Exam 7: Development Strategies

Many firms feel that in-house IT resources and capabilities provide a competitive advantage because an in-house team can respond quickly when business problems or opportunities arise.

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Question 21

Which of the following is true of a traditional systems development environment?

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Question 22

Regardless of the topics of interest, there are one or more _____, where people gather to meet, offer support, and exchange ideas.

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Question 23

When determining outsourcing fees, a _____ uses a set fee based on a specified level of service and user support.

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Question 24

_____ is a percentage rate that compares the total net benefits received from a project to the total costs of the project.

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Question 25

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -This is an example of a web-based development environment.

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Question 26

A _____ measures the time a package takes to process a certain number of transactions.

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Question 27

The _____ environment enhances interactive experiences, including wikis and blogs, and social networking applications.

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Question 28

Discuss the concerns and issues related to outsourcing.

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Question 29

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -This is a design that does not address the actual methods of implementation.

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Question 30

A firm that offers outsourcing solutions is called a _____.

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Question 31

Contrast logical and physical design.

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Question 32

A software package developed to handle information requirements for a specific type of business is called a(n) _____.

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Question 33

Nearly _____ percent of total costs occur after the purchase of hardware and software.

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Question 34

The _____ contains the prerequisites for the new system, describes the alternatives that were considered, and makes a specific recommendation to management.

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Question 35

In most large and medium-sized companies, a(n) _____ within the IT department is responsible for providing user support.

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Question 36

When companies use a _____, they already know the specific products or service they want and need to obtain price estimates or bids from vendors.

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Question 37

Case 7-1 Priscilla is providing the junior analysts, in her firm, on the team with some real-world illustrations to explain some of the recommendations that they must be prepared to make to clients, based on what they have studied in their coursework, in order to solidify their understanding. -Which of the following is a reason Priscilla will share with the new analysts, with regard to a client that wants to purchase a software package?

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Question 38

A _____ utilizes standard business software, such as Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel, which has been configured in a specific manner to enhance user productivity.

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Question 39

The main reason for offshore outsourcing is to _____.

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Many firms feel that in-house IT resources and capabilities provide a competitive advantage because an in-house team can respond quickly when business problems or opportunities arise.

Which of the following is true of a traditional systems development environment?

Regardless of the topics of interest, there are one or more _____, where people gather to meet, offer support, and exchange ideas.

When determining outsourcing fees, a _____ uses a set fee based on a specified level of service and user support.

_____ is a percentage rate that compares the total net benefits received from a project to the total costs of the project.

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -This is an example of a web-based development environment.

A _____ measures the time a package takes to process a certain number of transactions.

The _____ environment enhances interactive experiences, including wikis and blogs, and social networking applications.

Discuss the concerns and issues related to outsourcing.

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -This is a design that does not address the actual methods of implementation.

A firm that offers outsourcing solutions is called a _____.

Contrast logical and physical design.

A software package developed to handle information requirements for a specific type of business is called a(n) _____.

Nearly _____ percent of total costs occur after the purchase of hardware and software.

The _____ contains the prerequisites for the new system, describes the alternatives that were considered, and makes a specific recommendation to management.

In most large and medium-sized companies, a(n) _____ within the IT department is responsible for providing user support.

When companies use a _____, they already know the specific products or service they want and need to obtain price estimates or bids from vendors.

A _____ utilizes standard business software, such as Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel, which has been configured in a specific manner to enhance user productivity.

The main reason for offshore outsourcing is to _____.

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Analyzing the Business Case

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Modeling

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

Appendix-The Systems Analyst’s Toolkit

CASE Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

Filters

Exam 7: Development Strategies

Many firms feel that in-house IT resources and capabilities provide a competitive advantage because an in-house team can respond quickly when business problems or opportunities arise.​

Which of the following is true of a traditional systems development environment?​

Regardless of the topics of interest, there are one or more _____, where people gather to meet, offer support, and exchange ideas.​

When determining outsourcing fees, a _____ uses a set fee based on a specified level of service and user support.

_____ is a percentage rate that compares the total net benefits received from a project to the total costs of the project.​

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -This is an example of a web-based development environment.

A _____ measures the time a package takes to process a certain number of transactions.​

The _____ environment enhances interactive experiences, including wikis and blogs, and social networking applications.​

Discuss the concerns and issues related to outsourcing.​

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -This is a design that does not address the actual methods of implementation.

A firm that offers outsourcing solutions is called a _____.​

Contrast logical and physical design.​

A software package developed to handle information requirements for a specific type of business is called a(n) _____.​

Nearly _____ percent of total costs occur after the purchase of hardware and software.​

The _____ contains the prerequisites for the new system, describes the alternatives that were considered, and makes a specific recommendation to management.​

In most large and medium-sized companies, a(n) _____ within the IT department is responsible for providing user support.​

When companies use a _____, they already know the specific products or service they want and need to obtain price estimates or bids from vendors.

A _____ utilizes standard business software, such as Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel, which has been configured in a specific manner to enhance user productivity.

The main reason for offshore outsourcing is to _____.​

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Analyzing the Business Case

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Modeling

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

Appendix-The Systems Analyst’s Toolkit

CASE Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

Filters

Many firms feel that in-house IT resources and capabilities provide a competitive advantage because an in-house team can respond quickly when business problems or opportunities arise.

Which of the following is true of a traditional systems development environment?

Regardless of the topics of interest, there are one or more _____, where people gather to meet, offer support, and exchange ideas.

_____ is a percentage rate that compares the total net benefits received from a project to the total costs of the project.

A _____ measures the time a package takes to process a certain number of transactions.

The _____ environment enhances interactive experiences, including wikis and blogs, and social networking applications.

Discuss the concerns and issues related to outsourcing.

A firm that offers outsourcing solutions is called a _____.

Contrast logical and physical design.

A software package developed to handle information requirements for a specific type of business is called a(n) _____.

Nearly _____ percent of total costs occur after the purchase of hardware and software.

The _____ contains the prerequisites for the new system, describes the alternatives that were considered, and makes a specific recommendation to management.

In most large and medium-sized companies, a(n) _____ within the IT department is responsible for providing user support.

The main reason for offshore outsourcing is to _____.