Test Bank For Modern Systems Analysis and Design 8th Edition Valacich

Modern Systems Analysis and Design, 8e (Valacich/George)

Chapter 1 The Systems Development Environment

1) ________ would be classified as software designed to support the payroll function.

1. A) System software
2. B) Design software
3. C) Analysis software
4. D) Application software

Answer: D

Difficulty: Easy

AACSB: Information Technology

LO: 1.1 Define information systems and design

Classification: Concept

2) ________ is designed to support organizational functions or processes.

1. A) Application software
2. B) Design software
3. C) Analysis software
4. D) Testing software

Answer: A

Difficulty: Easy

AACSB: Information Technology

LO: 1.1 Define information systems and design

Classification: Concept

3) What are computer programs that make it easy to use and benefit from techniques and to faithfully follow the guidelines of the overall development methodology?

1. A) Tools
2. B) Techniques
3. C) Data flow
4. D) Methodologies

Answer: A

Difficulty: Moderate

AACSB: Information Technology

LO: 1.1 Define information systems and design

Classification: Concept

4) Who has the primary responsibility for the design and analysis of information systems?

1. A) Systems analyst
2. B) Software engineer
3. C) Employees
4. D) Applications developer

Answer: A

Difficulty: Easy

AACSB: Information Technology

LO: 1.1 Define information systems and design

Classification: Concept

5) ________ is/are the process(es) that an analyst will follow to help ensure that his work is complete, well-done, and understood by project team members.

1. A) Tools
2. B) Techniques
3. C) Data flow
4. D) Methodologies

Answer: B

Difficulty: Moderate

AACSB: Information Technology

LO: 1.1 Define information systems and design

Classification: Concept