Question 1

In an object-oriented development framework for a university,how would the classes Degree,Mathematics,and Physics be related?

Accepted Answer

A) Degree would be a sister class to Mathematics and Physics. 
B) Degree is a superclass to Mathematics and Physics. 
C) Mathematics and Physics would be ancestors to Degree. 
D) Degree would be a subclass to Mathematics and Physics. 
E) Math,Physics and Degree are sister classes. 
A) Degree would be a sister class to Mathematics and Physics. 
B) Degree is a superclass to Mathematics and Physics. 
C) Mathematics and Physics would be ancestors to Degree. 
D) Degree would be a subclass to Mathematics and Physics. 
E) Math,Physics and Degree are sister classes.

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

As a technical project manager,you have decided to propose implementing a prototyping methodology for a small Web-based design project.What is the order of steps you will follow in this project?

Accepted Answer

A) Develop the prototype; use the prototype; revise and enhance the prototype. 
B) Identify user requirements,develop the prototype,use the prototype,revise and enhance the prototype. 
C) Define the requirements,develop solutions,select the best prototype,and implement the prototype. 
D) Define the requirements,develop the prototype,revise and enhance the prototype. 
E) Select the best prototype,define the requirements,and implement the prototype. 
A) Develop the prototype; use the prototype; revise and enhance the prototype. 
B) Identify user requirements,develop the prototype,use the prototype,revise and enhance the prototype. 
C) Define the requirements,develop solutions,select the best prototype,and implement the prototype. 
D) Define the requirements,develop the prototype,revise and enhance the prototype. 
E) Select the best prototype,define the requirements,and implement the prototype.

Question 4

Categories of tools for BPM include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) tools to integrate existing systems to support business processes' improvements. 
B) tools to automate business processes. 
C) tools to identify and document business processes. 
D) tools to test the security of business processes. 
E) tools to design new processes. 
A) tools to integrate existing systems to support business processes' improvements. 
B) tools to automate business processes. 
C) tools to identify and document business processes. 
D) tools to test the security of business processes. 
E) tools to design new processes.

Question 5

What is the primary driving factor in firms to select domestic outsourcing firms to build system solutions?

Accepted Answer

A) to take advantage of technical skills the firm does not have 
B) to save labor costs 
C) to avoid change management issues 
D) to reduce the cost of hardware 
E) to avoid offshore outsourcing 
A) to take advantage of technical skills the firm does not have 
B) to save labor costs 
C) to avoid change management issues 
D) to reduce the cost of hardware 
E) to avoid offshore outsourcing

Question 6

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 in order to determine if discrete modules will function together as planned. 
C) tests each program separately. 
D) provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting. 
E) involves testing 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 in order to determine if discrete modules will function together as planned. 
C) tests each program separately. 
D) provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting. 
E) involves testing the conversion of legacy data to the new system.

Question 7

A data flow diagram offers a logical and graphical model of information flow,partitioning a system into modules that show manageable levels of detail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

________ development focuses on rapid delivery of working software by breaking a large project into a series of small sub-projects that are completed in short periods of time using iteration and continuous feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) Agile 
B) Rapid application 
C) Joint application 
D) Object-oriented 
E) Traditional 
A) Agile 
B) Rapid application 
C) Joint application 
D) Object-oriented 
E) Traditional

Question 9

Rationalization of procedures describes a radical rethinking of the business models.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Unit 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 in order to determine if discrete modules will function together as planned. 
C) tests each program separately. 
D) provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting. 
E) involves testing the entire system with real-world data. 
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 in order to determine if discrete modules will function together as planned. 
C) tests each program separately. 
D) provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting. 
E) involves testing the entire system with real-world data.

Question 11

An entire information system is broken down into its subsystems by using

Accepted Answer

A) high-level data flow diagrams. 
B) low-level data flow diagrams. 
C) process specifications. 
D) structured diagrams. 
E) logical design diagrams. 
A) high-level data flow diagrams. 
B) low-level data flow diagrams. 
C) process specifications. 
D) structured diagrams. 
E) logical design diagrams.

Question 12

What is the purpose of responsive Web design?

Accepted Answer

A) It allows one Web site to serve different platforms,such as tablets,PCs,and mobile phones. 
B) It allows Web sites to respond quickly to changing user needs. 
C) It enables Web sites to customize design according to user preferences. 
D) It enables Web sites to customize content based on user location and preferences. 
E) It enables different people to responsively program the system. 
A) It allows one Web site to serve different platforms,such as tablets,PCs,and mobile phones. 
B) It allows Web sites to respond quickly to changing user needs. 
C) It enables Web sites to customize design according to user preferences. 
D) It enables Web sites to customize content based on user location and preferences. 
E) It enables different people to responsively program the system.

Question 13

In which type of systems building are the development stages organized so that tasks in one stage are completed before the tasks in the next stage begin?

Accepted Answer

A) traditional 
B) prototyping 
C) RAD 
D) JAD 
E) object oriented development 
A) traditional 
B) prototyping 
C) RAD 
D) JAD 
E) object oriented development

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A(n)________ is the model or blueprint for an information system solution and consists of all the specifications that will deliver the functions identified during systems analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) feasibility study 
B) data flow diagram 
C) systems design document 
D) information requirements document 
E) request for proposal 
A) feasibility study 
B) data flow diagram 
C) systems design document 
D) information requirements document 
E) request for proposal

Question 16

The primary tool for representing a system's component processes and the flow of data between them is the

Accepted Answer

A) data dictionary. 
B) process specifications diagram. 
C) user documentation. 
D) data flow diagram. 
E) top down structure chart. 
A) data dictionary. 
B) process specifications diagram. 
C) user documentation. 
D) data flow diagram. 
E) top down structure chart.

Question 17

Object-oriented development is more incremental than traditional structured development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In the direct cutover conversion strategy,the new system

Accepted Answer

A) is tested by an outsourced company. 
B) replaces the old one at an appointed time. 
C) and the old are run together. 
D) is introduced in stages. 
E) the old and new systems are run in parallel. 
A) is tested by an outsourced company. 
B) replaces the old one at an appointed time. 
C) and the old are run together. 
D) is introduced in stages. 
E) the old and new systems are run in parallel.

Question 19

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 20

What are the advantages and disadvantages of prototyping? Describe the steps in prototyping.Give at least two circumstances under which prototyping might be useful.

Accepted Answer

Prototyping is most useful when there is

In an object-oriented development framework for a university,how would the classes Degree,Mathematics,and Physics be related?

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

As a technical project manager,you have decided to propose implementing a prototyping methodology for a small Web-based design project.What is the order of steps you will follow in this project?

Categories of tools for BPM include all of the following except

What is the primary driving factor in firms to select domestic outsourcing firms to build system solutions?

Acceptance testing

A data flow diagram offers a logical and graphical model of information flow,partitioning a system into modules that show manageable levels of detail.

________ development focuses on rapid delivery of working software by breaking a large project into a series of small sub-projects that are completed in short periods of time using iteration and continuous feedback.

Rationalization of procedures describes a radical rethinking of the business models.

Unit testing

An entire information system is broken down into its subsystems by using

What is the purpose of responsive Web design?

In which type of systems building are the development stages organized so that tasks in one stage are completed before the tasks in the next stage begin?

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

A(n)________ is the model or blueprint for an information system solution and consists of all the specifications that will deliver the functions identified during systems analysis.

The primary tool for representing a system's component processes and the flow of data between them is the

Object-oriented development is more incremental than traditional structured development.

In the direct cutover conversion strategy,the new system

In what stage of systems development are design specifications created?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of prototyping? Describe the steps in prototyping.Give at least two circumstances under which prototyping might be useful.

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Exam 13: Building Information Systems

In an object-oriented development framework for a university,how would the classes Degree,Mathematics,and Physics be related?

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

As a technical project manager,you have decided to propose implementing a prototyping methodology for a small Web-based design project.What is the order of steps you will follow in this project?

Categories of tools for BPM include all of the following except

What is the primary driving factor in firms to select domestic outsourcing firms to build system solutions?

Acceptance testing

A data flow diagram offers a logical and graphical model of information flow,partitioning a system into modules that show manageable levels of detail.

________ development focuses on rapid delivery of working software by breaking a large project into a series of small sub-projects that are completed in short periods of time using iteration and continuous feedback.

Rationalization of procedures describes a radical rethinking of the business models.

Unit testing

An entire information system is broken down into its subsystems by using

What is the purpose of responsive Web design?

In which type of systems building are the development stages organized so that tasks in one stage are completed before the tasks in the next stage begin?

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

A(n)________ is the model or blueprint for an information system solution and consists of all the specifications that will deliver the functions identified during systems analysis.

The primary tool for representing a system's component processes and the flow of data between them is the

Object-oriented development is more incremental than traditional structured development.

In the direct cutover conversion strategy,the new system

In what stage of systems development are design specifications created?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of prototyping? Describe the steps in prototyping.Give at least two circumstances under which prototyping might be useful.

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: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

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