UNIT 22

information systems analysis and design

Vocabulary Bank Unit 22

Task 1. Read, write the translation and learn the basic vocabulary terms:

· acceptance testing

· adjusted

· application specification

· checkout clerk

· conversion software

· cutover

· discrete step

· entire

· estimate (n)

· evaluating hardware solution

· evaluation checklist

· expert system shells

· extranet

· from scratch

· help desk

· implementation phase

· in-depth training

· intranet

· maintenance phase

· misleading

· on the contrary

· ongoing activity

· outline (n)

· overall

· peak data load

· peer-to-peer environment

· point-of-sail

· pressure-sensitive digitalizing pad

· Project Development Plan

· request for proposal (RFP)

· request for quotation (RFQ)

· scope

· signature

· system development life cycle (SDLS)

· System Requirements Report

· to approve

· to assemble the team

· to be usable by

· to combat

· to convert

· to deduct

· to eliminate

· to excel

· to finalize documentation

· to fix a problem

· to imply

· to justify project

· to prohibit

· to retire

· to satisfy

· to stretch throughout

· to undergo

· trial version

· turnkey system

· waterfall SDLS

· written change request

Text 22A. SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

Whether you are a part of a team that is developing a complex corporate information system, or you are developing a small information system for your own use, you will be more likely to succeed if you analyze the purpose of the information system, carefully design the system, test it thoroughly, and document its features. In this text you’ll learn about the planning and analysis that’s required for an information system.