Within systems development, what is a systems analyst classified as?

• A. Systems professional
• B. Systems end user
• C. Systems stakeholder
• D. Systems merchandiser

Answer: (A)

In systems development, roles around information systems include end users, stakeholders, professionals, and others. The question tests how a systems analyst is categorized.

A systems analyst is a trained professional who studies business processes, gathers and analyzes requirements, and designs information system solutions. This makes them best described as a systems professional—the role centers on expertise and formal work in the field of information systems, rather than simply using the system or having a stake in it.

End users are the people who actually use the system to perform tasks, not the people who analyze or design it. A merchandiser is unrelated to the typical duties of developing or supporting information systems. A stakeholder has an interest in the system, which can include various parties, but the specific job title described here aligns with being a professional in the field.