Question 1

In component-based development,applications are developed one small portion at a time,with each portion able to function independently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Systems development activities always take place in sequential order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

In a parallel conversion strategy,the new system:

Accepted Answer

A) is tested by an outsourced company. 
B) replaces the old one on an appointed day. 
C) and the old are run together for a time. 
D) is introduced only to a limited area first. 
E) is slowly converted from the old system. 
A) is tested by an outsourced company. 
B) replaces the old one on an appointed day. 
C) and the old are run together for a time. 
D) is introduced only to a limited area first. 
E) is slowly converted from the old system. C

Question 4

A bank has reworked its mortgage application process so that several steps are handled by computer software,and some steps are combined to reduce bottlenecks in processing.The goal is to gradually improve its efficiency over time.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) automation. 
B) rationalization of procedures. 
C) paradigm shift. 
D) TQM. 
E) six sigma. 
A) automation. 
B) rationalization of procedures. 
C) paradigm shift. 
D) TQM. 
E) six sigma.

Question 5

A prototype is a working version of an information system that serves as a final model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The idea that the achievement of quality control is an end in itself describes a main concept of:

Accepted Answer

A) BPM. 
B) BPR. 
C) six sigma. 
D) TQM. 
E) systems analysis and design. 
A) BPM. 
B) BPR. 
C) six sigma. 
D) TQM. 
E) systems analysis and design.

Question 7

Which of the following may occur when systems are created rapidly,without a formal development methodology?

Accepted Answer

A) End users can take over the work of IT specialists. 
B) The organization quickly outgrows the new system. 
C) Hardware,software,and quality standards are less important. 
D) Testing and documentation may be inadequate. 
E) IT specialists dominate the design of the system. 
A) End users can take over the work of IT specialists. 
B) The organization quickly outgrows the new system. 
C) Hardware,software,and quality standards are less important. 
D) Testing and documentation may be inadequate. 
E) IT specialists dominate the design of the system.

Question 8

Acceptance testing:

Accepted Answer

A) includes all the preparations for the series of tests to be performed on the system. 
B) tests the functioning of the system as a whole. 
C) tests each program separately in the system. 
D) provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting. 
E) tests the conversion of legacy data to the new system. 
A) includes all the preparations for the series of tests to be performed on the system. 
B) tests the functioning of the system as a whole. 
C) tests each program separately in the system. 
D) provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting. 
E) tests the conversion of legacy data to the new system.

Question 9

In object-oriented development:

Accepted Answer

A) the class is used as the basic unit of systems analysis and design. 
B) an object is a collection of data that is acted on by external processes. 
C) processing logic resides within objects. 
D) a strict,step-by-step development process is essential. 
E) data and processes are separated. 
A) the class is used as the basic unit of systems analysis and design. 
B) an object is a collection of data that is acted on by external processes. 
C) processing logic resides within objects. 
D) a strict,step-by-step development process is essential. 
E) data and processes are separated.

Question 10

Transferring data from a legacy system to the new system would be defined by which category of system design specifications?

Accepted Answer

A) Input 
B) Database 
C) Manual procedures 
D) Conversion 
E) Implementation 
A) Input 
B) Database 
C) Manual procedures 
D) Conversion 
E) Implementation

Question 11

CASE tools facilitate the creation of clear documentation and the coordination of team development efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Object-oriented development could potentially reduce the time and cost of writing software because:

Accepted Answer

A) object-oriented programming requires less training. 
B) iterative prototyping is not required. 
C) objects are reusable. 
D) a single user interface object can be used for the entire application. 
E) it's not necessary to use a formal methodology to design a system. 
A) object-oriented programming requires less training. 
B) iterative prototyping is not required. 
C) objects are reusable. 
D) a single user interface object can be used for the entire application. 
E) it's not necessary to use a formal methodology to design a system.

Question 13

Briefly describe the four main conversion strategies for changing from an old system to a new system.

Accepted Answer

The four main conversion strategies are

Question 14

A "responsive design" for mobile applications is a design that responds to a user's:

Accepted Answer

A) needs. 
B) location. 
C) voice commands. 
D) digital device and screen size. 
E) gestures. 
A) needs. 
B) location. 
C) voice commands. 
D) digital device and screen size. 
E) gestures.

Question 15

The most common form of IT-enabled organizational change is redesign of processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A(n)________ is an organizational change that involves rethinking the nature of the business and the nature of the organization itself.

Accepted Answer

A) automation program 
B) rationalization program 
C) systems analysis 
D) paradigm shift 
E) business process redesign program 
A) automation program 
B) rationalization program 
C) systems analysis 
D) paradigm shift 
E) business process redesign program

Question 17

What qualities of object-oriented development make this method especially suitable for Internet applications?

Accepted Answer

Object-oriented development uses the obj

Question 18

Prototyping is more iterative than the conventional lifecycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Web services are less expensive to weave together than proprietary components.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

________ provide(s)a methodology and tools for dealing with the organization's ongoing need to revise and optimize its numerous business processes.

Accepted Answer

A) Business process redesign 
B) Business process management 
C) CASE tools 
D) TQM 
E) Systems analysis and design 
A) Business process redesign 
B) Business process management 
C) CASE tools 
D) TQM 
E) Systems analysis and design

In component-based development,applications are developed one small portion at a time,with each portion able to function independently.

Systems development activities always take place in sequential order.

In a parallel conversion strategy,the new system:

A bank has reworked its mortgage application process so that several steps are handled by computer software,and some steps are combined to reduce bottlenecks in processing.The goal is to gradually improve its efficiency over time.This is an example of:

A prototype is a working version of an information system that serves as a final model.

The idea that the achievement of quality control is an end in itself describes a main concept of:

Which of the following may occur when systems are created rapidly,without a formal development methodology?

Acceptance testing:

In object-oriented development:

Transferring data from a legacy system to the new system would be defined by which category of system design specifications?

CASE tools facilitate the creation of clear documentation and the coordination of team development efforts.

Object-oriented development could potentially reduce the time and cost of writing software because:

Briefly describe the four main conversion strategies for changing from an old system to a new system.

A "responsive design" for mobile applications is a design that responds to a user's:

The most common form of IT-enabled organizational change is redesign of processes.

A(n)________ is an organizational change that involves rethinking the nature of the business and the nature of the organization itself.

What qualities of object-oriented development make this method especially suitable for Internet applications?

Prototyping is more iterative than the conventional lifecycle.

Web services are less expensive to weave together than proprietary components.

________ provide(s)a methodology and tools for dealing with the organization's ongoing need to revise and optimize its numerous business processes.

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems,organizations,and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence:

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy:

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, digital Goods

Managing Knowledge and Artificial Intelligence

Enhancing Decision Making

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

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Exam 13: Building Information Systems

In component-based development,applications are developed one small portion at a time,with each portion able to function independently.

Systems development activities always take place in sequential order.

In a parallel conversion strategy,the new system:

A bank has reworked its mortgage application process so that several steps are handled by computer software,and some steps are combined to reduce bottlenecks in processing.The goal is to gradually improve its efficiency over time.This is an example of:

A prototype is a working version of an information system that serves as a final model.

The idea that the achievement of quality control is an end in itself describes a main concept of:

Which of the following may occur when systems are created rapidly,without a formal development methodology?

Acceptance testing:

In object-oriented development:

Transferring data from a legacy system to the new system would be defined by which category of system design specifications?

CASE tools facilitate the creation of clear documentation and the coordination of team development efforts.

Object-oriented development could potentially reduce the time and cost of writing software because:

Briefly describe the four main conversion strategies for changing from an old system to a new system.

A "responsive design" for mobile applications is a design that responds to a user's:

The most common form of IT-enabled organizational change is redesign of processes.

A(n)________ is an organizational change that involves rethinking the nature of the business and the nature of the organization itself.

What qualities of object-oriented development make this method especially suitable for Internet applications?

Prototyping is more iterative than the conventional lifecycle.

Web services are less expensive to weave together than proprietary components.

________ provide(s)a methodology and tools for dealing with the organization's ongoing need to revise and optimize its numerous business processes.

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems,organizations,and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence:

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy:

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, digital Goods

Managing Knowledge and Artificial Intelligence

Enhancing Decision Making

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

Filters