Question 1

_____ determines how long it takes an information system to spend for itself through reduced costs and increased benefits.​

Accepted Answer

A)  Net present value (NPV) 
B)  Acquisition process 
C)  Return on investment (ROI) 
D)  Payback analysis 
A)  Net present value (NPV) 
B)  Acquisition process 
C)  Return on investment (ROI) 
D)  Payback analysis

Question 2

A request for quotation (RFQ) is less specific than a request for proposal (RFP).​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Case 7-2
Tom started the process of selecting a new system for the firm and he is weighing all of the various issues that need to be considered and the resources he has at his disposal as he makes this important decision.
-Tom has two candidates for the new system. Which one of the following is a strategy he can pursue for making the final selection from among the two candidates?​

Accepted Answer

A)  For vertical applications, use a demo copy to enter a few sample transactions in both. 
B)  Although benchmarking can predict project-specific results, benchmark testing is not a good way to measure relative performance of two or more competing products in a standard environment. 
C)  Be aware that some vendors limit their reference lists to satisfied clients, so mostly negative feedback should be expected from those firms. 
D)  Consult websites maintained by consultants and software publishers with product references and links to vendors. 
A)  For vertical applications, use a demo copy to enter a few sample transactions in both. 
B)  Although benchmarking can predict project-specific results, benchmark testing is not a good way to measure relative performance of two or more competing products in a standard environment. 
C)  Be aware that some vendors limit their reference lists to satisfied clients, so mostly negative feedback should be expected from those firms. 
D)  Consult websites maintained by consultants and software publishers with product references and links to vendors.

Question 4

Case 7-2
Tom started the process of selecting a new system for the firm and he is weighing all of the various issues that need to be considered and the resources he has at his disposal as he makes this important decision.
-As Tom prepares to remove the field in his selection of a new system, he wants a quick refresher on the difference between a request for proposal (RFP) and a request for quotation (RFQ). If he needs a request for proposal (RFP), Simone will write it, and if he needs an RFQ, Marny is responsible for writing that. Which of the following is true?​

Accepted Answer

A)  An RFP that Simone writes is more specific than an RFQ Marny will write. 
B)  When Simone is tasked with the job, Tom already knows the specific product or service he wants and he needs to obtain price quotations or bids. 
C)  When Marny is tasked with the job, her output can involve outright purchase or a variety of leasing options. 
D)  RFPs and RFQs have very different objectives. 
A)  An RFP that Simone writes is more specific than an RFQ Marny will write. 
B)  When Simone is tasked with the job, Tom already knows the specific product or service he wants and he needs to obtain price quotations or bids. 
C)  When Marny is tasked with the job, her output can involve outright purchase or a variety of leasing options. 
D)  RFPs and RFQs have very different objectives.

Question 5

A(n) _____ is a firm that delivers a software application, or access to an application, by charging a usage or subscription fee.​

Accepted Answer

A)  software delivery service 
B)  manufacturer outsourcing 
C)  manufacturer outsourcing. 
D)  application service provider 
A)  software delivery service 
B)  manufacturer outsourcing 
C)  manufacturer outsourcing. 
D)  application service provider

Question 6

Which of the following is a software collection obtained from a vendor or application service provider?

Accepted Answer

A)  software package 
B)  software cluster 
C)  software metric 
D)  software aggregate 
A)  software package 
B)  software cluster 
C)  software metric 
D)  software aggregate

Question 7

_____ is the transfer of information systems development, operation, or maintenance to an outside firm that provides these services, for a fee, on a temporary or long-term basis.​

Accepted Answer

A)  Outsourcing 
B)  Commission 
C)  Subscription 
D)  External provisioning 
A)  Outsourcing 
B)  Commission 
C)  Subscription 
D)  External provisioning

Question 8

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 would offer as a reason for in-house software development?​

Accepted Answer

A)  The client is looking to spend the least possible time in implementation. 
B)  The client wants to be able to use fewer technical development staff members. 
C)  The client has a number of very distinctive security requirements. 
D)  The client wishes to receive future upgrade from the vendors. 
A)  The client is looking to spend the least possible time in implementation. 
B)  The client wants to be able to use fewer technical development staff members. 
C)  The client has a number of very distinctive security requirements. 
D)  The client wishes to receive future upgrade from the vendors.

Question 9

Which of the following is true of a web-based systems development environment?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Scalability of web-based systems can be affected by network limitations and constraints. 
B)  Internet-based development treats the web only as a communication channel. 
C)  Web-based solutions do not open complex security issues that should be addressed. 
D)  Web-based software treats the software application as a service that is less dependent on desktop computing power and resources. 
A)  Scalability of web-based systems can be affected by network limitations and constraints. 
B)  Internet-based development treats the web only as a communication channel. 
C)  Web-based solutions do not open complex security issues that should be addressed. 
D)  Web-based software treats the software application as a service that is less dependent on desktop computing power and resources.

Question 10

A(n) _____ is a technique that uses a common yardstick to measure and compare vendor ratings.

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed fee model 
B)  usage model 
C)  evaluation model 
D)  subscription model 
A)  fixed fee model 
B)  usage model 
C)  evaluation model 
D)  subscription model

Question 11

Although the traditional model of software acquisition still accounts for more software acquisition, a new model, called _____, is changing the picture dramatically.​

Accepted Answer

A)  Hardware as a Help 
B)  Software as a Service 
C)  Process as a Product 
D)  Storage as a Solution 
A)  Hardware as a Help 
B)  Software as a Service 
C)  Process as a Product 
D)  Storage as a Solution

Question 12

When determining outsourcing fees, a _____ has a variable fee based on the number of users or workstations that have access to the application.​

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed fee model 
B)  usage model 
C)  subscription model 
D)  transaction model 
A)  fixed fee model 
B)  usage model 
C)  subscription model 
D)  transaction model

Question 13

An application service provider (ASP) provides more than a license to use the software; it rents an operational package to the customer.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The _____ must include users, who will participate in the selection process and feel a sense of ownership in the new system.​

Accepted Answer

A)  development and testing team 
B)  evaluation and selection team 
C)  maintenance team 
D)  quality audit team 
A)  development and testing team 
B)  evaluation and selection team 
C)  maintenance team 
D)  quality audit team

Question 15

_____ is the starting point for measuring the performance, accuracy, and completeness of the finished system before entering the systems design phase.​

Accepted Answer

A)  Software requirements specification 
B)  Request for quoting document 
C)  Software license 
D)  Maintenance agreement 
A)  Software requirements specification 
B)  Request for quoting document 
C)  Software license 
D)  Maintenance agreement

Question 16

A software package developed to handle information requirements for a specific type of business is called a horizontal application.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is true of web-based development?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Web-based software treats the software as a product that is more dependent on desktop computing powers and resources. 
B)  Web-based software usually requires middleware to communicate with existing software and legacy systems. 
C)  Web-based systems can run on multiple hardware environments. 
D)  When companies acquire web-based software as a service rather than a product they purchase, they can limit in-house involvement to a minimum. 
A)  Web-based software treats the software as a product that is more dependent on desktop computing powers and resources. 
B)  Web-based software usually requires middleware to communicate with existing software and legacy systems. 
C)  Web-based systems can run on multiple hardware environments. 
D)  When companies acquire web-based software as a service rather than a product they purchase, they can limit in-house involvement to a minimum.

Question 18

In the context of in-house software development options, companies that develop software for sale are called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  software stockers 
B)  software distributers 
C)  software vendors 
D)  software dealers 
A)  software stockers 
B)  software distributers 
C)  software vendors 
D)  software dealers

Question 19

_____ is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.​

Accepted Answer

A)  Utility computing 
B)  Mainframe computing 
C)  Grid computing 
D)  Cloud computing 
A)  Utility computing 
B)  Mainframe computing 
C)  Grid computing 
D)  Cloud computing

Question 20

Benchmark tests must precisely match the day-to-day situation at your company.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

_____ determines how long it takes an information system to spend for itself through reduced costs and increased benefits.

A request for quotation (RFQ) is less specific than a request for proposal (RFP).

A(n) _____ is a firm that delivers a software application, or access to an application, by charging a usage or subscription fee.

Which of the following is a software collection obtained from a vendor or application service provider?

_____ is the transfer of information systems development, operation, or maintenance to an outside firm that provides these services, for a fee, on a temporary or long-term basis.

Which of the following is true of a web-based systems development environment?

A(n) _____ is a technique that uses a common yardstick to measure and compare vendor ratings.

Although the traditional model of software acquisition still accounts for more software acquisition, a new model, called _____, is changing the picture dramatically.

When determining outsourcing fees, a _____ has a variable fee based on the number of users or workstations that have access to the application.

An application service provider (ASP) provides more than a license to use the software; it rents an operational package to the customer.

The _____ must include users, who will participate in the selection process and feel a sense of ownership in the new system.

_____ is the starting point for measuring the performance, accuracy, and completeness of the finished system before entering the systems design phase.

A software package developed to handle information requirements for a specific type of business is called a horizontal application.

Which of the following is true of web-based development?

In the context of in-house software development options, companies that develop software for sale are called _____.

_____ is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.

Benchmark tests must precisely match the day-to-day situation at your company.

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

_____ determines how long it takes an information system to spend for itself through reduced costs and increased benefits.​

A request for quotation (RFQ) is less specific than a request for proposal (RFP).​

A(n) _____ is a firm that delivers a software application, or access to an application, by charging a usage or subscription fee.​

Which of the following is a software collection obtained from a vendor or application service provider?

_____ is the transfer of information systems development, operation, or maintenance to an outside firm that provides these services, for a fee, on a temporary or long-term basis.​

Which of the following is true of a web-based systems development environment?​

A(n) _____ is a technique that uses a common yardstick to measure and compare vendor ratings.

Although the traditional model of software acquisition still accounts for more software acquisition, a new model, called _____, is changing the picture dramatically.​

When determining outsourcing fees, a _____ has a variable fee based on the number of users or workstations that have access to the application.​

An application service provider (ASP) provides more than a license to use the software; it rents an operational package to the customer.​

The _____ must include users, who will participate in the selection process and feel a sense of ownership in the new system.​

_____ is the starting point for measuring the performance, accuracy, and completeness of the finished system before entering the systems design phase.​

A software package developed to handle information requirements for a specific type of business is called a horizontal application.​

Which of the following is true of web-based development?​

In the context of in-house software development options, companies that develop software for sale are called _____.

_____ is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.​

Benchmark tests must precisely match the day-to-day situation at your company.​

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

_____ determines how long it takes an information system to spend for itself through reduced costs and increased benefits.

A request for quotation (RFQ) is less specific than a request for proposal (RFP).

A(n) _____ is a firm that delivers a software application, or access to an application, by charging a usage or subscription fee.

_____ is the transfer of information systems development, operation, or maintenance to an outside firm that provides these services, for a fee, on a temporary or long-term basis.

Which of the following is true of a web-based systems development environment?

Although the traditional model of software acquisition still accounts for more software acquisition, a new model, called _____, is changing the picture dramatically.

When determining outsourcing fees, a _____ has a variable fee based on the number of users or workstations that have access to the application.

An application service provider (ASP) provides more than a license to use the software; it rents an operational package to the customer.

The _____ must include users, who will participate in the selection process and feel a sense of ownership in the new system.

_____ is the starting point for measuring the performance, accuracy, and completeness of the finished system before entering the systems design phase.

A software package developed to handle information requirements for a specific type of business is called a horizontal application.

Which of the following is true of web-based development?

_____ is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.

Benchmark tests must precisely match the day-to-day situation at your company.