Systems Analyst – Term List
This post provides an easy index with brief descriptions of the most common terms and tools for this IT Job. The index includes three lists, starting with the 5 Top Terms and Tools for all users.
Members can also access 25 or more Core Terms and 10 or more Key IT Tools for this job.
Top Terms and Tools
- Business Requirements
A documented set of needs and expectations that the system must meet for stakeholders. - Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs)
Visual representations that show how data moves through a system and how it is processed. - Feasibility Study
An analysis to determine if a proposed solution is practical and viable from technical, economic, and legal perspectives. - System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
A structured process for planning, creating, testing, and deploying an information system. - Use Cases
Descriptions of how users interact with a system to achieve specific goals, helping define functional requirements.