Question 1

Describe the guidelines of effectively interviewing someone.

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First,you should prepare thoroughly befo...

Question 2

Continual user involvement works best with a large development team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Business process reengineering is a management fad that disappeared in the 1990s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Why are forms important?

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A)  Because they explain what data flows out of a system
B)  Because they are documentation
C)  Because every company uses them
D)  A form is not important.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

________ and ________ are the two types of prototypes.

Accepted Answer

A)  New process; old process
B)  Long term; short-term
C)  Evolutionary; throwaway
D)  Throwaway; permanentE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Describe the difference between formal and informal systems.

Accepted Answer

Formal systems are recognized in the off...

Question 7

Which of the following is a disadvantage of closed ended questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are difficult to write.
B)  Some answers do not fit in the given answers.
C)  It is difficult to take notes.
D)  Interviewees do not like them.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of an open ended question?

Accepted Answer

A)  What is the main issue with the current computer system?
B)  What unit are sales currently shown in?
C)  Do you participate in flextime?
D)  When was the last time the system malfunctioned?E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

If group members work alone in the beginning of the project and then pool the ideas with guidance,they are participating in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  A group interview
B)  A single interview
C)  A nominal group technique
D)  The JAD processE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a form of closed-ended questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  True/False
B)  Multiple Choice
C)  Essay
D)  RankingE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

An effective way to gather information about the system from users is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Taking Internet surveys
B)  Asking them questions
C)  Reading corporate memos
D)  Reading redesign documentsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Managers should consider disruptive technologies when applying inductive thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of JAD?

Accepted Answer

A)  To diagram forms and report generation
B)  To gather systems requirements simultaneously
C)  To create a prototype
D)  To assist with business process reengineeringE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 14

With throwaway prototyping there is never an intention to create a working system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good systems analyst?

Accepted Answer

A)  Impertinence
B)  Relax constraints
C)  Attention to detail
D)  Great at financesE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a guideline to use during the actual interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Listen carefully.
B)  Do not set expectations about the new system.
C)  Look for a variety of perspectives.
D)  Type up notes during the interview.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

In an interview,the interviewer will know all possible questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use diagramming and prototyping tools during the JAD?

Accepted Answer

A)  Review phases of the project
B)  Provide a graphic form of user requirements
C)  Make changes
D)  Show the tool to usersE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

It is better to gather information from people,because they are always reliable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an example of what an analysis of documents can reveal about the future system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Completely accurate information
B)  Analysis of customer type
C)  Behavior of key customers
D)  Data rulesE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 6: Determining System Requirements

Describe the guidelines of effectively interviewing someone.

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Which of the following is an example of an open ended question?

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Business process reengineering is a management fad that disappeared in the 1990s.

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Which of the following is NOT a reason to use diagramming and prototyping tools during the JAD?

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Which of the following is NOT a form of closed-ended questions?

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If group members work alone in the beginning of the project and then pool the ideas with guidance,they are participating in ________.

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Managers should consider disruptive technologies when applying inductive thinking.

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Which of the following is NOT a guideline to use during the actual interview?

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Which of the following is NOT an example of what an analysis of documents can reveal about the future system?

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Why are forms important?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good systems analyst?

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________ and ________ are the two types of prototypes.

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Describe the difference between formal and informal systems.

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An effective way to gather information about the system from users is ________.

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What is the primary purpose of JAD?

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It is better to gather information from people,because they are always reliable.

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of closed ended questions?

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In an interview,the interviewer will know all possible questions.

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With throwaway prototyping there is never an intention to create a working system.

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Continual user involvement works best with a large development team.

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