Question 1

What is another term for nonintegrated systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Islands of information 
B) ERP systems 
C) SAP systems 
D) Enterprise systems 
A) Islands of information 
B) ERP systems 
C) SAP systems 
D) Enterprise systems A

Question 2

Define and briefly discuss corporate strategic planning.

Accepted Answer

To make effective project selection decisions,a corporation must know where it is,where it is going,and the path it will take to get there.Corporate strategic planning is based on this premise.Corporate strategic planning can be viewed as a three step process: (1)current enterprise,(2)future enterprise,and (3)strategic plan.During corporate strategic planning,mission statements,statements of future corporate objectives,and strategies are developed.

Question 3

Which of the following roles does NOT identify potential development projects?

Accepted Answer

A) CEO 
B) Steering committee 
C) User departments 
D) Customer focus groups 
A) CEO 
B) Steering committee 
C) User departments 
D) Customer focus groups D

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a project coming from a top-down source?

Accepted Answer

A) A project identified by a business unit 
B) A project identified by customers 
C) A project identified by a steering committee 
D) A project identified by managers 
A) A project identified by a business unit 
B) A project identified by customers 
C) A project identified by a steering committee 
D) A project identified by managers

Question 5

The primary deliverable form the planning phase of IS development projects is incremental commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When do executives develop a mission statement?

Accepted Answer

A) At the beginning of the fiscal year 
B) During corporate strategic planning 
C) At the beginning of the project 
D) During the board of director meeting 
A) At the beginning of the fiscal year 
B) During corporate strategic planning 
C) At the beginning of the project 
D) During the board of director meeting

Question 7

Which of the following is true as it pertains to project identification and small organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) Small organizations normally have a formal process. 
B) Small organizations projects are normally borne out of a larger planning process. 
C) The proposal process is rigorous. 
D) The highest ranking IS manager typically selects the projects. 
A) Small organizations normally have a formal process. 
B) Small organizations projects are normally borne out of a larger planning process. 
C) The proposal process is rigorous. 
D) The highest ranking IS manager typically selects the projects.

Question 8

Identify and describe the generic competitive strategies.Provide an example for each strategy.

Accepted Answer

Low-Cost Producer: This strategy reflect

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a steering committee when making IS identification and selections?

Accepted Answer

A) Less concern with cost-benefit analysis 
B) Cross functional focus 
C) Narrow nonstrategic focus 
D) Larger and riskier projects 
A) Less concern with cost-benefit analysis 
B) Cross functional focus 
C) Narrow nonstrategic focus 
D) Larger and riskier projects

Question 10

What kind of statement is "We are in the business of designing,fabricating,and selling to retail stores high-quality wood furniture"?

Accepted Answer

A) Business statement 
B) Mission statement 
C) Goal statement 
D) Corporate policy 
A) Business statement 
B) Mission statement 
C) Goal statement 
D) Corporate policy

Question 11

In information systems planning,technology blueprints would be found in the current situation step.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The scope of information systems is concerned with the entire company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when discussing the need for improved IS project selection?

Accepted Answer

A) Systems cannot handle applications that cross organizational boundaries. 
B) Poorly planned systems must be constantly revised. 
C) Data redundancy is out of control. 
D) The cost of information systems has remained steady. 
A) Systems cannot handle applications that cross organizational boundaries. 
B) Poorly planned systems must be constantly revised. 
C) Data redundancy is out of control. 
D) The cost of information systems has remained steady.

Question 14

Transforming raw materials into products is a part of a value chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The term ________ is used when a project is reviewed after each stage to determine its continuance.

Accepted Answer

A) Incremental commitment 
B) Reevaluation 
C) Project continuance 
D) Project re-planning 
A) Incremental commitment 
B) Reevaluation 
C) Project continuance 
D) Project re-planning

Question 16

B2E is not a mode of electronic commerce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Considering evaluation criteria for classifying and ranking projects,which criterion concerns improving profits and customer service?

Accepted Answer

A) Potential Benefits 
B) Project Duration 
C) Technical Risks 
D) Resource Availability 
A) Potential Benefits 
B) Project Duration 
C) Technical Risks 
D) Resource Availability

Question 18

Which evaluation criteria for classifying and ranking projects deals with level of difficulty of the project?

Accepted Answer

A) Value chain analysis 
B) Resource availability 
C) Potential benefits 
D) Technical difficulty 
A) Value chain analysis 
B) Resource availability 
C) Potential benefits 
D) Technical difficulty

Question 19

Which evaluation criterion for classifying and ranking projects deals with helping an organization achieve its long-term goals?

Accepted Answer

A) Value chain analysis 
B) Strategic alignment 
C) Potential Benefits 
D) Resource availability 
A) Value chain analysis 
B) Strategic alignment 
C) Potential Benefits 
D) Resource availability

Question 20

Identify the three activities in project identification and selection.Describe at least one step in each activity.

Accepted Answer

Project identification and selection con

What is another term for nonintegrated systems?

Define and briefly discuss corporate strategic planning.

Which of the following roles does NOT identify potential development projects?

Which of the following is an example of a project coming from a top-down source?

The primary deliverable form the planning phase of IS development projects is incremental commitment.

When do executives develop a mission statement?

Which of the following is true as it pertains to project identification and small organizations?

Identify and describe the generic competitive strategies.Provide an example for each strategy.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a steering committee when making IS identification and selections?

What kind of statement is "We are in the business of designing,fabricating,and selling to retail stores high-quality wood furniture"?

In information systems planning,technology blueprints would be found in the current situation step.

The scope of information systems is concerned with the entire company.

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when discussing the need for improved IS project selection?

Transforming raw materials into products is a part of a value chain.

The term ________ is used when a project is reviewed after each stage to determine its continuance.

B2E is not a mode of electronic commerce.

Considering evaluation criteria for classifying and ranking projects,which criterion concerns improving profits and customer service?

Which evaluation criteria for classifying and ranking projects deals with level of difficulty of the project?

Which evaluation criterion for classifying and ranking projects deals with helping an organization achieve its long-term goals?

Identify the three activities in project identification and selection.Describe at least one step in each activity.

The Systems Development Environment

The Origins of Software

Managing the Information Systems Project

Initiating and Planning Systems Development Projects

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Process Requirements

Structuring System Data Requirements

Designing Databases

Designing Forms and Reports

Designing Interfaces and Dialogues

Designing Distributed and Internet Systems

System Implementation

Maintaining Information Systems

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Exam 4: Identifying and Selecting Systems Development Projects

What is another term for nonintegrated systems?

Define and briefly discuss corporate strategic planning.

Which of the following roles does NOT identify potential development projects?

Which of the following is an example of a project coming from a top-down source?

The primary deliverable form the planning phase of IS development projects is incremental commitment.

When do executives develop a mission statement?

Which of the following is true as it pertains to project identification and small organizations?

Identify and describe the generic competitive strategies.Provide an example for each strategy.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a steering committee when making IS identification and selections?

What kind of statement is "We are in the business of designing,fabricating,and selling to retail stores high-quality wood furniture"?

In information systems planning,technology blueprints would be found in the current situation step.

The scope of information systems is concerned with the entire company.

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when discussing the need for improved IS project selection?

Transforming raw materials into products is a part of a value chain.

The term ________ is used when a project is reviewed after each stage to determine its continuance.

B2E is not a mode of electronic commerce.

Considering evaluation criteria for classifying and ranking projects,which criterion concerns improving profits and customer service?

Which evaluation criteria for classifying and ranking projects deals with level of difficulty of the project?

Which evaluation criterion for classifying and ranking projects deals with helping an organization achieve its long-term goals?

Identify the three activities in project identification and selection.Describe at least one step in each activity.

The Systems Development Environment

The Origins of Software

Managing the Information Systems Project

Initiating and Planning Systems Development Projects

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Process Requirements

Structuring System Data Requirements

Designing Databases

Designing Forms and Reports

Designing Interfaces and Dialogues

Designing Distributed and Internet Systems

System Implementation

Maintaining Information Systems

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