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1. Match the terms in the left column to the
proper definitions in the right column.
1. Functional
decomposition
diagram
a. Shows the timing of transactions
between objects as they occur
2. Use case
diagram
b. Visual representation of the interaction
between users and the information
system
3. Sequence
diagram
c. Top-down representation of business
functions and processes
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2. The end product of the systems analysis
phase is a system requirements
document (T/F).
• The deliverable is a system requirements
document (The end product for the systems
analysis phase. It is an overall design for the new
system.)
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3. Rapid application development (RAD) is a
team-based technique that speeds up
information systems development but doesn’t
produce a functioning system like JAD does
(T/F).
•
Team-Oriented Methods and Techniques
–
Joint application development (JAD)
joint application development (JAD).
JAD is a team-oriented technique for fact-finding and
requirements modeling.
–
–
Rapid application development (RAD)
rapid application development (RAD). RAD resembles a
condensed version of the entire SDLC, with users involved
every step of the way.
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4. Name two of the five general categories
of system requirements:
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5. The fact-finding process includes
interviewing, __________, observation,
questionnaires, sampling, and _______.
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6. What are the seven basic steps for
interviewing?
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7. The following question is an example of an
open-ended/closed-ended interview question:
“What added features would you like to have in the
new system?”
– Open-ended questions (Questions that allow for a
range of answers. They encourage spontaneous and
unstructured responses, and are useful in understanding a
larger process.)
– Close-ended questions (Questions that limit or
restrict the range of responses. Used in the interview
process when specific information or fact verification is
desired. )
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7. The following question is an example of
an open-ended/closed-ended interview
question:
“What added features would you like to have in
the new system?”
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8. There are many other fact-finding
techniques, in addition to interviewing.
Name at least two others.
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9. What is sampling? If you have a list of
customers, and want to methodically
select every 10th customer for review,
which sampling technique would you
use?
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10. Name at least two guidelines for good
documentation.