BCS2413SAD Chapter 4 Exercise

T/F

1. Systems analysis is the second of five phases in the systems development life cycle.

2. The role of a Recorder is to document the results of JAD sessions.

3. Compared with traditional methods, JAD is less expensive.

4. The requirement that data entry screens must be uniform is an example of an output requirement.

5. In an informal structure, some people have more influence and knowledge than appears on an organizational chart.


Multiple Choice

6. ____ are the logical rules that transform data into meaningful information.
a. Inputs
b. Outputs
c. Processes
d. Controls

7. ____ skills are used to communicate and interact effectively with other people.
a. Acting
b. Interpersonal
c. Interactive
d. Analytical


8. A planned meeting where you obtain information from another person is a(n) ____.
a. office visit
b. focus group
c. summit
d. interview

9. A question where the answer is unstructured is considered to be a(n) ____ question.
a. closed-ended
b. open-ended
c. leading
d. range-of-response


10. Observing a system in use at another location is called a(n) ____.
a. operational visit
b. system visit
c. site visit
d. technical visit