Knowledge of a company’s formal and informal structures helps a systems analyst determine the people to interview during the systems analysis phase.
When tasks must be completed one after another, they are ca…
When tasks must be completed one after another, they are called concurrent tasks.
The purpose of an interview, and of the preliminary investig…
The purpose of an interview, and of the preliminary investigation itself, is to convince others that a project is justified, not to uncover facts.
Generally, systems analysts review the work of other system…
Generally, systems analysts review the work of other systems analysts, and programmers review the work of other programmers, as a form of peer review, in structured walk-throughs.
Joint application development (JAD) is like a compressed ver…
Joint application development (JAD) is like a compressed version of the entire development process.
The ability to manage information is the mark of a successf…
The ability to manage information is the mark of a successful systems analyst and an important skill for all IT professionals.
It is easier to assign dollar values to intangible benefits…
It is easier to assign dollar values to intangible benefits.
Many companies find that a trend called empowerment, which g…
Many companies find that a trend called empowerment, which gives employees more responsibility and accountability, improves employee motivation and increases customer satisfaction.
Supporters of neutral locations for interviews believe that…
Supporters of neutral locations for interviews believe that it _____.
When phrasing interview questions, a systems analyst should…
When phrasing interview questions, a systems analyst should avoid _____ that suggest or favor a particular reply.