Question 1

The process of creating workable information systems in a very short period of time is called:

Accepted Answer

A) RAD. 
B) JAD. 
C) prototyping. 
D) systems analysis and design. 
E) end-user design. 
A) RAD. 
B) JAD. 
C) prototyping. 
D) systems analysis and design. 
E) end-user design.

Question 2

Discuss the role and influence the user plays in software development.

Accepted Answer

The user is the primary focus of softwar

Question 3

In the traditional systems life cycle,end users:

Accepted Answer

A) are important and ongoing members of the team from the original analysis phase through maintenance. 
B) are important only in the testing phases. 
C) have no input. 
D) are limited to providing information requirements and reviewing the technical staff's work. 
E) control the development of the system. 
A) are important and ongoing members of the team from the original analysis phase through maintenance. 
B) are important only in the testing phases. 
C) have no input. 
D) are limited to providing information requirements and reviewing the technical staff's work. 
E) control the development of the system.

Question 4

Organizations will adjust to new information systems without any special efforts if the system is a good system to begin with.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

During the ________ stage of system development,systems tests are evaluated by users and reviewed by management.

Accepted Answer

A) programming 
B) systems analysis and design 
C) implementation 
D) conversion 
E) acceptance testing 
A) programming 
B) systems analysis and design 
C) implementation 
D) conversion 
E) acceptance testing

Question 6

The entire system-building effort is driven by:

Accepted Answer

A) six sigma. 
B) feasibility studies. 
C) documentation. 
D) user information requirements. 
E) available information technology. 
A) six sigma. 
B) feasibility studies. 
C) documentation. 
D) user information requirements. 
E) available information technology.

Question 7

Traditional structured development is more incremental than object-oriented development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Documentation reveals how well a system works from both a technical standpoint,but not an end-user standpoint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

DevOps helps developers at Netflix make hundreds of software changes every day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Identify and describe each of the five systems development approaches.

Accepted Answer

1.Systems lifecycle is a sequential step

Question 11

What are customization features and when should an organization pursue them?

Accepted Answer

Customization features allow a commercia

Question 12

You work for the IT department of a startup ASP,and it is your job to set up the testing processes for a new enterprise system the company will be hosting.Describe the processes you will recommend.What unique considerations will you have?

Accepted Answer

The first step is to prepare the test pl

Question 13

You are an IT project manager for an advertising firm.The firm wishes to create an online tool that will be used to survey focus group reactions to products in development.The most important consideration for the firm is being able to offer the tool as soon as possible as a new corporate service.However,you know that many of the senior managers that are business owners of this project have difficulty in understanding technical or software development issues,and are likely to change their requirements during the course of development.What development method would be most successful for this project?

Accepted Answer

A) RAD 
B) JAD 
C) End-user development 
D) Prototyping 
E) Traditional 
A) RAD 
B) JAD 
C) End-user development 
D) Prototyping 
E) Traditional

Question 14

A software package evaluation process is often based on a series of detailed questions sent to vendors,called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) systems design document. 
B) strategic planning document. 
C) information systems management plan. 
D) request for proposal. 
E) logical design document. 
A) systems design document. 
B) strategic planning document. 
C) information systems management plan. 
D) request for proposal. 
E) logical design document.

Question 15

In what stage of systems development are design specifications created?

Accepted Answer

A) Systems analysis 
B) Systems design 
C) Testing 
D) Conversion 
E) Implementation 
A) Systems analysis 
B) Systems design 
C) Testing 
D) Conversion 
E) Implementation

Question 16

What are the main activities in the Production and Maintenance phase of system development?

Accepted Answer

The three main activities in the Product

Question 17

Objects are grouped into hierarchies,and hierarchies into classes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A primary benefit of offshore outsourcing is that this can substantially reduce hidden costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

________ is the process of changing from the old system to the new system.

Accepted Answer

A) Implementation 
B) Conversion 
C) Systems analysis and design 
D) Programming 
E) End-user involvement 
A) Implementation 
B) Conversion 
C) Systems analysis and design 
D) Programming 
E) End-user involvement

Question 20

Describe each type of organizational change enabled by information technology.Give an example of each type of change,as it might be illustrated through the operations of a hotel.

Accepted Answer

1.In automation,employees are assisted w

The process of creating workable information systems in a very short period of time is called:

Discuss the role and influence the user plays in software development.

In the traditional systems life cycle,end users:

Organizations will adjust to new information systems without any special efforts if the system is a good system to begin with.

During the ________ stage of system development,systems tests are evaluated by users and reviewed by management.

The entire system-building effort is driven by:

Traditional structured development is more incremental than object-oriented development.

Documentation reveals how well a system works from both a technical standpoint,but not an end-user standpoint.

DevOps helps developers at Netflix make hundreds of software changes every day.

Identify and describe each of the five systems development approaches.

What are customization features and when should an organization pursue them?

You work for the IT department of a startup ASP,and it is your job to set up the testing processes for a new enterprise system the company will be hosting.Describe the processes you will recommend.What unique considerations will you have?

A software package evaluation process is often based on a series of detailed questions sent to vendors,called a(n):

In what stage of systems development are design specifications created?

What are the main activities in the Production and Maintenance phase of system development?

Objects are grouped into hierarchies,and hierarchies into classes.

A primary benefit of offshore outsourcing is that this can substantially reduce hidden costs.

________ is the process of changing from the old system to the new system.

Describe each type of organizational change enabled by information technology.Give an example of each type of change,as it might be illustrated through the operations of a hotel.

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

The process of creating workable information systems in a very short period of time is called:

Discuss the role and influence the user plays in software development.

In the traditional systems life cycle,end users:

Organizations will adjust to new information systems without any special efforts if the system is a good system to begin with.

During the ________ stage of system development,systems tests are evaluated by users and reviewed by management.

The entire system-building effort is driven by:

Traditional structured development is more incremental than object-oriented development.

Documentation reveals how well a system works from both a technical standpoint,but not an end-user standpoint.

DevOps helps developers at Netflix make hundreds of software changes every day.

Identify and describe each of the five systems development approaches.

What are customization features and when should an organization pursue them?

You work for the IT department of a startup ASP,and it is your job to set up the testing processes for a new enterprise system the company will be hosting.Describe the processes you will recommend.What unique considerations will you have?

A software package evaluation process is often based on a series of detailed questions sent to vendors,called a(n):

In what stage of systems development are design specifications created?

What are the main activities in the Production and Maintenance phase of system development?

Objects are grouped into hierarchies,and hierarchies into classes.

A primary benefit of offshore outsourcing is that this can substantially reduce hidden costs.

________ is the process of changing from the old system to the new system.

Describe each type of organizational change enabled by information technology.Give an example of each type of change,as it might be illustrated through the operations of a hotel.

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