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Foundations of Information SystemsReview Questions
1.
What is a drawback of systems analysis and design?
  1. delays early identification of potential threats to processes
  2. increases resources and general costs
  3. prevents the alignment of strategic objectives
  4. decreases quality, efficiency, productivity, and usability of the system
2 .
What is the tool used in systems analysis and design that documents the details of the design?
  1. simulation
  2. data flow diagram
  3. pseudocode
  4. data dictionary
3.
What is a statement that best characterizes the Agile software development process?
  1. It is a linear approach to software development and proceeds sequentially from one stage to the next.
  2. There are no considerations for environmental changes.
  3. The final work product is delivered in one package at the end of the process.
  4. It values individuals and interactions over processes and tools.
4 .
What is a responsibility of the systems architect role?
  1. to conduct user testing to validate ideas
  2. to create the hardware, software, and network systems
  3. to create and test software solutions
  4. to detail the technical specifications of the system
5.
A small start-up is developing a mobile app and has limited resources. The team wants to release a basic version of the app quickly, gather feedback, and make iterative improvements based on that feedback. The team also expects some changes to the app’s features as they learn more about user needs. Given these conditions, which of the following best describes the most suitable approach for the team?
  1. Use a Waterfall approach to ensure all features are fully developed and tested before the first release, preventing any major changes after the launch.
  2. Follow an Agile development process to focus on delivering a minimum viable product (MVP), gather user feedback, and iterate on the app with each new release.
  3. Adopt a hybrid approach, combining elements of Agile and Waterfall, to maintain flexibility in development while still following a strict, sequential timeline.
  4. Use a Rapid Application Development (RAD) model to complete the app’s features as quickly as possible, with minimal user involvement during the development process.
6 .
What is the purpose of the five-whys method?
  1. to determine solutions to the business problem or opportunity
  2. to evaluate the solution
  3. to evaluate the options presented
  4. to define the problem
7.
What would indicate that an update or reassessment of the user requirements is needed?
  1. documented processes
  2. early delivery of the product
  3. meeting user functional requirements
  4. increased costs
8 .
Dr. Singh could benefit from having a systems analyst support her business problems and opportunities. How could Dr. Singh leverage this resource most efficiently?
  1. by focusing on opening the new practice location and not addressing challenges within the current practice
  2. by engaging all stakeholders in discussions with the systems analyst to gain a comprehensive understanding of the business problems and opportunities
  3. by fixing the problems in the current practice and delaying the opening of a new office
  4. by purchasing a system “off the shelf” and adjusting the business to fit the new system
9.
What is an example that demonstrates the importance of clearly defining business problems and user requirements at the start of a systems development project?
  1. Focusing on user requirements can prevent misunderstandings during the development process but will not influence project costs or timeline.
  2. Incomplete or incorrect user requirements may lead to significant delays and increased costs, but addressing them in early stages helps avoid costly changes later.
  3. Analyzing user needs only at the final stages of development ensures that the system meets stakeholder expectations without wasting resources.
  4. Relying on visual tools, such as flowcharts, exclusively, will guarantee that user needs are fully understood and eliminate the risk of project delays.
10 .
When should the systems design process begin?
  1. before the business problem is defined, prior to completing a systems analysis, during the requirements gathering process, and prior to the generation of design diagrams
  2. after the business problem is defined, prior to completing a systems analysis, during the requirements gathering process, and after the generation of design diagrams
  3. after the business problem is defined, after completing a systems analysis, after completion of the requirements gathering process, and after the generation of design diagrams
  4. after the business problem is defined, prior to completing a systems analysis, during the requirements gathering process, and prior to the generation of design diagrams
11.
What differentiates logical designs from physical designs?
  1. Logical designs include the specific hardware that will be used in the system.
  2. Physical designs incorporate business processes to visually represent the flow of data and the relationships between them.
  3. Logical designs provide a high-level representation of the system.
  4. Physical designs are used to build out the logical design.
12 .
Why are communications protocols part of the network?
  1. They help diagnose connectivity issues.
  2. They allow for the exchange of data and information.
  3. They allow for the connectivity of most devices.
  4. They ensure safe data transmission.
13.
Which statement best illustrates the importance of the systems design process in ensuring a successful project outcome?
  1. A systems design focuses primarily on choosing the right hardware to meet performance requirements, ensuring the system functions as expected.
  2. The systems design process creates detailed architectural and data specifications, balancing logical and physical components, while also identifying potential issues early through prototypes and iterative design.
  3. A systems design is only about developing the user interface, focusing primarily on aesthetics and ease of use.
  4. The systems design process is mainly concerned with generating the necessary documentation and does not need to consider user feedback or future scalability.
14 .
What is a key goal of using a user-centered design approach?
  1. providing the cheapest solution to the user in the quickest time frame
  2. integrating customer feedback once during the development process
  3. developing detailed documentation reports of the system functionality
  4. utilizing user input throughout the process to provide the best solution to meet the needs of the users
15.
Why is it important to conduct research before designing a mobile application?
  1. Research helps create an app with the least amount of time and cost.
  2. Research tells you how to design the product.
  3. Research prevents costly mistakes and major changes later in the design process.
  4. Research provides new revelations about user needs.
16 .
What is a consideration for mobile application design?
  1. trendiness in design
  2. predetermined response time
  3. finger-friendly navigation
  4. complex but functional design
17.
What is a true statement about UI and UE?
  1. UI and UE work independently of each other.
  2. There is minimal difference between UI and UE.
  3. UE considers the interaction of the user with the design.
  4. UI looks at the design process, encompassing the user’s experience with all aspects of the company’s services.
18 .
Which statement best describes the role of iterative design and user feedback in a user-centered design (UCD) approach for product creation?
  1. Iterative design ensures that the product is perfect from the start, avoiding the need for user feedback after the initial launch.
  2. User feedback in UCD is only relevant during the initial concept phase, and iteration focuses solely on technical performance.
  3. UCD uses continuous user feedback to guide iterative improvements, creating a product that aligns closely with user needs and business goals.
  4. Iterative design in UCD is focused primarily on aesthetic improvements, deprioritizing functionality and accessibility requirements.
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