Analyzing

Information
Systems
TOPIC 4: MODULE 10
Remember; System Analysis is the
task involved in analyzing the system,
whereas System Analyst(SA) is an
individual who undertake the role of
analysing the system”

PLEASE DO NOT CONFUSE THE T WO…

The purpose of information
system analysis
…The purpose is to:
 Ensure that the development team has a complete understanding of what
functionality is needed to deliver the benefits required in the proposed
system.
 Gather Gather detailed information.

Steps of Categorise
Categorise and define requirements
analysis are: and define

As referred to phase 2 and 3 of Prioritise

SDLC Prioritise and refine requirements
and refine

Create Create initial user-interface dialogues

Finalise Finalise requirements with users

The system requirements
 This are activities and functionality that Information System must perform to
support business goals that are identified.
System Requirements
Categories

FUNCTIONAL NON- FUNCTIONAL

REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
 Examples of Functional and
non-functional requirements
 Functional includes:
 Business rules and procedures
 Inputs of data
 Outputs of information

 Non-Functional Includes:
 Usability
 Reliability
 Performance
 Security
Functions of the Information
System Analyst
 Ensures a successful completion of Phase 2 and Phase 3
 Translates the business needs to the users and developers.
 Facilitate series of conversations using tools and techniques.
System analyst can be involved in…
• Problem definition
• Requirements discovery
• Requirements specification
• Business process analysis
• Development and programming
•Installation
Role of SA as an strategic
planner..
• SA is a problem solver using critical thinking
• Play a role in strategic planner
• Planning and creation of vision to the users
• Produce IT architectural blueprint
• He/she is business driven
Importance of ethics and
ethical behaviour of SA…
 Refer to Topic 1 and 2.
 SA have an access to confidential and sensitive information
 SA develops systems that give access to other users.
Purpose of JAD (Joint Application
Development/design)
 These are sessions that are conducted in the process of system
analysis and design phases.
 Cross-sections of users, management, sponsors, analyst are
conducted.
 Agreement and signoff on decisions are important in these sessions.
 JAD must be specified by answering questions like “WHY, WHEN,
WHAT, WHERE, WHO”

FURPS framework used by SA
F – Functionality
U – Usability
R – Reliability
P – Performance
S - Security
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