Q1. a) What does a systems analyst do? What skills are required to be a good systems analyst?Answer. A systems analyst researches problems and plans solutions to those problems. He also recommends systems and software at the functional level and also coordinates development to meet business or other requirements. For good system analyst skills, the required skills are 1. The ability to learn quickly.2. Logical approach to problem solving.3. Knowledge of Visual Basics, C++ and Java.b) Define the information system. What are the different types of information systems?Ans. It is defined as the study of various software and hardware networks used by people and organizations to collect data, filter it, process it, create the data and then distribute it. There are five types of information system-1. Office Information Systems2. Transaction processing systems3. Management information systems4. Decision support systems5. Expert systemsQ2. What is meant by the PIECES framework and how to introduce it to identify and classify problems, opportunities and guidelines?Answer. The PIECES framework is a checklist using existing systems. It was developed by James Wetherbe. In this P means performance, I for Information, E for Economy, c means Control, E for Efficiency and S means Service. It can be introduced by the system analyst who knows all types of requirements and their solutions.Q3. Define1. System Analysis – It is defined as the study of sets of interacting entities which also includes the analysis of the computer system. It is linked to operational research.2. Prototyping – It is defined as the process of creating a model of the system. It is part of a phase of analysis of ...... middle of paper ...... independent units or standardized parts that can be used to construct a very complex structure such as a building or a piece of furniture .Q9. What is system implementation? What are the two phases involved in this process?Answer. It refers to the fourth phase of the system development life cycle in which the programming of the information system is carried out and then it is tested, installed and supported. During this life cycle, reporting requirements are mentioned and then reports are produced. The phases involved in the process are planning, analysis, design and implementation.Q10. What is system support?Answer. It is defined as the network of people who provide an individual with practical and emotional support. This can also be related to the network of facilities and people who interact and also stay in informal communication for some mutual assistance..