Exam 10: Building Successful Information Systems

In the _____ phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), a problem is defined and alternatives are generated for solving it.

In the context of the planning phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), which is an example of an externally identified problem?

In the context of information systems, which is an advantage of prototyping?

Creating a _____ is a task in the maintenance phase of the software development life cycle (SLDC).

Including users and top management in the construction phase of a prototype is essential because some problems that crop up during construction can be solved only by users or top management.

During the maintenance phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), hardware and software components have been _____.

_____ is a series of well-defined phases performed in sequence that serves as a framework for developing an information system or project.

Describe how information systems are implemented using a plunge conversion method.

The fundamental principle behind _____ is that the self-contained blocks of codes can be reused in a variety of different applications, allowing new business processes to be created from a pool of existing services.

In _____ conversion of the implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), as each module of a new system is converted, the corresponding part of an old system is retired.

Discuss the five capabilities of computer-aided systems engineering (CASE)tools.

Explain how the phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)relate to each other.

The main goal of an information system is delivering _____ in a timely manner to the right decision maker.

PERT and CPM techniques work by determining the "critical path" for the completion of a series of interrelated activities. If any of the activities along the critical path is delayed, the entire project is delayed.

Which statement is true of Critical Path Method (CPM)?

In pilot conversion, an analyst introduces an information system in only a limited area of an organization.

External users are normally part of a company's task force.

Which is a disadvantage of a request for proposal (RFP)?

Discuss the five major dimensions of a feasibility study.

In the context of the planning phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), discuss the questions that an analyst or team of analysts must answer to assess the current and future needs of an organization or a specific group of users.