SLP Development Methodologies

SLP Assignment
For this course, you will be working on different SLP assignment modes. Modules 1 involves a short quiz that you can copy and paste from this screen and answer the questions. The second part is answering a short question.
Multiple Choice Quiz
Highlight the best answer
1 – In order to understand the working of an organization for which a computer based system is being designed, an analyst must
Look at only current work and document flow in the organization
Discuss with top level and middle level management only
Interview top, middle, line managers and also clerks who will enter data and use the system
Only clerical and middle level staff who have long experience in the organization and will be users of the system
2 - Information requirements of an organization can be determined by
Interviewing managers and users and arriving at the requirements based on consensus
Finding out what similar organizations do
Telling organization what they need based on your experience
Sending a questionnaire to all employees of the organization
3 ____ skills are especially valuable to a business analyst who must work with people at all organizational levels, balance conflicting needs of users, and communicate effectively.
Acting
Interpersonal
Interactive
Analytical
Short Answer
Instructions: Fill in the best answer.
4 - A(n) combines information technology, people, and data to support business requirements.
5 - The first phase of systems analysis is , where you investigate business processes and document what the new system must do to satisfy users.
True/False
Instructions: Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false.
6 - T F Business analysts plan, develop, and maintain information systems.
7 - T F Systems analysis and design refers to the combination of hardware, software, and services that people use to manage, communicate, and share information.
8 - T F Systems analysis is the second of five phases in the systems development life cycle.
9 - T F It is uncommon for several SDLC phases to interact during the development process.
10 - T F The SDLC is the life cycle that begins when an application is first conceived and ends when it is no longer in use.
Short Essay
Answer the following question in 300-500 words
What are the challenges of Agile methodologies when compared to the traditional SDLC?
SLP Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be evaluated on the following criteria:
Complete the SLP quiz and question. Copy the quiz in Word and highlight in red the correct answer. Follow with the essay in the next page. Essay must be double spaced. Include a cover page with the assignment.
The essay will be graded on these requirements:
Precision: the questions asked are answered.
Clarity: Your answer to the short essay is clear and shows your good understanding of the topic.
Breadth and Depth: The scope covered in your answer is directly related to the questions of the assignment and the learning objectives of the module.
Critical thinking: Incorporate your reactions, examples, and applications of the material to business that illustrate your reflective judgment and good understanding of the concepts.
Your short essay is well written and the references are properly cited and listed.