The optimistic duration best described as which of the following
A -
the estimated maximum amount of time to complete a task
B -
the estimated amount of time required to complete a task
C -
the estimated minimum amount of time needed to complete a task.
D -
an estimated amount of time required to complete a task based on a weighted average.
2-
The method that is used to assess economic feasibility is called:
A -
cost/ benefit analysis.
B -
development cost analysis.
C -
sources and uses of funds analysis.
D -
analysis of the time value of money
3-
The most important role of a system analysis in business is
A -
special programming skills.
B -
problem solving.
C -
technical understanding of information systems.
D -
knowing that data needs to be stored and used.
4-
The architecture components for product engineering are:
A -
data, hardware, software, people.
B -
data, documentation, hardware, software.
C -
data, hardware, software, procedures.
D -
documentation, hardware, people, procedures.
5-
The information gathering technique that enables the anlyst to collect facts and
opinions from a wide range of geographically dispersed people quikly and with the least
expense is the ____.
A -
observation.
B -
questionnaire.
C -
document analysis.
D -
interview.
6-
The system engineering process usually begins with the:
A -
detailed view.
B -
domain view.
C -
element view.
D -
world view.
7-
The use of traceability tables helps to:
A -
debug programs following the detection of run-time errors.
B -
determine the performance of algorihm implementations.
C -
identify, control, and track requirements changes.
D -
None of the above.
8-
The best way to conduct a requirements validation review is to :
A -
examine the system model for errors.
B -
have the customer look over the requirements.
C -
send them to the design team and see if they have any concerns.
D -
use a checklist of questions to examine each requirement.
9-
The top level of the hierarchical model of a system is known as the:
A -
AFD
B -
DFD
C -
SCD
D -
SFD
10-
The system specification describes the:
A -
Function, perfomance and constraints of a computer-based system.
