MODULE 1

A. LET’S ANSWER THESE:

1. What have you learned from reading this lesson about energy crisis?
- From what I understand in this lesson, energy crisis, like any other crisis in the
field of economic activity, can be brought about by a number of factors like the
example given. Energy crisis is essentially the problem of consuming more energy
than one can produce, thereby creating an energy deficiency. It can further elude
to a situation where access to energy is difficult and not long term self- sustaining.
Several countries realize that fossil fuels are being depleted and therefore, they
are making the decision to transition to renewable energy sources (wind, solar,
etc.). This is done to avoid energy crisis in the near future.

2. Identify and describe briefly the cause / causes of energy crisis in your place.
- In our town here in Pangil, Laguna our electricity comes from First Laguna
Electric Cooperative Inc. or FLECO in Lumban, Laguna. From what we are
experiencing, one of the causes of energy crisis here is the Poor infrastructure,
aging infrastructure of power generating equipment is yet another reason for
energy shortage. Most of the energy producing firms keep on using outdated
equipment that restricts the production of energy. It is the responsibility of utilities
to keep on upgrading the infrastructure and set a high standard of performance.
Another causes are accidents and Natural Calamities, major accidents like pipeline
burst and natural calamities like eruption of volcanoes, floods, earthquakes can
also cause interruptions to energy supplies. The huge gap between supply and
demand of energy can raise the price of essential items which can give rise to
inflation.

3. Differentiate renewable from non-renewable energy resources.

- Renewable resources are resources that are replenished naturally in the

course of time. The use of these resources corresponds with the principles of
sustainability, because the rate at which we are consuming them does not affect
their availability in the long term. Renewable resources are solar energy, wind
energy, geothermal energy, biofuels, cultivated plants, biomass, air, water and soil.
In contrast, non-renewable resources are those that are available to us in limited
quantities, or those that are renewed so slowly that the rate at which they are
consumed is too fast. This means that their stocks are getting depleted before they
can replenish naturally. Non-renewable resources are coal, oil, uranium, gold,
aluminium, sand.
 4. Which among the renewable energy resources you prefer? Explain briefly why?

- I prefer to use the Solar Panels (Solar Energy/Solar Power), because it’s
Limitless, the sun provides more than enough energy to meet the whole world’s
energy needs, and unlike fossil fuels, and it won’t run out anytime soon. As a
renewable energy source, the only limitation of solar power is our ability to turn it
into electricity in an efficient and cost-effective way. Another is, Solar Energy is a
clean source, no greenhouse gas emissions are released into the atmosphere
when you use solar panels to create electricity. And because the sun provides
more energy than we’ll ever need, electricity from solar power is a very important
energy source in the move to clean energy production. Lastlt, there’s no fuel to
burn, after solar panels have been installed, operational costs are quite low
compared to other forms of power generation. Fuel isn’t required, and this means
that solar power can create large amounts of electricity without the uncertainty and
expense of securing a fuel supply.

5. What are the different solutions to the energy crisis that have been adopted in your
community or at home?

- One way to prevent an energy crisis is learning how to conserve energy,

improving, and modernizing energy infrastructure such as smart grid solutions. It is
also essential that we use devices LEDs and replace old devices. They use fewer
watts of electricity and last longer. If everyone shifts to LED’s and CFL’s for
residential and commercial purposes, there will be less demand for energy and an
energy crisis can be prevented. Another thing that we can do is to reduce the
usage of non-renewable resources, the primary concern here, with the continued
use of fossil fuels it will contaminate the atmosphere and destroy other natural
resources.

B. LET’S DO THIS:

1. Give your own understanding of energy crisis.

- Energy crisis is basically a term used to describe a condition when the supply
of energy is far less than the actual demand of an economy is energy supply runs
out of our demands. Due to which cost in the supply of energy resources to an
economy get increases. There are many reasons due to which our country even
the whole world is facing the energy crisis: Increasing population, as the
population increases the demand of energy for various activities also increases.
Lack of well-developed alternative source of energy, there are substitutes like the
unconventional sources of energy like the wind energy, sound energy, geothermal
energy etc. But they need to be well researched over for mass scale use. Lack of
awareness in people regarding saving energy, people are careless when it comes
about saving energy.
 2. Do you agree with the given causes of the present energy crisis in this lesson? Defend
your view / side in at least 5 sentences.

- Yes, I agree. Because base on what we are experiencing today, those causes
are the problem that’s why we have energy crisis. The energy crisis is a broad and
complex topic. Most people don’t feel connected to its reality unless the price of
gas at the pump goes up or there are lines at the gas station. The energy crisis is
something that is ongoing and getting worse, despite many efforts. The reason for
this is that there is not a broad understanding of the complex causes and solutions
for the energy crisis that will allow for an effort to happen that will resolve it.

C. LET’S RESEARCH ON THIS:

1. What is an alternative energy?

- Naturally, there is some debate as to what “alternative energy” means

and what it can be applied to. On the one hand, the term can refer to forms
of energy that do not increase humanity’s carbon footprint. In this respect, it
can include things as nuclear facilities, hydroelectric power, and even things
like natural gas and “clean coal”. On the other hand, the term is also used
to refer to what are currently considered to be non-traditional methods of
energy – such as solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, and other recent
additions. This sort of classification rules out methods like hydroelectric,
which have been around for over a century and are therefore quite common
to certain regions of the world.

Another factor is that alternative energy sources are considered to be

“clean”, meaning that they don’t produce harmful pollutants. As already
noted, this can refer to carbon dioxide but also other emissions like carbon
monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and others. Within these
parameters, nuclear energy is not considered an alternative energy source
because it produces radioactive waste that is highly toxic and must be
stored. In all cases, however, the term is used to refer to forms of energy
that will come to replace fossil fuels and coal as the predominant form of
energy production in the coming decades.

2. What is the difference between alternative energy and renewable energy?

- Although alternative energy and renewable energy both work to cut down on
carbon emissions, there is a stark difference between the two. For starters,
alternative energy is not infinite in supply like renewable energy, which, as the
name suggests, is always available, similar to solar energy.
 Firstly, renewable energy comes from a source that is naturally occurring and
replenishes naturally without the interference of human intervention. Examples of
renewable energy include biomass resources, solar energy, wind energy,
geothermal and hydro resources. The most abundant of these resources is solar
energy. If you think about it, it makes sense. The sun is always shining at some
point everywhere on Earth, making it the most abundant to harness. Solar power
also has the least negative effects on the atmosphere, wildlife and the
environment.

Alternative energy does not include solar power, but includes resources like
natural gas (often obtained from fracking or the injection of pressure in
subterranean rock crevices), natural gas cogeneration, fuel cells or any waste
energy that does not naturally replenish but emits lower carbon emissions. Oil is
not considered an alternative energy resource as it is the leading cause of carbon
emissions and does not naturally replenish. Earth’s oil reserves will eventually
diminish; albeit, it may take centuries.
MODULE 2

LET’S ANSWER THESE:

What have you learned from reading this lesson about alternative energy resources?
- Alternative Energy is a form of energy that comes from natural resources such as sun,
wind, tides and etc… It is also a power from a renewable source that is not harmful to
the planet and that does not cause the destruction of resources.
Differentiate alternative and renewable energy resources,
- Renewable energy sources are not exactly the same as alternative energy sources.
Alternative energy is a broader category including all non-fossil-fuel-based energy
sources and processes, of which renewable energies are only a part. Forms of
alternative energy not covered under the renewable label include hydrogen power and
fission power. Since current levels of hydrogen and fission power generation are
extremely low, renewable energies are now of greater interest to us.
What are the different sources of alternative energy? Describe each in two sentences (from your
own readings)
- Nuclear Power – is a kind of thermal power. It uses nuclear reactions to release a
nuclear energy that produce heat.

- Hydroelectric Energy – it is the electricity or power generated by the force of running

water. It is fueled by water, so it's a clean fuel source, meaning it won't pollute the air
like power plants that burn fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas.

- Wave Energy – is the capture of energy of wind waves to do useful work. Winds

produces waves and then waves produce energy.

- Biofuels - The liquid fuels that can be obtained from biomass like plant matter or by the
waste that living creatures produce, such as manure. They are mostly used to help meet
transportation fuel needs.

- Natural Gas – it is a mixture of gases which are rich in hydrocarbons. All these gases
(methane, nitrogen, carbon dioxide etc) are naturally found in atmosphere. Natural gas is
mainly used as fuel for generating electricity and heat

- Geothermal Power - is power generated by geothermal energy. They are relatively

environment-friendly.
 - Wind Energy – it is the energy that comes from the wind. It is most commonly used by
the turbine that pumps its function when there is wind. By rotating the turbine it will
create energy available in the area attached to it.

- Biomass Energy - Biomass energy is termed as an energy which is obtained by using

organic sources such as plants and animals. This can be dried animal manure, dry
wood, twigs, grass, or leftover crops that can be further used.

- Tidal Energy – it is a renewable energy powered by the natural rise and fall of ocean
tides and currents. Tidal energy is environment friendly energy and doesn't produce
greenhouse gases

- Hydrogen Gas – it is used in the processing of petroleum products to break down crude oil
into fuel oil, gasoline, etc… It also reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Identify the sources of alternative energy that is familiar to you (you had seen or present in your
place or nearby community).
- Base on my research there are 4 geothermal power plant here in Laguna. There are
two in Bay, Laguna (MAKBAN Geothermal Power Plant, Philippine Geothermal), one in
Calauan Laguna (Makban Geothermal Power Plant Admin) and also one in Kalayaan,
Laguna (CBK Power Company).

- Hydroelectric Energy - Majayjay Hydro Power Plant and Botocan Hydro-electric Power

Plant (Majayjay, Laguna)

LET’S DO THIS:

Give your own understanding of alternative energy.

- Base on my understanding, Alternative Energy require less maintenance than traditional
generators. There fuels being being derived from natural and available resources
reduces the cost of operation. It also produce a small or no waste products such as
carbon dioxide or other chemical components. It can provide extra income for farmers
and it can be replenished within a short period of time.
Which among the alternative energy resources you prefer to be developed fully or given
additional budget by the government? Explain briefly why?

- I prefer the Biomass Energy. Biomass is a renewable source of energy, derived from
burning animal and plant waste. Almost all industries including agriculture, forestry,
colleges/universities, municipalities, hotels, resorts, sports venues, hospitals and
correctional facilities, produce waste that can be converted to heat and electricity. Also
biomass is always and widely available as a renewable source of energy. The organic
materials used to produce biomass are infinite, since our society consistently produces
 waste such as garbage, wood and manure. It is carbon neutral. As a natural part of
photosynthesis, biomass fuels only release the same amount of carbon into the
atmosphere as was absorbed by plants in the course of their life cycle. It reduces the
overreliance of fossil fuels. Not only is there is a limited supply of fossil fuels, but fossil
fuels come with environmental baggage, including the release of large amounts of
carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and the pollutants that result from removal,
transportation and production. It is less expensive than fossil fuels. While fossil fuel
production requires a heavy outlay of capital, such as oil drills, gas pipelines and fuel
collection, biomass technology is much cheaper. Manufacturers and producers are
able to generate higher profits from a lower output. Biomass production adds a
revenue source for manufacturers.
Producers of waste can add value by channeling their garbage to create a more
profitable use in the form biomass energy. Less garbage in landfills. By burning solid
waste, the amount of garbage dumped in landfills is reduced by 60 to 90 percent, and
reduces the cost of landfill disposal and amount of land required for landfill.

LET’S RESEARCH ON THIS:

Technology plays a vital role in developing these sources of alternative energy. The invention
of computer gave people the access to information with the touch of a button and we call this
the Information Age. The Information Age is considered a historic period in the 21st century that
holds a significant influence to both educators and learners.
Trace the development of the Information Age,
- The Basics

The Information Age began around the 1970s and is still going on today. It is also known
as the Computer Age, Digital Age, or New Media Age. This era brought about a time
period in which people could access information and knowledge easily. 

Influences of the past on the Information Age

The Renaissance influenced the Information Age by creating the idea inventions, while
too advanced for the time, the basic idea was used to develop modern inventions. The
Renaissance also changed literature. At first, only books that told stories of religion and
religious heroes were written. During the Renaissance, people began to
write realistic books and not just religious stories. People's mindset about themselves
changed. It was no longer about what humans could do for God, but what humans could
do for themselves. This way of thinking is called humanism. 

The Scientific Revolution changed the modern era by introducing important scientists
such as Galileo, Copernicus, and Sir Isaac Newton. Their discoveries paved the way for
modern tools, inventions and innovations. 

The Industrial Revolution brought about major changes in agriculture, manufacturing,

mining, transportation, and technology. This era had a profound effect on the social,
economic, and cultural conditions of the world. 

Inventions and Innovations of the Information Age

There were many different inventions that came about because of the Information Age,
one of which was the computer. The Internet allowed people to access information with
the touch of a button.

The Internet has turned society into homebodies, individuals who do everything from the
comfort of their homes instead of venturing outdoors to complete tasks. People can do
everything online; shopping, communicating, bill paying, working, education,
entertainment, even ordering food. This may be good, but it has also made us a very
lazy and uneducated society. 

Tim Berners-Lee, Steve Jobs and Bill Gates are several important people of the
Information Age. Berners-Lee created the World Wide Web. Jobs who was created the
first effective personal computer called the Apple 1

The Apple 1 was a huge advancement in computer sciences and it carved the path for
the computers we have now. Apple has created iPhone, iPod, iPad, iMac, and Apple TV.
Gates is also a huge force in the Information Age. He founded Microsoft, which creates
almost everything that has to do with computers. Microsoft develops programs like
Microsoft Office, Windows, and many other influential products.

Changes of the Information Age

The Information Age has changed people, technology, science, economies, culture, and
even the way people think. The Internet is arguably the most prominent innovation of the
Information Age. The Internet changed the way people do everything. It has made
people lazier, but it also makes a large amount of the population smarter. The
Information Age has made industrial countries stronger. With online companies being
some of the most successful and economically stimulating businesses out there,
economies receive more from them and keep our world turning. People are becoming
more mature and more educated due to things like the computer and the Internet. This
time period has reshaped governments, with new technology being created every day.
Governments can now have more advanced and effective militaries. Because of things
like the Internet, new laws had to be put in place to stop hacking, piracy, and identity
theft. 

In conclusion...

The Information Age is now. Every era from the Stone Age up to The Industrial
Revolution has led to the world as we know it. Without the information, knowledge and
discoveries of those from the past, we would not be where we are today. The past has
shaped our present and will continue to shape our future. 
What are the effects / impact of this age in our lives?
- The Information Age brought about many new inventions and innovations. Many
communication services like texting, email, and social media developed and the world
has not been the same since. People learn new languages easier and many books have
been translated into different languages, so people around the world can become more
educated. However, the Information Age is not all good. There are people in the world
that believe they can live their entire life through the Internet. Also, huge criminal
organizations rely on hacking into government systems and obtaining confidential
information to continue their way of life.  Jobs have also became easier, and some jobs
can even be done from the comfort of your own home. The Information Age is also
known as the Age of Entrepreneurship. Now entrepreneurs can start and run a company
easier than ever before. It also impacts our work ethics by distracting us and causing us
to lose interest in the task we are doing. This time period has also created a shortage of
jobs and making many jobs obsolete because machines are now being used to do the
work humans once did.
 MODULE 3
A. LET’S ANSWER THESE:

1. What have you learned from viewing the power point of this lesson?

- It discusses the meaning and definition of the Information age. The timeline helps me
to understand how information age developed. This era brought about a time period in
which people could access information and knowledge easily.

2. What are the four periods of Information Age?

- Pre-Mechanical, the earliest age of technology. It can be defined as the time between
3000 B.C. and 1450 A.D. When humans first started communicating, they would try to
use language to make simple pictures – petroglyphs to tell a story, map their terrain,
or keep accounts such as how many animals one owned, etc. Petroglyph in Utah This
trend continued with the advent of formal language and better media such as rags,
papyrus, and eventually paper. The first ever calculator – the abacus was invented in
this period after the development of numbering systems.

- Mechanical, the mechanical age is when we first start to see connections between
our current technology and its ancestors. The mechanical age can be defined as the
time between 1450 and 1840. A lot of new technologies were developed in this era
due to an explosion of interest in computation and information. Technologies like the
slide ruler (an analog computer used for multiplying and dividing) were invented in this
period. Blaise Pascal invented the Pascaline, a very popular mechanical computer
capable of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing two numbers. Initially called
the arithmetic machine, it was granted a royal privilege by King Louis XIV of France in
1649.

- Electro-mechanical, It is during this stage of information technology that we start to

see some resemblance of the technologies which have become available to us in the
last couple of decades. History places the electromechanical age between 1840 and
1940. Telecommunication emerged out of those early inventions and soon after that
the first telegraph was created. The man Samuel Morse was responsible for the Morse
code in the early 1830s. Shortly thereafter the telephone was invented which is still a
popular means of communication in our day. In the late 1800s the first radio was
designed and manufactured and all of these things were important stepping stones
that sped up the emergence of new technologies which eventually evolved into the
information technology systems we have today.

- Electronic, during this age, the phenomenon is that the digital industry creates a
knowledge-based society surrounded by a high-tech global economy that spans over
its influence on how the manufacturing throughout and the service sector operate in
an efficient and convenient way. In a commercialized society, the information industry
 is able to allow individuals to explore their personalized needs, therefore simplifying
the procedure of making decisions for transactions and significantly lowering costs for
both the producers and buyers. This is accepted overwhelmingly by participants
throughout the entire economic activities for efficacy purposes, and new economic
incentives would then be indigenously encouraged, such as the knowledge economy.

3. What are some of the advantages of IT?

- Globalization – it include free trade, better communication between nations, and

increased access to technology, media, education, healthcare, and consumer goods.

- Communication – it convey news, information, notifications, directions, instruction,

name it and can announce wherever that is relevant and useful.

- Cost-effectiveness - require less computation but it requires fewer assumptions

concerning intangibles which tend to be concentrated on the benefits side in terms of
using computers.

- Create New Jobs - technology has always fueled economic growth, improved
standards of living, and opened up avenues to new and better kinds of work. 

4. Identify the changes Information Age has introduced in the different aspects of people’s
lives.

- Over the years, technology has revolutionized our world and daily lives. Technology
has created amazing tools and resources, putting useful information at our fingertips.
Modern technology has paved the way for multi-functional devices like the smartwatch
and the smartphone. Computers are increasingly faster, more portable, and higher-
powered than ever before. With all of these revolutions, technology has also made our
lives easier, faster, better, and more fun.

Technology has also given us brand new devices in recent decades, like
smartwatches, tablets, and voice assistant devices. With these devices, we can do
things like transfer money instantly and make purchases for everything from clothes,
food delivery, groceries, furniture, and more. Technology has changed how we
entertain ourselves, meet each other, and consume all types of media. It’s made fun
advancements, but it’s also made important advancements in safety when it comes to
home security and medical devices.

Especially for seniors, these devices are providing the freedom to age in place, to live
independently, and to continue moving through everyday life with peace of mind. It
opens up new opportunities by helping with safety, mobility and connectivity. Medical
advancements have made it so you can stay proactive with conditions like diabetes
and arthritis. With new medical alert devices, seniors can also get help at the push of
a button and keep in touch with loved ones no matter where they are in the world.
 Since there are so many new technologies to keep track of, it can seem overwhelming
to adapt. However, all of these new technologies are designed to make your life
easier. Even though it may not feel intuitive, learning how to use smart phones,
smartwatches and voice assistants just takes a little bit of instruction and practice.
When it comes to the way we communicate overall, modern technology has had a
powerful influence.

Digital technology has changed what people term as “media.” The influence of new
technology on media is apparent since a media company isn’t necessarily a news
platform anymore. A media company is now any company that helps pass information
across the globe, including social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

The amount of active web users globally is now near 3.2 billion people. That is almost
half of the world’s population. Every day, two million smartphones are sold around the
world, and the amount of information we share shared on social media networks is
phenomenal.

Social media isn’t the only big statement digital technology has made. Neither is social
media the only way technology has had an impact in everyone’s life. Before mobile
technology, you had to search through a dictionary to understand the meaning of a
word. Now you can look words up in a dictionary app or quickly search the Internet.
Beyond words, you can search for practically anything on the Internet using search
engines like Google and Bing.

There is no denying that the future of technology will continue to revolutionize our
lives. In a few years, driverless cars may be the norm for everyone, and robots will be
commonplace in factories. Future technology is sure to transform our lives in
unbelievable ways, but here we highlight the many common ways technology is
changing our lives today.

B. LET’S DO THIS:

Facebook (FB) is one of the media used by most people through the Internet. Give 5
positive and negative effects of using the FB in a tabular form.
Uses of FB
Positive Effects Negative Effects
Facebook helps you connect & share Facebook may lead to Cyber-bullying
with the people in your life
Facebook helps you making new friends Facebook can ruined a relationship
You can sell a product or promote the Many people use Facebook day and
products or the services night without thinking how much time
they have wasted on it 
Facebook is a source of information Facebook can be a major distraction to the
and news student
Facebook provides many gaming and Facebook users are often suffering
Facebook apps that you can use and from the virus attacks on their systems
enjoy
C. LET’S RESEARCH ON THIS:

A system analyst is one of the job opportunities in the Computer Age. What is your role and
responsibilities as a system analyst if you will be one?

- The systems analyst systematically assesses how users interact with technology and
how businesses function by examining the inputting and processing of data and the
outputting of information with the intent of improving organizational processes. Many
improvements involve better support of users’ work tasks and business functions
through the use of computerized information systems. This definition emphasizes a
systematic, methodical approach to analyzing—and potentially improving—what is
occurring in the specific context experienced by users and created by a business.

Our definition of a systems analyst is necessarily broad. The analyst must be able to
work with people of all descriptions and be experienced in working with computers.
The analyst plays many roles, sometimes balancing several at the same time. The
three primary roles of the systems analyst are consultant, supporting expert, and
agent of change.

Systems Analyst as Consultant

The systems analyst frequently acts as a systems consultant to humans and their
businesses and, thus, may be hired specifically to address information systems
issues within a business. Such hiring can be an advantage because outside
consultants can bring with them a fresh perspective that other people in an
organization do not possess. It also means that outside analysts are at a
disadvantage because an outsider can never know the true organizational culture.
As an outside consultant, you will rely heavily on the systematic methods discussed
throughout this text to analyze and design appropriate information systems for users
working in a particular business. In addition, you will rely on information systems
users to help you understand the organizational culture from others’ viewpoints.

Systems Analyst as Supporting Expert

Another role that you may be required to play is that of supporting expert within a
business for which you are regularly employed in some systems capacity. In this role
the analyst draws on professional expertise concerning computer hardware and
software and their uses in the business. This work is often not a full-blown systems
project, but rather it entails a small modification or decision affecting a single
department.
As the supporting expert, you are not managing the project; you are merely serving
as a resource for those who are. If you are a systems analyst employed by a
manufacturing or service organization, many of your daily activities may be
encompassed by this role.

Systems Analyst as Agent of Change

The most comprehensive and responsible role that the systems analyst takes on is
that of an agent of change, whether internal or external to the business. As an
analyst, you are an agent of change whenever you perform any of the activities in the
systems development life cycle (discussed in the next section) and are present and
interacting with users and the business for an extended period (from two weeks to
more than a year). An agent of change can be defined as a person who serves as a
catalyst for change, develops a plan for change, and works with others in facilitating
that change.

Your presence in the business changes it. As a systems analyst, you must recognize
this fact and use it as a starting point for your analysis. Hence, you must interact with
users and management (if they are not one and the same) from the very beginning of
your project. Without their help you cannot understand what they need to support
their work in the organization, and real change cannot take place.

If change (that is, improvements to the business that can be realized through
information systems) seems warranted after analysis, the next step is to develop a
plan for change along with the people who must enact the change. Once a
consensus is reached on the change that is to be made, you must constantly interact
with those who are changing.

As a systems analyst acting as an agent of change, you advocate a particular

avenue of change involving the use of information systems. You also teach users the
process of change, because changes in the information system do not occur
independently; rather, they cause changes in the rest of the organization as well.

Qualities of the Systems Analyst

From the foregoing descriptions of the roles the systems analyst plays, it is easy to
see that the successful systems analyst must possess a wide range of qualities.
Many different kinds of people are systems analysts, so any description is destined
to fall short in some way. There are some qualities, however, that most systems
analysts seem to display.

Above all, the analyst is a problem solver. He or she is a person who views the
analysis of problems as a challenge and who enjoys devising workable solutions.
When necessary, the analyst must be able to systematically tackle the situation at
hand through skillful application of tools, techniques, and experience. The analyst
must also be a communicator capable of relating meaningfully to other people over
extended periods of time. Systems analysts need to be able to understand humans’
needs in interacting with technology, and they need enough computer experience to
program, to understand the capabilities of computers, to glean information
requirements from users, and to communicate what is needed to programmers. They
also need to possess strong personal and professional ethics to help them shape
their client relationships.

The systems analyst must be a self-disciplined, self-motivated individual who is able

to manage and coordinate other people, as well as innumerable project resources.
Systems analysis is a demanding career, but, in compensation, an ever-changing
and always challenging one.