Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a function of decomposition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Permit different parts of the system to be built at the same time by the same person 
B)  Allow attention to be concentrated on the part of the system pertinent to a particular audience, without confusing people with details irrelevant to their interests 
C)  Facilitate the focusing of attention on one area (subsystem) at a time without interference from other parts 
D)  Break a system into smaller, more manageable and understandable subsystems 
E)  Build different parts of the system at independent times and have the help of different analysts 
A)  Permit different parts of the system to be built at the same time by the same person 
B)  Allow attention to be concentrated on the part of the system pertinent to a particular audience, without confusing people with details irrelevant to their interests 
C)  Facilitate the focusing of attention on one area (subsystem) at a time without interference from other parts 
D)  Break a system into smaller, more manageable and understandable subsystems 
E)  Build different parts of the system at independent times and have the help of different analysts

Question 2

During ________, the new system becomes part of the daily activities of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  organization 
B)  planning 
C) implementation 
D)  budgeting 
E)  installation 
A)  organization 
B)  planning 
C) implementation 
D)  budgeting 
E)  installation

Question 3

Sometimes the systems development life cycle (SDLC) is iterative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A system is an interrelated set of business procedures used by one business unit, working together for a purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An irreducible part, or an aggregation of parts within a system, is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  component. 
B)  input. 
C)  interface. 
D)  constraint. 
E)  scope. 
A)  component. 
B)  input. 
C)  interface. 
D)  constraint. 
E)  scope.

Question 6

Dependence of one part of the system on one or more other system parts best describes:

Accepted Answer

A)  boundary. 
B)  interrelated components. 
C)  cohesion. 
D)  dependency. 
E)  component. 
A)  boundary. 
B)  interrelated components. 
C)  cohesion. 
D)  dependency. 
E)  component.

Question 7

Software designed to support the payroll function would best be classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  application software. 
B)  system software. 
C)  design software. 
D)  analysis software. 
E)  a decision support system. 
A)  application software. 
B)  system software. 
C)  design software. 
D)  analysis software. 
E)  a decision support system.

Question 8

Methodologies are a sequence of step-by-step approaches that help to develop the information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In which SDLC phase will the analyst study the organization's current procedures and the information systems used to perform tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Systems planning and selection 
B)  Systems observation 
C)  Systems analysis 
D)  Systems design 
E)  Systems implementation and operation 
A)  Systems planning and selection 
B)  Systems observation 
C)  Systems analysis 
D)  Systems design 
E)  Systems implementation and operation

Question 10

The point of contact where a system meets its environment or other subsystems is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  component. 
B)  interface. 
C)  border. 
D)  object. 
E)  fence. 
A)  component. 
B)  interface. 
C)  border. 
D)  object. 
E)  fence.

Question 11

Analytical skills:

Accepted Answer

A)  help you work with end users, as well as other analysts and programmers. 
B)  help you understand the potential and the limitations of information technology. 
C)  help you manage projects, resources, risk, and change. 
D)  enable you to understand the organization and its functions, to identify opportunities and problems, and to analyze and solve problems. 
E)  promote an understanding of the different types of information systems. 
A)  help you work with end users, as well as other analysts and programmers. 
B)  help you understand the potential and the limitations of information technology. 
C)  help you manage projects, resources, risk, and change. 
D)  enable you to understand the organization and its functions, to identify opportunities and problems, and to analyze and solve problems. 
E)  promote an understanding of the different types of information systems.

Question 12

CASE is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  technique. 
B)  tool. 
C)  methodology. 
D)  data flow. 
E)  customer. 
A)  technique. 
B)  tool. 
C)  methodology. 
D)  data flow. 
E)  customer.

Question 13

A systems development technique is the series of steps used to mark the phases of development for an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All of the following are central to software engineering processes EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  methodologies. 
B)  sequences. 
C)  techniques. 
D)  tools. 
E)  CASE tools. 
A)  methodologies. 
B)  sequences. 
C)  techniques. 
D)  tools. 
E)  CASE tools.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The extent to which a system or subsystem performs a single function defines:

Accepted Answer

A)  modularity. 
B)  coupling. 
C)  decomposition. 
D)  dependence. 
E)  cohesion. 
A)  modularity. 
B)  coupling. 
C)  decomposition. 
D)  dependence. 
E)  cohesion.

Question 17

Today, systems development focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A)  modularity. 
B)  coupling. 
C)  decomposition. 
D)  systems integration. 
E)  systems implementation. 
A)  modularity. 
B)  coupling. 
C)  decomposition. 
D)  systems integration. 
E)  systems implementation.

Question 18

A boundary is the point of contact where a system meets its environment or where subsystems meet each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The line that marks the inside and outside of the system and sets off the system from its environment is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  delineation mark. 
B)  boundary. 
C)  scope. 
D)  interface. 
E)  analysis area. 
A)  delineation mark. 
B)  boundary. 
C)  scope. 
D)  interface. 
E)  analysis area.

Question 20

The need for a new or enhanced system is identified during:

Accepted Answer

A)  systems planning and selection. 
B)  systems coding. 
C)  systems analysis. 
D)  systems design. 
E)  systems implementation and operation. 
A)  systems planning and selection. 
B)  systems coding. 
C)  systems analysis. 
D)  systems design. 
E)  systems implementation and operation.

Which of the following is NOT a function of decomposition?

During ________, the new system becomes part of the daily activities of the organization.

Sometimes the systems development life cycle (SDLC) is iterative.

A system is an interrelated set of business procedures used by one business unit, working together for a purpose.

An irreducible part, or an aggregation of parts within a system, is called a(n):

Dependence of one part of the system on one or more other system parts best describes:

Software designed to support the payroll function would best be classified as:

Methodologies are a sequence of step-by-step approaches that help to develop the information system.

In which SDLC phase will the analyst study the organization's current procedures and the information systems used to perform tasks?

The point of contact where a system meets its environment or other subsystems is called a(n):

Analytical skills:

CASE is an example of a:

A systems development technique is the series of steps used to mark the phases of development for an information system.

All of the following are central to software engineering processes EXCEPT:

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

The extent to which a system or subsystem performs a single function defines:

Today, systems development focuses on:

A boundary is the point of contact where a system meets its environment or where subsystems meet each other.

The line that marks the inside and outside of the system and sets off the system from its environment is known as a(n):

The need for a new or enhanced system is identified during:

The Sources of Software

Managing the Information Systems Project

Systems Planning and Selection

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Requirements: Process Modeling

Structuring System Requirements: Conceptual Data Modeling

Designing the Human Interface

Designing Databases

Systems Implementation and Operation

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Exam 1: The Systems Development Environment

Which of the following is NOT a function of decomposition?

During ________, the new system becomes part of the daily activities of the organization.

Sometimes the systems development life cycle (SDLC) is iterative.

A system is an interrelated set of business procedures used by one business unit, working together for a purpose.

An irreducible part, or an aggregation of parts within a system, is called a(n):

Dependence of one part of the system on one or more other system parts best describes:

Software designed to support the payroll function would best be classified as:

Methodologies are a sequence of step-by-step approaches that help to develop the information system.

In which SDLC phase will the analyst study the organization's current procedures and the information systems used to perform tasks?

The point of contact where a system meets its environment or other subsystems is called a(n):

Analytical skills:

CASE is an example of a:

A systems development technique is the series of steps used to mark the phases of development for an information system.

All of the following are central to software engineering processes EXCEPT:

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

The extent to which a system or subsystem performs a single function defines:

Today, systems development focuses on:

A boundary is the point of contact where a system meets its environment or where subsystems meet each other.

The line that marks the inside and outside of the system and sets off the system from its environment is known as a(n):

The need for a new or enhanced system is identified during:

The Sources of Software

Managing the Information Systems Project

Systems Planning and Selection

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Requirements: Process Modeling

Structuring System Requirements: Conceptual Data Modeling

Designing the Human Interface

Designing Databases

Systems Implementation and Operation

Filters