Question 1

________ is the analysis of the problem that the organization will try to solve with an information system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the analysis of the problem...

Question 2

What is the importance of quality management as it pertains to business processes.Describe two methods of quality management and distinguish these from BPR.

Accepted Answer

Quality management is one area of contin

Question 3

The term ________ is used to describe this process of creating workable systems in a very short period of time.

Accepted Answer

rapid appl

Question 4

In a parallel strategy,both the old system and its potential replacement are run together for a time until everyone is assured that the new one functions correctly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

End-user languages are software tools that provide immediate online answers to requests for information that are not predefined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

________ are software tools that enable end users to create reports or develop software applications with minimal or no technical assistance.

Accepted Answer

Fourth-gen

Question 7

Developing a new information system is one kind of unplanned organizational change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Information technology can promote various degrees of organizational change,ranging from ________ to far-reaching.

Accepted Answer

A) incremental 
B) monumental 
C) immense 
D) mammoth 
A) incremental 
B) monumental 
C) immense 
D) mammoth

Question 9

The oldest method for building information systems is

Accepted Answer

A) component-based development. 
B) prototyping. 
C) object-oriented development. 
D) the systems development lifecycle. 
A) component-based development. 
B) prototyping. 
C) object-oriented development. 
D) the systems development lifecycle.

Question 10

The ________ replaces the old system entirely with the new system on an appointed day.

Accepted Answer

direct cut

Question 11

To be used effectively,________ tools require organizational discipline.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To be used effectively,________ tools require organizational...

Question 12

________ provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ provides the final certification that the...

Question 13

The activities that go into producing an information system solution to an organizational problem or opportunity are called systems analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

TQM describes the measurement of quality as 3.4 defects per million.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Developing a new information system is one kind of planned organizational ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Developing a new information system is one...

Question 16

The local bank has taken their loan application screening process and input the loan application into a computer database.This makes it possible for those who process the loan to do it faster and more efficiently.This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a paradigm shift 
B) re-engineering 
C) rationalization 
D) automation 
A) a paradigm shift 
B) re-engineering 
C) rationalization 
D) automation

Question 17

Hidden costs such as ________ can easily undercut anticipated benefits from outsourcing.

Accepted Answer

A) monitoring vendors to make sure they often are fulfilling their contractual obligations 
B) transitioning to a new vendor 
C) identifying and evaluating vendors of information technology services 
D) all of the above 
A) monitoring vendors to make sure they often are fulfilling their contractual obligations 
B) transitioning to a new vendor 
C) identifying and evaluating vendors of information technology services 
D) all of the above

Question 18

The phased approach strategy introduces the new system in stages,either by functions or by organizational units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Based on your reading of the chapter,the redesign of mortgage application process by major mortgage banks was an example of which type of organizational change?

Accepted Answer

A) automation 
B) paradigm shift 
C) business process reengineering 
D) restructuring 
A) automation 
B) paradigm shift 
C) business process reengineering 
D) restructuring

Question 20

Compared to the use of proprietary components,Web services promise to be less expensive and less difficult to implement because of

Accepted Answer

A) their ability to integrate seamlessly with legacy systems. 
B) the use of universal standards. 
C) the ubiquity of the Internet. 
D) the ability to reuse Web services components. 
A) their ability to integrate seamlessly with legacy systems. 
B) the use of universal standards. 
C) the ubiquity of the Internet. 
D) the ability to reuse Web services components.

________ is the analysis of the problem that the organization will try to solve with an information system.

What is the importance of quality management as it pertains to business processes.Describe two methods of quality management and distinguish these from BPR.

The term ________ is used to describe this process of creating workable systems in a very short period of time.

In a parallel strategy,both the old system and its potential replacement are run together for a time until everyone is assured that the new one functions correctly.

End-user languages are software tools that provide immediate online answers to requests for information that are not predefined.

________ are software tools that enable end users to create reports or develop software applications with minimal or no technical assistance.

Developing a new information system is one kind of unplanned organizational change.

Information technology can promote various degrees of organizational change,ranging from ________ to far-reaching.

The oldest method for building information systems is

The ________ replaces the old system entirely with the new system on an appointed day.

To be used effectively,________ tools require organizational discipline.

________ provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting.

The activities that go into producing an information system solution to an organizational problem or opportunity are called systems analysis.

TQM describes the measurement of quality as 3.4 defects per million.

Developing a new information system is one kind of planned organizational ________.

The local bank has taken their loan application screening process and input the loan application into a computer database.This makes it possible for those who process the loan to do it faster and more efficiently.This is an example of ________.

Hidden costs such as ________ can easily undercut anticipated benefits from outsourcing.

The phased approach strategy introduces the new system in stages,either by functions or by organizational units.

Based on your reading of the chapter,the redesign of mortgage application process by major mortgage banks was an example of which type of organizational change?

Compared to the use of proprietary components,Web services promise to be less expensive and less difficult to implement because of

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Exam 13: Developing Information Systems

________ is the analysis of the problem that the organization will try to solve with an information system.

What is the importance of quality management as it pertains to business processes.Describe two methods of quality management and distinguish these from BPR.

The term ________ is used to describe this process of creating workable systems in a very short period of time.

In a parallel strategy,both the old system and its potential replacement are run together for a time until everyone is assured that the new one functions correctly.

End-user languages are software tools that provide immediate online answers to requests for information that are not predefined.

________ are software tools that enable end users to create reports or develop software applications with minimal or no technical assistance.

Developing a new information system is one kind of unplanned organizational change.

Information technology can promote various degrees of organizational change,ranging from ________ to far-reaching.

The oldest method for building information systems is

The ________ replaces the old system entirely with the new system on an appointed day.

To be used effectively,________ tools require organizational discipline.

________ provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting.

The activities that go into producing an information system solution to an organizational problem or opportunity are called systems analysis.

TQM describes the measurement of quality as 3.4 defects per million.

Developing a new information system is one kind of planned organizational ________.

The local bank has taken their loan application screening process and input the loan application into a computer database.This makes it possible for those who process the loan to do it faster and more efficiently.This is an example of ________.

Hidden costs such as ________ can easily undercut anticipated benefits from outsourcing.

The phased approach strategy introduces the new system in stages,either by functions or by organizational units.

Based on your reading of the chapter,the redesign of mortgage application process by major mortgage banks was an example of which type of organizational change?

Compared to the use of proprietary components,Web services promise to be less expensive and less difficult to implement because of

Information Systems in Global Business Today

How Businesses Use Information Systems

Information Systems, organizations, and Strategy

Social, ethical, and Legal Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Enterprise Applications to Manage Supply Chains and Respond to Customers

E-Commerce: Digital Markets and Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Project Management, business Value, and Managing Change

Managing Global Systems

Filters