Information Systems Design
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Course Introduction
Information Systems Design focuses on the principles, methodologies, and tools used in analyzing, modeling, and constructing information systems to meet organizational needs. Students explore the systems development life cycle, requirements gathering, process modeling, database design, interface design, and system implementation strategies. The course emphasizes both the technical and managerial aspects of creating effective, efficient, and scalable systems and prepares students to collaborate with stakeholders, select appropriate design approaches, and ensure alignment between information systems and business objectives.
Recommended Textbook Systems Analysis and Design 10th Edition by
Harry J. Rosenblatt
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design
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Q1) In the systems planning phase, a key part of the preliminary investigation is a feasibility study that reviews anticipated costs and benefits and recommends a course of action based on operational, technical, economic, and time factors.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) A(n) ____ shows the data that flows in and out of system processes.
A)process model
B)object model
C)business model
D)network model
Answer: A
Q3) In object-oriented analysis, an object is a member of a(n) ____, which is a collection of similar objects.
A)property
B)class
C)message
D)instance
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Analyzing the Business Case
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Q1) Projects where management has no choice in implementing them are called ____ projects.
A)discretionary
B)nondiscretionary
C)appended
D)concatenated
Answer: B
Q2) ____ components can provide automated response to sales inquiries, Web-based order processing, and online inventory tracking.
A)Mission statement
B)Customer relationship management (CRM)
C)Feasibility study
D)Total cost of ownership (TCO)
Answer: B
Q3) Technology that is expected to overshadow bar code technology in the future. Answer: B
Q4) Information systems that interact with customers usually receive low priority.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Managing Systems Projects
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Q1) Microsoft's risk management model includes ____.
A)category, which specifies the risk type
B)probability, which indicates the degree of adverse effect should the risk occur, on a scale of 1 to 10
C)impact plan, which identifies plans to control or limit the risk
D)contingency, which identifies a condition that would initiate the contingency plan
Answer: A
Q2) Gantt charts are an ideal tool for controlling a complex project because they provide plenty of detailed information.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) A ____ is an event that could affect a project negatively.
A)menace
B)threat
C)doubt
D)risk
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Requirements Modeling
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Q1) To evaluate ____, a systems analyst needs information about projected future volume for all outputs, inputs, and processes.
A)scalability
B)reliability
C)compatibility
D)applicability
Q2) ____ enable a systems analyst to identify a problem, evaluate the key elements, and develop a useful solution.
A)Analytical skills
B)Artistic skills
C)Interpersonal skills
D)Confrontational skills
Q3) In a(n) ____, team members prepare to lunge at each other to achieve their objectives.
A)dodge
B)resequencing
C)scrum
D)adaptation
Q4) Creating one of these is similar to drawing an organization chart.
Q5) In BPMN terminology, the overall diagram.
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Chapter 5: Data and Process Modeling
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Q1) In a DFD, the Gane and Sarson symbol for a process is a ____.
A)rectangle with rounded corners
B)line with a single or double arrowhead
C)flat rectangle that is open on the right side and closed on the left side
D)rectangle, which may be shaded to make it look three-dimensional
Q2) Many valuable reports can be obtained from a data dictionary, including a(n) ____.
A)alphabetized list of all data elements by name
B)report by user departments of data elements that must be updated by each department
C)report of all data flows that use a particular data element
D)detailed report showing all characteristics of data elements
Q3) In addition to multiple conditions, this can have more than two possible outcomes.
Q4) In modular design, a rectangle represents a condition or decision, a diamond shape represents a step or a process, and the logic follows the lines in the direction indicated by the arrows.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Model that describes how a system will be constructed.
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Chapter 6: Object Modeling
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Q1) ____ enables an object to derive one or more of its attributes from another object.
A)Concatenation
B)Encapsulation
C)Inheritance
D)Polymorphism
Q2) After you identify this, you place the use cases on the diagram, add the actors, and show the relationships.
Q3) Which of the following is an attribute of a car?
A)make
B)model
C)parking
D)color
Q4) In a sequence diagram, a lifeline is identified by a ____ line.
A)solid
B)dashed
C)red
D)curved
Q5) In a typical BPM diagram, the outside rectangle is called a(n)
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Chapter 7: Development Strategies
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Q1) Predicted by industry leaders to offer an overall online software and data environment supported by supercomputer technology.
Q2) No matter what topics interest you, there are sure to be one or more ____________________, as shown in the accompanying figure, where people gather to meet, offer support, and exchange ideas.
Q3) A(n) ____________________ is a technique that uses a common yardstick to measure and compare vendor ratings.
Q4) Typically, customers purchase licenses that give them the right to use the software under the terms of the license agreement.
A)True
B)False
Q5) A firm that offers outsourcing solutions is called a ____ provider.
A)subscription
B)software
C)service
D)resource
Q6) Discuss at length the concerns and issues related to outsourcing.
Q7) An example of a Web-based development environment.
Q8) Contrast logical and physical design.
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Chapter 8: User Interface Design
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Q1) ____________________ policies and procedures protect data from loss or damage, which is a vital goal in every organization.
Q2) On a form, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, the ____________________ is the zone that usually contains the company name or logo and the title and number of the form.
Q3) On a source document, the ____ contains codes, identification information, numbers, and dates that are used for storing completed forms.
A)control zone
B)heading zone
C)totals zone
D)authorization zone
Q4) A ____ workstation is a network terminal that supports a full-featured user interface, but limits the printing or copying of data, except to certain network resources that can be monitored and controlled more easily.
A)command-line
B)prescribed
C)satellite
D)diskless
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Chapter 9: Data Design
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Q1) A person, place, thing, or event for which data is collected and maintained.
Q2) Most date formats now are based on the model established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), which requires a format of ____.
A)two digits for the year, two for the month, and two for the day (YYMMDD)
B)two digits for the year, four for the month, and two for the day (YYMMMMDD)
C)four digits for the year, two for the month, and two for the day (YYYYMMDD)
D)four digits for the year, two for the month, and four for the day (YYYYMMDDDD)
Q3) ____________________ codes distinguish items by using a series of subgroups of digits.
Q4) Typically, a DBMS is managed by a person called a(n) ____________________, who assesses overall requirements and maintains the database for the benefit of an entire organization rather than a single department or user.
Q5) Many database programs generate ____, which is a language that allows client workstations to communicate with servers and mainframe computers.
A)DDE
B)DBL
C)DML
D)SQL
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Chapter 10: System Architecture
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Q1) A ____, such as that illustrated in the accompanying figure, has a central networking device that manages the network.
A)hierarchical network
B)star network
C)bus network
D)ring network
Q2) As the size of a business changes, it is easier to alter the capability of a large-scale central server than it is to adjust the number of clients and the processing functions they perform.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A(n) ____ is relatively inexpensive to install and is well-suited to workgroups and users who are not anchored to a specific desk or location.
A)LAN
B)WLAN
C)MLAN
D)XLAN
Q4) The connection between a network topology and a larger, dissimilar network.
Q5) Standard that uses MIMO technology to boost performance.
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Chapter 11: Managing Systems Implementation
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Q1) Post-implementation evaluation primarily is concerned with assessing the quality of a new system.
A)True
B)False
Q2) When evaluating a system, which of the following is not necessary for a systems analyst to do?
A)Observe users and computer operations personnel working with the new system
B)Examine all source documents, output reports, and screen displays
C)Use interviews to gather information and opinions from a large number of users
D)Read all documentation and training materials
Q3) System developers use ____________________ software to document and track program defects, code changes, and replacement code.
Q4) User documentation includes ____.
A)security and audit trail information
B)program, systems analyst, programmer, and system identification
C)frequently asked questions (FAQs)
D)description of source document content, preparation, processing, and samples
Q5) This should be considered early in the systems development process.
Q6) In a structure chart, typically this kind of module directs lower-level modules.
Q7) In XP, specifies when user stories will be implemented.
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Chapter 12: Managing Systems Support and Security
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Q1) List at least eight different tasks a service desk staff member might have to perform during a typical day.
Q2) Which of the following is not an advantage of the release methodology?
A)all changes are tested together before a new system version is released B)costs are reduced because only one set of system tests is needed C)documentation changes are coordinated and become effective simultaneously D)new features or upgrades are available more often
Q3) Successful, robust systems often need the most support because users want to learn the features, try all the capabilities, and discover how the system can help them perform their business functions.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Application security requires an understanding of services, hardening, application permissions, input validation techniques, software patches and updates, and software logs.
A)True
B)False
Q5) As shown in the accompanying figure, ____________________ maintenance is a type of maintenance that improves efficiency.
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Chapter 13: Communication Tools
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Q1) When preparing written communications, ____________________, as in the sentence, "The system was designed by Tom," should be avoided.
Q2) With a computer and a projection system, ____________________, such as Microsoft PowerPoint, can be used to create a multimedia slide show.
Q3) A presentation should be planned in three stages: the introduction, the information, and the summary.
A)True
B)False
Q4) When preparing slides for a presentation, use serif styles, such as Times Roman, for all body text; if a sans serif style (such as Arial) is used, apply it only in titles.
A)True
B)False
Q5) In a report, the executive summary is used to summarize an entire project, including recommendations, in several paragraphs.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Case Tools
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Q1) Another trend involves powerful programming languages called ____________________ that are part of the fourth-generation environment.
Q2) System developers will sometimes choose simpler, low-tech methods and techniques as modeling tools.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A form painter allows users to modify a report easily at any stage of the design process.
A)True
B)False
Q4) CASE tools can reduce costs, speed up development, and provide comprehensive documentation that can be used for future maintenance or enhancements.
A)True
B)False
Q5) ____________________ can measure past performance, help managers understand business trends, and monitor current operations.
Q6) A(n) ____________________ is a tool for designing formatted reports rapidly.
Q7) A(n) ____________________ organizes and documents system development tasks.
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Chapter 15: Financial Analysis Tools
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Q1) ____ means that the projected benefits of a proposed system outweigh the estimated costs.
A)Operational feasibility
B)Technical feasibility
C)Economic feasibility
D)Schedule feasibility
Q2) ____________________ is the charging of indirect IT department costs based on the resources used by an information system.
Q3) When conducting a payback analysis, the time it takes for the accumulated benefits of an information system to equal the accumulated costs of developing and operating the system are calculated.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Unlike payback analysis, present value analysis considers just the earlier values, and not all the costs and benefits.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The time it takes to recover an information system's costs is called the
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Chapter 16: Internet Resource Tools
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Q1) Yahoo! is a popular directory that serves as a(n) ____________________, or entrance to other Internet resources.
Q2) Everyone is familiar with what is called the ____, which refers to Web sites that are indexed by the major search engines and are publicly accessible.
A)deep Web
B)visible Web
C)hidden Web
D)invisible Web
Q3) One online communication resource is called a Web-based discussion group, which is an online community that combines features of ____.
A)chat rooms and channels
B)instant messages and newsletters
C)mailing lists and forums
D)search engines and subject directories
Q4) ____________________ allows users to exchange messages immediately, even while they are working in another program or application.
Q5) A(n) ____________________ uses circular symbols to illustrate Boolean logic.
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