Question 1

Which of the below is a true statement regarding the systems development life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) The SDLC is not iterative. 
B) It is not possible to complete some activities in one phase in parallel with those of another phase. 
C) The life cycle can be thought of as a circular process in which the end of the useful life of one system leads to the beginning of another project to develop a new version of or replace an existing system. 
D) The life cycle can be thought of as a linear process in which the end of the useful life of one system leads to the beginning of another project to develop a new version of or replace an existing system. 
A) The SDLC is not iterative. 
B) It is not possible to complete some activities in one phase in parallel with those of another phase. 
C) The life cycle can be thought of as a circular process in which the end of the useful life of one system leads to the beginning of another project to develop a new version of or replace an existing system. 
D) The life cycle can be thought of as a linear process in which the end of the useful life of one system leads to the beginning of another project to develop a new version of or replace an existing system.

Question 2

Because computers were so expensive,computer memory was also at a premium,so system developers conserved as much memory as possible for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) System design 
B) System analysis 
C) Data analysis 
D) Data storage 
A) System design 
B) System analysis 
C) Data analysis 
D) Data storage

Question 3

Which of the following CASE tools is useful in the project initiation and planning phase of the SDLC?

Accepted Answer

A) Diagramming 
B) Report generators 
C) Form generators 
D) Documentation generators 
A) Diagramming 
B) Report generators 
C) Form generators 
D) Documentation generators

Question 4

What is meant by system methodologies,techniques,and tools?

Accepted Answer

Methodologies are comprehensive,multiple

Question 5

Which SDLC phase focuses on the business aspects of the design?

Accepted Answer

A) Design 
B) Physical 
C) Logical 
D) Analysis 
A) Design 
B) Physical 
C) Logical 
D) Analysis

Question 6

Computer-aided software engineering (CASE)tools were developed to make systems developers' work easier and more consistent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The part of the design process that is independent of any specific hardware or software platform is referred to as logical design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

New versions or releases of software with associated updates to documentation,training,and support are not part of the maintenance phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Systems development methodologies and techniques which are based on objects rather than data or processes are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Inheritance 
B) Objects 
C) Participatory design 
D) Object-oriented analysis and design 
A) Inheritance 
B) Objects 
C) Participatory design 
D) Object-oriented analysis and design

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT valued according to the Agile Manifesto for software development?

Accepted Answer

A) Responding to change over following a plan 
B) Working software over comprehensive documentation 
C) Prioritizing the plan over the change required 
D) Individuals and interactions over processes and tools 
A) Responding to change over following a plan 
B) Working software over comprehensive documentation 
C) Prioritizing the plan over the change required 
D) Individuals and interactions over processes and tools

Question 11

Which of the following CASE tools is useful in the analysis phase of the SDLC?

Accepted Answer

A) Diagramming 
B) Report generators 
C) Form generators 
D) Documentation generators 
A) Diagramming 
B) Report generators 
C) Form generators 
D) Documentation generators

Question 12

The systems development life cycle (SDLC)is a rare methodology for systems development in many organizations

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are Agile Methodologies? What are the three key principles of the Agile Methodologies?

Accepted Answer

The Agile Methodologies are a response t

Question 14

eXtreme Programming is not an instance of one of the Agile Methodologies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Who has the primary responsibility for the design and analysis of information systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Systems analyst 
B) Software engineer 
C) Employees 
D) Applications developer 
A) Systems analyst 
B) Software engineer 
C) Employees 
D) Applications developer

Question 16

________ are large,complex systems that consist of a series of independent system modules.

Accepted Answer

A) Supply chain management systems 
B) Enterprise-wide systems 
C) Customer relationship management systems 
D) Transaction processing systems 
A) Supply chain management systems 
B) Enterprise-wide systems 
C) Customer relationship management systems 
D) Transaction processing systems

Question 17

CASE helps programmers and analysts do their jobs more efficiently and more effectively by automating routine tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following activities happens during the SDLC planning phase?

Accepted Answer

A) A presentation of why the system should or should not be developed by the organization is given. 
B) New system requirements are identified. 
C) The high level design is prepared. 
D) User acceptance testing is performed. 
A) A presentation of why the system should or should not be developed by the organization is given. 
B) New system requirements are identified. 
C) The high level design is prepared. 
D) User acceptance testing is performed.

Question 19

As part of logical design,analysts design the various parts of the system to perform the physical operations necessary to facilitate data capture,processing,and information output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is a component of the Maintenance phase of the SDLC?

Accepted Answer

A) New versions or releases of software with associated updates to documentation,training,and support 
B) Functional,detailed specifications of all system elements 
C) Priorities for systems and projects; an architecture for data,networks,and selection hardware,and IS management are the result of associated systems 
D) Code,documentation,training procedures,and support capabilities 
A) New versions or releases of software with associated updates to documentation,training,and support 
B) Functional,detailed specifications of all system elements 
C) Priorities for systems and projects; an architecture for data,networks,and selection hardware,and IS management are the result of associated systems 
D) Code,documentation,training procedures,and support capabilities

Which of the below is a true statement regarding the systems development life cycle?

Because computers were so expensive,computer memory was also at a premium,so system developers conserved as much memory as possible for ________.

Which of the following CASE tools is useful in the project initiation and planning phase of the SDLC?

What is meant by system methodologies,techniques,and tools?

Which SDLC phase focuses on the business aspects of the design?

Computer-aided software engineering (CASE)tools were developed to make systems developers' work easier and more consistent.

The part of the design process that is independent of any specific hardware or software platform is referred to as logical design.

New versions or releases of software with associated updates to documentation,training,and support are not part of the maintenance phase.

Systems development methodologies and techniques which are based on objects rather than data or processes are known as ________.

Which of the following is NOT valued according to the Agile Manifesto for software development?

Which of the following CASE tools is useful in the analysis phase of the SDLC?

The systems development life cycle (SDLC)is a rare methodology for systems development in many organizations

What are Agile Methodologies? What are the three key principles of the Agile Methodologies?

eXtreme Programming is not an instance of one of the Agile Methodologies.

Who has the primary responsibility for the design and analysis of information systems?

________ are large,complex systems that consist of a series of independent system modules.

CASE helps programmers and analysts do their jobs more efficiently and more effectively by automating routine tasks.

Which of the following activities happens during the SDLC planning phase?

As part of logical design,analysts design the various parts of the system to perform the physical operations necessary to facilitate data capture,processing,and information output.

Which of the following is a component of the Maintenance phase of the SDLC?

The Origins of Software

Managing the Information Systems Project

Identifying and Selecting Systems Development Projects

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 1: The Systems Development Environment

Which of the below is a true statement regarding the systems development life cycle?

Because computers were so expensive,computer memory was also at a premium,so system developers conserved as much memory as possible for ________.

Which of the following CASE tools is useful in the project initiation and planning phase of the SDLC?

What is meant by system methodologies,techniques,and tools?

Which SDLC phase focuses on the business aspects of the design?

Computer-aided software engineering (CASE)tools were developed to make systems developers' work easier and more consistent.

The part of the design process that is independent of any specific hardware or software platform is referred to as logical design.

New versions or releases of software with associated updates to documentation,training,and support are not part of the maintenance phase.

Systems development methodologies and techniques which are based on objects rather than data or processes are known as ________.

Which of the following is NOT valued according to the Agile Manifesto for software development?

Which of the following CASE tools is useful in the analysis phase of the SDLC?

The systems development life cycle (SDLC)is a rare methodology for systems development in many organizations

What are Agile Methodologies? What are the three key principles of the Agile Methodologies?

eXtreme Programming is not an instance of one of the Agile Methodologies.

Who has the primary responsibility for the design and analysis of information systems?

________ are large,complex systems that consist of a series of independent system modules.

CASE helps programmers and analysts do their jobs more efficiently and more effectively by automating routine tasks.

Which of the following activities happens during the SDLC planning phase?

As part of logical design,analysts design the various parts of the system to perform the physical operations necessary to facilitate data capture,processing,and information output.

Which of the following is a component of the Maintenance phase of the SDLC?

The Origins of Software

Managing the Information Systems Project

Identifying and Selecting Systems Development Projects

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

Filters