Activity 3

Ma. Sharon Ann Basul

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology-III
 1.What is system analysis? Identify the different
stages/activities/phases of systems analysis and describe each

-Systems analysis the process of observing systems for troubleshooting or

development purposes. It is applied to information technology, where computer-
based systems require defined analysis according to their makeup and design.
-Systems analysis is a problem-solving method that involves looking at the wider
system, breaking apart the parts and figuring out how it works in order to achieve a
particular goal.
Phases of System Analysis
1. Planning- is the first phase in the systems development process. It identifies whether or not there is the need
for a new system to achieve a business strategic objectives.
2. Systems Analysis and Requirements- The second phase is where businesses will work on the source of
their problem or the need for a change.
3. Systems Design- the third phase describes, in detail, the necessary specifications, features and operations that
will satisfy the functional requirements of the proposed system which will be in place.
4. Development- the fourth phase is when the real work begins—in particular, when a programmer, network
engineer and/or database developer are brought on to do the major work on the project.
5. Integration and Testing- the fifth phase involves systems integration and system testing (of programs and
procedures)—normally carried out by a Quality Assurance (QA) professional—to determine if the proposed
design meets the initial set of business goals.
6. Implementation- the sixth phase is when the majority of the code for the program is written. Additionally,
this phase involves the actual installation of the newly-developed system.
7. Operations and Maintenance- the seventh and final phase involves maintenance and regular required
updates.
2. What is a system requirement? Identify 1 information system and provide one (1) functional requirement
and one (1) technical requirement. Explain and discuss.
System Requirement- the most common set of requirements defined by any operating system or
software application is the physical computer resources, also known as hardware, A hardware requirements
list is often accompanied by a hardware compatibility list (HCL), especially in case of operating systems.
1. An information system (IS) is any organized system for the collection, organization, storage and
communication of information. More specifically, it is the study of complementary networks that people
and organizations use to collect, filter, process, create and distribute data.
- transaction processing systems
2. In systems engineering and requirements engineering, a non-functional requirement is a requirement
that specifies criteria that can be used to judge the operation of a system, rather than specific behaviors.
They are contrasted with functional requirements that define specific behavior or functions.
- Display the name, total size
3. A technical requirement pertains to the technical aspects that your system must fulfill, such as
performance-related issues, reliability issues, and availability issue.
 3. Identify two (2) fact-finding techniques that you can make use during
the conduct of data gathering of fact-finding investigation. Compare
and contrast the two.

1. Fact Finding Techniques. Fact Finding is the formal process of using research,
interviews, questionnaires, and other techniques to collect information about
systems, requirements, and preferences. It is also called information gathering or
data collection. The System Analyst.
2. An investigation is a fact-finding exercise to collect all the relevant information
on a matter. A properly conducted investigation can enable an employer to fully
consider the matter and then make an informed decision on it.
 4. What is the difference between JAD and RAD?
Explain and discuss.
1. Rapid application development (RAD) is both a general term used to refer to alternatives to the conventional waterfall
model of software development as well as the name for James Martin's approach to rapid development.
2. JAD (Joint Application Development) is a methodology that involves the client or end user in the design and
development of an application, through a succession of collaborative workshops called JAD sessions.
Differences:
RADsupports the iteration and flexibility necessary for building robust business process support. As business problems
become increasingly cross-functional and unstructured, RAD may prove increasingly useful.

JAD approaches relied more heavily on data modeling and prototyping techniques to compress development time by
overlapping what had been sequential steps. Modeling was seen as an intellectual common ground on which developers and
users could meet to negotiate system details.
 5. Why do we need to document the analysis
phase? Discuss.
We need to document the Analysis Phase because it is where the project lifecycle
begins. The Analysis Phase is where you break down the deliverables in the high-level
Project Charter into the more detailed business requirements. The Analysis Phase is
also the part of the project where you identify the overall direction that the project will
take through the creation of the project strategy documents.