Question 1

The single most important criterion for information systems success is

Accepted Answer

A)  to ensure that the system definition phase is done correctly. 
B)  to avoid waterfall situations. 
C)  for users to take ownership of their systems. 
D)  to make sure the system is feasible. 
E)  identify the capabilities of the off-the-shelf- software. 
A)  to ensure that the system definition phase is done correctly. 
B)  to avoid waterfall situations. 
C)  for users to take ownership of their systems. 
D)  to make sure the system is feasible. 
E)  identify the capabilities of the off-the-shelf- software.

Question 2

If a company installs and tests only a portion of the new system,then repeatedly installs and tests portions of the new system until it is complete,this known as a ________ conversion.

Accepted Answer

A)  phased 
B)  plunge 
C)  parallel 
D)  big-bang 
E)  pilot 
A)  phased 
B)  plunge 
C)  parallel 
D)  big-bang 
E)  pilot

Question 3

Acquiring software is

Accepted Answer

A)  a highly involved process. 
B)  the same as acquiring new information systems. 
C)  not the same as acquiring new information systems. 
D)  a difficult process. 
E)  accomplished by the outsourcing group. 
A)  a highly involved process. 
B)  the same as acquiring new information systems. 
C)  not the same as acquiring new information systems. 
D)  a difficult process. 
E)  accomplished by the outsourcing group.

Question 4

"Buy it and customize it" is the most common method for acquiring software applications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is ITPM?

Accepted Answer

Information technology project managemen

Question 6

The IT industry developed the SDLC in the school of hard knocks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

During the maintenance phase,IS personnel may create

Accepted Answer

A)  service packs, new releases and patches. 
B)  plans for database design and related structures. 
C)  component design outlines. 
D)  ways to motivate employees. 
E)  cost and schedule feasibility studies. 
A)  service packs, new releases and patches. 
B)  plans for database design and related structures. 
C)  component design outlines. 
D)  ways to motivate employees. 
E)  cost and schedule feasibility studies.

Question 8

Precise estimate costs for IT projects are difficult to develop because

Accepted Answer

A)  rapid application development (RA
D)  changes part way through the project. 
B)  management thinks it is a negotiation between the business and IT. 
C)  programmers look to increase earnings during the process. 
D)  technology is continually changing. 
E)  agile programming is not a fully developed system. 
A)  rapid application development (RA
D)  changes part way through the project. 
B)  management thinks it is a negotiation between the business and IT. 
C)  programmers look to increase earnings during the process. 
D)  technology is continually changing. 
E)  agile programming is not a fully developed system.

Question 9

Which of the following is the main activity of the maintenance phase of the SDLC?

Accepted Answer

A)  Programming interfaces 
B)  Obtaining requirements 
C)  Installing hardware 
D)  Fixing problems or adapting to changes 
E)  Training 
A)  Programming interfaces 
B)  Obtaining requirements 
C)  Installing hardware 
D)  Fixing problems or adapting to changes 
E)  Training

Question 10

Studies indicate that information systems projects are often delivered late,over budget and do not fulfill all requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Applicaton Service Providers ____________ software applications to other companies.

Accepted Answer

A)  rent 
B)  outsource 
C)  write outsource 
D)  give 
E)  award 
A)  rent 
B)  outsource 
C)  write outsource 
D)  give 
E)  award

Question 12

The set of approved user requirements is the main input into the ________ phase of the SDLC approach.

Accepted Answer

A)  component design 
B)  system definition 
C)  requirements analysis 
D)  implementation 
E)  system maintenance 
A)  component design 
B)  system definition 
C)  requirements analysis 
D)  implementation 
E)  system maintenance

Question 13

What is an IT project?

Accepted Answer

Projects often begin with a scope,or an

Question 14

Application service providers are companies that

Accepted Answer

A)  perform hardware updates. 
B)  do employee background checks. 
C)  give legal advice. 
D)  provide programmers for in-house development. 
E)  rent software to organizations. 
A)  perform hardware updates. 
B)  do employee background checks. 
C)  give legal advice. 
D)  provide programmers for in-house development. 
E)  rent software to organizations.

Question 15

If the proposed information system violated antitrust laws,this should be discovered in the ________ study of the system definition phase.

Accepted Answer

A)  technical feasibility 
B)  regulatory feasibility 
C)  schedule feasibility 
D)  organizational feasibility 
E)  cost feasibility 
A)  technical feasibility 
B)  regulatory feasibility 
C)  schedule feasibility 
D)  organizational feasibility 
E)  cost feasibility

Question 16

Some systems are so tightly integrated that they cannot be installed in phases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Systems development is primarily a technical task for programmers and hardware designers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Why is it so difficult to estimate the costs of system development?

Accepted Answer

It is hard to estimate the costs of some

Question 19

In an ASP agreement,an organization contracts a vendor to rent applications on a fee for service basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Information technology project management is a

Accepted Answer

A)  certification process to create a unique product, service, or result. 
B)  collection of techniques and methods to plan, coordinate, and complete IT projects. 
C)  project management knowledge bank. 
D)  series of rules that regulate IT projects. 
E)  set of best practices from managing technology IT projects. 
A)  certification process to create a unique product, service, or result. 
B)  collection of techniques and methods to plan, coordinate, and complete IT projects. 
C)  project management knowledge bank. 
D)  series of rules that regulate IT projects. 
E)  set of best practices from managing technology IT projects.

The single most important criterion for information systems success is

If a company installs and tests only a portion of the new system,then repeatedly installs and tests portions of the new system until it is complete,this known as a ________ conversion.

Acquiring software is

"Buy it and customize it" is the most common method for acquiring software applications.

What is ITPM?

The IT industry developed the SDLC in the school of hard knocks.

During the maintenance phase,IS personnel may create

Precise estimate costs for IT projects are difficult to develop because

Which of the following is the main activity of the maintenance phase of the SDLC?

Studies indicate that information systems projects are often delivered late,over budget and do not fulfill all requirements.

Applicaton Service Providers ____________ software applications to other companies.

The set of approved user requirements is the main input into the ________ phase of the SDLC approach.

What is an IT project?

Application service providers are companies that

If the proposed information system violated antitrust laws,this should be discovered in the ________ study of the system definition phase.

Some systems are so tightly integrated that they cannot be installed in phases.

Systems development is primarily a technical task for programmers and hardware designers.

Why is it so difficult to estimate the costs of system development?

In an ASP agreement,an organization contracts a vendor to rent applications on a fee for service basis.

Information technology project management is a

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Business Process Management and Decision Making

Productivity, innovation and Strategy

Hardware and Software

Database and Content Management

Networks and Collaboration

Competitive Advantage and Business Proces

Decision Making and Business Intelligence

E-Commerce, social Networking and Web 2.0

Structure, governance and Ethics

Managing Information Security and Privacy

Business Process Modeling: Techniques, Rules, and Applications

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Database Design and Entity Relationships

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Exam 10: Acquiring Information Systems Through Projects

The single most important criterion for information systems success is

If a company installs and tests only a portion of the new system,then repeatedly installs and tests portions of the new system until it is complete,this known as a ________ conversion.

Acquiring software is

"Buy it and customize it" is the most common method for acquiring software applications.

What is ITPM?

The IT industry developed the SDLC in the school of hard knocks.

During the maintenance phase,IS personnel may create

Precise estimate costs for IT projects are difficult to develop because

Which of the following is the main activity of the maintenance phase of the SDLC?

Studies indicate that information systems projects are often delivered late,over budget and do not fulfill all requirements.

Applicaton Service Providers ____________ software applications to other companies.

The set of approved user requirements is the main input into the ________ phase of the SDLC approach.

What is an IT project?

Application service providers are companies that

If the proposed information system violated antitrust laws,this should be discovered in the ________ study of the system definition phase.

Some systems are so tightly integrated that they cannot be installed in phases.

Systems development is primarily a technical task for programmers and hardware designers.

Why is it so difficult to estimate the costs of system development?

In an ASP agreement,an organization contracts a vendor to rent applications on a fee for service basis.

Information technology project management is a

Information Systems and You

Business Process Management and Decision Making

Productivity, innovation and Strategy

Hardware and Software

Database and Content Management

Networks and Collaboration

Competitive Advantage and Business Proces

Decision Making and Business Intelligence

E-Commerce, social Networking and Web 2.0

Structure, governance and Ethics

Managing Information Security and Privacy

Business Process Modeling: Techniques, Rules, and Applications

Excel Basics: Understanding Spreadsheets, Cells, and Formulas

Database Design and Entity Relationships

Creating and Utilizing Forms, Queries, and Reports in MS Access

Understanding MS Project: Features and Functions

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