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Chapter 3: The Systems Development Life Cycle and HRIS
Needs Analysis
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. The process of thoroughly gathering, prioritizing, and documenting an organization’s
HR information requirements is a ______.
A. needs analysis
B. business case requirement
C. planning analysis
D. workflow chart
2. Which of the following is NOT a stage of the needs analysis process?
A. observation
B. implementation
C. evaluation
D. reporting
3. Data collection methods for the needs analysis include ______.
A. interviews
B. focus groups
C. observation
D. all of these
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4. During the ______ phase of the system development life cycle, an organization’s
current capabilities are documented, new needs are identified, and the scope of an
HRIS is determined.
A. planning
B. analysis
C. implementation
True/False
1. Gap analysis is a process of comparing an organization’s needs against its current
capabilities.
2. SDLC refers to the process of system documentation for a new system.
3. Maintenance is not one of the stages of the systems development life cycle.
4. It is not important to obtain top management support for needs analysis.
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5. The final needs analysis report is often viewed as a sales presentation to
Essay
1. Why is it important for senior management to be involved in a new implementation
project?
2. Why are person-to-person interviews more effective than handing out
questionnaires?
3. What are a few different ways to conduct a needs analysis interview?
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4. Why is it a bad idea to skip the analysis stage of the systems development life cycle?