Question 1

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. 
E)  IT specialists dominate the design of the system. 
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. 
E)  IT specialists dominate the design of the system. D

Question 2

________ provide(s) 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

A)  Systems analysis and design document 
B)  Information requirements 
C)  A data flow diagram 
D)  Feasibility study 
E)  Request for proposal 
A)  Systems analysis and design document 
B)  Information requirements 
C)  A data flow diagram 
D)  Feasibility study 
E)  Request for proposal B

Question 3

In object-oriented development

Accepted Answer

A)  the class is used as the basic unit of systems analysis and design. 
B)  an object is a collection of data that is acted on by external processes. 
C)  processing logic resides within objects. 
D)  a strict, step-by-step development process is essential. 
E)  data and processes are separated. 
A)  the class is used as the basic unit of systems analysis and design. 
B)  an object is a collection of data that is acted on by external processes. 
C)  processing logic resides within objects. 
D)  a strict, step-by-step development process is essential. 
E)  data and processes are separated. C

Question 4

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. 
E)  top down structure chart. 
A)  data dictionary. 
B)  process specifications diagram. 
C)  user documentation. 
D)  data flow diagram. 
E)  top down structure chart.

Question 5

A primary benefit of offshore outsourcing is that this can substantially reduce hidden costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Identify and describe each of the five systems' development approaches.

Accepted Answer

1. Systems lifecycle is a sequential ste

Question 7

Which process develops a detailed description of the functions that a new information system must perform?

Accepted Answer

A)  feasibility study 
B)  requirements analysis 
C)  systems design 
D)  test plan development 
E)  management plan 
A)  feasibility study 
B)  requirements analysis 
C)  systems design 
D)  test plan development 
E)  management plan

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. 
E)  the old and new systems are run in parallel. 
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. 
E)  the old and new systems are run in parallel.

Question 9

A systems building approach in which the system is developed as successive versions, each version reflecting requirements more accurately, is described to be

Accepted Answer

A)  end-user oriented. 
B)  iterative. 
C)  object-oriented. 
D)  agile. 
E)  traditional. 
A)  end-user oriented. 
B)  iterative. 
C)  object-oriented. 
D)  agile. 
E)  traditional.

Question 10

CASE tools facilitate the creation of clear documentation and the coordination of team development efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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. 
E)  systems analysis and design. 
A)  BPM. 
B)  BPR. 
C)  six sigma. 
D)  TQM. 
E)  systems analysis and design.

Question 12

Organizations will adjust to new information systems without any special efforts if the system is a good system to begin with.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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 in order to determine if discrete modules will function together as planned. 
C)  tests each program separately. 
D)  provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting. 
E)  involves testing the entire system with real-world data. 
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 in order to determine if discrete modules will function together as planned. 
C)  tests each program separately. 
D)  provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting. 
E)  involves testing the entire system with real-world data.

Question 16

Which type of systems development is characterized by significantly speeding up the design phase and the generation of information requirements and involving users at an intense level?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

A(n) ________ is the model or blueprint for an information system solution and consists of all the specifications that will deliver the functions identified during systems analysis.

Accepted Answer

A)  feasibility study 
B)  data flow diagram 
C)  systems design document 
D)  information requirements document 
E)  request for proposal 
A)  feasibility study 
B)  data flow diagram 
C)  systems design document 
D)  information requirements document 
E)  request for proposal

Question 18

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 
E)  Agile development 
A)  object-oriented development 
B)  component-based development 
C)  structured methodologies 
D)  RAD 
E)  Agile development

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Object-oriented development uses the obj

Question 20

Prototyping is more iterative than the conventional lifecycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When systems are created rapidly, without a formal development methodology

________ provide(s) 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 object-oriented development

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

A primary benefit of offshore outsourcing is that this can substantially reduce hidden costs.

Identify and describe each of the five systems' development approaches.

Which process develops a detailed description of the functions that a new information system must perform?

In the direct cutover conversion strategy, the new system

A systems building approach in which the system is developed as successive versions, each version reflecting requirements more accurately, is described to be

CASE tools facilitate the creation of clear documentation and the coordination of team development efforts.

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

Organizations will adjust to new information systems without any special efforts if the system is a good system to begin with.

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

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

Unit testing

Which type of systems development is characterized by significantly speeding up the design phase and the generation of information requirements and involving users at an intense level?

A(n) ________ is the model or blueprint for an information system solution and consists of all the specifications that will deliver the functions identified during systems analysis.

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?

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

Prototyping is more iterative than the conventional lifecycle.

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Exam 13: Building Information Systems

When systems are created rapidly, without a formal development methodology

________ provide(s) 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 object-oriented development

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

A primary benefit of offshore outsourcing is that this can substantially reduce hidden costs.

Identify and describe each of the five systems' development approaches.

Which process develops a detailed description of the functions that a new information system must perform?

In the direct cutover conversion strategy, the new system

A systems building approach in which the system is developed as successive versions, each version reflecting requirements more accurately, is described to be

CASE tools facilitate the creation of clear documentation and the coordination of team development efforts.

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

Organizations will adjust to new information systems without any special efforts if the system is a good system to begin with.

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

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

Unit testing

Which type of systems development is characterized by significantly speeding up the design phase and the generation of information requirements and involving users at an intense level?

A(n) ________ is the model or blueprint for an information system solution and consists of all the specifications that will deliver the functions identified during systems analysis.

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?

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

Prototyping is more iterative than the conventional lifecycle.

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: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

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