Question 1

A _____ provides a framework for executing both the project management and technical processes of an IS project throughout the life cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)  Methodology 
B)  Plan 
C)  Diagram 
D)  Chart 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Methodology 
B)  Plan 
C)  Diagram 
D)  Chart 
E)  None of the above

Question 2

With _____ , a developer can use graphical diagrams to define a system's components and how they are related.

Accepted Answer

A)  Code generation 
B)  Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) 
C)  Use case diagrams 
D)  Sequence diagrams 
E)  Unified Modelling Language (UML) 
A)  Code generation 
B)  Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) 
C)  Use case diagrams 
D)  Sequence diagrams 
E)  Unified Modelling Language (UML)

Question 3

At some point, the system may lose its value to the company. This phase of the SDLC often marks the concept of a new system to replace the obsolete one.

Accepted Answer

A)  Construction 
B)  Transition 
C)  Production 
D)  Retirement 
E)  Life cycle 
A)  Construction 
B)  Transition 
C)  Production 
D)  Retirement 
E)  Life cycle

Question 4

When organizations outsource business to partners in a distant country, this is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Offshoring 
B)  Onshoring 
C)  Global Sourcing 
D)  Nearshoring 
E)  Outsourcing 
A)  Offshoring 
B)  Onshoring 
C)  Global Sourcing 
D)  Nearshoring 
E)  Outsourcing

Question 5

A word or words that describe retirement as part of the life cycle of an IS development project is a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  Idea 
B)  Finalizes the requirements 
C)  Finalizes and puts in place 
D)  Monitors, maintains, evaluates 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Idea 
B)  Finalizes the requirements 
C)  Finalizes and puts in place 
D)  Monitors, maintains, evaluates 
E)  None of the above

Question 6

At which phase does an organization finalize an IS and put it in place?

Accepted Answer

A)  Construction 
B)  Inception 
C)  Production 
D)  Transition 
E)  Starting 
A)  Construction 
B)  Inception 
C)  Production 
D)  Transition 
E)  Starting

Question 7

All of the following are core functions that lead to specific project objectives EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk management 
B)  Project scope management 
C)  Time management 
D)  Cost management 
E)  Quality management 
A)  Risk management 
B)  Project scope management 
C)  Time management 
D)  Cost management 
E)  Quality management

Question 8

A/An _____ is responsible for the sales and service of the project team.

Accepted Answer

A)  Project manager 
B)  Project sponsor 
C)  Account manager 
D)  Analyst 
E)  Developer 
A)  Project manager 
B)  Project sponsor 
C)  Account manager 
D)  Analyst 
E)  Developer

Question 9

The deliverables of the transition stage include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  program code 
B)  test documents 
C)  user documentation 
D)  complete system 
E)  cost benefit analysis 
A)  program code 
B)  test documents 
C)  user documentation 
D)  complete system 
E)  cost benefit analysis

Question 10

This phase of the SDLC involves the environment within the organization that either promotes or inhibits the development of ideas for systems:

Accepted Answer

A)  Concept 
B)  Inception 
C)  Elaboration 
D)  Transition 
E)  Idea generating 
A)  Concept 
B)  Inception 
C)  Elaboration 
D)  Transition 
E)  Idea generating

Question 11

Which of the following is true about performing a stakeholder analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The group of stakeholders analyzed includes anyone who has a stake in the project and may affect the outcome of the project. 
B)  An attempt is made to judge the attitude of a stakeholder toward the project. 
C)  In order to mitigate the risk associated with each stakeholder, a project team member is assigned to implement stakeholder management strategies. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  The group of stakeholders analyzed includes anyone who has a stake in the project and may affect the outcome of the project. 
B)  An attempt is made to judge the attitude of a stakeholder toward the project. 
C)  In order to mitigate the risk associated with each stakeholder, a project team member is assigned to implement stakeholder management strategies. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 12

A word or words that describe construction as part of the life cycle of an IS development project is a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  Idea 
B)  Finalizes the requirements 
C)  Finalizes and puts in place 
D)  Monitors, maintains, evaluates 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Idea 
B)  Finalizes the requirements 
C)  Finalizes and puts in place 
D)  Monitors, maintains, evaluates 
E)  None of the above

Question 13

Developers first investigate, specify and implement an important core part of the system with minimal functionality with which model?

Accepted Answer

A)  development life cycle 
B)  waterfall model 
C)  build-and-fix model 
D)  none of the above 
E)  all of the above 
A)  development life cycle 
B)  waterfall model 
C)  build-and-fix model 
D)  none of the above 
E)  all of the above

Question 14

Project management tasks include all of the following activities EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  project scope management 
B)  time management 
C)  cost management 
D)  quality management 
E)  analysis and design 
A)  project scope management 
B)  time management 
C)  cost management 
D)  quality management 
E)  analysis and design

Question 15

_____ is the use of computer-based support in the software development process.

Accepted Answer

A)  Code generation 
B)  CASE tools 
C)  Use case diagrams 
D)  Sequence diagrams 
E)  Unified Modelling Language (UML) 
A)  Code generation 
B)  CASE tools 
C)  Use case diagrams 
D)  Sequence diagrams 
E)  Unified Modelling Language (UML)

Question 16

Postponing exposure to risk until resources are available to address risk defines:

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk Deferral 
B)  Risk Transfer 
C)  Risk Reduction 
D)  Risk Avoidance 
E)  Risk Management 
A)  Risk Deferral 
B)  Risk Transfer 
C)  Risk Reduction 
D)  Risk Avoidance 
E)  Risk Management

Question 17

Which one of the following is not an organizational response to risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  risk acceptance 
B)  risk avoidance 
C)  risk behaviour 
D)  risk reduction 
E)  none of the above 
A)  risk acceptance 
B)  risk avoidance 
C)  risk behaviour 
D)  risk reduction 
E)  none of the above

Question 18

The UML ________ captures all the possible ways to use a system.

Accepted Answer

A)  use case diagram 
B)  sequence diagram 
C)  entity diagram 
D)  system model 
E)  Analytical model 
A)  use case diagram 
B)  sequence diagram 
C)  entity diagram 
D)  system model 
E)  Analytical model

Question 19

At this time in the SDLC, the team finalizes the system and puts it in place. In addition, the team completes the final training of users and management of users.

Accepted Answer

A)  Concept 
B)  Inception 
C)  Elaboration 
D)  Transition 
E)  Testing 
A)  Concept 
B)  Inception 
C)  Elaboration 
D)  Transition 
E)  Testing

Question 20

Methods that can be used to provide a framework for an IS project include all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  waterfall model 
B)  evolutionary model 
C)  diagnostic model 
D)  prototyping 
E)  agile development 
A)  waterfall model 
B)  evolutionary model 
C)  diagnostic model 
D)  prototyping 
E)  agile development

A _____ provides a framework for executing both the project management and technical processes of an IS project throughout the life cycle.

With _____ , a developer can use graphical diagrams to define a system's components and how they are related.

At some point, the system may lose its value to the company. This phase of the SDLC often marks the concept of a new system to replace the obsolete one.

When organizations outsource business to partners in a distant country, this is called:

A word or words that describe retirement as part of the life cycle of an IS development project is a/an:

At which phase does an organization finalize an IS and put it in place?

All of the following are core functions that lead to specific project objectives EXCEPT:

A/An _____ is responsible for the sales and service of the project team.

The deliverables of the transition stage include all of the following except:

This phase of the SDLC involves the environment within the organization that either promotes or inhibits the development of ideas for systems:

Which of the following is true about performing a stakeholder analysis?

A word or words that describe construction as part of the life cycle of an IS development project is a/an:

Developers first investigate, specify and implement an important core part of the system with minimal functionality with which model?

Project management tasks include all of the following activities EXCEPT:

_____ is the use of computer-based support in the software development process.

Postponing exposure to risk until resources are available to address risk defines:

Which one of the following is not an organizational response to risk?

The UML ________ captures all the possible ways to use a system.

At this time in the SDLC, the team finalizes the system and puts it in place. In addition, the team completes the final training of users and management of users.

Methods that can be used to provide a framework for an IS project include all of the following, except:

IT for Business and Business Professionals

Technology Essentials

Managing and Using Data

Enterprise Systems

Creating Business Value

E-Commerce

Web 2.0, Social Media, and Online Trends

Tech Guide A: The Details of IT Hardware and Software

Tech Guide B: The Details of Networking

Tech Guide C: The Details of SQL, Logical Modelling, and XML

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Exam 6: Managing Is Projects and Creating Is Solutions

A _____ provides a framework for executing both the project management and technical processes of an IS project throughout the life cycle.

With _____ , a developer can use graphical diagrams to define a system's components and how they are related.

At some point, the system may lose its value to the company. This phase of the SDLC often marks the concept of a new system to replace the obsolete one.

When organizations outsource business to partners in a distant country, this is called:

A word or words that describe retirement as part of the life cycle of an IS development project is a/an:

At which phase does an organization finalize an IS and put it in place?

All of the following are core functions that lead to specific project objectives EXCEPT:

A/An _____ is responsible for the sales and service of the project team.

The deliverables of the transition stage include all of the following except:

This phase of the SDLC involves the environment within the organization that either promotes or inhibits the development of ideas for systems:

Which of the following is true about performing a stakeholder analysis?

A word or words that describe construction as part of the life cycle of an IS development project is a/an:

Developers first investigate, specify and implement an important core part of the system with minimal functionality with which model?

Project management tasks include all of the following activities EXCEPT:

_____ is the use of computer-based support in the software development process.

Postponing exposure to risk until resources are available to address risk defines:

Which one of the following is not an organizational response to risk?

The UML ________ captures all the possible ways to use a system.

At this time in the SDLC, the team finalizes the system and puts it in place. In addition, the team completes the final training of users and management of users.

Methods that can be used to provide a framework for an IS project include all of the following, except:

IT for Business and Business Professionals

Technology Essentials

Managing and Using Data

Enterprise Systems

Creating Business Value

E-Commerce

Web 2.0, Social Media, and Online Trends

Tech Guide A: The Details of IT Hardware and Software

Tech Guide B: The Details of Networking

Tech Guide C: The Details of SQL, Logical Modelling, and XML

Filters