Question 1

Intangible benefits of an information system are those that cannot be easily quantified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Objects are grouped into hierarchies, and hierarchies into classes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the purpose of systems analysis? Explain in detail what is involved in the process of systems analysis.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of systems analysis is to en

Question 4

A native app is one that is designed to run on a specific platform.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Unit testing:

Accepted Answer

A) includes all the preparations for the series of tests to be performed on the system. 
B) tests the functioning of the system as a whole. 
C) tests each individual program separately. 
D) provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting. 
A) includes all the preparations for the series of tests to be performed on the system. 
B) tests the functioning of the system as a whole. 
C) tests each individual program separately. 
D) provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting.

Question 6

In object-oriented development:

Accepted Answer

A) an object combines data and processes that act on the data into a single object. 
B) data is separated into discrete, reusable objects that any processes may act upon. 
C) an object comprises a single, reusable program that can be combined with other objects to form a robust application. 
D) data categories are described as distinct objects, which can share characteristics with other objects. 
A) an object combines data and processes that act on the data into a single object. 
B) data is separated into discrete, reusable objects that any processes may act upon. 
C) an object comprises a single, reusable program that can be combined with other objects to form a robust application. 
D) data categories are described as distinct objects, which can share characteristics with other objects.

Question 7

Ergonomics is the interaction of people and machines in the work environment, including the design of jobs and legal issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Groups of objects are assembled into software components for common functions, which can be combined into large-scale business applications, in which type of software development?

Accepted Answer

A) Object-oriented development 
B) Component-based development 
C) Structured methodologies 
D) RAD 
A) Object-oriented development 
B) Component-based development 
C) Structured methodologies 
D) RAD

Question 9

Documentation reveals how well the system has met its original objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Users prefer systems that:

Accepted Answer

A) are oriented to facilitating organizational tasks and solving business problems. 
B) work with existing DBMS. 
C) are able to provide optimum hardware and software efficiency. 
D) are capable of storing much more data than they need. 
A) are oriented to facilitating organizational tasks and solving business problems. 
B) work with existing DBMS. 
C) are able to provide optimum hardware and software efficiency. 
D) are capable of storing much more data than they need.

Question 11

The Girl Scouts' conversion strategy of first introducing the modules for ordering cookies and then introducing the modules for transmitting orders and instructions to the cookie factory and shipper, is called a(n)________ strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) phased approach 
B) direct cutover 
C) indirect cutover 
D) incremental conversion 
A) phased approach 
B) direct cutover 
C) indirect cutover 
D) incremental conversion

Question 12

Developing an information system has been compared to the problem-solving process. Which one of the following problem-solving steps is not a part of systems analysis?

Accepted Answer

A) Implement the solution 
B) Choose the best solution 
C) Develop alternative solutions 
D) Define and understand the problem 
A) Implement the solution 
B) Choose the best solution 
C) Develop alternative solutions 
D) Define and understand the problem

Question 13

What was the primary problem facing the Girl Scouts regarding their supply chain problems?

Accepted Answer

A) The ordering process was inefficient for a large volume of orders. 
B) There were high error rates in ordering and fulfillment. 
C) It required too much time of volunteers. 
D) The paper-based system was outdated. 
A) The ordering process was inefficient for a large volume of orders. 
B) There were high error rates in ordering and fulfillment. 
C) It required too much time of volunteers. 
D) The paper-based system was outdated.

Question 14

A new information system is not considered in production until conversion is complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When systems are created rapidly, without a formal development methodology:

Accepted Answer

A) end users can take over the work of IT specialists. 
B) the organization quickly outgrows the new system. 
C) hardware, software, and quality standards are less important. 
D) testing and documentation may be inadequate. 
A) end users can take over the work of IT specialists. 
B) the organization quickly outgrows the new system. 
C) hardware, software, and quality standards are less important. 
D) testing and documentation may be inadequate.

Question 16

Acceptance testing:

Accepted Answer

A) includes all the preparations for the trials. 
B) tests the functioning of the system as a whole. 
C) tests each program separately. 
D) provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting. 
A) includes all the preparations for the trials. 
B) tests the functioning of the system as a whole. 
C) tests each program separately. 
D) provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting.

Question 17

As a technical project manager you have decided to propose implementing a prototyping methodology for a small Web-based design project. What is the order of steps you will follow in this project?

Accepted Answer

A) Develop the prototype, use the prototype, revise and enhance the prototype. 
B) Identify user requirements, develop the prototype, use the prototype, revise and enhance the prototype. 
C) Define the requirements, develop solutions, select the best prototype, and implement the prototype. 
D) Define the requirements, develop the prototype, revise and enhance the prototype. 
A) Develop the prototype, use the prototype, revise and enhance the prototype. 
B) Identify user requirements, develop the prototype, use the prototype, revise and enhance the prototype. 
C) Define the requirements, develop solutions, select the best prototype, and implement the prototype. 
D) Define the requirements, develop the prototype, revise and enhance the prototype.

Question 18

Object-oriented modeling is based on the concepts of:

Accepted Answer

A) objects and relationships. 
B) classes and objects. 
C) class and inheritance. 
D) objects and inheritance. 
A) objects and relationships. 
B) classes and objects. 
C) class and inheritance. 
D) objects and inheritance.

Question 19

Changes in hardware, software, documentation, or production to a production system to correct errors, meet new requirements, or improve processing efficiencies are termed:

Accepted Answer

A) compliance. 
B) production. 
C) maintenance. 
D) acceptance. 
A) compliance. 
B) production. 
C) maintenance. 
D) acceptance.

Question 20

You have been hired by a pharmaceutical company to evaluate its portfolio of systems and IT projects. Which types of projects would be best avoided?

Accepted Answer

A) Any high-risk projects 
B) Any low-benefit projects 
C) High-risk, low-benefit projects 
D) None - any project might be beneficial 
A) Any high-risk projects 
B) Any low-benefit projects 
C) High-risk, low-benefit projects 
D) None - any project might be beneficial

Intangible benefits of an information system are those that cannot be easily quantified.

Objects are grouped into hierarchies, and hierarchies into classes.

What is the purpose of systems analysis? Explain in detail what is involved in the process of systems analysis.

A native app is one that is designed to run on a specific platform.

Unit testing:

In object-oriented development:

Ergonomics is the interaction of people and machines in the work environment, including the design of jobs and legal issues.

Groups of objects are assembled into software components for common functions, which can be combined into large-scale business applications, in which type of software development?

Documentation reveals how well the system has met its original objectives.

Users prefer systems that:

The Girl Scouts' conversion strategy of first introducing the modules for ordering cookies and then introducing the modules for transmitting orders and instructions to the cookie factory and shipper, is called a(n)________ strategy.

Developing an information system has been compared to the problem-solving process. Which one of the following problem-solving steps is not a part of systems analysis?

What was the primary problem facing the Girl Scouts regarding their supply chain problems?

A new information system is not considered in production until conversion is complete.

When systems are created rapidly, without a formal development methodology:

Acceptance testing:

As a technical project manager you have decided to propose implementing a prototyping methodology for a small Web-based design project. What is the order of steps you will follow in this project?

Object-oriented modeling is based on the concepts of:

Changes in hardware, software, documentation, or production to a production system to correct errors, meet new requirements, or improve processing efficiencies are termed:

You have been hired by a pharmaceutical company to evaluate its portfolio of systems and IT projects. Which types of projects would be best avoided?

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

Exam 12: Building Information Systems and Managing Projects

Intangible benefits of an information system are those that cannot be easily quantified.

Objects are grouped into hierarchies, and hierarchies into classes.

What is the purpose of systems analysis? Explain in detail what is involved in the process of systems analysis.

A native app is one that is designed to run on a specific platform.

Unit testing:

In object-oriented development:

Ergonomics is the interaction of people and machines in the work environment, including the design of jobs and legal issues.

Groups of objects are assembled into software components for common functions, which can be combined into large-scale business applications, in which type of software development?

Documentation reveals how well the system has met its original objectives.

Users prefer systems that:

The Girl Scouts' conversion strategy of first introducing the modules for ordering cookies and then introducing the modules for transmitting orders and instructions to the cookie factory and shipper, is called a(n)________ strategy.

Developing an information system has been compared to the problem-solving process. Which one of the following problem-solving steps is not a part of systems analysis?

What was the primary problem facing the Girl Scouts regarding their supply chain problems?

A new information system is not considered in production until conversion is complete.

When systems are created rapidly, without a formal development methodology:

Acceptance testing:

As a technical project manager you have decided to propose implementing a prototyping methodology for a small Web-based design project. What is the order of steps you will follow in this project?

Object-oriented modeling is based on the concepts of:

Changes in hardware, software, documentation, or production to a production system to correct errors, meet new requirements, or improve processing efficiencies are termed:

You have been hired by a pharmaceutical company to evaluate its portfolio of systems and IT projects. Which types of projects would be best avoided?

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