Question 1

____ reduces the customer's need for software maintenance, operation, and support.

Accepted Answer

A) Hardware as a Help 
B) Software as a Service 
C) Processing as a Product 
D) Storage as a Solution 
A) Hardware as a Help 
B) Software as a Service 
C) Processing as a Product 
D) Storage as a Solution

Question 2

Typically, customers purchase licenses that give them the right to use the software under the terms of the license agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Typically, companies choose in-house software development for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) minimize changes in business procedures and policies 
B) meet constraints of existing systems and existing technology 
C) develop internal resources and capabilities 
D) obtain input from other companies who already have implemented the software 
A) minimize changes in business procedures and policies 
B) meet constraints of existing systems and existing technology 
C) develop internal resources and capabilities 
D) obtain input from other companies who already have implemented the software

Question 4

Some industry leaders predict that ____ computing will offer an overall online software and data environment supported by supercomputer technology.

Accepted Answer

A) interpolated 
B) mainframe 
C) outsourced 
D) cloud 
A) interpolated 
B) mainframe 
C) outsourced 
D) cloud

Question 5

-When users purchase software, what they are buying is a(n) ____________________ that gives them the right to use the software under certain terms and conditions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
-When users purchase software, what they...

Question 6

Microsoft's ____ is one of the major Web-based development environments.

Accepted Answer

A) WebSphere 
B)  .NET 
C) NetSphere 
D)  .WEB 
A) WebSphere 
B)  .NET 
C) NetSphere 
D)  .WEB

Question 7

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.a.cloud computing
f.physical design
b.IBS
g.logical design
c.managed hosting
h.Web 2.0
d.WebSphere
i.benchmarking
e.BPO
j.systems requirement document
-Attractive to customers because it offers online data center support, mainframe computing power for mission-critical functions, and universal access via the Internet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that...

Question 8

The ROI of a project is the total value of the benefits minus the total value of the costs, with both costs and benefits adjusted to reflect the point at which they occur. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

____________________ determines how long it takes an information system to pay for itself through reduced costs and increased benefits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ determines how long it takes an...

Question 10

The evaluation and selection of alternatives is not a simple process; the objective is to obtain the product with the lowest ____________________, but actual cost and performance can be difficult to forecast.

Accepted Answer

TCO
total cost of ow

Question 11

Gartner, Inc. predicts that by 2015 SaaS revenue will grow to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) $7.1 billion 
B) $8.6 billion 
C) $14.5 billion 
D) $22.1 billion 
A) $7.1 billion 
B) $8.6 billion 
C) $14.5 billion 
D) $22.1 billion

Question 12

Whereas the logical design of an information system is concerned with how the system will meet requirements, physical design is concerned with what the system must accomplish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

-No matter what topics interest you, there are sure to be one or more ____________________, as shown in the accompanying figure, where people gather to meet, offer support, and exchange ideas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
-No matter what topics interest you,...

Question 14

A subscription model charges a variable fee based on the volume of transactions or operations performed by the application.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Some vendors limit their reference lists to satisfied clients, so you can expect mostly positive feedback from those firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Traditionally, firms ____________________ IT tasks as a way of controlling costs and dealing with rapid technological change.

Accepted Answer

outsourced

Question 17

When determining outsourcing fees, a ____ uses a set fee based on a specified level of service and user support.

Accepted Answer

A) fixed fee model 
B) usage model 
C) subscription model 
D) transaction model 
A) fixed fee model 
B) usage model 
C) subscription model 
D) transaction model

Question 18

Building an application in a Web-based environment might involve greater risks and benefits, compared to a traditional environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

As you prepare to winnow the field in your selection of a new system, you want a quick refresher on the difference between RFPs and RFQs. If you need an RFP, Simone will write it, and if you need an RFQ, Marny is responsible for writing that. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) An RFP that Simone writes is more specific than an RFQ Marny will write. 
B) When Simone is tasked with the job, you already know the specific product or service you want and you need to obtain price quotations or bids. 
C) When Marny is tasked with the job, her output can involve outright purchase or a variety of leasing options. 
D) RFPs and RFQs have very different objectives. 
A) An RFP that Simone writes is more specific than an RFQ Marny will write. 
B) When Simone is tasked with the job, you already know the specific product or service you want and you need to obtain price quotations or bids. 
C) When Marny is tasked with the job, her output can involve outright purchase or a variety of leasing options. 
D) RFPs and RFQs have very different objectives.

Question 20

The decision to develop software in-house will require less participation from the systems analyst than outsourcing or choosing a commercial package.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

____ reduces the customer's need for software maintenance, operation, and support.

Typically, customers purchase licenses that give them the right to use the software under the terms of the license agreement.

Typically, companies choose in-house software development for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to ____.

Some industry leaders predict that ____ computing will offer an overall online software and data environment supported by supercomputer technology.

-When users purchase software, what they are buying is a(n) ____________________ that gives them the right to use the software under certain terms and conditions.

Microsoft's ____ is one of the major Web-based development environments.

The ROI of a project is the total value of the benefits minus the total value of the costs, with both costs and benefits adjusted to reflect the point at which they occur. _________________________

____________________ determines how long it takes an information system to pay for itself through reduced costs and increased benefits.

The evaluation and selection of alternatives is not a simple process; the objective is to obtain the product with the lowest ____________________, but actual cost and performance can be difficult to forecast.

Gartner, Inc. predicts that by 2015 SaaS revenue will grow to ____.

Whereas the logical design of an information system is concerned with how the system will meet requirements, physical design is concerned with what the system must accomplish.

-No matter what topics interest you, there are sure to be one or more ____________________, as shown in the accompanying figure, where people gather to meet, offer support, and exchange ideas.

A subscription model charges a variable fee based on the volume of transactions or operations performed by the application.

Some vendors limit their reference lists to satisfied clients, so you can expect mostly positive feedback from those firms.

Traditionally, firms ____________________ IT tasks as a way of controlling costs and dealing with rapid technological change.

When determining outsourcing fees, a ____ uses a set fee based on a specified level of service and user support.

Building an application in a Web-based environment might involve greater risks and benefits, compared to a traditional environment.

As you prepare to winnow the field in your selection of a new system, you want a quick refresher on the difference between RFPs and RFQs. If you need an RFP, Simone will write it, and if you need an RFQ, Marny is responsible for writing that. Which of the following is true?

The decision to develop software in-house will require less participation from the systems analyst than outsourcing or choosing a commercial package.

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Analyzing the Business Case

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Modeling

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

Communication Tools

Case Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

Filters

Exam 7: Development Strategies

____ reduces the customer's need for software maintenance, operation, and support.

Typically, customers purchase licenses that give them the right to use the software under the terms of the license agreement.

Typically, companies choose in-house software development for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to ____.

Some industry leaders predict that ____ computing will offer an overall online software and data environment supported by supercomputer technology.

-When users purchase software, what they are buying is a(n) ____________________ that gives them the right to use the software under certain terms and conditions.

Microsoft's ____ is one of the major Web-based development environments.

The ROI of a project is the total value of the benefits minus the total value of the costs, with both costs and benefits adjusted to reflect the point at which they occur. _________________________

____________________ determines how long it takes an information system to pay for itself through reduced costs and increased benefits.

The evaluation and selection of alternatives is not a simple process; the objective is to obtain the product with the lowest ____________________, but actual cost and performance can be difficult to forecast.

Gartner, Inc. predicts that by 2015 SaaS revenue will grow to ____.

Whereas the logical design of an information system is concerned with how the system will meet requirements, physical design is concerned with what the system must accomplish.

-No matter what topics interest you, there are sure to be one or more ____________________, as shown in the accompanying figure, where people gather to meet, offer support, and exchange ideas.

A subscription model charges a variable fee based on the volume of transactions or operations performed by the application.

Some vendors limit their reference lists to satisfied clients, so you can expect mostly positive feedback from those firms.

Traditionally, firms ____________________ IT tasks as a way of controlling costs and dealing with rapid technological change.

When determining outsourcing fees, a ____ uses a set fee based on a specified level of service and user support.

Building an application in a Web-based environment might involve greater risks and benefits, compared to a traditional environment.

As you prepare to winnow the field in your selection of a new system, you want a quick refresher on the difference between RFPs and RFQs. If you need an RFP, Simone will write it, and if you need an RFQ, Marny is responsible for writing that. Which of the following is true?

The decision to develop software in-house will require less participation from the systems analyst than outsourcing or choosing a commercial package.

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Analyzing the Business Case

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Modeling

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

Communication Tools

Case Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

Filters