Question 1

Web-based software usually requires additional layers, called _____, to communicate with existing software and legacy systems.​

Accepted Answer

A)  freeware 
B)  shareware 
C)  middleware 
D)  public domain software 
A)  freeware 
B)  shareware 
C)  middleware 
D)  public domain software

Question 2

Matching
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-This is another name for internet business services (IBS).

Accepted Answer

A) Cloud computing 
B) Internet Business Services (IBS) 
C) Managed hosting 
D) .NET 
E) Screen generators
F)Physical design
G)Logical design
H)Web 2.0
I)Benchmark testing
J)Systems requirement document 
A) Cloud computing 
B) Internet Business Services (IBS) 
C) Managed hosting 
D) .NET 
E) Screen generators
F)Physical design
G)Logical design
H)Web 2.0
I)Benchmark testing
J)Systems requirement document

Question 3

A _____ defines what must take place, not how it will be accomplished.​

Accepted Answer

A)  logical design 
B)  physical design 
C)  quantitative design 
D)  qualitative design 
A)  logical design 
B)  physical design 
C)  quantitative design 
D)  qualitative design

Question 4

Matching
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-This can be viewed as an online Software as a Service (SaaS) and data environment supported by supercomputer technology.

Accepted Answer

A) Cloud computing 
B) Internet Business Services (IBS) 
C) Managed hosting 
D) .NET 
E) Screen generators
F)Physical design
G)Logical design
H)Web 2.0
I)Benchmark testing
J)Systems requirement document 
A) Cloud computing 
B) Internet Business Services (IBS) 
C) Managed hosting 
D) .NET 
E) Screen generators
F)Physical design
G)Logical design
H)Web 2.0
I)Benchmark testing
J)Systems requirement document

Question 5

_____ reduces the customer's need for software maintenance, operation, and support.​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

A _____ is a document that describes a company, lists the IT services or products needed, and specifies the features required.​

Accepted Answer

A)  request for quotation (RFQ) 
B)  present net value (PNV) 
C)  request for proposal (RFP) 
D)  return on investment (ROI) 
A)  request for quotation (RFQ) 
B)  present net value (PNV) 
C)  request for proposal (RFP) 
D)  return on investment (ROI)

Question 7

In addition to configuring software, the IT staff can create a _____, which includes screens, commands, controls, and features that enable users to interact more effectively with the application.

Accepted Answer

A)  user manual 
B)  user story 
C)  user interface 
D)  user agent 
A)  user manual 
B)  user story 
C)  user interface 
D)  user agent

Question 8

Building an application in a _____ environment can offer greater benefits, and sometimes greater risks, when compared to a traditional environment.​

Accepted Answer

A)  GUI 
B)  web-based 
C)  cloud 
D)  multinational 
A)  GUI 
B)  web-based 
C)  cloud 
D)  multinational

Question 9

The software that a company's IT department makes, builds, and develops is called _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  in-house software 
B)  internal software 
C)  external software 
D)  indexed software 
A)  in-house software 
B)  internal software 
C)  external software 
D)  indexed software

Question 10

Matching
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-This is like a contract that identifies what the system developers must deliver to users.

Accepted Answer

A) Cloud computing 
B) Internet Business Services (IBS) 
C) Managed hosting 
D) .NET 
E) Screen generators
F)Physical design
G)Logical design
H)Web 2.0
I)Benchmark testing
J)Systems requirement document 
A) Cloud computing 
B) Internet Business Services (IBS) 
C) Managed hosting 
D) .NET 
E) Screen generators
F)Physical design
G)Logical design
H)Web 2.0
I)Benchmark testing
J)Systems requirement document

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a horizontal application?​

Accepted Answer

A)  College applications 
B)  Construction companies 
C)  Accounting packages 
D)  Real estate firms 
A)  College applications 
B)  Construction companies 
C)  Accounting packages 
D)  Real estate firms

Question 12

In the context of in-house software development options, the choice between developing versus purchasing software often is called a _____ decision.

Accepted Answer

A)  build or make 
B)  subscription 
C)  transactional 
D)  build or buy 
A)  build or make 
B)  subscription 
C)  transactional 
D)  build or buy

Question 13

If a software package is purchased, consider a _____, which offers additional support and assistance from the vendor.​

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed fee model 
B)  request for proposal 
C)  software license 
D)  supplemental maintenance agreement 
A)  fixed fee model 
B)  request for proposal 
C)  software license 
D)  supplemental maintenance agreement

Question 14

Typically, customers purchase licenses that give them the right to use the software under the terms of the license agreement.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A _____ describes the actual processes of entering, verifying, and storing data; the physical layout of data files and sorting procedures, the format of reports, and so on.?

Accepted Answer

A)  logical design 
B)  physical design 
C)  quantitative design 
D)  qualitative design 
A)  logical design 
B)  physical design 
C)  quantitative design 
D)  qualitative design

Question 16

Matching
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-This is attractive to customers because it offers online data center support, mainframe computing power for mission-critical functions, and universal access via the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) Cloud computing 
B) Internet Business Services (IBS) 
C) Managed hosting 
D) .NET 
E) Screen generators
F)Physical design
G)Logical design
H)Web 2.0
I)Benchmark testing
J)Systems requirement document 
A) Cloud computing 
B) Internet Business Services (IBS) 
C) Managed hosting 
D) .NET 
E) Screen generators
F)Physical design
G)Logical design
H)Web 2.0
I)Benchmark testing
J)Systems requirement document

Question 17

Mission-critical IT systems should be outsourced only if the result is a cost-attractive, reliable business solution that fits the company's long-term business strategy.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In the context of in-house software development options, a firm that enhances a commercial package by adding custom features and configuring it for a particular industry is called a(n) _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  business process outsourcing (BPO) 
B)  enterprise resource planner (ERP) 
C)  online service provider (OSP) 
D)  value-added reseller (VAR) 
A)  business process outsourcing (BPO) 
B)  enterprise resource planner (ERP) 
C)  online service provider (OSP) 
D)  value-added reseller (VAR)

Question 19

A software package that can be used by many different types of organizations is called a(n) _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  vertical application 
B)  symmetric application 
C)  horizontal application 
D)  asymmetric application 
A)  vertical application 
B)  symmetric application 
C)  horizontal application 
D)  asymmetric application

Question 20

Some firms offer _____, which provide powerful web-based support for transactions such as order processing, billing, and customer relationship management.​

Accepted Answer

A)  application service provider (ASP) 
B)  internet business services (IBS) 
C)  outsource hosting provider (OHP) 
D)  fixed outsourcing services (FOS) 
A)  application service provider (ASP) 
B)  internet business services (IBS) 
C)  outsource hosting provider (OHP) 
D)  fixed outsourcing services (FOS)

Web-based software usually requires additional layers, called _____, to communicate with existing software and legacy systems.

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -This is another name for internet business services (IBS).

A _____ defines what must take place, not how it will be accomplished.

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -This can be viewed as an online Software as a Service (SaaS) and data environment supported by supercomputer technology.

_____ reduces the customer's need for software maintenance, operation, and support.

A _____ is a document that describes a company, lists the IT services or products needed, and specifies the features required.

In addition to configuring software, the IT staff can create a _____, which includes screens, commands, controls, and features that enable users to interact more effectively with the application.

Building an application in a _____ environment can offer greater benefits, and sometimes greater risks, when compared to a traditional environment.

The software that a company's IT department makes, builds, and develops is called _____.

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -This is like a contract that identifies what the system developers must deliver to users.

Which of the following is an example of a horizontal application?

In the context of in-house software development options, the choice between developing versus purchasing software often is called a _____ decision.

If a software package is purchased, consider a _____, which offers additional support and assistance from the vendor.

Typically, customers purchase licenses that give them the right to use the software under the terms of the license agreement.

A _____ describes the actual processes of entering, verifying, and storing data; the physical layout of data files and sorting procedures, the format of reports, and so on.?

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -This is attractive to customers because it offers online data center support, mainframe computing power for mission-critical functions, and universal access via the Internet.

Mission-critical IT systems should be outsourced only if the result is a cost-attractive, reliable business solution that fits the company's long-term business strategy.

In the context of in-house software development options, a firm that enhances a commercial package by adding custom features and configuring it for a particular industry is called a(n) _____.

A software package that can be used by many different types of organizations is called a(n) _____.

Some firms offer _____, which provide powerful web-based support for transactions such as order processing, billing, and customer relationship management.

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

Web-based software usually requires additional layers, called _____, to communicate with existing software and legacy systems.​

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -This is another name for internet business services (IBS).

A _____ defines what must take place, not how it will be accomplished.​

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -This can be viewed as an online Software as a Service (SaaS) and data environment supported by supercomputer technology.

_____ reduces the customer's need for software maintenance, operation, and support.​

A _____ is a document that describes a company, lists the IT services or products needed, and specifies the features required.​

In addition to configuring software, the IT staff can create a _____, which includes screens, commands, controls, and features that enable users to interact more effectively with the application.

Building an application in a _____ environment can offer greater benefits, and sometimes greater risks, when compared to a traditional environment.​

The software that a company's IT department makes, builds, and develops is called _____.​

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -This is like a contract that identifies what the system developers must deliver to users.

Which of the following is an example of a horizontal application?​

In the context of in-house software development options, the choice between developing versus purchasing software often is called a _____ decision.

If a software package is purchased, consider a _____, which offers additional support and assistance from the vendor.​

Typically, customers purchase licenses that give them the right to use the software under the terms of the license agreement.​

A _____ describes the actual processes of entering, verifying, and storing data; the physical layout of data files and sorting procedures, the format of reports, and so on.?

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -This is attractive to customers because it offers online data center support, mainframe computing power for mission-critical functions, and universal access via the Internet.

Mission-critical IT systems should be outsourced only if the result is a cost-attractive, reliable business solution that fits the company's long-term business strategy.​

In the context of in-house software development options, a firm that enhances a commercial package by adding custom features and configuring it for a particular industry is called a(n) _____.​

A software package that can be used by many different types of organizations is called a(n) _____.​

Some firms offer _____, which provide powerful web-based support for transactions such as order processing, billing, and customer relationship management.​

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

Web-based software usually requires additional layers, called _____, to communicate with existing software and legacy systems.

A _____ defines what must take place, not how it will be accomplished.

_____ reduces the customer's need for software maintenance, operation, and support.

A _____ is a document that describes a company, lists the IT services or products needed, and specifies the features required.

Building an application in a _____ environment can offer greater benefits, and sometimes greater risks, when compared to a traditional environment.

The software that a company's IT department makes, builds, and develops is called _____.

Which of the following is an example of a horizontal application?

If a software package is purchased, consider a _____, which offers additional support and assistance from the vendor.

Typically, customers purchase licenses that give them the right to use the software under the terms of the license agreement.

Mission-critical IT systems should be outsourced only if the result is a cost-attractive, reliable business solution that fits the company's long-term business strategy.

In the context of in-house software development options, a firm that enhances a commercial package by adding custom features and configuring it for a particular industry is called a(n) _____.

A software package that can be used by many different types of organizations is called a(n) _____.

Some firms offer _____, which provide powerful web-based support for transactions such as order processing, billing, and customer relationship management.