Question 1

In an object-oriented development framework for a university, how would the classes Degree, Mathematics, and Physics be related?

Accepted Answer

A) Degree would be a sister class to Mathematics and Physics. 
B) Degree is a superclass to Mathematics and Physics. 
C) Mathematics and Physics would be ancestors to Degree. 
D) Degree would be a subclass to Mathematics and Physics. 
A) Degree would be a sister class to Mathematics and Physics. 
B) Degree is a superclass to Mathematics and Physics. 
C) Mathematics and Physics would be ancestors to Degree. 
D) Degree would be a subclass to Mathematics and Physics.

Question 2

What qualities of object-oriented development make this method especially suitable for Internet applications?

Accepted Answer

Object-oriented development uses the obj

Question 3

Which of the following tools may help identify risk areas associated with employee acceptance of a new information system?

Accepted Answer

A) Formal planning software 
B) Organizational impact analysis 
C) System prototype 
D) Feasibility study 
A) Formal planning software 
B) Organizational impact analysis 
C) System prototype 
D) Feasibility study

Question 4

Prototyping is more iterative than the conventional lifecycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An entire information system is broken down into its main subsystems by using:

Accepted Answer

A) high-level data flow diagrams. 
B) low-level data flow diagrams. 
C) process specifications. 
D) structured diagrams. 
A) high-level data flow diagrams. 
B) low-level data flow diagrams. 
C) process specifications. 
D) structured diagrams.

Question 6

A prototype is the final working version of an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the traditional systems development lifecycle, end users:

Accepted Answer

A) are important and ongoing members of the team from the original analysis phase through maintenance. 
B) are important only in the testing phases. 
C) have no input. 
D) are limited to providing information requirements and reviewing the technical staff's work. 
A) are important and ongoing members of the team from the original analysis phase through maintenance. 
B) are important only in the testing phases. 
C) have no input. 
D) are limited to providing information requirements and reviewing the technical staff's work.

Question 8

One problem with prototyping is that the systems constructed thereby may not be able to handle large quantities of data in a production environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are the advantages and disadvantages of prototyping? Describe the steps in prototyping. Give at least two circumstances under which prototyping might be useful.

Accepted Answer

Because prototyping encourages intense e

Question 10

Identify and describe the main five systems development approaches.

Accepted Answer

Features of the systems development life

Question 11

A(n)________ is a detailed list of questions submitted to external vendors to determine how well they meet the organization's specific requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) RFP 
B) RFQ 
C) RAD 
D) JAD 
A) RFP 
B) RFQ 
C) RAD 
D) JAD

Question 12

User concerns and designer concerns are usually the same at the beginning of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Order the following steps in the systems development lifecycle in the correct sequence.

Accepted Answer

A) Systems analysis, systems design, programming, testing, conversion, production and maintenance 
B) Systems analysis, systems design, programming, conversion, testing, production and maintenance 
C) Systems design, systems analysis, programming, conversion, production and maintenance, and testing 
D) Systems design, systems analysis, programming, testing, conversion, production and maintenance 
A) Systems analysis, systems design, programming, testing, conversion, production and maintenance 
B) Systems analysis, systems design, programming, conversion, testing, production and maintenance 
C) Systems design, systems analysis, programming, conversion, production and maintenance, and testing 
D) Systems design, systems analysis, programming, testing, conversion, production and maintenance

Question 14

Americlinic, a national chain of budget health-care clinics, is creating an information system that will allow patients and doctors at participating franchises to communicate online. The goal of the system is to allow doctors to respond to minor health questions quickly and more efficiently, saving patients unnecessary visits to the clinic. This will be a major procedural change - what steps would you recommend to this company to ensure the user acceptance of the system?

Accepted Answer

The first step should be to conduct an o

Question 15

The primary tool for representing a system's component processes and the flow of data between them is the:

Accepted Answer

A) data dictionary. 
B) process specifications diagram. 
C) user documentation. 
D) data flow diagram. 
A) data dictionary. 
B) process specifications diagram. 
C) user documentation. 
D) data flow diagram.

Question 16

In a data flow diagram, external entities are represented by:

Accepted Answer

A) rounded boxes. 
B) square boxes. 
C) circles. 
D) open rectangles. 
A) rounded boxes. 
B) square boxes. 
C) circles. 
D) open rectangles.

Question 17

________ provides software tools to automate development methodologies and reduce the amount of repetitive work in systems development.

Accepted Answer

A) CASE 
B) CAD 
C) JAD 
D) RAD 
A) CASE 
B) CAD 
C) JAD 
D) RAD

Question 18

Management can control the development of end-user applications in part by:

Accepted Answer

A) developing a formal development methodology. 
B) requiring cost justification for end-user IS projects. 
C) establishing standards for project requirements. 
D) requiring Gantt charts. 
A) developing a formal development methodology. 
B) requiring cost justification for end-user IS projects. 
C) establishing standards for project requirements. 
D) requiring Gantt charts.

Question 19

________ are intangible 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

In a direct cutover conversion strategy, the new system:

Accepted Answer

A) is tested by an outsourced company. 
B) replaces the old one at an appointed time. 
C) and the old are run together. 
D) is introduced in stages. 
A) is tested by an outsourced company. 
B) replaces the old one at an appointed time. 
C) and the old are run together. 
D) is introduced in stages.

In an object-oriented development framework for a university, how would the classes Degree, Mathematics, and Physics be related?

What qualities of object-oriented development make this method especially suitable for Internet applications?

Which of the following tools may help identify risk areas associated with employee acceptance of a new information system?

Prototyping is more iterative than the conventional lifecycle.

An entire information system is broken down into its main subsystems by using:

A prototype is the final working version of an information system.

In the traditional systems development lifecycle, end users:

One problem with prototyping is that the systems constructed thereby may not be able to handle large quantities of data in a production environment.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of prototyping? Describe the steps in prototyping. Give at least two circumstances under which prototyping might be useful.

Identify and describe the main five systems development approaches.

A(n)________ is a detailed list of questions submitted to external vendors to determine how well they meet the organization's specific requirements.

User concerns and designer concerns are usually the same at the beginning of the project.

Order the following steps in the systems development lifecycle in the correct sequence.

The primary tool for representing a system's component processes and the flow of data between them is the:

In a data flow diagram, external entities are represented by:

________ provides software tools to automate development methodologies and reduce the amount of repetitive work in systems development.

Management can control the development of end-user applications in part by:

________ are intangible benefits of information systems.

In a direct cutover conversion strategy, the new system:

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

In an object-oriented development framework for a university, how would the classes Degree, Mathematics, and Physics be related?

What qualities of object-oriented development make this method especially suitable for Internet applications?

Which of the following tools may help identify risk areas associated with employee acceptance of a new information system?

Prototyping is more iterative than the conventional lifecycle.

An entire information system is broken down into its main subsystems by using:

A prototype is the final working version of an information system.

In the traditional systems development lifecycle, end users:

One problem with prototyping is that the systems constructed thereby may not be able to handle large quantities of data in a production environment.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of prototyping? Describe the steps in prototyping. Give at least two circumstances under which prototyping might be useful.

Identify and describe the main five systems development approaches.

A(n)________ is a detailed list of questions submitted to external vendors to determine how well they meet the organization's specific requirements.

User concerns and designer concerns are usually the same at the beginning of the project.

Order the following steps in the systems development lifecycle in the correct sequence.

The primary tool for representing a system's component processes and the flow of data between them is the:

In a data flow diagram, external entities are represented by:

________ provides software tools to automate development methodologies and reduce the amount of repetitive work in systems development.

Management can control the development of end-user applications in part by:

________ are intangible benefits of information systems.

In a direct cutover conversion strategy, the new system:

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

Filters