Tutorial 1 – Introduction to Object Oriented System Analysis and Design

Part A: True or False

1. During the analysis phase of the SDLC the systems analyst will decide how the hardware, software
and network infrastructure, user interface, forms and reports will be used.
Answer: True

2. The infrastructure analyst is responsible for the design of the new business policies and processes.
Answer: False

3. The role of the project manager includes managing the team members, developing the project
plan, assigning resources and serving as the primary point of contact for people outside the
project team.
Answer: True

4. The project manager is responsible for ensuring that the project is completed on time and within
budget and that the system delivers all benefits that were intended by the project sponsor.
Answer: True

5. The primary advantage of the Waterfall Development methodology is requirements are

completely specified and held relatively constant prior to programming.
Answer: True

6. An analyst with business skills that understands the business issues surrounding a system is
commonly called a project manager.
Answer: False

7. An analyst that focuses on the technical issues of the organization (hardware, software, databases
and networks) is commonly called a change management analyst.
Answer: False

8. Scott has been assigned to focus on the users during the upcoming information systems
installation. Scott will provide user training and documentation. His role is to serve as a change
management analyst.
Answer: True

9. Michelle has been assigned the task of completing the project in a timely manner and within
budget. Her project team role is infrastructure analyst.
Answer: False

10.Database administrators focus on physical database design and optimizing the performance of
the database system.
Answer: False
Part B: Multiple Choice

1. The process of understanding how an information system can support business needs, design
the system, build it, and deliver it to users is the .
a. Object oriented approach
b. rule for creating a CASE tool
c. systems development life cycle
d. waterfall development methodology

2. The person that identifies opportunities for improvements and designs an information
system to implement them is called a(n) .
a. computer programmer
b. end-user
c. systems analyst
d. systems specialist

3. Developing an information system is similar to building a house because you have to

a. start with a basic idea of what is needed
b. create simple drawings of what is needed and allow the customer to provide feedback
c. develop a detailed set of plans
d. all of the above

4. The four phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle are .

a. analysis, gathering, modeling, and diagramming
b. construction, installation, testing, and converting
c. designing, charting, formatting, and structuring
d. planning, analysis, design, and implementation

5. The principal disadvantages(s) with the waterfall development methodology is (are) .

a. a long time elapses between completion of the system proposal and the delivery of the
system and the design must be completely specified on paper before programming
begins
b. it identifies system requirements long before programming begins
c. it minimizes changes to the requirements as the project proceeds
d. the design must be completely specified on paper before programming begins

6. The project sponsor is the .

a. lead systems analyst on the project team
b. person or department that requested the system
c. computer programmer who writes the code for the system
d. project team leader in charge of developing the system

7. Feasibility analysis examines several questions, including “ ?”

a. Can we build it (technical feasibility)
b. Do we have the people to build it (human feasibility)
c. If we build it, can our computers handle the load (operational feasibility)
d. Can we get it done on time (schedule feasibility)
 8. The analysis phase of the SDLC answers which questions .
a. who will create the system and when will it be used
b. who will the system be for, what the system will do, when will it be used, and where
will it be used
c. why build the system, what the system will be, and how the system will work
d. why build the system, who will the system be for, when will it be used, and how the
system will work

9. Interfaces (e.g., menus, reports, forms) are specified during the phase of the SDLC.
a. analysis
b. design
c. implementation
d. planning

10. The phase of the SDLC when the system is actually built or purchased is the .
a. analysis
b. construction
c. design
d. implementation

Part C: Structured Questions

1. Compare the phases of the Rational Unified Process with the phases of the waterfall model.
2. What are the key factors in selecting a methodology?
3. Describe the principle steps in the planning phase. What are the major deliverables?
4. What are the roles of project sponsor and the approval committee?
Answer Part C

1. Compare the phases of the Rational Unified Process with the phases of the waterfall model.

Waterfall
Waterfall model is usually in an order or highly structured that required careful planning and
detailed task. The five-phase of the Waterfall model is planning, analysis, design, implementation,
system. It works well for a big or complex project and this model process suitable long-term
projects. Moreover, this model is not flexible, do not provide business value and the budget is
usually fixed.

Rational Unified Process

Rational Unified Process is a process and its support responsibilities within a development
organization. The intention of this process is to produce a high-quality software that meets the
client needs within the budget from the project sponsor. This process divides the project timeline
into four phase which is inception, elaboration, construction, and transition. Each of that phase
is multidisciplinary and done iteratively and concurrently. Also, the budget is a per-phase basis.

2. What are the key factors in selecting a methodology?

1. Clarity of User Requirements

2. Familiarity with the Technology
3. System Complexity
4. System Reliability
5. Short Time Schedule
6. Schedule Visibility

3. Describe the principle steps in the planning phase. What are the major deliverables?

Principle step in the planning phase

1. Project Initiation
Assessment of the project feasibility. The result of feasibility analysis and system
request are presented to the steering committee for approval. Then the steering
committee will prioritize project request. If the project is approved, we move to
step two.
2. Project Management
Prepare a project plan, controls procedures are established.

Major Deliverables in the planning phase

1. Feasibility analysis
2. Project plan
4. What are the roles of project sponsor and the approval committee?

Project sponsor role

1. Provide guidance and business expertise to the project manager.
2. Management decision-making group.
3. An arbitrator that may beyond the authority of the project manager.
4. Chairperson of the Steering Committee.

Approval committee roles

1. Decision making in the investment project.
2. Allocate resources efficiently.
3. Monitoring project performances that have been accepted.