Question 1

Describe the major factors that project management for information systems must deal with.

Accepted Answer

Project management for information syste

Question 2

A reduced workforce is an example of a tangible benefit of an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

________ is a method for deciding among alternative systems based on a system of ratings for selected objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) A scoring model 
B) A scorecard 
C) Portfolio analysis 
D) Risk analysis 
A) A scoring model 
B) A scorecard 
C) Portfolio analysis 
D) Risk analysis

Question 4

Which of the following is not part of the implementation process?

Accepted Answer

A) Evaluating the system 
B) Testing 
C) Systems analysis 
D) Creating detailed design specifications 
A) Evaluating the system 
B) Testing 
C) Systems analysis 
D) Creating detailed design specifications

Question 5

The process of creating workable information systems in a very short period of time is called:

Accepted Answer

A) RAD. 
B) JAD. 
C) prototyping. 
D) end-user development. 
A) RAD. 
B) JAD. 
C) prototyping. 
D) end-user development.

Question 6

An information systems plan shows how specific information systems fit into a company's overall business plan and business strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not one of the unique considerations in developing applications for a mobile platform?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduced screen space 
B) Keyboard configuration 
C) User gestures 
D) Bandwidth constraints 
A) Reduced screen space 
B) Keyboard configuration 
C) User gestures 
D) Bandwidth constraints

Question 8

The entire system-building effort is driven by:

Accepted Answer

A) organizational change. 
B) feasibility studies. 
C) data. 
D) user information requirements. 
A) organizational change. 
B) feasibility studies. 
C) data. 
D) user information requirements.

Question 9

Of the following, which is the most important reason for creating a mobile version of a business's Web site?

Accepted Answer

A) Mobile devices provide access from anywhere. 
B) Mobile devices use touch interfaces. 
C) Mobile devices use lower bandwidth. 
D) Mobile devices use different platforms. 
A) Mobile devices provide access from anywhere. 
B) Mobile devices use touch interfaces. 
C) Mobile devices use lower bandwidth. 
D) Mobile devices use different platforms.

Question 10

A systems analysis includes a ________ that is used to determine whether the solution is achievable from a financial, technical, and organizational standpoint.

Accepted Answer

A) test plan 
B) conversion plan 
C) feasibility study 
D) risk analysis 
A) test plan 
B) conversion plan 
C) feasibility study 
D) risk analysis

Question 11

A test plan includes all the preparations for the series of tests to be performed on the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

A PERT chart:

Accepted Answer

A) portrays a project as a network diagram consisting of numbered nodes that represent tasks. 
B) is used to evaluate project risk and time. 
C) displays a horizontal bar for each project task. 
D) tracks progress of, and modifications to, project tasks. 
A) portrays a project as a network diagram consisting of numbered nodes that represent tasks. 
B) is used to evaluate project risk and time. 
C) displays a horizontal bar for each project task. 
D) tracks progress of, and modifications to, project tasks.

Question 14

Scope describes the full length of time required to complete a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The project risk will rise if the project team and the IS staff lack:

Accepted Answer

A) RAD experience. 
B) web services. 
C) the required technical expertise. 
D) CASE tools. 
A) RAD experience. 
B) web services. 
C) the required technical expertise. 
D) CASE tools.

Question 16

Discuss the role and influence the user plays in software development.

Accepted Answer

The user is the primary focus of softwar

Question 17

You would expect to find all of the following in an information systems plan except:

Accepted Answer

A) key business processes. 
B) budget requirements. 
C) portfolio analysis. 
D) milestones and planning. 
A) key business processes. 
B) budget requirements. 
C) portfolio analysis. 
D) milestones and planning.

Question 18

Which of the following is a technique used to create Web sites that will conform to the screen resolution of the user?

Accepted Answer

A) Native design 
B) Responsive design 
C) End-user design 
D) Multi-platform design 
A) Native design 
B) Responsive design 
C) End-user design 
D) Multi-platform design

Question 19

________ are tangible benefits of information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) Improved asset utilization, increased organizational learning, and improved operations 
B) Reduced workforce, lower outside vendor costs, and increased productivity 
C) Increased productivity, reduced workforce, and increased job satisfaction 
D) Lower operational costs, improved resource control, and more information 
A) Improved asset utilization, increased organizational learning, and improved operations 
B) Reduced workforce, lower outside vendor costs, and increased productivity 
C) Increased productivity, reduced workforce, and increased job satisfaction 
D) Lower operational costs, improved resource control, and more information

Question 20

A ________ shows each task as a horizontal bar whose length is proportional to the time required to complete it.

Accepted Answer

A) PERT chart 
B) DFD 
C) feasibility study 
D) Gantt chart 
A) PERT chart 
B) DFD 
C) feasibility study 
D) Gantt chart

Describe the major factors that project management for information systems must deal with.

A reduced workforce is an example of a tangible benefit of an information system.

________ is a method for deciding among alternative systems based on a system of ratings for selected objectives.

Which of the following is not part of the implementation process?

The process of creating workable information systems in a very short period of time is called:

An information systems plan shows how specific information systems fit into a company's overall business plan and business strategy.

Which of the following is not one of the unique considerations in developing applications for a mobile platform?

The entire system-building effort is driven by:

Of the following, which is the most important reason for creating a mobile version of a business's Web site?

A systems analysis includes a ________ that is used to determine whether the solution is achievable from a financial, technical, and organizational standpoint.

A test plan includes all the preparations for the series of tests to be performed on the system.

The oldest method for building information systems is:

A PERT chart:

Scope describes the full length of time required to complete a project.

The project risk will rise if the project team and the IS staff lack:

Discuss the role and influence the user plays in software development.

You would expect to find all of the following in an information systems plan except:

Which of the following is a technique used to create Web sites that will conform to the screen resolution of the user?

________ are tangible benefits of information systems.

A ________ shows each task as a horizontal bar whose length is proportional to the time required to complete it.

Business Information Systems in Your Career

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Achieving Competitive Advantage With Information Systems

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure: Hardware and Software

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Improving Decision Making and Managing Knowledge

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Exam 12: Building Information Systems and Managing Projects

Describe the major factors that project management for information systems must deal with.

A reduced workforce is an example of a tangible benefit of an information system.

________ is a method for deciding among alternative systems based on a system of ratings for selected objectives.

Which of the following is not part of the implementation process?

The process of creating workable information systems in a very short period of time is called:

An information systems plan shows how specific information systems fit into a company's overall business plan and business strategy.

Which of the following is not one of the unique considerations in developing applications for a mobile platform?

The entire system-building effort is driven by:

Of the following, which is the most important reason for creating a mobile version of a business's Web site?

A systems analysis includes a ________ that is used to determine whether the solution is achievable from a financial, technical, and organizational standpoint.

A test plan includes all the preparations for the series of tests to be performed on the system.

The oldest method for building information systems is:

A PERT chart:

Scope describes the full length of time required to complete a project.

The project risk will rise if the project team and the IS staff lack:

Discuss the role and influence the user plays in software development.

You would expect to find all of the following in an information systems plan except:

Which of the following is a technique used to create Web sites that will conform to the screen resolution of the user?

________ are tangible benefits of information systems.

A ________ shows each task as a horizontal bar whose length is proportional to the time required to complete it.

Business Information Systems in Your Career

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Achieving Competitive Advantage With Information Systems

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure: Hardware and Software

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Improving Decision Making and Managing Knowledge

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