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Cards In This Set
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What are the main steps followed when
solving a problem?
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Research and understand the problem.
Verify benefits of solving problem outweigh
the costs
Define the requirements for solving the
problem
Develop a set of possible solutions
(alternatives)
Decide which solution is best and
recommend
Define the details of the chosen solution
Implement the solution
Monitor to ensure desired results
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Define information system.
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Information systems is a collection of
interrelated components that collect,
process, store, and provide as output the
information needed to complete business
tasks
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What are the types of information systems found in most organizations?
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Customer relationship management systems
Knowledge management system
Accounting and financial management system
Collaboration support system
Business intelligence system
Human resource management system
Manufacturing management system
Supply chain management system
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List the six fundamental technologies an analyst needs to understand.
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Computers / peripheral devices (hardware)
Files and database systems
Input and output components and alternatives
Computer networks and protocols
Programming languages, operating systems, and utilities
Communication and collaboration technology
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List five types of techniques used during system development.
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Project planning
Cost/benefit
Interviewing
Requirements modelling
Architectural design
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What are some of the things an analyst needs to understand about businesses and organizations in general?
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Analyst must understand Business functions performed by organization, Strategies, plans, traditions, and values of the organization, Organizational structure, Organization management techniques, and Functional work processes.
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What are the five phases of the SDLC
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Project planning
Analysis
Design
Implementation
Support.
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What characteristics of a project call for a predictive approach to the SDLC? What characteristics of a project call for an adaptive approach to the SDLC?
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If the requirements are well understood and well defined then predictive SDLC would be the best method. If the requirements and needs are uncertain then Adaptive SDLC would be the best method.
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What is the objective of each phase of the SDLC? Describe each objective briefly.
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Project planning – initiate, ensure feasibility, plan schedule, obtain approval for project
Analysis – understand business needs and processing requirements Design – define solution system based on requirements and analysis decisions Implementation – construct, test, train users, and install new system Support – keep system running and improve |
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Project planning Phase
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Initiate, ensure feasibility, plan schedule, obtain approval for project
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Analysis Phase
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Understand business needs and processing requirements
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Design Phase
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Define solution system based on requirements and analysis decisions
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Implementation Phase
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Construct, test, train users, and install new system
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Support Phase
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Keep system running and improve
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How is iteration used across phases?
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Iteration is a process in which work activities – analysis, design, implementation – are done once, then again and yet again on different system components; they are repeated until the system is closer to what is ultimately needed.
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