Exam1

Information as a Key Resource

Critical for the success of business operations.

Systems Analysis and Design

Provides structure to the analysis and design of information systems.

Roles of the Systems Analyst

Includes roles such as consultant, supporting expert, and agent of change.

Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

A phased approach to system analysis and design.

Agile Approach

A flexible, iterative approach to software development.

Cloud Computing

Delivers computing services over the internet.

Open Source Software

Software with publicly accessible source code.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Integrated software systems facilitating information flow across organizational functions.

Data Flow Diagram (DFD)

Graphically represents data processes and flows in a business system.

User Involvement

Essential for successful system implementation.

CASE Tools

Computer-Aided Software Engineering tools that automate system development tasks.

Prototyping

A technique for gathering user feedback and refining system design.

SCRUM

An Agile framework for managing complex projects.

Planning Poker

A technique for estimating the effort required for user stories.

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Breaks down a project into smaller, manageable tasks.

Requirements Prioritization

Ranking system requirements based on importance and urgency.

Interviewing

A key method for gathering detailed information through structured conversations.

Observation

Gaining insights into actual behavior and decision-making processes.

Text Analytics

Analyzes unstructured qualitative data from various sources.

Event Modeling

Defines activities, triggers, inputs, and outputs for creating DFD fragments.