CTA Chapter 12

Software implementation

This is examined and improved through systems analysis.

Analysis

Systems life cycle phase that studies the present system in depth.

Solutions

Systems analysis involves suggesting alternative _____.

Maintenance

The last and ongoing phase of the systems life cycle is systems _____.

Organization chart

The document that shows the levels of management and formal lines of authority is a(n) _____.

Conversion

Another name for systems implementation.

Direct

The four approaches to conversion are parallel, pilot, phased, and _____.

Phased

The approach in which the new system is implemented gradually over a period of time.

Grid chart

This systems analysis tool shows the relationship between input and output documents.

System implementation

This phase involves installing the new system and training people.

Pilot

This approach to conversion begins by trying out a new system in only one part of an organization.

CASE

These tools relieve the systems analysts of many repetitive tasks; develop clear documentation; and, for larger projects, coordinate team member activities.

System design

This phase concludes with a report that considers alternative system designs and recommends the best system.

Data

An information system is a collection of hardware, software, people, procedures, the Internet, and ________.

Preliminary investigation

The first phase in the systems life cycle.

RAD

An alternative to the systems life cycle approach using powerful development software, small specialized teams, and highly trained personnel.

System analysis

This phase is concerned about determining system requirements, not with design.

Operational

This type of feasibility evaluates whether the people within the organization will embrace or resist a new system.