Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is included in a project dictionary?

Accepted Answer

A)  translations of the programming code into plain language 
B)  general guidelines for an SDLC based on research 
C)  the documentation and deliverables of a project 
D)  terminology that helps the programmers communicate with users 
A)  translations of the programming code into plain language 
B)  general guidelines for an SDLC based on research 
C)  the documentation and deliverables of a project 
D)  terminology that helps the programmers communicate with users

Question 2

To be an authorized VAR, few manufacturers have any requirements that a VAR must meet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You purchase a spreadsheet program for your computer from a vendor who mass-produces software. What is the term for this type of software?

Accepted Answer

A)  popular 
B)  platform 
C)  packaged 
D)  prepared 
A)  popular 
B)  platform 
C)  packaged 
D)  prepared

Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which conversion strategy converts each location to the new system at a separate time?

Accepted Answer

A)  phased 
B)  parallel 
C)  pilot 
D)  direct 
A)  phased 
B)  parallel 
C)  pilot 
D)  direct

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In object modeling, what is each data element called?

Accepted Answer

A)  an action 
B)  an operation 
C)  a method 
D)  an attribute 
A)  an action 
B)  an operation 
C)  a method 
D)  an attribute

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about feasibility studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are also called the preliminary investigation. 
B)  The feasibility report contains several sections: existing system, benefits and feasibility of new or modified system, and recommendation. 
C)  The time spent on this phase of system development is long compared to the rest of the project. 
D)  To answer the question, the system analyst conducts a general study of the project. 
A)  They are also called the preliminary investigation. 
B)  The feasibility report contains several sections: existing system, benefits and feasibility of new or modified system, and recommendation. 
C)  The time spent on this phase of system development is long compared to the rest of the project. 
D)  To answer the question, the system analyst conducts a general study of the project.

Question 7

Which of the following is a measure of how suitable the development of a system will be to a company?

Accepted Answer

A)  Documentation 
B)  Resolution 
C)  Presentation 
D)  Feasibility 
A)  Documentation 
B)  Resolution 
C)  Presentation 
D)  Feasibility

Question 8

List and explain the techniques used to gather data and information.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Which of the following is a formal review of any system development cycle deliverable?

Accepted Answer

A)  inspection 
B)  prototype 
C)  program development analysis 
D)  post-program review 
A)  inspection 
B)  prototype 
C)  program development analysis 
D)  post-program review

Question 10

Which of the following roles is responsible for designing and developing an information system?

Accepted Answer

A)  manager 
B)  coordinator 
C)  analyst 
D)  developer 
A)  manager 
B)  coordinator 
C)  analyst 
D)  developer

Question 11

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following describes an information system?

Accepted Answer

A)  a network of computers that enables the transfer of information from one computer to another, such as the Internet 
B)  a collection of hardware, software, data, people and procedures that work together to produce quality information 
C)  a group of data professionals who work together to enhance communications systems 
D)  a series of activities such as analysis and design in the process of distributing information on a large scale 
A)  a network of computers that enables the transfer of information from one computer to another, such as the Internet 
B)  a collection of hardware, software, data, people and procedures that work together to produce quality information 
C)  a group of data professionals who work together to enhance communications systems 
D)  a series of activities such as analysis and design in the process of distributing information on a large scale

Question 12

In large companies, users write a formal request for a new or modified information system, which is called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  system demand 
B)  IS need 
C)  project request 
D)  corporate requirement 
A)  system demand 
B)  IS need 
C)  project request 
D)  corporate requirement

Question 13

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following tools identifies data stores, processes, sources, and data flow?

Accepted Answer

A)  DFD 
B)  ERD 
C)  PD 
D)  FTP 
A)  DFD 
B)  ERD 
C)  PD 
D)  FTP

Question 14

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms best describes a decision-making body in an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  a project team 
B)  information managers 
C)  a steering committee 
D)  team leaders 
A)  a project team 
B)  information managers 
C)  a steering committee 
D)  team leaders

Question 15

Which of the following kind of products are software tools designed to support one or more activities of the system development cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Feasibility 
B)  Prototyping 
C)  Mockup 
D)  CASE 
A)  Feasibility 
B)  Prototyping 
C)  Mockup 
D)  CASE

Question 16

Most systems analysts use either a process modeling or object modeling approach to analysis and design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is an advantage of custom software?

Accepted Answer

A)  It matches a company's requirements exactly. 
B)  It is less expensive and takes less time to design and implement than packaged software. 
C)  It is mass produced, copyrighted, prewritten, and available for purchase. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  It matches a company's requirements exactly. 
B)  It is less expensive and takes less time to design and implement than packaged software. 
C)  It is mass produced, copyrighted, prewritten, and available for purchase. 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

The systems analyst may skip many of the activities in a detailed design when developing custom software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A systems analyst often performs the two activities in the design phase at the same time instead of sequentially.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Many people should review the detailed design specifications before they are given to the programming team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is included in a project dictionary?

To be an authorized VAR, few manufacturers have any requirements that a VAR must meet.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You purchase a spreadsheet program for your computer from a vendor who mass-produces software. What is the term for this type of software?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which conversion strategy converts each location to the new system at a separate time?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In object modeling, what is each data element called?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about feasibility studies?

Which of the following is a measure of how suitable the development of a system will be to a company?

List and explain the techniques used to gather data and information.

Which of the following is a formal review of any system development cycle deliverable?

Which of the following roles is responsible for designing and developing an information system?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following describes an information system?

In large companies, users write a formal request for a new or modified information system, which is called which of the following?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following tools identifies data stores, processes, sources, and data flow?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms best describes a decision-making body in an organization?

Which of the following kind of products are software tools designed to support one or more activities of the system development cycle?

Most systems analysts use either a process modeling or object modeling approach to analysis and design.

Which of the following is an advantage of custom software?

The systems analyst may skip many of the activities in a detailed design when developing custom software.

A systems analyst often performs the two activities in the design phase at the same time instead of sequentially.

Many people should review the detailed design specifications before they are given to the programming team.

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Exam 12: Information System Development

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is included in a project dictionary?

To be an authorized VAR, few manufacturers have any requirements that a VAR must meet.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You purchase a spreadsheet program for your computer from a vendor who mass-produces software. What is the term for this type of software?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which conversion strategy converts each location to the new system at a separate time?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In object modeling, what is each data element called?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about feasibility studies?

Which of the following is a measure of how suitable the development of a system will be to a company?

List and explain the techniques used to gather data and information.

Which of the following is a formal review of any system development cycle deliverable?

Which of the following roles is responsible for designing and developing an information system?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following describes an information system?

In large companies, users write a formal request for a new or modified information system, which is called which of the following?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following tools identifies data stores, processes, sources, and data flow?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms best describes a decision-making body in an organization?

Which of the following kind of products are software tools designed to support one or more activities of the system development cycle?

Most systems analysts use either a process modeling or object modeling approach to analysis and design.

Which of the following is an advantage of custom software?

The systems analyst may skip many of the activities in a detailed design when developing custom software.

A systems analyst often performs the two activities in the design phase at the same time instead of sequentially.

Many people should review the detailed design specifications before they are given to the programming team.

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