The Purpose of Systems Analysis Is to

question 39

Multiple Choice

The purpose of systems analysis is to

• A)identify the problem to be solved by the new (or redesigned)system and the causes of the problem in the current system.
• B)determine design specifications for the new (or redesigned)system.
• C)communicate information needs to consider during business process reengineering.
• D)discover any violations of policies established by the information systems steering committee.

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Definitions:

Purchasing-power Parity

A theory that states that exchange rates between currencies are in equilibrium when their purchasing power is the same in each of the two countries.

Nominal Exchange Rate

The rate at which one country's currency can be exchanged for another country's currency without adjusting for inflation rates.

Real Exchange Rate

The rate at which goods and services of one country can be exchanged for those of another, adjusting for price level differences.

Trade Deficit

The economic condition that occurs when a country imports more goods and services than it exports.