System Analysis and Design Overview

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards based on the concepts from the System Analysis and Design lecture.

System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

A process for planning, creating, testing, and deploying information systems.

Data Flow Diagram (DFD)

A graphical representation of data flow within a system.

Process Description

A detailed explanation of how a system processes information.

Data Modelling

The process of creating a data model to visually represent data and its relationships.

Structure Charts

Hierarchical diagrams representing the breakdown of a system into its components.

Inputs and Outputs

The data fed into a system (inputs) and the results produced by the system (outputs).

Feedback

Information returned to a system about its past performance, used to improve future operations.

System Analyst

A professional who analyzes and recommends improvements for a system.

Change Management

The discipline of managing change to ensure success in the evolution of systems.

Technical Skills

Skills related to understanding and working with technology.

Business Skills

Skills that align IT solutions with business needs.

Analytical Skills

The ability to solve problems by analyzing information.

Interpersonal Skills

Skills used for effective communication and interaction with others.

Project Manager

An individual responsible for ensuring project completion on time and within budget.

Infrastructure Analyst

An analyst focused on the technical aspects of a system's infrastructure.

Ethical Skills

The ability to deal with information and stakeholders honestly and ethically.

System Characteristic: Organization

Having an ordered structure and arrangement within a system.

System Characteristic: Interaction

The dynamic exchanges between components of a system.

System Characteristic: Interdependence

Components of a system rely on one another to function.

Requirements Analyst

An analyst who gathers and documents system requirements from stakeholders.

Change Management Analyst

An analyst responsible for managing user and management concerns during system installation.

Project Completion

The successful finishing of a project, delivering its intended value.

Business Workflow

The sequence of processes and tasks within a business system.

Information System

A system designed to manage and process data for decision-making.

Closed System

A system that does not interact with its environment.

Open System

A system that interacts with its external environment.

Physical System

A system consisting of tangible entities.

Abstract System

A conceptual system that includes models or relationships between variables.

Automated Tools for Design

Software applications that aid in the design of systems.

User Support and Training

Assistance and education provided to users for utilizing a new system effectively.

Confidential Information

Sensitive data that must be protected due to privacy concerns.

Interaction with Environment

How a system engages with external elements.

Holistic View

A comprehensive perspective considering all parts of a system.

Tangible Entities

Physical items that can be touched or measured.

Conceptual Models

Abstract representations of a system's components and interactions.

Documentation

Written records that provide guidelines, processes, and instructions.

Resistance to Change

Pushback or reluctance from users when a new system is implemented.

System Objective

The primary goal that a system is designed to achieve.

Automation

The use of technology to perform tasks without human intervention.

Integrated System

A system where its components work seamlessly together.

System Process

The series of actions or steps taken to achieve a specific goal in a system.

Career Path for System Developers

The various roles and positions one can progress through in system development.

Users and Business Managers

Stakeholders with limited technical expertise who utilize the system.

IS Standards

Guidelines and protocols for information systems.

Network Infrastructure

The hardware and software components that provide networking capabilities.

System Components

The various elements that work together to form a system.

Stakeholders

Individuals or groups interested in the outcome of a project.

Business Value

The overall benefit that a business gains from implementing a system.

Efficiency Improvement

Enhancing the performance of a system to save time and resources.

Data Processing

The act of organizing and analyzing data to produce meaningful information.

Performance Measurement

Evaluating how effectively a system achieves its objectives.