TRUE $/$ FALSE $1)$ The analysis and design of information systems is driven from a technical perspective. $2)$ Information systems analysis and design is an organizational improvement process. $3)$ An important result of systems analysis and design is application software. $4)$ A methodology adopted by an organization will be consistent with its general management style. $5)$ Techniques are comprehensive, multiple$-$step approaches to systems development that guide an analyst's work and influence the quality of the final product. $6)$ A knowledge engineer is the organizational role most responsible for the analysis and design of information systems. $7)$ The systems development environment in the late $1990$s focused on systems integration. $8)$ In many cases, organizations do not run applications in$-$house, choosing instead to use an application on a per$-$use basis by accessing through an application service provider. $9)$ A systems development methodology is a standard process followed in an organization to conduct all the steps necessary to analyze, design, implement, and maintain information systems. $10)$ The systems development life cycle is the traditional methodology used to develop, maintain, and replace information systems. $11)$ The systems development life cycle is a sequentially ordered set of phases. $12)$ In the systems development life cycle, it is possible to complete some activities in one phase in parallel with some activities of another phase. $13)$ Sometimes the systems development life cycle is iterative. $14)$ The first phase in the systems development life cycle $($SDLC$)$ is planning. $15)$ During the analysis phase, someone identifies the need for a new or enhanced system. $16)$ During the design phase, analysts convert the description of the recommended alternative solution into logical and physical system specifications. $17)$ The second sub phase in systems analysis is to investigate the system and determine the proposed system's scope. $18)$ Design is the second phase of the SDLC in which the current system is studied and alternative replacement systems are proposed. $19)$ Often the choices of language, database, and platform are already decided by the organization or by the client, and these information technologies must be taken into account in the physical design of the system. $20)$ Logical design is tied to a specific hardware and software platform. MULTIPLE CHOICES $1.$ The complex organizational process through which computer$-$based information systems are developed and maintained best defines:A$)$ information systems analysis and designB$)$ joint application designC$)$ prototypingD$)$ none of the above $2.$ Computer software designed to support organizational functions or processes best defines:A$)$ system softwareB$)$ application softwareC$)$ design softwareD$)$ analysis software $3.$ Comprehensive, multiple$-$step approaches to systems development that will guide your work and influence the quality of your final product defines:A$)$ techniquesB$)$ toolsC$)$ methodologiesD$)$ data flows $4.$ The particular processes that an analyst will follow to help ensure that his work is complete, well$-$done, and understood by project team members best defines:A$)$ techniquesB$)$ toolsC$)$ methodologiesD$)$ data flows $5.$ The person in an organization who has the primary responsibility for systems analysis and design is the:A$)$ systems analystB$)$ end userC$)$ internal auditorD$)$ business manager $6.$ Large, complex systems that consist of a series of independent system modules best describes:A$)$ transaction processing systemsB$)$ customer relationship management systemsC$)$ supply chain management systemsD$)$ enterprisewide systems $7.$ The traditional methodology used to develop, maintain, and replace information systems best defines:A$)$ SDLCB$)$ RADC$)$ OOADD$)$ prototyping $8.$ Which of the following is a true statement regarding the SDLC phases?A$)$ The life cycle is a sequentially ordered set of phases.B$)$ It is not possible to complete some activities in one phase in parallel with those of another phase.C$)$ The SDLC is not iterative.D$)$ The life cycle can be thought of as a circular process in which the end of the useful life of one system leads to the beginning of another project to develop a new version of or replace an existing system. $9.$ During the SDLC planning phase, which of the following activities is undertaken?A$)$ New system requirements are identified.B$)$ A formal, preliminary investigation is undertaken.C$)$ A presentation of why the system should or should not be developed by the organization is given.D$)$ Both B and C$.10.$ The second phase of the SDLC in which system requirements are studied and structured best defines:A$)$ planningB$)$ analysisC$)$ designD$)$ implementation $11.$ The output for the analysis phase is the:A$)$ description of the alternative solutionB$)$ physical system specificationsC$)$ work plan for the projectD$)$ priorities for systems and projects proposal $12.$ Analysts convert the description of the recommended alternative solution into logical and then physical system specifications during:A$)$ planningB$)$ implementationC$)$ analysisD$)$ design $13.$ The part of the design phase of the SDLC in which the logical specifications of the system from logical design are transformed into technology$-$specific details from which all programming and system construction can be accomplished best describes:A$)$ implementationB$)$ object modelingC$)$ physical designD$)$ logical design $14.$ Which of the following is a true statement regarding logical design?A$)$ Logical design is tied to a specific hardware and software platform.B$)$ Logical design does not concentrate on the business aspects of the system.C$)$ Technical specifications are developed.D$)$ All functional features of the system chosen for development in analysis are described independently of any computer platform. $15.$ Turning system specifications into a working system that is tested and then put into use describes:A$)$ implementationB$)$ physical designC$)$ maintenanceD$)$ analysis $16.$ The phase of the SDLC in which an information system is systematically repaired and improved is referred to as:A$)$ analysisB$)$ implementationC$)$ maintenanceD$)$ physical repair $17.$ One criticism of the traditional waterfall SDLC approach is that:A$)$ It is too short of a processB$)$ The process is too chaoticC$)$ Users are locked into requirementsD$)$ There are no criticisms $18.$ All of the following are criticisms of the traditional waterfall SDLC EXCEPT:A$)$ users are locked into requirementsB$)$ prototypes do not work properlyC$)$ the role of customers is narrowly definedD$)$ intangible processes are given hard and fast dates $19.$ All of the following are types of CASE tools EXCEPT:A$)$ Diagramming ToolsB$)$ Display and Report GeneratorsC$)$ DebuggersD$)$ Analysis Tools $20.$ Which of the following RUP phases provides an architecture for the project at the end of its phase?A$)$ elaborationB$)$ transitionC$)$ inceptionD$)$ construction$2$