An Introduction into Systems Analysis and Design

Questions:
1. In the box below, rearrange the stages of the systems life cycle into the
correct order. The cycle should be in a circle.

2. Use 4
design is.

bullet points to explain what the purpose of systems analysis and

Design a system that can carry out the same task better
Develop with proper planning or design, faults and defects
Any fault that have been discover after the system was built can
cost time and money
The proper planning can keep potential fault monished

3.

Explain what the Analysis part entails

Look at the existing system and find improvement

4.

Explain what the Design part entails

Planning a new system

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5. Write down the name of the systems analysis and design stages from
question 1 where the following tasks would be carried out:

Description
a. Examining the existing system and
looking for improvements
b. Installing the new system into the
company
c. Putting data into the new system to
check to see if outputs are correct
d. Planning the new system
e. Considering how well the new system
is working
f. Producing different guides that explain
how the new system works

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Name of the stage

Analysis
Implementation
Documentation
Design
Evaluation
Development/test
ing

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