Systems analysis and design correct answers seeks to understand what humans need to analyze data input or data flow systematically, process data, store data, and output info in the context of an organization
Systems analysis and design cont.. correct answers analyze, design, and implement impro...
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Systems analysis and design correct answers seeks to understand what humans need to analyze
data input or data flow systematically, process data, store data, and output info in the context of
an organization
Systems analysis and design cont.. correct answers analyze, design, and implement
improvements in support of users and business functions that are accomplished through use of
computerized information systems
agent of change correct answers This aspect of being an analyst involves performing any of the
activities in the systems development life cycle as well as interacting with users and the business
for an extended period (3)
agile approach correct answers A systems development approach that has values, principles,
and practices useful for systems analysts who desire a flexible, interactive, and participative
approach (6) These values are communication, simplicity, feedback, courage
agile methods correct answers Agile approach is a software dev. approach based on values,
principles, and core practices. Systems that are designed using _____ can be dev'd rapidly.
Stages in the agile development process are exploration, planning, iterations to the first release,
productionizing, and maintenance.
Ajax correct answers A method using JavaScript and XML to dynamically change Web pages
without displaying a new page by obtaining small amounts of data from the server (12)
bespoke software correct answers Another term for custom software, it is the opposite of
commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software. It is software developed to serve a particular
function, or to support a unique organizational feature (1)
CASE tools correct answers Computer-aided software engineering tools
that include computer-based automated diagramming,
analyzing, and modeling capabilities (1)
Upper _____ perform analysis and design.
Lower _____ generate programs from CASE design.
exploration phase correct answers The beginning phase of agile development, where an analyst
asserts his or her conviction that the agile approach is the correct one and then assembles a
development team and assesses their skills. This phase can last for a few weeks or up to a few
months. (1)
human-computer interaction (HCI) correct answers The aspect of a computer that enables
communications and
interactions between humans and the computer; the
layer of the computer between humans and the computer. (14)
, maintenance phase correct answers A phase of the SDLC in which main-
taining the information system to improve it or to fix
problems begins. Maintenance continues through the life
of a system. Some maintenance can be done automatically
through connecting to the vendor's website. (1)
object-oriented systems analysis and design correct answers Alternate to the structured approach
of SDLC, intended to facilitate the dev. of systems that change rapidly in response to dynamic
business environments. Analysis is performed on a small part of the system followed by design
and implementation.
The cycle repeats with analysis, design, and implementation of the next part and this repeats until
the project is complete.
open source software (OSS) correct answers An alternative of traditional software development
where proprietary code is hidden from the users
Open source software is free to distribute, share, and modify (ex. Linux)
planning game correct answers A game used in agile development
that spells out rules that can help formulate an agile devel-
opment team's relationship with its business customers.
(1).
planning phase correct answers Second stage of agile development
productionizing phase correct answers The phase in agile de-
velopment when the software is released and feedback to
improve the software product is received. Product releases
can happen as often as every week. (1)
prototyping correct answers A rapid, interactive process between
users and analysts to create and refine portions of a new
system; it can be used as part of the SDLC for require-
ments determination or as an alternative to the SDLC. (6)
systems analyst correct answers A person who systematically assesses how businesses function
by examining the inputting
and processing of data and the outputting of information with the intent of improving
organizational processes and
the quality of work life for users. (1)Consultant
Supporting expert
Agent of change
systems development life cycle (SDLC) correct answers A
seven-phase approach to systems analysis and design that
holds that systems are best developed through the use of a
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