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b1.

In order to approve a system request, the approval committee must know

all of the details of the ultimate system to be developed.


A.

the high level functionality of the system.


B.

what the screens and reports will look like in the final system.
C.

who the end users of the system will be and exactly how they
D
will use it in their jobs.
.

all of the above.


E.

b2. _________ is the process of examining the technical, economic, and


organizational pros and cons of developing a new system.
Committee
A. approval

Feasibility analysis
B.
Functionality
C. determination

D Risk analysis
.
System
E. request

b3. The four elements commonly found on a system request are _____.
economic, organizational, technical, and operational
A. feasibility
project sponsor, business need, business requirements, and
B. business value
risk analysis, familiarity, project size, and cost-benefit
C. analysis

D training, software, installation, and equipment


.
upgrades, licensing fees, repairs, and charges
E.

c4. Feasibility analysis may be defined as a(n)_____.


assessment of ability of the ultimate users of the system to
A. accept the system and incorporate it into the ongoing
operations of the organization
determination of the extent to which the system can be
B. technically designed, developed, and installed
guide to determining whether to proceed with a
C. project
identification of only the costs and benefits associated with
D the project
. e. none of the above

b5. Which of the following factors would tend to increase the technical risk of a
project?

familiarity with the technology


A.

large project size


B.
creating an application that is familiar to the users and
C. analysts

D small project size


.
the number of other applications under development in the
E. firm

d6. Operational costs that are examined during feasibility analysis include _____.
data conversion
A. cost
development
B. training
hardware and software
C. purchases

equipment
D
upgrades
.

initial consultant fees


E.

d7. The level of acceptance by the users of a system and the extent to which the new
system will be incorporated into the operations of the organization are expressed
in the _____ feasibility.
econom
A. ic

familiarity
B.

functional
C.

D organizational
.

technical
E.

c8. The project champion is a(n)_____.


high-level IS executive who is usually but not always the
A. project sponsor who initiated the system request
mid-level IS manager who has the responsibility of controlling
B. and directing the development process
high-level non-IS executive who is usually but not always the
C. project sponsor who initiated the system request

senior member of the user group who participated in the RAD


D
sessions
.
none of the
E. above
a9. Peter is the vice president of accounting and finance. For the past year he has
solely provided the resources necessary to get the just-in-time accounting system
through the planning and analysis phases of the SDLC. Other managers have
openly stated that the JIT system is not worth the investment. The SEC has just
placed Peter under investigation for insider trading and the board has asked him
to resign. This project is failing _____ feasibility analysis.

organizational
A.
champi
B. on

functional
C.

econom
D
ic
.

technical
E.

b10. If end users feel fearful or threatened by a proposed new system, this factor
should be included as a part of the _____.
economic feasibility
A. assessment

organizational feasibility assessment


B.
system
C. proposal

system
D
request
.

technical feasibility assessment


E.

b11. To identify the costs and benefits related to the computer technology for a
project the systems analyst should rely on the business users.
Tru
A. e
False
B.

b12. Happy customers is a tangible cost that can be included in a cost-benefit


analysis.
Tru
A. e

False
B.

a13. A 20% increase in sales volume is a tangible benefit that can be included in a
cost-benefit analysis.
Tru
A. e

False
B.

a14. A high return on investment (ROI) results when benefits far outweigh the cost
of a new project or information system.
Tru
A. e

False
B.

a15. As the project champion, the VP of manufacturing persuades other senior staff
to continue supporting the new information system.
Tru
A. e

False
B.

b16. How well a system is accepted by the users and incorporated into the ongoing
operations of the business is defined in the technical feasibility.
Tru
A. e

False
B.

b17. Economic feasibility focuses on whether the system can be built by examining
the risks associated with the users' and analysts' familiarity with the application,
familiarity with the technology, and project size.
Tru
A. e

False
B.

a18. It is not necessary to assign dollar values to intangible costs and benefits; it is
almost impossible to come up with reasonable numbers for all of the costs and
benefits that haven't happened yet.
Tru
A. e

False
B.

a19. Project initiation begins when the project sponsor identifies business value that
can be gained by using information technology.
Tru
A. e

False
B.

b20. System requests often include the project team members including the project
manager and the analysts.
Tru
A. e
False
B.

Common questions

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Collaboration with business users is important because they provide insights into operational realities and potential benefits of the project, which the systems analyst may overlook . This partnership ensures a comprehensive and accurate cost-benefit analysis, enhancing project justification and alignment with business goals.

Organizational feasibility impacts the success of system implementation by determining the user acceptance and integration of the system into the organization’s operations . Factors like user involvement, training, and management support contribute to this feasibility, enhancing system effectiveness and return on investment.

Technical feasibility assesses a project's viability by evaluating whether the organization has the technical resources and expertise to develop the system . Large project size and unfamiliar technology can increase technical risk, as they may lead to unforeseen challenges and complexities during development.

Potential user resistance should be addressed by including it in the organizational feasibility analysis . Strategies to mitigate resistance include involving users in the project early, providing adequate training, and ensuring that the system aligns with user needs and organizational objectives.

A system request typically includes the project sponsor, business need, business requirements, and business value . These elements are critical because they justify the initiation of a project by defining the business problem and expected benefits, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and resource allocation.

Failing a feasibility analysis due to economic feasibility implies that the project's costs outweigh the anticipated benefits, undermining its cost-effectiveness . This necessitates reassessment or modification of project scope to ensure financial viability and justify resource allocation.

Tangible benefits, like increased sales volume, are crucial for cost-benefit analyses as they provide measurable evidence of a project's financial impact . Quantifiable benefits help justify the investment and facilitate comparison with project costs, aiding in the decision-making process for stakeholders.

A project champion is a high-level executive, often a project sponsor, who supports and advocates for the system development . This role is vital for facilitating decision-making, securing resources, and maintaining project momentum by persuading stakeholders to support the project.

A feasibility analysis is performed to assess the technical, economic, and organizational viability of a proposed system, guiding the decision to proceed with its development . It ensures that the system can be developed under current constraints and that it aligns with the organization’s objectives, thereby minimizing risks.

A project may fail organizational feasibility if it lacks user acceptance, sufficient management support, or aligns poorly with organizational processes . Consequences include wasted resources, user resistance, and a lower likelihood of project success, potentially leading to system abandonment.

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