Question 1

One type of cloud computing service that allows companies to run applications on servers maintained by a service provider is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  software as a service. 
B)  leased computing. 
C)  hardware as a service. 
D)  storage on demand. 
E)  middleware as a service. 
A)  software as a service. 
B)  leased computing. 
C)  hardware as a service. 
D)  storage on demand. 
E)  middleware as a service.

Question 2

The document sent to vendors asking them to propose hardware and software that will meet the requirements of your new system is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  requirements statement. 
B)  request for proposal (RFP). 
C)  baseline project plan. 
D)  business case. 
E)  systems service request. 
A)  requirements statement. 
B)  request for proposal (RFP). 
C)  baseline project plan. 
D)  business case. 
E)  systems service request.

Question 3

The one type of reuse that is mandated is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  ad hoc reuse. 
B)  facilitated reuse. 
C)  managed reuse. 
D)  designed reuse. 
E)  designated reuse. 
A)  ad hoc reuse. 
B)  facilitated reuse. 
C)  managed reuse. 
D)  designed reuse. 
E)  designated reuse.

Question 4

Component-based development's focus is on creating specific pieces of software that can only be used once.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain why reuse is not always valuable to all developers in an organization.

Accepted Answer

Since novice developers are more risk-ad

Question 6

When choosing off-the-shelf software, the two most important criteria are functionality and ease of installation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of the following are common criteria to consider when selecting off-the-shelf software EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  flexibility. 
B)  vendor viability. 
C)  functionality. 
D)  cost. 
E)  needs of staff. 
A)  flexibility. 
B)  vendor viability. 
C)  functionality. 
D)  cost. 
E)  needs of staff.

Question 8

Cloud computing is a low-cost access method to corporate-quality data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Information technology services firms do not use the same methodologies, techniques, and tools that companies use to develop systems in-house.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

With managed reuse, the development, sharing, and adoption of reusable assets is:

Accepted Answer

A)  encouraged. 
B)  mandated. 
C)  discouraged. 
D)  minimal. 
E)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  encouraged. 
B)  mandated. 
C)  discouraged. 
D)  minimal. 
E)  All of the above are correct.

Question 11

Because existing pieces of software have already been tested, reusing them tends to result in higher-quality software with lower defect rates, decreasing maintenance costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A key part of reuse strategy is:

Accepted Answer

A)  expending capital on equipment. 
B)  hiring the right staff. 
C)  establishing standards and guidelines for reuse. 
D)  establishing rewards, incentives and organizational support. 
E)  buying the right software. 
A)  expending capital on equipment. 
B)  hiring the right staff. 
C)  establishing standards and guidelines for reuse. 
D)  establishing rewards, incentives and organizational support. 
E)  buying the right software.

Question 13

If a company purchases application software, it does not necessarily need to conduct systems analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The primary concern about cloud computing is:

Accepted Answer

A)  cost. 
B)  reliability. 
C)  compliance with standards. 
D)  dependability. 
E)  sustainability. 
A)  cost. 
B)  reliability. 
C)  compliance with standards. 
D)  dependability. 
E)  sustainability.

Question 15

Reuse typically refers to using previously written:

Accepted Answer

A)  objects and components. 
B)  use cases. 
C)  documentation. 
D)  business cases. 
E)  requests for proposals. 
A)  objects and components. 
B)  use cases. 
C)  documentation. 
D)  business cases. 
E)  requests for proposals.

Question 16

Research has found that reuse of object class libraries resulted in decreased productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss the future market for cloud computing.

Accepted Answer

According to Merrill Lynch, by 2013, twe

Question 18

Rework can be reduced by reusing object class libraries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In addition to operating systems, e-mail, databases and Web browsers, open source software also includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  hardware. 
B)  machine code. 
C)  software components and objects. 
D)  firmware. 
E)  proprietary software. 
A)  hardware. 
B)  machine code. 
C)  software components and objects. 
D)  firmware. 
E)  proprietary software.

Question 20

The provision of computing resources over the Internet so that customers do not need to invest in infrastructure is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  cloud computing. 
B)  raindrop computing. 
C)  leased computing. 
D)  centralized computing. 
E)  backbone computing. 
A)  cloud computing. 
B)  raindrop computing. 
C)  leased computing. 
D)  centralized computing. 
E)  backbone computing.

One type of cloud computing service that allows companies to run applications on servers maintained by a service provider is called:

The document sent to vendors asking them to propose hardware and software that will meet the requirements of your new system is called a:

The one type of reuse that is mandated is called:

Component-based development's focus is on creating specific pieces of software that can only be used once.

Explain why reuse is not always valuable to all developers in an organization.

When choosing off-the-shelf software, the two most important criteria are functionality and ease of installation.

All of the following are common criteria to consider when selecting off-the-shelf software EXCEPT:

Cloud computing is a low-cost access method to corporate-quality data.

Information technology services firms do not use the same methodologies, techniques, and tools that companies use to develop systems in-house.

With managed reuse, the development, sharing, and adoption of reusable assets is:

Because existing pieces of software have already been tested, reusing them tends to result in higher-quality software with lower defect rates, decreasing maintenance costs.

A key part of reuse strategy is:

If a company purchases application software, it does not necessarily need to conduct systems analysis.

The primary concern about cloud computing is:

Reuse typically refers to using previously written:

Research has found that reuse of object class libraries resulted in decreased productivity.

Discuss the future market for cloud computing.

Rework can be reduced by reusing object class libraries.

In addition to operating systems, e-mail, databases and Web browsers, open source software also includes:

The provision of computing resources over the Internet so that customers do not need to invest in infrastructure is called:

The Systems Development Environment

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

Exam 2: The Sources of Software

One type of cloud computing service that allows companies to run applications on servers maintained by a service provider is called:

The document sent to vendors asking them to propose hardware and software that will meet the requirements of your new system is called a:

The one type of reuse that is mandated is called:

Component-based development's focus is on creating specific pieces of software that can only be used once.

Explain why reuse is not always valuable to all developers in an organization.

When choosing off-the-shelf software, the two most important criteria are functionality and ease of installation.

All of the following are common criteria to consider when selecting off-the-shelf software EXCEPT:

Cloud computing is a low-cost access method to corporate-quality data.

Information technology services firms do not use the same methodologies, techniques, and tools that companies use to develop systems in-house.

With managed reuse, the development, sharing, and adoption of reusable assets is:

Because existing pieces of software have already been tested, reusing them tends to result in higher-quality software with lower defect rates, decreasing maintenance costs.

A key part of reuse strategy is:

If a company purchases application software, it does not necessarily need to conduct systems analysis.

The primary concern about cloud computing is:

Reuse typically refers to using previously written:

Research has found that reuse of object class libraries resulted in decreased productivity.

Discuss the future market for cloud computing.

Rework can be reduced by reusing object class libraries.

In addition to operating systems, e-mail, databases and Web browsers, open source software also includes:

The provision of computing resources over the Internet so that customers do not need to invest in infrastructure is called:

The Systems Development Environment

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