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Foundations of Information Systems

Check Your Understanding Questions

Foundations of Information SystemsCheck Your Understanding Questions
1 .
Describe the concept of systems analysis and design.
2 .
Explain the SDLC process in your own words.
3 .
Identify methodologies and tools in systems analysis.
4 .
What would be your preferred tool to use to complete a systems analysis and why?
5 .
What importance does each of the roles and responsibilities ascribed to the analysis and design team have?
6 .
Why is it important for businesses to solve business problems? Explain.
7 .
Explain the purpose of a requirements traceability matrix (RTM).
8 .
If you had to create a design diagram to communicate two different solutions to Dr. Singh for her problem/opportunity, which design diagram would you use and why?
9 .
What might be some of the challenges associated with the requirements gathering process?
10 .
What are the aspects of a good systems design?
11 .
What are the fundamental differences between logical and physical designs?
12 .
What are some pros and cons of creating a prototype?
13 .
Why is it important that the enterprise network architecture be considered in developing and designing an application?
14 .
Why is user-centered design important?
15 .
When should strategic development and planning occur in the mobile application development process, and what is the importance of this step?
16 .
Would you consider UI or UE more important? Explain how you would prioritize features of a website design.
17 .
Explain how globalization affects mobile application design.
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