Question 1

How much slack time do activities on the critical path of a project have?

Accepted Answer

A) infinite slack time 
B) maximum slack time 
C) minimum slack time 
D) zero slack time 
A) infinite slack time 
B) maximum slack time 
C) minimum slack time 
D) zero slack time

Question 2

What type of information technology professional specializes in analyzing and designing products and services for business?

Accepted Answer

A) a programmer 
B) a stakeholder 
C) an end user 
D) a systems analyst 
A) a programmer 
B) a stakeholder 
C) an end user 
D) a systems analyst

Question 3

A problem with the traditional systems development life cycle is that formal end-of-phase reviews do not occur; thus, it is very difficult to contain the scope of the project, and the project never seems to end.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Continuous improvement projects do not require a lot of changes or retraining of people; thus, they have a higher degree of success than reengineering projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Larkin has been assigned to the Skating Project.She needs to have a panoramic view of the project and will work closely with different groups.What is her role?

Accepted Answer

A) finance analyst 
B) analyst programmer 
C) system analyst 
D) operator/programmer 
A) finance analyst 
B) analyst programmer 
C) system analyst 
D) operator/programmer

Question 6

The ____________________ is the date the entire project is to be complete and operational.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is the date the entire...

Question 7

Experienced systems developers prefer a systems development approach that will catch errors ____________________ in the project life cycle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Experienced systems developers prefer a systems development...

Question 8

Why are more organizations outsourcing system development?

Accepted Answer

A) to reduce the cost of training 
B) to share the state-of-the-art technology 
C) to increase technological flexibility 
D) to seek new partnerships abroad 
A) to reduce the cost of training 
B) to share the state-of-the-art technology 
C) to increase technological flexibility 
D) to seek new partnerships abroad

Question 9

In general, smaller projects have a higher probability of success than larger projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How can an organization effectively reduce risk and protect its critical data resources?

Accepted Answer

A) limit access to any off-site IS facilities 
B) control access to critical data 
C) lock its data and files 
D) use third-party antivirus software 
A) limit access to any off-site IS facilities 
B) control access to critical data 
C) lock its data and files 
D) use third-party antivirus software

Question 11

What is the primary outcome of the systems analysis phase?

Accepted Answer

A) a prioritized list of system requirements 
B) the data models needed to build the new system 
C) the case diagrams to be used in system design 
D) identified sources of data for the new system 
A) a prioritized list of system requirements 
B) the data models needed to build the new system 
C) the case diagrams to be used in system design 
D) identified sources of data for the new system

Question 12

Which of the following statements is applicable to the systems steering committee?

Accepted Answer

A) It consists of mid-level managers from the IS department. 
B) It never includes end users. 
C) It might suggest a change in project focus. 
D) It is a non-advisory group. 
A) It consists of mid-level managers from the IS department. 
B) It never includes end users. 
C) It might suggest a change in project focus. 
D) It is a non-advisory group.

Question 13

____________________ allows an information system to handle business growth and increased business volume.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ allows an information system to handle...

Question 14

The extent to which a system performs as desired can be measured through its ____________________ objectives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The extent to which a system performs...

Question 15

Which of the following is a characteristic of data-flow diagrams?

Accepted Answer

A) They are used to model data entities and their relationships. 
B) They are quite complicated and seldom used or understood by nontechnical people. 
C) They describe the activities that accomplish a business task. 
D) They describe the relationship between the different data entities. 
A) They are used to model data entities and their relationships. 
B) They are quite complicated and seldom used or understood by nontechnical people. 
C) They describe the activities that accomplish a business task. 
D) They describe the relationship between the different data entities.

Question 16

____________________ uses pairs of programmers who work together to design, test, and code parts of the system they develop.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ uses pairs of programmers who work...

Question 17

System users and system stakeholders are essentially the same set of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the second level in the capability maturity model?

Accepted Answer

A) repeatable 
B) optimized 
C) defined 
D) managed 
A) repeatable 
B) optimized 
C) defined 
D) managed

Question 19

____________________ determines whether the project makes financial sense and whether predicted benefits offset the cost and time needed to obtain them.

Accepted Answer

Economic f

Question 20

Identify and briefly describe the various types of project feasibility that must be evaluated.

Accepted Answer

Economic feasibility determines whether

How much slack time do activities on the critical path of a project have?

What type of information technology professional specializes in analyzing and designing products and services for business?

A problem with the traditional systems development life cycle is that formal end-of-phase reviews do not occur; thus, it is very difficult to contain the scope of the project, and the project never seems to end.

Continuous improvement projects do not require a lot of changes or retraining of people; thus, they have a higher degree of success than reengineering projects.

Larkin has been assigned to the Skating Project.She needs to have a panoramic view of the project and will work closely with different groups.What is her role?

The ____________________ is the date the entire project is to be complete and operational.

Experienced systems developers prefer a systems development approach that will catch errors ____________________ in the project life cycle.

Why are more organizations outsourcing system development?

In general, smaller projects have a higher probability of success than larger projects.

How can an organization effectively reduce risk and protect its critical data resources?

What is the primary outcome of the systems analysis phase?

Which of the following statements is applicable to the systems steering committee?

____________________ allows an information system to handle business growth and increased business volume.

The extent to which a system performs as desired can be measured through its ____________________ objectives.

Which of the following is a characteristic of data-flow diagrams?

____________________ uses pairs of programmers who work together to design, test, and code parts of the system they develop.

System users and system stakeholders are essentially the same set of people.

What is the second level in the capability maturity model?

____________________ determines whether the project makes financial sense and whether predicted benefits offset the cost and time needed to obtain them.

Identify and briefly describe the various types of project feasibility that must be evaluated.

Introduction to Information Systems

The Personal and Social Impact of Computers

Hardware: Input, Processing, and Output Devices

Software: Systems and Application Software

Database Systems, Data Centres, and Business Intelligence

Telecommunications and Networks

The Internet, Web, Intranets, and Extranets

Electronic and Mobile Commerce

Enterprise Systems

Information and Decision Support Systems

Knowledge Management and Specialized Information Systems

Systems Development: Design, Implementation, Maintenance, and Review

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Exam 12: Systems Development: Investigation and Analysis

How much slack time do activities on the critical path of a project have?

What type of information technology professional specializes in analyzing and designing products and services for business?

A problem with the traditional systems development life cycle is that formal end-of-phase reviews do not occur; thus, it is very difficult to contain the scope of the project, and the project never seems to end.

Continuous improvement projects do not require a lot of changes or retraining of people; thus, they have a higher degree of success than reengineering projects.

Larkin has been assigned to the Skating Project.She needs to have a panoramic view of the project and will work closely with different groups.What is her role?

The ____________________ is the date the entire project is to be complete and operational.

Experienced systems developers prefer a systems development approach that will catch errors ____________________ in the project life cycle.

Why are more organizations outsourcing system development?

In general, smaller projects have a higher probability of success than larger projects.

How can an organization effectively reduce risk and protect its critical data resources?

What is the primary outcome of the systems analysis phase?

Which of the following statements is applicable to the systems steering committee?

____________________ allows an information system to handle business growth and increased business volume.

The extent to which a system performs as desired can be measured through its ____________________ objectives.

Which of the following is a characteristic of data-flow diagrams?

____________________ uses pairs of programmers who work together to design, test, and code parts of the system they develop.

System users and system stakeholders are essentially the same set of people.

What is the second level in the capability maturity model?

____________________ determines whether the project makes financial sense and whether predicted benefits offset the cost and time needed to obtain them.

Identify and briefly describe the various types of project feasibility that must be evaluated.

Introduction to Information Systems

The Personal and Social Impact of Computers

Hardware: Input, Processing, and Output Devices

Software: Systems and Application Software

Database Systems, Data Centres, and Business Intelligence

Telecommunications and Networks

The Internet, Web, Intranets, and Extranets

Electronic and Mobile Commerce

Enterprise Systems

Information and Decision Support Systems

Knowledge Management and Specialized Information Systems

Systems Development: Design, Implementation, Maintenance, and Review

Filters