Question 1

During which level of the systems analysis is it determined that the problem exists within the physical system?

Accepted Answer

A) Element Six - Evaluate the Transformation Processes 
B) Element Five - Evaluate the Inputs and the Input Resources 
C) Element Seven - Evaluate the Output Resources 
D) Element Four - Evaluate the Information Processor 
A) Element Six - Evaluate the Transformation Processes 
B) Element Five - Evaluate the Inputs and the Input Resources 
C) Element Seven - Evaluate the Output Resources 
D) Element Four - Evaluate the Information Processor B

Question 2

Why do users and developers like prototyping?

Accepted Answer

Users and developers like prototyping because communications between the developer and user are improved and the developer can do a better job of determining the user's needs. The user plays a more active role in system development. The developers and the users spend less time and effort in developing the system. And finally, implementation is much easier because the user knows what to expect.

Question 3

Which phase is not part of the RAD life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) analysis 
B) user design 
C) construction 
D) requirements planning 
A) analysis 
B) user design 
C) construction 
D) requirements planning A

Question 4

A substitute for the Gantt chart is a PERT chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A use case is a narrative description in paragraph format that occurs between a primary and secondary system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The BPR process that is the transformation of a system into another form without changing its functionality is:

Accepted Answer

A) reengineering. 
B) restructuring. 
C) information engineering. 
D) reverse engineering. 
A) reengineering. 
B) restructuring. 
C) information engineering. 
D) reverse engineering.

Question 7

A methodology is a process of solving a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A__________ consists of a group of logically related data elements that travel from one point or process to another.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A__________ consists of a group of logically...

Question 9

A ___________ is a condition or event that is harmful or potentially harmful or beneficial or potentially beneficial to the firm.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ___________ is a condition or event...

Question 10

When the process of the SDLC is followed while BPR is engaged, it is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) restructuring. 
B) backward engineering. 
C) reengineering. 
D) forward engineering. 
A) restructuring. 
B) backward engineering. 
C) reengineering. 
D) forward engineering.

Question 11

An integrated set of strategies, methodologies, and tools that exists within information engineering is:

Accepted Answer

A) rapid application development. 
B) prototyping. 
C) business process reengineering. 
D) phased development. 
A) rapid application development. 
B) prototyping. 
C) business process reengineering. 
D) phased development.

Question 12

The phased development methodology is a combination of the traditional SDLC, prototyping, and RAD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which feature of phased development was taken from prototyping?

Accepted Answer

A) the iterative solicitation of user feedback 
B) the logical sequence of stages 
C) the idea that user involvement includes participation in development 
D) applying business area analysis 
A) the iterative solicitation of user feedback 
B) the logical sequence of stages 
C) the idea that user involvement includes participation in development 
D) applying business area analysis

Question 14

A data flow consists of a group of logically related data elements that travel from one point or process to another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How do managers go about selecting the best alternative?

Accepted Answer

Through an

Question 16

Which organizational unit is not dedicated to facilitating resource flows?

Accepted Answer

A) information systems 
B) human resources 
C) finance 
D) marketing 
A) information systems 
B) human resources 
C) finance 
D) marketing

Question 17

An advantage of having an MIS steering committee is that the computer will be used to support users throughout the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The term __________is used to describe the entire firm.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term __________is used to describe the...

Question 19

Which methodology most closely resembles a waterfall?

Accepted Answer

A) prototyping 
B) RAD 
C) traditional SDLC 
D) phased development 
A) prototyping 
B) RAD 
C) traditional SDLC 
D) phased development

Question 20

The __________positions the system in an environmental context.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________positions the system in an environmental...

Exam 7: Systems Development

During which level of the systems analysis is it determined that the problem exists within the physical system?

Why do users and developers like prototyping?

Which phase is not part of the RAD life cycle?

A substitute for the Gantt chart is a PERT chart.

A use case is a narrative description in paragraph format that occurs between a primary and secondary system.

The BPR process that is the transformation of a system into another form without changing its functionality is:

A methodology is a process of solving a problem.

A__________ consists of a group of logically related data elements that travel from one point or process to another.

A ___________ is a condition or event that is harmful or potentially harmful or beneficial or potentially beneficial to the firm.

When the process of the SDLC is followed while BPR is engaged, it is referred to as:

An integrated set of strategies, methodologies, and tools that exists within information engineering is:

The phased development methodology is a combination of the traditional SDLC, prototyping, and RAD.

Which feature of phased development was taken from prototyping?

A data flow consists of a group of logically related data elements that travel from one point or process to another.

How do managers go about selecting the best alternative?

Which organizational unit is not dedicated to facilitating resource flows?

An advantage of having an MIS steering committee is that the computer will be used to support users throughout the firm.

The term __________is used to describe the entire firm.

Which methodology most closely resembles a waterfall?

The __________positions the system in an environmental context.

Introduction to Information Systems

Information Systems for Competitive Advantage

Using Information Technology to Engage in Electronic Commerce

System Users and Developers

Computing and Communications Resources

Database Management Systems

Information in Action

Information Security

Ethical Implications of Information Technology

Decision Support Systems

Everyday Technology Skills

Web/HTML Project Using Microsoft FrontPage

Web/HTML Project Using Notepad

Web/HTML Student Survey

Web/HTML Book Purchase

Spreadsheet Basics

Spreadsheets with Data Capture - Vacation Choice

Spreadsheets with Data Capture - Movie Ticket Purchase

Database Forms and Reports

Database Queries - Customer Database

Database Queries - Inventory Database

Reports Based on Queries

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