Exam 13: Systems Development: Design, Implementation, Maintenance, and Review

An advantage of buying off-the-shelf software is that you have an opportunity to assess how well it meets your needs before purchasing it.

What term refers to the activity to enable the new system so it is up and running efficiently with the relevant data from the previous system?

The system specifications, documented in the design report, are the primary result of systems investigation.

During the testing phase, if the system testing is completed successfully, no further testing is needed.

The developers have just completed their coding of the system and each developer is testing each of the components that he or she has written.What type of testing is that?

In some cases, organizations decide not to install the latest software because the amount of time and money to train employees is too much.

Which of the following is characteristic of virtualization?

Electronic discovery or e-discovery is the process by which electronic documents are required to be produced under law.

Nick has a clear idea of how he intends to design the solution.He has identified the inputs and outputs including the computer components that are required.He is now looking at what the system will do and how it will do it.What are the two dimensions of design he is looking for?

Briefly explain the difference between integration testing and acceptance testing.

The use of virtual servers can help save energy and space.

What is the first systems implementation task?

Unlike purchasing computer hardware, leasing computer hardware involves no initial investment of funds and no risk of equipment obsolescence.