1A Questions

The waterfall method divides software development into different phases, in one phase must be completed before the next. The phases are designed to complete specific tasks during the SDLC phase. The agile method is to develop multiple parts at once. Key differences between the two is that the agile method does not require the top to bottom and it makes it a quicker method. The waterfall method is carefully planned and is passed to team members as it is completed while the agile method is worked on together continuously. MIS is all about utilizing technology in the best way to help a business strive. MIS is key in organizing information across multiple platforms and assisting in decision making. A system that I use in my everyday life is called RetailOne which allows me to access policy information as well as information for every aspect of my work. Each thing I access is first created by its pertaining department, from there they add it into the system and then I get access to updated information. The four processes of designing UX are: User research-  This is where you find the issue that needs to be solved, Design- This is where you create a outline of the design and create a prototype of it, Testing- This where you can see how it functions and what needs to be adjusted/ what works, and Implementation- This is the final step where the image becomes reality. Important acronyms to know are: SDLC- Software Development Life Cycle, API- Application Programming Interface, ERP- Enterprises Resource Planning, and UX- User Experience. A system is a collection of items that are organized for a common purpose. The three components involved in a system are input, process, and output. System analysis reviews the system in place and looks for things that can be better developed and make sure there are no errors or issues within the system. I think the core to all systems is the part that defines the system’s function. MIS professionals develop information systems that allow people or companies to store and analyze data.