Question 1

The entire system-building effort is driven by

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational change. 
B)  feasibility studies. 
C)  the information value chain. 
D)  user information requirements. 
A)  organizational change. 
B)  feasibility studies. 
C)  the information value chain. 
D)  user information requirements.

Question 2

In what stage of systems development are design specifications created?

Accepted Answer

A)  systems analysis 
B)  systems design 
C)  testing 
D)  conversion 
A)  systems analysis 
B)  systems design 
C)  testing 
D)  conversion

Question 3

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 4

The idea that the achievement of quality control is an end in itself describes a main concept of

Accepted Answer

A)  BPM. 
B)  BPR. 
C)  six sigma. 
D)  TQM. 
A)  BPM. 
B)  BPR. 
C)  six sigma. 
D)  TQM.

Question 5

Thorough testing is not required if, during the programming stage, the design documents are sufficiently detailed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

You are consulting for the information technology division of a state university to guide and facilitate the design of a new system for handling college applications, which has previously been handled entirely with a paper-based process. They would like to set up a system by which prospective students can apply online. Describe in detail their first steps and any studies they should perform before designing the new information system.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary, but should in

Question 7

Identify and describe each of the five systems development approaches.

Accepted Answer

1) Systems lifecycle is a sequential ste

Question 8

In the 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.

Question 9

A problem with prototyping is that the systems constructed using this method may not be able to handle large quantities of data in a production environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

________ contain a detailed statement of the information needs that a new system must satisfy; identifies who needs what information, and when, where, and how the information is needed.

Accepted Answer

Informatio

Question 11

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 12

________ is the process of changing from the old system to the new system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the process of changing from...

Question 13

What is the greatest barrier to successful business process change?

Accepted Answer

A)  ineffective project management 
B)  usability of implemented solution 
C)  selecting the correct process to change 
D)  organizational change 
A)  ineffective project management 
B)  usability of implemented solution 
C)  selecting the correct process to change 
D)  organizational change

Question 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Rationalization of procedures describes a radical rethinking of the business models.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

Systems development activities always take place in sequential order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In which type of systems building are the development stages organized so that tasks in one stage are completed before the tasks in the next stage begun?

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional 
B)  prototyping 
C)  RAD 
D)  all of the above 
A)  traditional 
B)  prototyping 
C)  RAD 
D)  all of the above

The entire system-building effort is driven by

In what stage of systems development are design specifications created?

The oldest method for building information systems is

The idea that the achievement of quality control is an end in itself describes a main concept of

Thorough testing is not required if, during the programming stage, the design documents are sufficiently detailed.

Identify and describe each of the five systems development approaches.

In the direct cutover conversion strategy, the new system

A problem with prototyping is that the systems constructed using this method may not be able to handle large quantities of data in a production environment.

________ contain a detailed statement of the information needs that a new system must satisfy; identifies who needs what information, and when, where, and how the information is needed.

In the traditional systems development lifecycle, end users

________ is the process of changing from the old system to the new system.

What is the greatest barrier to successful business process change?

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

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

Rationalization of procedures describes a radical rethinking of the business models.

When systems are created rapidly, without a formal development methodology

Systems development activities always take place in sequential order.

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

In which type of systems building are the development stages organized so that tasks in one stage are completed before the tasks in the next stage begun?

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Exam 13: Building Information Systems

The entire system-building effort is driven by

In what stage of systems development are design specifications created?

The oldest method for building information systems is

The idea that the achievement of quality control is an end in itself describes a main concept of

Thorough testing is not required if, during the programming stage, the design documents are sufficiently detailed.

Identify and describe each of the five systems development approaches.

In the direct cutover conversion strategy, the new system

A problem with prototyping is that the systems constructed using this method may not be able to handle large quantities of data in a production environment.

________ contain a detailed statement of the information needs that a new system must satisfy; identifies who needs what information, and when, where, and how the information is needed.

In the traditional systems development lifecycle, end users

________ is the process of changing from the old system to the new system.

What is the greatest barrier to successful business process change?

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

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

Rationalization of procedures describes a radical rethinking of the business models.

When systems are created rapidly, without a formal development methodology

Systems development activities always take place in sequential order.

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

In which type of systems building are the development stages organized so that tasks in one stage are completed before the tasks in the next stage begun?

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy:

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

Filters