Exam 1: The Systems Development Environment

An integrated and standard database called a ________ is the common method for providing product and tool integration,and has been a key factor in enabling CASE to more easily manage larger,more complex projects and to seamlessly integrate data across various tools and products.

There are five factors that separate agile from traditional approaches to systems development.The factor "Criticality" describes which of the following agile methods factors?

A logical grouping of objects that have the same attributes and behaviors is known as a(n)________.

What is a system development methodology?

The analysis and design of computer-based information systems began in the 1950s.

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 that will develop a new version or replace an existing system altogether.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics,the professional IT workforce will grow by more than 52 percent between 2010 and 2020.

Describe the criticism of traditional waterfall SDLC process.

Which of the following is NOT a phase in the Rational Unified Process?

________ were developed to make systems developers' work easier and more consistent.

A specialized systems development life cycle is mainly required for ________.

In which design phase of the SDLC are logical specifications of the system from logical design transformed into technology-specific details from which all programming and system construction can be accomplished?

Which of the following are delivered after the completion of planning phase?

Explain the design phase in the SDLC and its types.

Which of the following is one of three key principles shared by the Agile Methodologies?

The SDLC is a highly linked set of phases whose products feed the activities in subsequent phases.

In which phase of the SDLC is the information system coded,tested,installed,and supported in the organization?

The structure that encapsulates attributes and methods that operate on those attributes is called a(n)________.

Which of the below is NOT a true statement regarding the SDLC?

Explain in detail the importance of the analysis phase of the SDLC.