Question 1

Systems analysis is the first phase of the systems development life cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is not a component on the typical information systems plan?

Accepted Answer

A) corporation history 
B) constraints on IS development 
C) informational inventory 
D) the short-term plan 
A) corporation history 
B) constraints on IS development 
C) informational inventory 
D) the short-term plan

Question 3

To maintain consistency,top management or a steering committee should classify and rank projects,not the IS group or individual business units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Mission statements are a series of statements that express an organization's qualitative and quantitative goals for reaching a desired future position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

________,________,and ________ are the three unknowns that must be dealt with when designing and building Internet applications.

Accepted Answer

User,conne

Question 6

When developing an Internet EC application,developers must deal with several unknown factors,including the user,connection speed,and access method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When comparing alternative methods for making information systems identification and selection decisions,top management has the smallest project size and a cross-functional focus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A competitive strategy is the method by which an organization attempts to achieve its mission and objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An Intranet refers to the use of the Internet between firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Briefly describe three of the ten types of matrices that are beneficial during information systems planning.

Accepted Answer

Location-to-function,location-to-unit,an

Question 11

Briefly discuss three generic competitive strategies.Provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Low-cost producer,product differentiatio

Question 12

Corporate analysis is an ongoing process that defines the mission,objectives,and strategies of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The product focus or niche competitive strategy is similar to both the low-cost and differentiation strategies,but with a much narrower market focus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the top-down planning approach advantage,better understanding?

Accepted Answer

A) If not viewed from the top,totally new management information systems may be implemented rather than planning how to evolve existing systems. 
B) If not viewed from the top,planners may lack sufficient management acceptance of the role of information systems in helping them achieve business objectives. 
C) If not viewed from the top,planners may lack the understanding necessary to implement information systems across the entire business rather than simply to individual operating units. 
D) If not viewed from the top,information systems may be implemented without first understanding the business from general management's viewpoint. 
A) If not viewed from the top,totally new management information systems may be implemented rather than planning how to evolve existing systems. 
B) If not viewed from the top,planners may lack sufficient management acceptance of the role of information systems in helping them achieve business objectives. 
C) If not viewed from the top,planners may lack the understanding necessary to implement information systems across the entire business rather than simply to individual operating units. 
D) If not viewed from the top,information systems may be implemented without first understanding the business from general management's viewpoint.

Question 15

The bottom-up approach always views the informational needs of the entire organization and thus results in the creation of cohesive information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

________ refers to Internet-based communication to support day-to-day business activities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ refers to Internet-based communication to support...

Question 17

________ is a generic information systems planning methodology that identifies and defines IS development projects based upon solving operational business problems or taking advantage of some business opportunities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a generic information systems planning...

Question 18

The Internet is a large worldwide network of networks that use a common protocol to communicate with each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The method by which an organization attempts to achieve its mission and objectives best defines:

Accepted Answer

A) critical success factors 
B) competitive strategy 
C) business policy 
D) information systems plan 
A) critical success factors 
B) competitive strategy 
C) business policy 
D) information systems plan

Question 20

Project selection is a process of considering both short- and long-term projects and selecting those most likely to achieve business objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Systems analysis is the first phase of the systems development life cycle.

Which of the following is not a component on the typical information systems plan?

To maintain consistency,top management or a steering committee should classify and rank projects,not the IS group or individual business units.

Mission statements are a series of statements that express an organization's qualitative and quantitative goals for reaching a desired future position.

,,and are the three unknowns that must be dealt with when designing and building Internet applications.

When developing an Internet EC application,developers must deal with several unknown factors,including the user,connection speed,and access method.

When comparing alternative methods for making information systems identification and selection decisions,top management has the smallest project size and a cross-functional focus.

A competitive strategy is the method by which an organization attempts to achieve its mission and objectives.

An Intranet refers to the use of the Internet between firms.

Briefly describe three of the ten types of matrices that are beneficial during information systems planning.

Briefly discuss three generic competitive strategies.Provide an example of each.

Corporate analysis is an ongoing process that defines the mission,objectives,and strategies of an organization.

The product focus or niche competitive strategy is similar to both the low-cost and differentiation strategies,but with a much narrower market focus.

Which of the following best describes the top-down planning approach advantage,better understanding?

The bottom-up approach always views the informational needs of the entire organization and thus results in the creation of cohesive information systems.

________ refers to Internet-based communication to support day-to-day business activities.

________ is a generic information systems planning methodology that identifies and defines IS development projects based upon solving operational business problems or taking advantage of some business opportunities.

The Internet is a large worldwide network of networks that use a common protocol to communicate with each other.

The method by which an organization attempts to achieve its mission and objectives best defines:

Project selection is a process of considering both short- and long-term projects and selecting those most likely to achieve business objectives.

The Systems Development Environment

The Origins of Software

Managing the Information Systems Project

Initiating and Planning Systems Development Projects

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Process Requirements

Structuring System Data Requirements

Designing Databases

Designing Forms and Reports

Designing Interfaces and Dialogues

Designing Distributed and Internet Systems

System Implementation

Maintaining Information Systems

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Use Cases

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Activity Diagrams

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Sequence Diagrams

Business Process Modeling

Objected-Oriented Analysis and Design: Object Modeling-Class Diagrams

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Exam 4: Identifying and Selecting Systems Development Projects

Systems analysis is the first phase of the systems development life cycle.

Which of the following is not a component on the typical information systems plan?

To maintain consistency,top management or a steering committee should classify and rank projects,not the IS group or individual business units.

Mission statements are a series of statements that express an organization's qualitative and quantitative goals for reaching a desired future position.

________,________,and ________ are the three unknowns that must be dealt with when designing and building Internet applications.

When developing an Internet EC application,developers must deal with several unknown factors,including the user,connection speed,and access method.

When comparing alternative methods for making information systems identification and selection decisions,top management has the smallest project size and a cross-functional focus.

A competitive strategy is the method by which an organization attempts to achieve its mission and objectives.

An Intranet refers to the use of the Internet between firms.

Briefly describe three of the ten types of matrices that are beneficial during information systems planning.

Briefly discuss three generic competitive strategies.Provide an example of each.

Corporate analysis is an ongoing process that defines the mission,objectives,and strategies of an organization.

The product focus or niche competitive strategy is similar to both the low-cost and differentiation strategies,but with a much narrower market focus.

Which of the following best describes the top-down planning approach advantage,better understanding?

The bottom-up approach always views the informational needs of the entire organization and thus results in the creation of cohesive information systems.

________ refers to Internet-based communication to support day-to-day business activities.

________ is a generic information systems planning methodology that identifies and defines IS development projects based upon solving operational business problems or taking advantage of some business opportunities.

The Internet is a large worldwide network of networks that use a common protocol to communicate with each other.

The method by which an organization attempts to achieve its mission and objectives best defines:

Project selection is a process of considering both short- and long-term projects and selecting those most likely to achieve business objectives.

The Systems Development Environment

The Origins of Software

Managing the Information Systems Project

Initiating and Planning Systems Development Projects

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Process Requirements

Structuring System Data Requirements

Designing Databases

Designing Forms and Reports

Designing Interfaces and Dialogues

Designing Distributed and Internet Systems

System Implementation

Maintaining Information Systems

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Use Cases

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Activity Diagrams

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Sequence Diagrams

Business Process Modeling

Objected-Oriented Analysis and Design: Object Modeling-Class Diagrams

Filters

,,and are the three unknowns that must be dealt with when designing and building Internet applications.