Question 1

Contain pre-programmed modules that can generate entire applications,including Web sites,greatly speeding development,describes which fourth-generation tool?

Accepted Answer

A)  PC software tools 
B)  Query language 
C)  Graphics language 
D)  Application software package 
A)  PC software tools 
B)  Query language 
C)  Graphics language 
D)  Application software package

Question 2

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 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 3

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. 
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.

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

________ 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 7

Failure to address properly the organizational changes surrounding the introduction of a new system can cause the demise of an otherwise good system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Question 9

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 10

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

Question 11

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 12

System 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. 
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.

Question 13

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

RFP,reques

Question 15

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

Question 16

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. 
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.

Question 17

Languages for retrieving data stored in databases or files and are capable of supporting requests for information that are not predefined,describes which fourth-generation tool?

Accepted Answer

A)  PC software tools 
B)  Query language 
C)  Graphics language 
D)  Application software package 
A)  PC software tools 
B)  Query language 
C)  Graphics language 
D)  Application software package

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The user is the primary focus of softwar

Contain pre-programmed modules that can generate entire applications,including Web sites,greatly speeding development,describes which fourth-generation tool?

In a parallel conversion strategy,the new system

Unit testing

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?

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?

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

Failure to address properly the organizational changes surrounding the introduction of a new system can cause the demise of an otherwise good system.

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

In what stage of systems development are design specifications created?

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

The entire system-building effort is driven by

System testing

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

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

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

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

Languages for retrieving data stored in databases or files and are capable of supporting requests for information that are not predefined,describes which fourth-generation tool?

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

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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

Contain pre-programmed modules that can generate entire applications,including Web sites,greatly speeding development,describes which fourth-generation tool?

In a parallel conversion strategy,the new system

Unit testing

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?

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?

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

Failure to address properly the organizational changes surrounding the introduction of a new system can cause the demise of an otherwise good system.

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

In what stage of systems development are design specifications created?

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

The entire system-building effort is driven by

System testing

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

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

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

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

Languages for retrieving data stored in databases or files and are capable of supporting requests for information that are not predefined,describes which fourth-generation tool?

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

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