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In the data analysis step, the idea is to learn how information currently flows and to pinpoint why it is not flowing properly.

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B) False

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In the preliminary investigation phase of the systems life cycle, which one of the following tasks would not be included?

A) Briefly defining the problem
B) Suggesting alternative solutions
C) Gathering the data
D) Preparing a short report

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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Selecting the best system is the first step of the systems design phase of the systems life cycle.

Name and briefly explain the six phases of system analysis and design.

A(n) _______ (2 words) is a collection of hardware, software, people, procedures, and data.

Define prototyping and explain how it could be used by a systems analyst.

Selecting the _______ is the first step in implementing a new system.

This document presents the costs versus the benefits and outlines the effect of alternative designs on the organization.

This individual studies an organization's systems to determine what actions to take and how to use computer technology to assist them.

Data about how the present system works is collected during the preliminary investigation phase in order to determine the requirements of the new system.

_______ (2 words) diagrams show the data or information flow within an information system; the data is traced from its origin through processing, storage, and output.

In this activity, it is determined whether the system can be made secure against unauthorized use.

Very few tools are available to assist system analysts and end users in analyzing data.

New hardware and software are acquired, developed, and tested in the systems _______ stage of the systems life cycle.

CASE tools are limited to systems analysis.

This conversion approach is preferred when there are many people in an organization performing similar operations.

Briefly describe the four approaches for conversion to a new system.

If a firm is deciding upon the acceptance of a project with a value of $10,000, and if the client has a good credit history, the firm will most likely use the grid chart in the decision-making process.

An organization chart shows where the hardware is located within the organization.

When evaluating alternative systems, systems designers must consider economic feasibility, _______ feasibility, and operational feasibility.