Question 1

During the ________ stage of system development, system specifications that were prepared during the design stage are translated into software code.

Accepted Answer

A)  systems analysis and design 
B)  implementation 
C)  conversion 
D)  programming 
E)  feasibility study 
A)  systems analysis and design 
B)  implementation 
C)  conversion 
D)  programming 
E)  feasibility study

Question 2

A bank has reworked its mortgage application process so that several steps are handled by computer software, and some steps are combined to reduce bottlenecks in processing. The goal is to gradually improve its efficiency over time. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  automation. 
B)  rationalization of procedures. 
C)  paradigm shift. 
D)  business process redesign. 
E)  organizational change. 
A)  automation. 
B)  rationalization of procedures. 
C)  paradigm shift. 
D)  business process redesign. 
E)  organizational change.

Question 3

The three main platforms for mobile apps are iPhone/iPad, iOS, and Android.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In order, what are the first three steps in BPM?

Accepted Answer

A)  1. identifying processes for change, 2. analyzing existing processes, 3. designing the new process. 
B)  1. analyzing existing processes, 2. identifying processes for change, 3. designing the new process. 
C)  1. identifying processes for change, 2. designing the new process, 3. implementing the new process. 
D)  1. analyzing processes to change, 2. designing the new process, 3. measuring the optimized process. 
E)  1. designing new processes, 2. analyzing existing processes, 3. identifying processes for change. 
A)  1. identifying processes for change, 2. analyzing existing processes, 3. designing the new process. 
B)  1. analyzing existing processes, 2. identifying processes for change, 3. designing the new process. 
C)  1. identifying processes for change, 2. designing the new process, 3. implementing the new process. 
D)  1. analyzing processes to change, 2. designing the new process, 3. measuring the optimized process. 
E)  1. designing new processes, 2. analyzing existing processes, 3. identifying processes for change.

Question 5

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. 
E)  Select the best prototype, define the requirements, and implement 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. 
E)  Select the best prototype, define the requirements, and implement the prototype.

Question 6

In what stage of systems development are design specifications created?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What is the business importance of managing the quality of business processes?
 Describe two methods of quality management.

Accepted Answer

Quality management is one area of contin

Question 8

Describe each type of organizational change enabled by information technology. Give an example of each type of change, as it might be illustrated through the operations of a hotel.

Accepted Answer

1. In automation, employees are assisted

Question 9

Business processes are analyzed, simplified, and redesigned in

Accepted Answer

A)  business process redesign. 
B)  rationalization of procedures. 
C)  automation. 
D)  paradigm shifts. 
E)  systems analysis and design. 
A)  business process redesign. 
B)  rationalization of procedures. 
C)  automation. 
D)  paradigm shifts. 
E)  systems analysis and design.

Question 10

The process of creating workable information systems in a very short period of time is called

Accepted Answer

A)  RAD. 
B)  JAD. 
C)  prototyping. 
D)  systems analysis and design. 
E)  end user design. 
A)  RAD. 
B)  JAD. 
C)  prototyping. 
D)  systems analysis and design. 
E)  end user design.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In a parallel 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 in parallel. 
D)  is introduced in stages. 
E)  is slowly converted from the old system. 
A)  is tested by an outsourced company. 
B)  replaces the old one at an appointed time. 
C)  and the old are run in parallel. 
D)  is introduced in stages. 
E)  is slowly converted from the old system.

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

Question 14

End-user-developed systems can be completed more rapidly than those developed through the conventional systems lifecycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List and describe at least nine factors considered in the design specifications for a new system. Give at least two examples for each one.

Accepted Answer

• Output. Medium, content, timing
• Inpu

Question 16

A prototype is a working version of an information system that is meant to be only a preliminary model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Responsive Web design enables Web sites to change layouts according to the user's screen size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

________ provide(s) a methodology and tools for dealing with the organization's ongoing need to revise and optimize its numerous business processes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Business process redesign 
B)  Business process management 
C)  CASE tools 
D)  TQM 
E)  Systems analysis and design 
A)  Business process redesign 
B)  Business process management 
C)  CASE tools 
D)  TQM 
E)  Systems analysis and design

Question 19

A systems analysis includes a(n) ________ that is used to determine whether the solution is achievable, from a financial, technical, and organizational standpoint.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Implementation 
B)  Conversion 
C)  Systems analysis and design 
D)  Programming 
E)  End user involvement 
A)  Implementation 
B)  Conversion 
C)  Systems analysis and design 
D)  Programming 
E)  End user involvement

During the ________ stage of system development, system specifications that were prepared during the design stage are translated into software code.

A bank has reworked its mortgage application process so that several steps are handled by computer software, and some steps are combined to reduce bottlenecks in processing. The goal is to gradually improve its efficiency over time. This is an example of

The three main platforms for mobile apps are iPhone/iPad, iOS, and Android.

In order, what are the first three steps in BPM?

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?

In what stage of systems development are design specifications created?

What is the business importance of managing the quality of business processes? Describe two methods of quality management.

Describe each type of organizational change enabled by information technology. Give an example of each type of change, as it might be illustrated through the operations of a hotel.

Business processes are analyzed, simplified, and redesigned in

The process of creating workable information systems in a very short period of time is called

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

In a parallel conversion strategy, the new system

What is the greatest barrier to successful business process change?

End-user-developed systems can be completed more rapidly than those developed through the conventional systems lifecycle.

List and describe at least nine factors considered in the design specifications for a new system. Give at least two examples for each one.

A prototype is a working version of an information system that is meant to be only a preliminary model.

Responsive Web design enables Web sites to change layouts according to the user's screen size.

________ provide(s) a methodology and tools for dealing with the organization's ongoing need to revise and optimize its numerous business processes.

A systems analysis includes a(n) ________ that is used to determine whether the solution is achievable, from a financial, technical, and organizational standpoint.

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

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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Exam 13: Building Information Systems

During the ________ stage of system development, system specifications that were prepared during the design stage are translated into software code.

A bank has reworked its mortgage application process so that several steps are handled by computer software, and some steps are combined to reduce bottlenecks in processing. The goal is to gradually improve its efficiency over time. This is an example of

The three main platforms for mobile apps are iPhone/iPad, iOS, and Android.

In order, what are the first three steps in BPM?

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?

In what stage of systems development are design specifications created?

What is the business importance of managing the quality of business processes? Describe two methods of quality management.

Describe each type of organizational change enabled by information technology. Give an example of each type of change, as it might be illustrated through the operations of a hotel.

Business processes are analyzed, simplified, and redesigned in

The process of creating workable information systems in a very short period of time is called

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

In a parallel conversion strategy, the new system

What is the greatest barrier to successful business process change?

End-user-developed systems can be completed more rapidly than those developed through the conventional systems lifecycle.

List and describe at least nine factors considered in the design specifications for a new system. Give at least two examples for each one.

A prototype is a working version of an information system that is meant to be only a preliminary model.

Responsive Web design enables Web sites to change layouts according to the user's screen size.

________ provide(s) a methodology and tools for dealing with the organization's ongoing need to revise and optimize its numerous business processes.

A systems analysis includes a(n) ________ that is used to determine whether the solution is achievable, from a financial, technical, and organizational standpoint.

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

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

Filters