Question 1

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. 
E)  RAD. 
A)  component-based development. 
B)  prototyping. 
C)  object-oriented development. 
D)  the systems development lifecycle. 
E)  RAD.

Question 2

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

Prototyping is most useful when there is

Question 3

The oldest method for building information systems is prototyping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

CASE tools automate

Accepted Answer

A)  documentation. 
B)  code generation. 
C)  creating data dictionaries. 
D)  user interfaces. 
E)  system designs. 
A)  documentation. 
B)  code generation. 
C)  creating data dictionaries. 
D)  user interfaces. 
E)  system designs.

Question 5

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 begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional 
B)  prototyping 
C)  RAD 
D)  JAD 
E)  object oriented development 
A)  traditional 
B)  prototyping 
C)  RAD 
D)  JAD 
E)  object oriented development

Question 6

A native mobile app is

Accepted Answer

A)  a mobile Web site. 
B)  a mobile Web app. 
C)  a stand alone application that does not use a browser. 
D)  a responsive mobile app. 
E)  one that can only operate on selected devices. 
A)  a mobile Web site. 
B)  a mobile Web app. 
C)  a stand alone application that does not use a browser. 
D)  a responsive mobile app. 
E)  one that can only operate on selected devices.

Question 7

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

Question 8

In component-based development, applications are developed one small portion at a time, with each portion able to function independently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Object-oriented development could potentially reduce the time and cost of writing software because

Accepted Answer

A)  object-oriented programming requires less training. 
B)  iterative prototyping is not required. 
C)  objects are reusable. 
D)  a single user interface object can be used for the entire application. 
E)  it's not necessary to use a formal methodology to design a system. 
A)  object-oriented programming requires less training. 
B)  iterative prototyping is not required. 
C)  objects are reusable. 
D)  a single user interface object can be used for the entire application. 
E)  it's not necessary to use a formal methodology to design a system.

Question 10

What is the purpose of responsive Web design?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows one Web site to serve different platforms, such as tablets, PCs, and mobile phones. 
B)  It allows Web sites to respond quickly to changing user needs. 
C)  It enables Web sites to customize design according to user preferences. 
D)  It enables Web sites to customize content based on user location and preferences. 
E)  It enables different people to responsively program the system. 
A)  It allows one Web site to serve different platforms, such as tablets, PCs, and mobile phones. 
B)  It allows Web sites to respond quickly to changing user needs. 
C)  It enables Web sites to customize design according to user preferences. 
D)  It enables Web sites to customize content based on user location and preferences. 
E)  It enables different people to responsively program the system.

Question 11

The system is not in production until conversion is complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A software package evaluation process is often based on a series of questions sent to vendors, called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  systems design document. 
B)  strategic planning document. 
C)  information systems management plan. 
D)  request for proposal. 
E)  logical design document. 
A)  systems design document. 
B)  strategic planning document. 
C)  information systems management plan. 
D)  request for proposal. 
E)  logical design document.

Question 13

What is the primary driving factor in firms to select domestic outsourcing firms to build system solutions?

Accepted Answer

A)  to take advantage of technical skills the firm does not have 
B)  to save labor costs 
C)  to avoid change management issues 
D)  to reduce the cost of hardware 
E)  to avoid offshore outsourcing 
A)  to take advantage of technical skills the firm does not have 
B)  to save labor costs 
C)  to avoid change management issues 
D)  to reduce the cost of hardware 
E)  to avoid offshore outsourcing

Question 14

In automation

Accepted Answer

A)  business processes are simplified. 
B)  business processes are reorganized to cut waste and eliminate repetitive, paper-intensive tasks. 
C)  standard operating procedures are streamlined to remove bottlenecks. 
D)  employees are enabled to perform their tasks more efficiently. 
E)  business processes are eliminated. 
A)  business processes are simplified. 
B)  business processes are reorganized to cut waste and eliminate repetitive, paper-intensive tasks. 
C)  standard operating procedures are streamlined to remove bottlenecks. 
D)  employees are enabled to perform their tasks more efficiently. 
E)  business processes are eliminated.

Question 15

Systems development activities always take place in sequential order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

To understand and define the contents of data flows and data store, system builders use

Accepted Answer

A)  a data dictionary. 
B)  process specifications diagrams. 
C)  user documentation. 
D)  data flow diagrams. 
E)  systems analysis. 
A)  a data dictionary. 
B)  process specifications diagrams. 
C)  user documentation. 
D)  data flow diagrams. 
E)  systems analysis.

Question 18

Which conversion process introduces the system first to a limited portion of the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  the pilot study strategy 
B)  the phased approach strategy 
C)  the limited cutover strategy 
D)  the parallel strategy 
E)  the parallel approach strategy 
A)  the pilot study strategy 
B)  the phased approach strategy 
C)  the limited cutover strategy 
D)  the parallel strategy 
E)  the parallel approach strategy

Question 19

A data flow diagram offers a logical and graphical model of information flow, partitioning a system into modules that show manageable levels of detail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is "responsive design" for mobile applications?

Accepted Answer

A)  a design that responds to the user's needs 
B)  a design that responds to the user's location 
C)  a design that responds to the user's voice commands 
D)  a design that responds to the user's digital device and screen 
E)  a design that responds to the user's gestures 
A)  a design that responds to the user's needs 
B)  a design that responds to the user's location 
C)  a design that responds to the user's voice commands 
D)  a design that responds to the user's digital device and screen 
E)  a design that responds to the user's gestures

The oldest method for building information systems is

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

The oldest method for building information systems is prototyping.

CASE tools automate

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 begin?

A native mobile app is

Object-oriented modeling is based on the concepts of

In component-based development, applications are developed one small portion at a time, with each portion able to function independently.

Object-oriented development could potentially reduce the time and cost of writing software because

What is the purpose of responsive Web design?

The system is not in production until conversion is complete.

A software package evaluation process is often based on a series of questions sent to vendors, called a(n)

What is the primary driving factor in firms to select domestic outsourcing firms to build system solutions?

In automation

Systems development activities always take place in sequential order.

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

To understand and define the contents of data flows and data store, system builders use

Which conversion process introduces the system first to a limited portion of the organization?

A data flow diagram offers a logical and graphical model of information flow, partitioning a system into modules that show manageable levels of detail.

What is "responsive design" for mobile applications?

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Exam 13: Building Information Systems

The oldest method for building information systems is

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

The oldest method for building information systems is prototyping.

CASE tools automate

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 begin?

A native mobile app is

Object-oriented modeling is based on the concepts of

In component-based development, applications are developed one small portion at a time, with each portion able to function independently.

Object-oriented development could potentially reduce the time and cost of writing software because

What is the purpose of responsive Web design?

The system is not in production until conversion is complete.

A software package evaluation process is often based on a series of questions sent to vendors, called a(n)

What is the primary driving factor in firms to select domestic outsourcing firms to build system solutions?

In automation

Systems development activities always take place in sequential order.

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

To understand and define the contents of data flows and data store, system builders use

Which conversion process introduces the system first to a limited portion of the organization?

A data flow diagram offers a logical and graphical model of information flow, partitioning a system into modules that show manageable levels of detail.

What is "responsive design" for mobile applications?

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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