Question 1

An ERD is a tool that graphically shows the connections among entities in a system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a VAR?

Accepted Answer

A)  a tool used to solicit proposals for hardware and software necessary for system development 
B)  a vendor with an automated response system for customer service requests and tech support 
C)  a company that purchases products from manufacturers and resells them to the public, also offering user support or warranties 
D)  an analysis method that compares the value of a current system with additional requirements being requested by users 
A)  a tool used to solicit proposals for hardware and software necessary for system development 
B)  a vendor with an automated response system for customer service requests and tech support 
C)  a company that purchases products from manufacturers and resells them to the public, also offering user support or warranties 
D)  an analysis method that compares the value of a current system with additional requirements being requested by users

Question 3

Converting existing manual and computer files so the new system can use them is known as which kind of conversion?

Accepted Answer

A)  object conversion 
B)  data conversion 
C)  process conversion 
D)  source conversion 
A)  object conversion 
B)  data conversion 
C)  process conversion 
D)  source conversion

Question 4

During input and output design, the inputs always are designed first because they help define the requirements for the outputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

With relational database systems, during database design the systems analyst defines the structure of each table in the system, as well as relationships among the tables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following involves showing users exactly how they will use the new hardware and software in a system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supervised usage 
B)  Direct conversion 
C)  Phased conversion 
D)  Training 
A)  Supervised usage 
B)  Direct conversion 
C)  Phased conversion 
D)  Training

Question 7

Every entity on the ERD has an entry in the project dictionary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following lists a variety of conditions and the actions that correspond to each condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  condition grid 
B)  decision table 
C)  event tree 
D)  action dictionary 
A)  condition grid 
B)  decision table 
C)  event tree 
D)  action dictionary

Question 9

In a diagram such as the one shown in the accompanying figure, the concept of lower levels taking over methods and attributes of higher levels is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a diagram such as the one...

Question 10

Just as system development follows an organized set of activities, so does program development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true about project requests?

Accepted Answer

A)  A project request falls under the analysis phase of an SDLC. 
B)  In a large organization, these often must be formal, written statements. 
C)  They are sometimes called requests for system services. 
D)  Some changes are outside the control or an organization, such as response to competition. 
A)  A project request falls under the analysis phase of an SDLC. 
B)  In a large organization, these often must be formal, written statements. 
C)  They are sometimes called requests for system services. 
D)  Some changes are outside the control or an organization, such as response to competition.

Question 12

Critical Thinking Questions Case 12-2 In your work in the IT department, you are charged with asking the difficult questions about the feasibility of new systems as they are being developed. Which of the following is not a question of operational feasibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Will the users like the new system? 
B)  Will the new system cause any changes in the work environment? 
C)  Will the new system meet the requirements of users? 
D)  What is the return on investment of the new system? 
A)  Will the users like the new system? 
B)  Will the new system cause any changes in the work environment? 
C)  Will the new system meet the requirements of users? 
D)  What is the return on investment of the new system?

Question 13

CASE tools support only one specific activity in system development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Technical feasibility addresses funding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The project dictionary helps everyone keep track of the huge amount of details in a system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Systems analysts discuss various aspects of a development project with a decision-making body in a company. What is the name for this group?

Accepted Answer

A)  steering committee 
B)  JAD 
C)  directors 
D)  management 
A)  steering committee 
B)  JAD 
C)  directors 
D)  management

Question 17

During which of the following phases does a systems analyst identify the required programs and the relationship among each program, as well as input, output, and database specifications?

Accepted Answer

A)  storage design 
B)  database design 
C)  program design 
D)  input and output design 
A)  storage design 
B)  database design 
C)  program design 
D)  input and output design

Question 18

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In a use case diagram, what is the term for a user or other entity such as a program?

Accepted Answer

A)  a property 
B)  an actor 
C)  an object 
D)  a character 
A)  a property 
B)  an actor 
C)  an object 
D)  a character

Question 19

When the systems analyst identifies the data and process requirements, the next step is to develop detailed design specifications for the components in the proposed system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Detailed analysis sometimes is called physical design because the systems analysts develop the proposed solution without regard to any specific hardware or software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An ERD is a tool that graphically shows the connections among entities in a system.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a VAR?

Converting existing manual and computer files so the new system can use them is known as which kind of conversion?

During input and output design, the inputs always are designed first because they help define the requirements for the outputs.

With relational database systems, during database design the systems analyst defines the structure of each table in the system, as well as relationships among the tables.

Which of the following involves showing users exactly how they will use the new hardware and software in a system?

Every entity on the ERD has an entry in the project dictionary.

Which of the following lists a variety of conditions and the actions that correspond to each condition?

In a diagram such as the one shown in the accompanying figure, the concept of lower levels taking over methods and attributes of higher levels is called ____________________.

Just as system development follows an organized set of activities, so does program development.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true about project requests?

Critical Thinking Questions Case 12-2 In your work in the IT department, you are charged with asking the difficult questions about the feasibility of new systems as they are being developed. Which of the following is not a question of operational feasibility?

CASE tools support only one specific activity in system development.

Technical feasibility addresses funding.

The project dictionary helps everyone keep track of the huge amount of details in a system.

Systems analysts discuss various aspects of a development project with a decision-making body in a company. What is the name for this group?

During which of the following phases does a systems analyst identify the required programs and the relationship among each program, as well as input, output, and database specifications?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In a use case diagram, what is the term for a user or other entity such as a program?

When the systems analyst identifies the data and process requirements, the next step is to develop detailed design specifications for the components in the proposed system.

Detailed analysis sometimes is called physical design because the systems analysts develop the proposed solution without regard to any specific hardware or software.

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The Internet and the World Wide Web

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Exam 12: Information System Development

An ERD is a tool that graphically shows the connections among entities in a system.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a VAR?

Converting existing manual and computer files so the new system can use them is known as which kind of conversion?

During input and output design, the inputs always are designed first because they help define the requirements for the outputs.

With relational database systems, during database design the systems analyst defines the structure of each table in the system, as well as relationships among the tables.

Which of the following involves showing users exactly how they will use the new hardware and software in a system?

Every entity on the ERD has an entry in the project dictionary.

Which of the following lists a variety of conditions and the actions that correspond to each condition?

In a diagram such as the one shown in the accompanying figure, the concept of lower levels taking over methods and attributes of higher levels is called ____________________.

Just as system development follows an organized set of activities, so does program development.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true about project requests?

Critical Thinking Questions Case 12-2 In your work in the IT department, you are charged with asking the difficult questions about the feasibility of new systems as they are being developed. Which of the following is not a question of operational feasibility?

CASE tools support only one specific activity in system development.

Technical feasibility addresses funding.

The project dictionary helps everyone keep track of the huge amount of details in a system.

Systems analysts discuss various aspects of a development project with a decision-making body in a company. What is the name for this group?

During which of the following phases does a systems analyst identify the required programs and the relationship among each program, as well as input, output, and database specifications?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In a use case diagram, what is the term for a user or other entity such as a program?

When the systems analyst identifies the data and process requirements, the next step is to develop detailed design specifications for the components in the proposed system.

Detailed analysis sometimes is called physical design because the systems analysts develop the proposed solution without regard to any specific hardware or software.

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