Question 1

____________________ is a style of writing that systems analysts use to describe the steps in a process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a style of writing that...

Question 2

A(n) ____________________ is a company that provides Web hosting services that include managing shopping carts, inventory, and credit card processing.

Accepted Answer

Internet s

Question 3

A systems 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 4

Figure 12-2 A(n) ____________________, such as that pictured in Figure 12-2, is a tool that graphically shows the flow of data in a system.

Accepted Answer

data flow

Question 5

The program development cycle is part of the implementation phase, which is part of the system development cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

During ____, a systems analyst builds upon the data dictionary developed during the analysis phase.

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 7

An acceptance 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 8

Converting existing manual and computer files so the new system can use them is known as ____.

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 9

An information system supports ____ activities of users.

Accepted Answer

A)  daily 
B)  short-term 
C)  long-range 
D)  all of the above 
A)  daily 
B)  short-term 
C)  long-range 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

Critical Thinking Questions Case 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 develope d. 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 11

On an ERD, entity names usually are verbs .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

After the systems analyst defines the technical requirements, the next step is to summarize these requirements for potential vendors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Like a decision table, a(n) ____________________ shows conditions and actions in a process, but it shows them graphically.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Like a decision table, a(n) ____________________ shows...

Question 14

Tools that a systems analyst uses for process modeling include all of the following except ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  entity-relationship diagrams 
B)  class diagrams 
C)  data flow diagrams 
D)  the project dictionary 
A)  entity-relationship diagrams 
B)  class diagrams 
C)  data flow diagrams 
D)  the project dictionary

Question 15

The system development cycle is a dynamic iterative process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

____________________ is the process of planning, scheduling, and then controlling the activities during the system development cycle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the process of planning, scheduling,...

Question 17

The purpose of the ____________________ is to assess the feasibility of each alternative solution and then recommend the most feasible solution for a project.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The purpose of the ____________________ is to...

Question 18

During the system development cycle, the systems analysts are the liaison between the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  project team and the project leader 
B)  project leader and the users 
C)  users and the IT professionals 
D)  project team and the steering committee 
A)  project team and the project leader 
B)  project leader and the users 
C)  users and the IT professionals 
D)  project team and the steering committee

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Larger companies often have one systems analyst or even one person that assumes the roles of both systems analyst and programmer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

____________________ is a style of writing that systems analysts use to describe the steps in a process.

A(n) ____________________ is a company that provides Web hosting services that include managing shopping carts, inventory, and credit card processing.

A systems test ____.

Figure 12-2 A(n) ____________________, such as that pictured in Figure 12-2, is a tool that graphically shows the flow of data in a system.

The program development cycle is part of the implementation phase, which is part of the system development cycle.

During ____, a systems analyst builds upon the data dictionary developed during the analysis phase.

An acceptance test ____.

Converting existing manual and computer files so the new system can use them is known as ____.

An information system supports ____ activities of users.

Critical Thinking Questions Case 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 develope d. Which of the following is not a question of operational feasibility?

On an ERD, entity names usually are verbs .

After the systems analyst defines the technical requirements, the next step is to summarize these requirements for potential vendors.

Like a decision table, a(n) ____________________ shows conditions and actions in a process, but it shows them graphically.

Tools that a systems analyst uses for process modeling include all of the following except ____.

The system development cycle is a dynamic iterative process.

____________________ is the process of planning, scheduling, and then controlling the activities during the system development cycle.

The purpose of the ____________________ is to assess the feasibility of each alternative solution and then recommend the most feasible solution for a project.

During the system development cycle, the systems analysts are the liaison between the ____.

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

Larger companies often have one systems analyst or even one person that assumes the roles of both systems analyst and programmer.

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

Exam 12: Information System Development

____________________ is a style of writing that systems analysts use to describe the steps in a process.

A(n) ____________________ is a company that provides Web hosting services that include managing shopping carts, inventory, and credit card processing.

A systems test ____.

Figure 12-2 A(n) ____________________, such as that pictured in Figure 12-2, is a tool that graphically shows the flow of data in a system.

The program development cycle is part of the implementation phase, which is part of the system development cycle.

During ____, a systems analyst builds upon the data dictionary developed during the analysis phase.

An acceptance test ____.

Converting existing manual and computer files so the new system can use them is known as ____.

An information system supports ____ activities of users.

Critical Thinking Questions Case 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 develope d. Which of the following is not a question of operational feasibility?

On an ERD, entity names usually are verbs .

After the systems analyst defines the technical requirements, the next step is to summarize these requirements for potential vendors.

Like a decision table, a(n) ____________________ shows conditions and actions in a process, but it shows them graphically.

Tools that a systems analyst uses for process modeling include all of the following except ____.

The system development cycle is a dynamic iterative process.

____________________ is the process of planning, scheduling, and then controlling the activities during the system development cycle.

The purpose of the ____________________ is to assess the feasibility of each alternative solution and then recommend the most feasible solution for a project.

During the system development cycle, the systems analysts are the liaison between the ____.

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

Larger companies often have one systems analyst or even one person that assumes the roles of both systems analyst and programmer.

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