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*Info Systems - Chapter 12 Key Terms Flashcards

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Application flowcharts

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Diagrams that show relationships among applications or systems

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Asking Directly

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an approach to gather data that asks users, stakeholders, and other managers about what they want and expect from the new or modified system

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CASE repository

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a database of system descriptions, parameters, and objecives

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Computer aided software engineering

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tools that automate many of the tasks required in a systems developement effort and enfore adherence to the SDLC

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Creative analysis

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the investigation of new appraoches to existing problems

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Critical Analysis

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the unbiased and careful questioning of whether system elements are related in the most effective way

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Critical Path

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activities that, if delayed, would delay the entire project

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Critical Success Factors(CSFs)

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factors that are essential to the success of a functional area of an organization

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data analysis

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manipulation of the collected data so that it is usable for the development team members who are participating in systems analysis

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data store

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representation of a storage location for data

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Data-flow Line

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arrows that show the direction of data element movement

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Direct Observation

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watching the existing system in action by one or more members of the analysis team

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Economic Feasibility

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The determination of whether the project makes financial sense and whether predicted benefits offset the cost and time needed to obtain them

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End user systems development

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any systems development project in which the primary effort is undertaken by a combination of business managers and users

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Entity symbol

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representation of either a source or destination of a data element

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Feasibility Analysis

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Assessment of the technical, economic, legal, operational, and schedule feasibility of a project

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Gantt Chart

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a graphical tool used for planning, monitoring, and coordinating projects

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Grid chart

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a table that shows relationshipd among the various aspects of a systems development effort

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Information Systems Planning

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the translation of strategic and organizational goals into systems development initiatives

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Legal Feasibbility

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the determination of whether laws or regulations may prevent or limit a systems development project

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Mission Critical systems

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systems that play a pivitol role in an organizations continued operations and goal attainment

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Non-operational prototype

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a mock-up, or model, that includes output and input specifications and formats

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Object Oriented systems development (OOSD)

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an approach to systems developement that combines the logic of the systems development life cycle with the power of object-oriented modelling and programming

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Operational Feasibility

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the measure of whether the project can be put into action or operation

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Operational Prototype
a functioning prototype that accesses real data files, edits input data, makes necessary computations and comparisons, and procedures real output
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Process symbol
representation of a function that is performed
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Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
a formalized approach for developing a project schedule
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Programmer
a specialist responsible for modifying or developing programs to satisfyuser requirements
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Project deadline
the date the entire project is to be completed and operational
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Project milestone
a critical date for the completion of a major part of the project
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Project schedule
a detailed description of what is to be done
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Prototyping
an iterative solutions to a problem are identified and analyzed, new solutions are designed, and a portion of the system is implemented
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Questionnaires
a method of gathering data when the data sources are spread over a wide geographic area
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Rapid Application Development (RAD)
a systems development appraoch that employs tools, techniques, and methodologies designed to speed application development
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Report layout
a technique that allows designers to diagram and format printed reports
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Requirements Analysis
the determination of user, stakeholder, and organizational needs
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Schedule Feasibility
the determination of whether the project can be completed in a reasonable amount of time
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Screen layout
a technique that allows a designer to quickly and efficiently design the features, layout, and format of a display screen
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Stakeholders
people who, either themselves or through the organization they represent, ultimately benefit from the systems development project
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Statistical sampling
selecting a random sample of data and applying the characteristics of the sample to the whole group
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Steering committee
an advisory group consising of senior management and users from the IS department and other functional areas
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Structured Interview
an interview where the questions are written in advance
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Systems analysis
the systems development phase involving the study of existing systems and work processes to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement
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Systems Analyst
a professional who specializes in analyzing and designing business systems
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Systems Design
the systems development phase that defines how the information system will do what it must do to obtain the problem solution
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Systems implementation
the systems development phase involving the creation or acquisition of various system components detailed in the systems design, assembling them, and placing the new or modified system into operation
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Systems Investigation Report
A summary of the results of the systems investigation and the process of feasibility analysis and recommendation of a course of action
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Systems Investigation
the systems development phase during which problems and opportunitites are identified and considered in light of the goals of the business
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Systems Maintenance and review
the systems development phase that ensures the system operates and modifies the system so that it continues to meet changing business needs
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Systems Request form
a document filled out by someone who wants the IS department to initiate systems investigation
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Technical feasibility
Asssessment of whether the hardware, softare, and other system components can be aquired or developed to solve the problem
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Unstructured Interview
an Interview where the questions are not written in advance
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Users
people who will interact with the system regularly

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