Question 1

By ____, system developers learn about the history of a project.

Accepted Answer

A)  reviewing documentation 
B)  observing 
C)  interviewing 
D)  conducting a JAD session 
A)  reviewing documentation 
B)  observing 
C)  interviewing 
D)  conducting a JAD session

Question 2

A top level DFD (data flow diagram) identifies ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  none of the processes 
B)  all of the processes 
C)  only the minor process 
D)  only the major process 
A)  none of the processes 
B)  all of the processes 
C)  only the minor process 
D)  only the major process

Question 3

A(n) ____ test measures the performance of hardware or software.

Accepted Answer

A)  benchmark 
B)  prototype 
C)  mockup 
D)  implementation 
A)  benchmark 
B)  prototype 
C)  mockup 
D)  implementation

Question 4

The purpose of the ____ study is to determine the exact nature of a problem or improvement and decide whether it is worth pursuing.

Accepted Answer

A)  feasibility 
B)  analysis 
C)  efficiency 
D)  detailed 
A)  feasibility 
B)  analysis 
C)  efficiency 
D)  detailed

Question 5

A(n) ____________________ contains all documentation for a single project.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ contains all documentation for a...

Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: Instead of using vendors, some companies hire this.
Type of market software that meets the needs of many different types of companies.
Type of software that usually is more expensive and takes more time to design and implement than packaged software.
Errors in a system are typically caused by problems with this.
The most effective of these are integrated.
Its purpose is to identify errors in the item being inspected.
Can use the same tools as those used in process modeling.
A drawback is that it has inadequate, or no, documentation.
Its goal is to deliver an acceptable system to the user in an agreed-upon time frame, while maintaining costs.
Type of market software tends to be rarely available because only a small number of companies use them.
In a use case diagram, the function that the actor can perform.
Type of conversion that is sometimes is called abrupt cutover.
May skip acquiring hardware and software if the approved solution does not require new hardware or software.
Contains an entry for each data item associated with the entities.
The disadvantage of the kind of conversion strategy is that it is expensive to operate two systems at the same time.
A graphical tool that enables analysts to document a system.
In some cases, the project team may recommend not to continue a project after this.
On a class diagram, what objects are grouped into.
Allows users to practice on the actual system.
One of the first activities a company performs in this phase is to meet with users.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of object modeling and preliminary investigation and custom is...

Question 7

To obtain information from a large number of people, system developers use interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An integration test ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  verifies that each individual program works by itself 
B)  verifies that all programs in an application work together properly 
C)  verifies that an application works with other applications 
D)  is performed by end-users and verifies that the new system works with actual data 
A)  verifies that each individual program works by itself 
B)  verifies that all programs in an application work together properly 
C)  verifies that an application works with other applications 
D)  is performed by end-users and verifies that the new system works with actual data

Question 9

A(n) ____________________ is a professional who is hired based on expertise in a specialized area of computers, including service and advice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a professional who is...

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

During the system development cycle, mem

Question 11

System development should follow all of these general guidelines except ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  group tasks into phases 
B)  repeat tasks intermittently 
C)  involve the users 
D)  develop standards 
A)  group tasks into phases 
B)  repeat tasks intermittently 
C)  involve the users 
D)  develop standards

Question 12

____ maintenance is the process of including new features or capabilities in an information system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Performance 
B)  Adaptive 
C)  Corrective 
D)  Preventive 
A)  Performance 
B)  Adaptive 
C)  Corrective 
D)  Preventive

Question 13

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 14

A(n) ____ is a company that purchases products from manufacturers and then resells these products to the public - offering additional services with the product.

Accepted Answer

A)  RUP 
B)  EMR 
C)  UML 
D)  VAR 
A)  RUP 
B)  EMR 
C)  UML 
D)  VAR

Question 15

Higher-level DFDs add detail and definition to the lower levels, similarly to zooming in on a computer screen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

____ measures whether the lifetime benefits of a proposed system will be greater than its lifetime costs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Operational feasibility 
B)  Technical feasibility 
C)  Schedule feasibility 
D)  Economic feasibility 
A)  Operational feasibility 
B)  Technical feasibility 
C)  Schedule feasibility 
D)  Economic feasibility

Question 17

____ software is mass-produced, copyrighted, prewritten software available for purchase.

Accepted Answer

A)  Packaged 
B)  Designed 
C)  Trade 
D)  Master 
A)  Packaged 
B)  Designed 
C)  Trade 
D)  Master

Question 18

With a ____, each location converts to a new system at a separate 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

Application software developed by the user or at the user's request is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Application software developed by the user or...

Question 20

The last step in acquiring the necessary hardware and software is to identify all the hardware and software requirements of the new or modified system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

By ____, system developers learn about the history of a project.

A top level DFD (data flow diagram) identifies ____.

A(n) ____ test measures the performance of hardware or software.

The purpose of the ____ study is to determine the exact nature of a problem or improvement and decide whether it is worth pursuing.

A(n) ____________________ contains all documentation for a single project.

To obtain information from a large number of people, system developers use interviews.

An integration test ____.

A(n) ____________________ is a professional who is hired based on expertise in a specialized area of computers, including service and advice.

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

System development should follow all of these general guidelines except ____.

____ maintenance is the process of including new features or capabilities in an information system.

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

A(n) ____ is a company that purchases products from manufacturers and then resells these products to the public - offering additional services with the product.

Higher-level DFDs add detail and definition to the lower levels, similarly to zooming in on a computer screen.

____ measures whether the lifetime benefits of a proposed system will be greater than its lifetime costs.

____ software is mass-produced, copyrighted, prewritten software available for purchase.

With a ____, each location converts to a new system at a separate time.

Application software developed by the user or at the user's request is called ____________________.

The last step in acquiring the necessary hardware and software is to identify all the hardware and software requirements of the new or modified system.

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Exam 12: Information System Development

By ____, system developers learn about the history of a project.

A top level DFD (data flow diagram) identifies ____.

A(n) ____ test measures the performance of hardware or software.

The purpose of the ____ study is to determine the exact nature of a problem or improvement and decide whether it is worth pursuing.

A(n) ____________________ contains all documentation for a single project.

To obtain information from a large number of people, system developers use interviews.

An integration test ____.

A(n) ____________________ is a professional who is hired based on expertise in a specialized area of computers, including service and advice.

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

System development should follow all of these general guidelines except ____.

____ maintenance is the process of including new features or capabilities in an information system.

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

A(n) ____ is a company that purchases products from manufacturers and then resells these products to the public - offering additional services with the product.

Higher-level DFDs add detail and definition to the lower levels, similarly to zooming in on a computer screen.

____ measures whether the lifetime benefits of a proposed system will be greater than its lifetime costs.

____ software is mass-produced, copyrighted, prewritten software available for purchase.

With a ____, each location converts to a new system at a separate time.

Application software developed by the user or at the user's request is called ____________________.

The last step in acquiring the necessary hardware and software is to identify all the hardware and software requirements of the new or modified system.

Introduction to Computers

The Internet and World Wide Web

Application Software

The Components of the System Unit

Input

Output

Storage

Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Communications and Networks

Database Management

Computer Security, Ethics, and Privacy

Programming Languages and Program Development

Enterprise Computing

Computer Careers and Certification

Filters