Question 1

When compared to program development, systems development is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  narrower in focus 
B)  less comprehensive 
C)  broader in scope 
D)  more technical 
A)  narrower in focus 
B)  less comprehensive 
C)  broader in scope 
D)  more technical

Question 2

The cost feasibility of a systems development project depends on the scope of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is the most important phase in the SDLC?

Accepted Answer

A)  define the goals and scope of the new information system 
B)  implement the information system 
C)  determine the system's requirements 
D)  adapt systems to changes in requirements 
A)  define the goals and scope of the new information system 
B)  implement the information system 
C)  determine the system's requirements 
D)  adapt systems to changes in requirements

Question 4

Normal processing procedures for operations personnel involve procedures for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  continuing operations when the system fails 
B)  backing up data and other resources 
C)  using the system to accomplish business tasks 
D)  starting, stopping, and operating the system 
A)  continuing operations when the system fails 
B)  backing up data and other resources 
C)  using the system to accomplish business tasks 
D)  starting, stopping, and operating the system

Question 5

All of these steps are part of the requirements analysis phase EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  creating a data model 
B)  evaluating existing systems 
C)  identifying new application features 
D)  developing a uniform funding solution for the system 
A)  creating a data model 
B)  evaluating existing systems 
C)  identifying new application features 
D)  developing a uniform funding solution for the system

Question 6

The maintenance phase can start another cycle of the systems development life cycle (SLDC).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

For a new system definition, the initial team will consist of both users and IS professionals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of these statements are true about the maintenance phase EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the system is fixed during this phase 
B)  the system is adapted to changes in requirements during this phase 
C)  system test happens during this phase 
D)  service packs are deployed during this phase 
A)  the system is fixed during this phase 
B)  the system is adapted to changes in requirements during this phase 
C)  system test happens during this phase 
D)  service packs are deployed during this phase

Question 9

Beta testing is the last phase of a testing process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is systems development? How is it different from program development?

Accepted Answer

Systems development is the process of cr

Question 11

During design and implementation, a development team will be heavy with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  business analysts 
B)  business users 
C)  programmers 
D)  senior managers 
A)  business analysts 
B)  business users 
C)  programmers 
D)  senior managers

Question 12

System ________ refers to the process of changing business activity from an old information system to a new system.

Accepted Answer

A)  definition 
B)  testing 
C)  analysis 
D)  conversion 
A)  definition 
B)  testing 
C)  analysis 
D)  conversion

Question 13

Explain how the software component of an information system is designed.

Accepted Answer

Software design depends on the source of

Question 14

Explain the problems caused due to the waterfall nature of the systems development life cycle.

Accepted Answer

One of the reasons for SDLC problems is

Question 15

The single most important criterion for information systems success is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  users to take ownership of their systems 
B)  a good plan to guide the technical staff 
C)  good human relations skills 
D)  proper written procedures 
A)  users to take ownership of their systems 
B)  a good plan to guide the technical staff 
C)  good human relations skills 
D)  proper written procedures

Question 16

Brooks' Law holds true because a larger staff requires decreased coordination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

It is essential to estimate a system's cost to calculate its rate of return.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is TRUE of systems development for bigger systems and longer projects?

Accepted Answer

A)  The diseconomies of scale are reduced. 
B)  The changes in requirements are increased. 
C)  The average contribution per worker is increased. 
D)  The project budgeting and scheduling becomes easy. 
A)  The diseconomies of scale are reduced. 
B)  The changes in requirements are increased. 
C)  The average contribution per worker is increased. 
D)  The project budgeting and scheduling becomes easy.

Question 19

Business analysts integrate the work of the programmers, testers, and users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is the first step in defining a new information system?

Accepted Answer

A)  assess the feasibility of the project 
B)  explain the goals and scope of the project 
C)  determine the schedule and budget for the project 
D)  form the project team 
A)  assess the feasibility of the project 
B)  explain the goals and scope of the project 
C)  determine the schedule and budget for the project 
D)  form the project team

Exam 12: Information Systems Development

When compared to program development, systems development is ________.

The cost feasibility of a systems development project depends on the scope of the project.

Which of the following is the most important phase in the SDLC?

Normal processing procedures for operations personnel involve procedures for ________.

All of these steps are part of the requirements analysis phase EXCEPT ________.

The maintenance phase can start another cycle of the systems development life cycle (SLDC).

For a new system definition, the initial team will consist of both users and IS professionals.

All of these statements are true about the maintenance phase EXCEPT ________.

Beta testing is the last phase of a testing process.

What is systems development? How is it different from program development?

During design and implementation, a development team will be heavy with ________.

System ________ refers to the process of changing business activity from an old information system to a new system.

Explain how the software component of an information system is designed.

Explain the problems caused due to the waterfall nature of the systems development life cycle.

The single most important criterion for information systems success is ________.

Brooks' Law holds true because a larger staff requires decreased coordination.

It is essential to estimate a system's cost to calculate its rate of return.

Which of the following statements is TRUE of systems development for bigger systems and longer projects?

Business analysts integrate the work of the programmers, testers, and users.

Which of the following is the first step in defining a new information system?

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