Question 1

In DFD terminology, a__________ is a repository of data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In DFD terminology, a__________ is a repository...

Question 2

A problem is always a condition or event that is harmful or potentially harmful to the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

During which stage of phased development does training occur?

Accepted Answer

A) preliminary construction 
B) final construction 
C) system test and installation 
D) design 
A) preliminary construction 
B) final construction 
C) system test and installation 
D) design

Question 4

Which of the following is not one of the judgments John Dewey used in adequately resolving a controversy?

Accepted Answer

A) Analyze the controversy. 
B) Recognize the controversy. 
C) Weigh alternative claims. 
D) Form a judgment. 
A) Analyze the controversy. 
B) Recognize the controversy. 
C) Weigh alternative claims. 
D) Form a judgment.

Question 5

A__________ is something that transforms input into output.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A__________ is something that transforms input into...

Question 6

Which of the following is not a stage in developing a requirements prototype?

Accepted Answer

A) Identify user needs. 
B) Use the prototype. 
C) Determine if the prototype is acceptable. 
D) Develop a prototype. 
A) Identify user needs. 
B) Use the prototype. 
C) Determine if the prototype is acceptable. 
D) Develop a prototype.

Question 7

All alternative solutions must be evaluated using the same evaluation criteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One of the potential pitfalls of prototyping is that the user plays a more active role in system development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

At which step in the definition effort does the manager study the position of the system in relation to its environment?

Accepted Answer

A) Identify the firm's subsystems. 
B) Recognize the environmental system. 
C) Analyze system parts in a certain sequence. 
D) Proceed from a system to a subsystem level. 
A) Identify the firm's subsystems. 
B) Recognize the environmental system. 
C) Analyze system parts in a certain sequence. 
D) Proceed from a system to a subsystem level.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a stage in developing an evolutionary prototype?

Accepted Answer

A) Develop a prototype. 
B) Code the operational system. 
C) Use the prototype. 
D) Identify user needs. 
A) Develop a prototype. 
B) Code the operational system. 
C) Use the prototype. 
D) Identify user needs.

Question 11

A prototype is a version of a potential system that provides developers and potential users with an exact replica of how the system in its completed form will function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

During the phased development methodology the preliminary investigation and analysis stages may be repeated several times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which statement is false regarding the MIS steering committee?

Accepted Answer

A) The task of the committee is to carry out the overall strategy that is established by the executive committee. 
B) The committee resolves conflicts that arise concerning priorities for computer use. 
C) The committee establishes policies that ensure computer support for achieving the strategic objectives of the firm. 
D) The committee disbands at the completion of the project. 
A) The task of the committee is to carry out the overall strategy that is established by the executive committee. 
B) The committee resolves conflicts that arise concerning priorities for computer use. 
C) The committee establishes policies that ensure computer support for achieving the strategic objectives of the firm. 
D) The committee disbands at the completion of the project.

Question 14

In a data flow diagram, which symbol does not represent a process?

Accepted Answer

A) open- ended rectangle 
B) circle 
C) horizontal rectangle 
D) upright rectangle with rounded corners 
A) open- ended rectangle 
B) circle 
C) horizontal rectangle 
D) upright rectangle with rounded corners

Question 15

The management theorist that identified three ways that managers go about selecting the best alternative was:

Accepted Answer

A) John Dewey. 
B) James Martin. 
C) Henry Mintzberg. 
D) Henri Fayol. 
A) John Dewey. 
B) James Martin. 
C) Henry Mintzberg. 
D) Henri Fayol.

Question 16

__________prepares the problem solver by providing a systems orientation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________prepares the problem solver by providing a...

Question 17

Which of the following is not a potential pitfall of prototyping?

Accepted Answer

A) The computer- human interface provided by certain prototyping tools may not reflect good design techniques. 
B) The user plays a more active role in system development. 
C) The shortcuts produce a "quick and dirty" effort. 
D) The user may have unrealistic expectations regarding the production system. 
A) The computer- human interface provided by certain prototyping tools may not reflect good design techniques. 
B) The user plays a more active role in system development. 
C) The shortcuts produce a "quick and dirty" effort. 
D) The user may have unrealistic expectations regarding the production system.

Question 18

Which of the following data flow diagram symbols can represent a terminator?

Accepted Answer

A) data storage 
B) data flows 
C) processes 
D) environmental elements 
A) data storage 
B) data flows 
C) processes 
D) environmental elements

Question 19

Which of the following is not a stage of the traditional SDLC?

Accepted Answer

A) analysis 
B) implementation 
C) evaluation 
D) planning 
A) analysis 
B) implementation 
C) evaluation 
D) planning

Question 20

A project team includes all of the persons who participate in the development of an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Systems Development

In DFD terminology, a__________ is a repository of data.

A problem is always a condition or event that is harmful or potentially harmful to the firm.

During which stage of phased development does training occur?

Which of the following is not one of the judgments John Dewey used in adequately resolving a controversy?

A__________ is something that transforms input into output.

Which of the following is not a stage in developing a requirements prototype?

All alternative solutions must be evaluated using the same evaluation criteria.

One of the potential pitfalls of prototyping is that the user plays a more active role in system development.

At which step in the definition effort does the manager study the position of the system in relation to its environment?

Which of the following is not a stage in developing an evolutionary prototype?

A prototype is a version of a potential system that provides developers and potential users with an exact replica of how the system in its completed form will function.

During the phased development methodology the preliminary investigation and analysis stages may be repeated several times.

Which statement is false regarding the MIS steering committee?

In a data flow diagram, which symbol does not represent a process?

The management theorist that identified three ways that managers go about selecting the best alternative was:

__________prepares the problem solver by providing a systems orientation.

Which of the following is not a potential pitfall of prototyping?

Which of the following data flow diagram symbols can represent a terminator?

Which of the following is not a stage of the traditional SDLC?

A project team includes all of the persons who participate in the development of an information system.

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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