Question 1

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. 
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.

Question 2

Which type of fourth-generation language tool contains preprogrammed modules that can be used to create entire applications?

Accepted Answer

A)  PC software tools 
B)  report generators 
C)  application generators 
D)  application software packages 
A)  PC software tools 
B)  report generators 
C)  application generators 
D)  application software packages

Question 3

________________________________ tests the functioning of the information system as a whole.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________________________ tests the functioning of the information...

Question 4

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 5

Systems development activities always take place in sequential order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

________________________________ is the analysis of a problem that a firm tries to solve with an information system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________________________ is the analysis of a problem...

Question 7

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 8

A structure chart is a bottom-up chart,showing each level of design,its relationship to other levels,and its place in the overall design structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

1∙Systems lifecycle is a sequential step

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 12

Business processes are analyzed,simplified,and redesigned in

Accepted Answer

A)  business process redesign. 
B)  rationalization of procedures. 
C)  automation. 
D)  paradigm shifts. 
A)  business process redesign. 
B)  rationalization of procedures. 
C)  automation. 
D)  paradigm shifts.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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. 
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.

Question 16

Fourth-generation tools cannot replace conventional development tools because they

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot handle large numbers of transactions or extensive procedural logic. 
B)  are not designed to integrate with legacy systems. 
C)  do not incorporate methods for documentation. 
D)  do not incorporate methods for testing. 
A)  cannot handle large numbers of transactions or extensive procedural logic. 
B)  are not designed to integrate with legacy systems. 
C)  do not incorporate methods for documentation. 
D)  do not incorporate methods for testing.

Question 17

Categories of tools for BPM include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  tools to integrate existing systems to support business processes' improvements. 
B)  tools to automate business processes. 
C)  tools to identify and document business processes. 
D)  tools to test the security of business processes. 
A)  tools to integrate existing systems to support business processes' improvements. 
B)  tools to automate business processes. 
C)  tools to identify and document business processes. 
D)  tools to test the security of business processes.

Question 18

To show each level of a system's design,its relationship to other levels,and its place in the overall design structure,structured methodologies use

Accepted Answer

A)  structure charts. 
B)  Gantt and PERT charts. 
C)  process specifications. 
D)  data flow diagrams. 
A)  structure charts. 
B)  Gantt and PERT charts. 
C)  process specifications. 
D)  data flow diagrams.

Question 19

Organizational software packages often include ________ features that allow the software to be modified to meet organizational requirements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizational software packages often include ________ features...

Question 20

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)  all of the above 
A)  to take advantage of technical skills the firm does not have 
B)  to save labor costs 
C)  to avoid change management issues 
D)  all of the above

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

Which type of fourth-generation language tool contains preprogrammed modules that can be used to create entire applications?

________________________________ tests the functioning of the information system as a whole.

What is the greatest barrier to successful business process change?

Systems development activities always take place in sequential order.

________________________________ is the analysis of a problem that a firm tries to solve with an information system.

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

A structure chart is a bottom-up chart,showing each level of design,its relationship to other levels,and its place in the overall design structure.

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

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

When systems are created rapidly,without a formal development methodology

Business processes are analyzed,simplified,and redesigned in

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

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

What is the purpose of responsive Web design?

Fourth-generation tools cannot replace conventional development tools because they

Categories of tools for BPM include all of the following except

To show each level of a system's design,its relationship to other levels,and its place in the overall design structure,structured methodologies use

Organizational software packages often include ________ features that allow the software to be modified to meet organizational requirements.

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

Information Systems in Business Today

How Businesses Use Information Systems

Information Systems organizations and Strategy

Social ethical and Legal Issues in the Digital Firm

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications the Internet and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Enterprise Applications to Manage Supply Chains and Respond to Customers

E-Commerce: Digital Markets and Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Project Management business Value and Managing Change

Managing Global Systems

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Exam 13: Developing Information Systems

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

Which type of fourth-generation language tool contains preprogrammed modules that can be used to create entire applications?

________________________________ tests the functioning of the information system as a whole.

What is the greatest barrier to successful business process change?

Systems development activities always take place in sequential order.

________________________________ is the analysis of a problem that a firm tries to solve with an information system.

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

A structure chart is a bottom-up chart,showing each level of design,its relationship to other levels,and its place in the overall design structure.

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

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

When systems are created rapidly,without a formal development methodology

Business processes are analyzed,simplified,and redesigned in

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

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

What is the purpose of responsive Web design?

Fourth-generation tools cannot replace conventional development tools because they

Categories of tools for BPM include all of the following except

To show each level of a system's design,its relationship to other levels,and its place in the overall design structure,structured methodologies use

Organizational software packages often include ________ features that allow the software to be modified to meet organizational requirements.

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

Information Systems in Business Today

How Businesses Use Information Systems

Information Systems organizations and Strategy

Social ethical and Legal Issues in the Digital Firm

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications the Internet and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Enterprise Applications to Manage Supply Chains and Respond to Customers

E-Commerce: Digital Markets and Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Project Management business Value and Managing Change

Managing Global Systems

Filters