Question 1

____________________ feasibility measures whether the established deadlines for a project are reasonable.

Accepted Answer

Schedule

Question 2

On a class diagram, each superclass inherits the methods and attributes of the objects in its higher-level class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about information system security?

Accepted Answer

A)  CSO stands for chief security officer. 
B)  If vulnerabilities are detected, the systems analyst returns to the planning phase to investigate them. 
C)  The CSO needs to be involved only in any system development projects that involve security. 
D)  A computer security plan summarizes in writing all of the safeguards that protect an organization's information assets. 
A)  CSO stands for chief security officer. 
B)  If vulnerabilities are detected, the systems analyst returns to the planning phase to investigate them. 
C)  The CSO needs to be involved only in any system development projects that involve security. 
D)  A computer security plan summarizes in writing all of the safeguards that protect an organization's information assets. C

Question 4

After users approve a layout chart, the systems analyst develops a mockup for programmers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A system analyst develops a technical design that contains programming-like notations. What is this design called?

Accepted Answer

A)  a layout chart 
B)  a mockup 
C)  a data model 
D)  a project flowchart 
A)  a layout chart 
B)  a mockup 
C)  a data model 
D)  a project flowchart

Question 6

During physical design, the systems analysts make no attempt to identify the procedures that should be automated and those that should be manual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following stores a data item's name, description, and other details about each data item?

Accepted Answer

A)  condition glossary 
B)  value index 
C)  table of contents 
D)  data dictionary 
A)  condition glossary 
B)  value index 
C)  table of contents 
D)  data dictionary

Question 8

Object modeling cannot use the same tools as those used in process modeling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

As shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ session is a lengthy, structured, group meeting in which users and IT professionals work together to design or develop an application.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   As shown in the accompanying...

Question 10

The procedure in an object, called a(n) ____________________, contains activities that read or manipulate the data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The procedure in an object, called a(n)...

Question 11

Companies can develop software in-house using their own IT personnel or they can have an outside source develop it for them. What is the term for the latter option?

Accepted Answer

A)  fast-tracking 
B)  development sharing 
C)  externalization 
D)  outsourcing 
A)  fast-tracking 
B)  development sharing 
C)  externalization 
D)  outsourcing

Question 12

Horizontal market software is designed for a particular business or industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Detailed analysis involves three major activities: (1) study how the current system works; (2) determine the users' wants, needs, and requirements; and (3) recommend a solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes vertical market software?

Accepted Answer

A)  customizable software with different pricing options depending on which options are chosen 
B)  software designed for a particular business or industry, such as hospitals or banks 
C)  software whose value increases over time as an organization increases its reliance on it and enters more data 
D)  prewritten software that meets the needs of many different types of users 
A)  customizable software with different pricing options depending on which options are chosen 
B)  software designed for a particular business or industry, such as hospitals or banks 
C)  software whose value increases over time as an organization increases its reliance on it and enters more data 
D)  prewritten software that meets the needs of many different types of users

Question 15

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the term for the practice of an organization not using its own IT personnel to develop custom software?

Accepted Answer

A)  outhousing 
B)  external servicing 
C)  outsourcing 
D)  remote programming 
A)  outhousing 
B)  external servicing 
C)  outsourcing 
D)  remote programming

Question 16

Which of the following is a professional who is hired based on expertise in a specialized area of computers, including service and advice?

Accepted Answer

A)  technology analyst 
B)  computer logician 
C)  IT consultant 
D)  outsourcer 
A)  technology analyst 
B)  computer logician 
C)  IT consultant 
D)  outsourcer

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does a benchmark test evaluate?

Accepted Answer

A)  the costs to modify or replace an information system 
B)  the efficiency of an information system 
C)  the performance of hardware or software 
D)  the flow of data in a proposed information system 
A)  the costs to modify or replace an information system 
B)  the efficiency of an information system 
C)  the performance of hardware or software 
D)  the flow of data in a proposed information system

Question 18

Which of the following consists of running the old system alongside the new system for a specified time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phased conversion 
B)  Direct conversion 
C)  Parallel conversion 
D)  Pilot conversion 
A)  Phased conversion 
B)  Direct conversion 
C)  Parallel conversion 
D)  Pilot conversion

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT One of the guidelines of system development is to define standards. What is meant by standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  the required capacity, quality, and reliability of the information system 
B)  contributions of the users of the system during the design process 
C)  activities and tasks that are grouped together into phases 
D)  sets of rules and procedures an organization expects employees to accept and follow 
A)  the required capacity, quality, and reliability of the information system 
B)  contributions of the users of the system during the design process 
C)  activities and tasks that are grouped together into phases 
D)  sets of rules and procedures an organization expects employees to accept and follow

Question 20

Standards are often implemented using a data dictionary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

____________________ feasibility measures whether the established deadlines for a project are reasonable.

On a class diagram, each superclass inherits the methods and attributes of the objects in its higher-level class.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about information system security?

After users approve a layout chart, the systems analyst develops a mockup for programmers.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A system analyst develops a technical design that contains programming-like notations. What is this design called?

During physical design, the systems analysts make no attempt to identify the procedures that should be automated and those that should be manual.

Which of the following stores a data item's name, description, and other details about each data item?

Object modeling cannot use the same tools as those used in process modeling.

As shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ session is a lengthy, structured, group meeting in which users and IT professionals work together to design or develop an application.

The procedure in an object, called a(n) ____________________, contains activities that read or manipulate the data.

Companies can develop software in-house using their own IT personnel or they can have an outside source develop it for them. What is the term for the latter option?

Horizontal market software is designed for a particular business or industry.

Detailed analysis involves three major activities: (1) study how the current system works; (2) determine the users' wants, needs, and requirements; and (3) recommend a solution.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes vertical market software?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the term for the practice of an organization not using its own IT personnel to develop custom software?

Which of the following is a professional who is hired based on expertise in a specialized area of computers, including service and advice?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does a benchmark test evaluate?

Which of the following consists of running the old system alongside the new system for a specified time?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT One of the guidelines of system development is to define standards. What is meant by standards?

Standards are often implemented using a data dictionary.

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Exam 12: Information System Development

____________________ feasibility measures whether the established deadlines for a project are reasonable.

On a class diagram, each superclass inherits the methods and attributes of the objects in its higher-level class.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about information system security?

After users approve a layout chart, the systems analyst develops a mockup for programmers.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A system analyst develops a technical design that contains programming-like notations. What is this design called?

During physical design, the systems analysts make no attempt to identify the procedures that should be automated and those that should be manual.

Which of the following stores a data item's name, description, and other details about each data item?

Object modeling cannot use the same tools as those used in process modeling.

As shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ session is a lengthy, structured, group meeting in which users and IT professionals work together to design or develop an application.

The procedure in an object, called a(n) ____________________, contains activities that read or manipulate the data.

Companies can develop software in-house using their own IT personnel or they can have an outside source develop it for them. What is the term for the latter option?

Horizontal market software is designed for a particular business or industry.

Detailed analysis involves three major activities: (1) study how the current system works; (2) determine the users' wants, needs, and requirements; and (3) recommend a solution.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes vertical market software?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the term for the practice of an organization not using its own IT personnel to develop custom software?

Which of the following is a professional who is hired based on expertise in a specialized area of computers, including service and advice?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does a benchmark test evaluate?

Which of the following consists of running the old system alongside the new system for a specified time?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT One of the guidelines of system development is to define standards. What is meant by standards?

Standards are often implemented using a data dictionary.

Introduction to Computers

The Internet and the World Wide Web

Application Software

The Components of the Unit System

Input

Output

Storage

Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Communications and Networks

Database Management

Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

Programming Languages and Program Development

Enterprise Computing

Computer Careers and Certification

Filters