Question 1

A _____ is a brief message to an operator that describes what data are to be entered.

Accepted Answer

A) prompt 
B) passwords 
C) MIS 
D) Tactical 
A) prompt 
B) passwords 
C) MIS 
D) Tactical A

Question 2

Information systems that monitor the elementary activities and transactions of the organizations are:

Accepted Answer

A) Management-level system 
B) Operational-level system 
C) Knowledge-level system 
D) Strategic level system 
A) Management-level system 
B) Operational-level system 
C) Knowledge-level system 
D) Strategic level system B

Question 3

In ……………… system the interaction between various subsystems cannot be defined with certainty

Accepted Answer

A) Open System 
B) Closed System 
C) Deterministic System 
D) Probabilistic System 
A) Open System 
B) Closed System 
C) Deterministic System 
D) Probabilistic System A

Question 4

Deciding where to locate new production facilities is a(n) example of a manufacturing and production information system operating at the:

Accepted Answer

A) Operational level 
B) Management level 
C) Knowledge level 
D) Strategic level 
A) Operational level 
B) Management level 
C) Knowledge level 
D) Strategic level

Question 5

……………… is a tabular method for describing the logic of the decisions to be taken.

Accepted Answer

A) Decision tables 
B) Decision tree 
C) Decision Method 
D) Decision Data 
A) Decision tables 
B) Decision tree 
C) Decision Method 
D) Decision Data

Question 6

The linear sequential model of software development is also known as the

Accepted Answer

A) Classical life cycle model 
B) Fountain model 
C) Spiral model 
D) Waterfall model 
A) Classical life cycle model 
B) Fountain model 
C) Spiral model 
D) Waterfall model

Question 7

A risk response which involves eliminating a threat is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Mitigation 
B) Deflection 
C) Avoidance 
D) b and d 
A) Mitigation 
B) Deflection 
C) Avoidance 
D) b and d

Question 8

The prototyping model of software development is

Accepted Answer

A) A reasonable approach when requirements are well defined. 
B) A useful approach when a customer cannot define requirements clearly. 
C) The best approach to use for projects with large development teams. 
D) A risky model that rarely produces a meaningful product. 
A) A reasonable approach when requirements are well defined. 
B) A useful approach when a customer cannot define requirements clearly. 
C) The best approach to use for projects with large development teams. 
D) A risky model that rarely produces a meaningful product.

Question 9

The rapid application development model is

Accepted Answer

A) Another name for component-based development. 
B) A useful approach when a customer cannot define requirements clearly. 
C) A high-speed adaptation of the linear sequential model. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Another name for component-based development. 
B) A useful approach when a customer cannot define requirements clearly. 
C) A high-speed adaptation of the linear sequential model. 
D) All of the above.

Question 10

Evolutionary software process models

Accepted Answer

A) Are iterative in nature 
B) Can easily accommodate product requirements changes 
C) Do not generally produce throwaway systems 
D) All of the above 
A) Are iterative in nature 
B) Can easily accommodate product requirements changes 
C) Do not generally produce throwaway systems 
D) All of the above

Question 11

The formal methods model of software development makes use of mathematical methods to

Accepted Answer

A) Develop defect free computer-based systems 
B) Define the specification for computer-based systems 
C) Verify the correctness of computer-based systems 
D) All of the above 
A) Develop defect free computer-based systems 
B) Define the specification for computer-based systems 
C) Verify the correctness of computer-based systems 
D) All of the above

Question 12

Projections and responses to queries are information output characteristics associated with a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) DSS 
B) MIS 
C) ESS 
D) TPS 
A) DSS 
B) MIS 
C) ESS 
D) TPS

Question 13

The DBA is

Accepted Answer

A) a person 
B) a computer device 
C) a communication technique 
D) All of the above 
A) a person 
B) a computer device 
C) a communication technique 
D) All of the above

Question 14

The analysis and design of application systems are the responsibility of a _____

Accepted Answer

A) Computer Operator 
B) Programmer 
C) System Analyst 
D) Data entry operator 
A) Computer Operator 
B) Programmer 
C) System Analyst 
D) Data entry operator

Question 15

The concurrent development model is

Accepted Answer

A) Another name for the rapid application development model. 
B) Often used for the development of client/server applications. 
C) Only used for development of parallel or distributed systems. 
D) Used whenever a large number of change requests are anticipated. 
A) Another name for the rapid application development model. 
B) Often used for the development of client/server applications. 
C) Only used for development of parallel or distributed systems. 
D) Used whenever a large number of change requests are anticipated.

Question 16

General ledger is also referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) extra ledger 
B) main ledger 
C) nominal ledger 
D) All of the above 
A) extra ledger 
B) main ledger 
C) nominal ledger 
D) All of the above

Question 17

When should a risk be avoided?

Accepted Answer

A) When the risk event has a low probability of occurrence and low impact 
B) When the risk event is unacceptable -- generally one with a very high probability of occurrence and high impact 
C) When it can be transferred by purchasing insurance 
D) none 
A) When the risk event has a low probability of occurrence and low impact 
B) When the risk event is unacceptable -- generally one with a very high probability of occurrence and high impact 
C) When it can be transferred by purchasing insurance 
D) none

Question 18

Mitigating risk could involve

Accepted Answer

A) identifying risks, obtaining insurance and developing alternatives 
B) contracting and quality assurance 
C) developing standards, buying insurance, and planning for contingencies and 
D) re-scoping the project and reassessing requirements 
A) identifying risks, obtaining insurance and developing alternatives 
B) contracting and quality assurance 
C) developing standards, buying insurance, and planning for contingencies and 
D) re-scoping the project and reassessing requirements

Question 19

Computer support to the manager has been least in

Accepted Answer

A) alternative identification 
B) alternative selection 
C) problem identification 
D) alternative evaluation 
A) alternative identification 
B) alternative selection 
C) problem identification 
D) alternative evaluation

Question 20

An example of risk mitigation is:

Accepted Answer

A) Using proven technology in the development of a product to lessen the probability that the product will not work 
B) Purchasing insurance 
C) Accepting a lower profit if costs overrun 
D) a and b 
A) Using proven technology in the development of a product to lessen the probability that the product will not work 
B) Purchasing insurance 
C) Accepting a lower profit if costs overrun 
D) a and b

A _____ is a brief message to an operator that describes what data are to be entered.

Information systems that monitor the elementary activities and transactions of the organizations are:

In ……………… system the interaction between various subsystems cannot be defined with certainty

Deciding where to locate new production facilities is a(n) example of a manufacturing and production information system operating at the:

……………… is a tabular method for describing the logic of the decisions to be taken.

The linear sequential model of software development is also known as the

A risk response which involves eliminating a threat is called:

The prototyping model of software development is

The rapid application development model is

Evolutionary software process models

The formal methods model of software development makes use of mathematical methods to

Projections and responses to queries are information output characteristics associated with a(n):

The DBA is

The analysis and design of application systems are the responsibility of a _____

The concurrent development model is

General ledger is also referred to as:

When should a risk be avoided?

Mitigating risk could involve

Computer support to the manager has been least in

An example of risk mitigation is:

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Exam 4: Management Information Systems: Software Development Models

A _____ is a brief message to an operator that describes what data are to be entered.

Information systems that monitor the elementary activities and transactions of the organizations are:

In ……………… system the interaction between various subsystems cannot be defined with certainty

Deciding where to locate new production facilities is a(n) example of a manufacturing and production information system operating at the:

……………… is a tabular method for describing the logic of the decisions to be taken.

The linear sequential model of software development is also known as the

A risk response which involves eliminating a threat is called:

The prototyping model of software development is

The rapid application development model is

Evolutionary software process models

The formal methods model of software development makes use of mathematical methods to

Projections and responses to queries are information output characteristics associated with a(n):

The DBA is

The analysis and design of application systems are the responsibility of a _____

The concurrent development model is

General ledger is also referred to as:

When should a risk be avoided?

Mitigating risk could involve

Computer support to the manager has been least in

An example of risk mitigation is:

Management Information Systems: Concepts and Applications

Management Information Systems: Technologies

Management Information Systems: Enterprise Applications, Information Technology, and Data Management

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