Question 1

What are the disadvantages of each of the three system development methods?

Accepted Answer

With structured analysis, changes can be

Question 2

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Describes the design and protocols of telecommunications links.

Accepted Answer

A) MIS f. team leaders 
B) network model g. operational employees 
C) object model h. supply chain management 
D) fuzzy logic i. data model 
E) ERP j. prototype 
A) MIS f. team leaders 
B) network model g. operational employees 
C) object model h. supply chain management 
D) fuzzy logic i. data model 
E) ERP j. prototype

Question 3

In launching a new information system, the greatest risk occurs when a company ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  begins by outlining its business models and identifying possible IT solutions 
B)  tries to decide how the system will be implemented before determining what the system is supposed to do 
C)  considers implementation options after having a clear set of objectives 
D)  all of the above 
A)  begins by outlining its business models and identifying possible IT solutions 
B)  tries to decide how the system will be implemented before determining what the system is supposed to do 
C)  considers implementation options after having a clear set of objectives 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

When building an information system, all of the following basic guidelines should be considered except ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  stick to an overall development plan 
B)  identify major milestones for project review and assessment 
C)  provide accurate and reliable cost and benefit information 
D)  ensure that users are not involved in the development process 
A)  stick to an overall development plan 
B)  identify major milestones for project review and assessment 
C)  provide accurate and reliable cost and benefit information 
D)  ensure that users are not involved in the development process

Question 5

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-People who rely on TP systems to enter and receive data they need to perform their jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) MIS 
B) network model 
C) object model 
D) fuzzy logic 
E) ERP 
F) team leaders
G) operational employees
H) supply chain management
I) data model
J) prototype 
A) MIS 
B) network model 
C) object model 
D) fuzzy logic 
E) ERP 
F) team leaders
G) operational employees
H) supply chain management
I) data model
J) prototype

Question 6

In object-oriented design, a message requests specific behavior or information from another object.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Structured analysis is a traditional systems development technique that uses a series of phases, called the ____, to plan, analyze, design, implement, and support an information system.

Accepted Answer

A)  O-O 
B)  SDLC 
C)  MSF 
D)  RUP 
A)  O-O 
B)  SDLC 
C)  MSF 
D)  RUP

Question 8

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-A B2B site that allows buyers, sellers, distributors, and manufacturer to offer products, submit specifications, and transact business.

Accepted Answer

A) MIS 
B) network model 
C) object model 
D) fuzzy logic 
E) ERP 
F) team leaders
G) operational employees
H) supply chain management
I) data model
J) prototype 
A) MIS 
B) network model 
C) object model 
D) fuzzy logic 
E) ERP 
F) team leaders
G) operational employees
H) supply chain management
I) data model
J) prototype

Question 9

____ methods include the latest trends in software development.

Accepted Answer

A)  Object-oriented analysis 
B)  Agile/Adaptive 
C)  Structured analysis 
D)  Rapid application development 
A)  Object-oriented analysis 
B)  Agile/Adaptive 
C)  Structured analysis 
D)  Rapid application development

Question 10

A(n) _________________________ combines information technology, people, and data to support business requirements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _________________________ combines information technology, people, and...

Question 11

A business process describes a specific set of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  transactions 
B)  employees 
C)  events 
D)  results 
A)  transactions 
B)  employees 
C)  events 
D)  results

Question 12

An IT group provides technical support, which includes application development, systems support and security, user support, database administration, network administration, and Web support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A knowledge management system uses inference rules, which consist of a large database that allows users to find information by entering keywords or questions in normal English phrases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

_________________________ design and construct Web pages, monitor traffic, manage hardware and software, and link Web-based applications to a company's information systems.

Accepted Answer

Web suppor

Question 15

_________________________ technology uses high-frequency radio waves to track physical object.

Accepted Answer

RFID
Radio frequency identific

Question 16

In an information system, information consists of basic facts that are the system's raw material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In object-oriented design, objects possess characteristics called properties, which the object inherits from its class or possesses on its own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Most firms give their IT budgets a low priority in bad economic times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Whereas structured analysis treats processes and data as separate components, ____ combines data and the processes that act on the data into things called objects.

Accepted Answer

A)  the MSF 
B)  the SDLC 
C)  RUP 
D)  O-O 
A)  the MSF 
B)  the SDLC 
C)  RUP 
D)  O-O

Question 20

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-In many large companies, these kinds of systems provide cost-effective support for users and managers throughout the company.

Accepted Answer

A) MIS f. team leaders 
B) network model g. operational employees 
C) object model h. supply chain management 
D) fuzzy logic i. data model 
E) ERP j. prototype 
A) MIS f. team leaders 
B) network model g. operational employees 
C) object model h. supply chain management 
D) fuzzy logic i. data model 
E) ERP j. prototype

What are the disadvantages of each of the three system development methods?

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Describes the design and protocols of telecommunications links.

In launching a new information system, the greatest risk occurs when a company ____.

When building an information system, all of the following basic guidelines should be considered except ____.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -People who rely on TP systems to enter and receive data they need to perform their jobs.

In object-oriented design, a message requests specific behavior or information from another object.

Structured analysis is a traditional systems development technique that uses a series of phases, called the ____, to plan, analyze, design, implement, and support an information system.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A B2B site that allows buyers, sellers, distributors, and manufacturer to offer products, submit specifications, and transact business.

____ methods include the latest trends in software development.

A(n) _________________________ combines information technology, people, and data to support business requirements.

A business process describes a specific set of ____.

An IT group provides technical support, which includes application development, systems support and security, user support, database administration, network administration, and Web support.

A knowledge management system uses inference rules, which consist of a large database that allows users to find information by entering keywords or questions in normal English phrases.

_________________________ design and construct Web pages, monitor traffic, manage hardware and software, and link Web-based applications to a company's information systems.

_________________________ technology uses high-frequency radio waves to track physical object.

In an information system, information consists of basic facts that are the system's raw material.

In object-oriented design, objects possess characteristics called properties, which the object inherits from its class or possesses on its own.

Most firms give their IT budgets a low priority in bad economic times.

Whereas structured analysis treats processes and data as separate components, ____ combines data and the processes that act on the data into things called objects.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -In many large companies, these kinds of systems provide cost-effective support for users and managers throughout the company.

Analyzing the Business Case

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Modeling

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

Development Strategies

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

Communication Tools

CASE Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

Filters

Exam 1: Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

What are the disadvantages of each of the three system development methods?

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Describes the design and protocols of telecommunications links.

In launching a new information system, the greatest risk occurs when a company ____.

When building an information system, all of the following basic guidelines should be considered except ____.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -People who rely on TP systems to enter and receive data they need to perform their jobs.

In object-oriented design, a message requests specific behavior or information from another object.

Structured analysis is a traditional systems development technique that uses a series of phases, called the ____, to plan, analyze, design, implement, and support an information system.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A B2B site that allows buyers, sellers, distributors, and manufacturer to offer products, submit specifications, and transact business.

____ methods include the latest trends in software development.

A(n) _________________________ combines information technology, people, and data to support business requirements.

A business process describes a specific set of ____.

An IT group provides technical support, which includes application development, systems support and security, user support, database administration, network administration, and Web support.

A knowledge management system uses inference rules, which consist of a large database that allows users to find information by entering keywords or questions in normal English phrases.

_________________________ design and construct Web pages, monitor traffic, manage hardware and software, and link Web-based applications to a company's information systems.

_________________________ technology uses high-frequency radio waves to track physical object.

In an information system, information consists of basic facts that are the system's raw material.

In object-oriented design, objects possess characteristics called properties, which the object inherits from its class or possesses on its own.

Most firms give their IT budgets a low priority in bad economic times.

Whereas structured analysis treats processes and data as separate components, ____ combines data and the processes that act on the data into things called objects.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -In many large companies, these kinds of systems provide cost-effective support for users and managers throughout the company.

Analyzing the Business Case

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Modeling

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

Development Strategies

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

Communication Tools

CASE Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

Filters