Test 1

Question 1

information systems analysis and design

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complex, challenging, and stimulating org. process that a team of business & systems professionals uses to develop comp. based IS.

Question 2

MIS encompasses

Answer 2

application for transactions and operations, support admin and management functions

Question 3

MIS encompasses

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org. coordination and communication, to add value to services and products

Question 4

Systems Analysis and Design (SAD)

Answer 4

org. improvement process

Question 5

Organizational approach

Answer 5

includes SAD, methodology, technique and tool

Question 6

1950 History of SAD

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Focus on efficient automation of existing processes (purchase/pay + software process)

Question 7

1960 History of SAD

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Faster, cheaper and more reliable computers (mini) advent of 3GL (3rd gen program. language)

Question 8

1970 History of Sad

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Engineering-based systems development; process first then data

Question 9

1980 History of Sad

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Computing more widely accessible, 4GL, and microcomp.

Question 10

1990 History of SAD

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Internet era begins, system integration and visual programming

Question 11

1st language

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machine: long, difficult programming

Question 12

2nd language

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assembly: repetitive instructions

Question 13

3rd language

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procedural: command, short codes

Question 14

4th language

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Nonprocedural: specify results

Question 15

5th language

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intelligent: natural processing

Question 16

System Development Methodology

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standard process to analyze, design, implement and maintain IS
comprehensive, multi-step that guides the development and improve quality

Question 17

SDLC- systems development life cycle

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traditional method, including planning, analysis, design, implementation and maintenance

Question 18

planning

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1 org. total IS needs are identified, analyzed, prioritized, and arranged. NEW SYSTEM OR ENHANCED

Question 19

analysis

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2 system requirement are studied and structured, recommendation approved by authority through surveys/feedback

Question 20

design

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3 description of reccomeded solution is converted into logical then physical specifications

Question 21

Logical design

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functional features, independently of any computer platform/hardware

Question 22

Physical design

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transformed into tech. details where programming and system construction are accomplished (language, database)

Question 23

Implementation

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IS coded, tested, installed and supported in org.

Question 24

Maintenance

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IS systematically repaired and improved, step usually repeated bc business evolving needs modification