the approach used to develop a particular information system.
Methodology
