Question

Structured systems design in the systems development process is analogous to which of the following tasks required in constructing an industrial park?

A. finalizing blueprints and other construction-related plans
B. choosing the construction contractors
C. the architect's determining each building's specific use, required room sizes, electrical and plumbing requirements, etc.
D. estimating the construction costs and preparing the forecasted construction schedule

Answer 1

Therefore, the correct analogy would be C. the architect's determining each building's specific use, required room sizes, electrical and plumbing requirements, etc. This choice best reflects the structured process of systems design where the functional elements are assigned to the physical components – the design architecture of the system.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks which task in constructing an industrial park is analogous to structured systems design in the systems development process. To answer this, let's assess each option in relation to systems development:

• Finalizing blueprints is akin to the completion of the systems design phase, indicating everything is set to proceed with construction - but it is more a part of project planning than systems design.
• Choosing construction contractors corresponds to deciding on the implementation partners once the design is complete, which is again more related to project management.
• Architects determining a building's specifics, such as room sizes and electrical requirements, closely resembles the detailed systems design phase where every functional and physical aspect of the system is delineated.
• Estimating costs and scheduling is part of the planning phase, linked with project management rather than design.

In the systems development process, structured systems design is analogous to the task of an architect determining a building's specific use, required room sizes, electrical and plumbing requirements, etc., similar to how a structured design involves detailing every aspect of a system.

During systems design, teams develop the detailed design of a product, such as identifying specific components, materials, and dimensions required – similar to how architects detail out every part of a building within an industrial park.

Answer 2

Structured systems design in the systems development process is most similar to 'the architect's determining each building's specific use, required room sizes, electrical and plumbing requirements, etc (option c).' in the construction of an industrial park, analogous to detailing functionality and architecture before implementation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks which task in constructing an industrial park is analogous to structured systems design in the systems development process. The process of structured systems design involves developing a detailed design after the initial concept selection.

In the context of constructing an industrial park, this would be most similar to 'the architect's determining each building's specific use, required room sizes, electrical and plumbing requirements, etc.' This choice (C) reflects the process where the architect identifies the purpose of each building and plans in detail how to accommodate those specific functions, much like how structured systems design involves detailing the functionality and architecture of a system before its implementation.

The iterative process of prototyping, testing, and refinement in technology is akin to the detailed planning and adjustments made during the architecture and design phases of constructing buildings in an industrial park.