Question 1

________ is a group meeting-based process for requirements collection.

Accepted Answer

A)  Joint application design 
B)  Computer-aided design 
C)  Human-computer interface 
D)  Reverse engineering 
E)  Total ownership 
A)  Joint application design 
B)  Computer-aided design 
C)  Human-computer interface 
D)  Reverse engineering 
E)  Total ownership

Question 2

Software programming and testing takes place during the systems ________ stage of the systems development process.

Accepted Answer

A)  planning 
B)  analysis 
C)  maintenance 
D)  implementation 
E)  design 
A)  planning 
B)  analysis 
C)  maintenance 
D)  implementation 
E)  design

Question 3

The term systems development life cycle (SDLC)describes the life of an information system from conception to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  estimation 
B)  implementation 
C)  verification 
D)  retirement 
E)  development 
A)  estimation 
B)  implementation 
C)  verification 
D)  retirement 
E)  development

Question 4

What is the productivity paradox for technology investments? Explain the possible reasons for the productivity paradox.

Accepted Answer

While it is easy to quantify the costs a

Question 5

Requirements collection takes place during the systems ________ phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

Accepted Answer

A)  design 
B)  implementation 
C)  analysis 
D)  maintenance 
E)  operation 
A)  design 
B)  implementation 
C)  analysis 
D)  maintenance 
E)  operation

Question 6

Processing logic represents the way in which data are transformed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A company implemented a new information system two months ago,but it has not resulted in concrete increases in productivity.A similar system has been in place at the company headquarters for the past two years,and this system has resulted in significant,quantifiable benefits.Which of the following reasons is the most likely explanation for the lack of results?

Accepted Answer

A)  The benefits of the new information system are difficult to pinpoint because the firm is considering the wrong indicators. 
B)  The new system is being used to redistribute market share rather than make the whole market bigger. 
C)  It can take years from the first implementation of this new system before the magnitude of benefits is felt by the organization. 
D)  The benefits of the new information system are difficult to pinpoint because the firm is not familiar with the working of the system. 
E)  The new system may be beneficial for individual firms, but not for a particular industry or the economy as a whole. 
A)  The benefits of the new information system are difficult to pinpoint because the firm is considering the wrong indicators. 
B)  The new system is being used to redistribute market share rather than make the whole market bigger. 
C)  It can take years from the first implementation of this new system before the magnitude of benefits is felt by the organization. 
D)  The benefits of the new information system are difficult to pinpoint because the firm is not familiar with the working of the system. 
E)  The new system may be beneficial for individual firms, but not for a particular industry or the economy as a whole.

Question 8

Which of the following statements best describes the productivity paradox of technology investment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The productivity of any technology is directly proportional to the investment in that technology. 
B)  While it is easy to quantify the costs associated with developing an information system, it is often difficult to quantify tangible productivity gains from its use. 
C)  As investment in technology increases, productivity decreases steadily. 
D)  While it is easy to identify and quantify the intangible benefits of an information system, it is not easy to quantify the tangible benefits. 
E)  The productivity of an information system is in no way related to the investment in the technology. 
A)  The productivity of any technology is directly proportional to the investment in that technology. 
B)  While it is easy to quantify the costs associated with developing an information system, it is often difficult to quantify tangible productivity gains from its use. 
C)  As investment in technology increases, productivity decreases steadily. 
D)  While it is easy to identify and quantify the intangible benefits of an information system, it is not easy to quantify the tangible benefits. 
E)  The productivity of an information system is in no way related to the investment in the technology.

Question 9

Public domain software severely restricts access to the source code and does not give users any rights to copy or modify the software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is a request for proposal (RFP)? What areas does a request for proposal cover?

Accepted Answer

A request for proposal (RFP)is a documen

Question 11

Which of the following is true of prototyping?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is part of the fourth stage of the systems development life cycle. 
B)  It is synonymous with the adaptive maintenance of a system. 
C)  It does not consider user requirements for the system. 
D)  It uses a trial-and-error approach for discovering how a system should operate. 
E)  It is also known as end-user development. 
A)  It is part of the fourth stage of the systems development life cycle. 
B)  It is synonymous with the adaptive maintenance of a system. 
C)  It does not consider user requirements for the system. 
D)  It uses a trial-and-error approach for discovering how a system should operate. 
E)  It is also known as end-user development.

Question 12

Systems benchmarking is the use of standardized performance tests to facilitate comparison between systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Traditionally,the most common option for packaged software was commercial off-the-shelf software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The final phase of the systems development life cycle is systems ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  design 
B)  implementation 
C)  analysis 
D)  maintenance 
E)  operation 
A)  design 
B)  implementation 
C)  analysis 
D)  maintenance 
E)  operation

Question 15

What are the different types of software maintenance?

Accepted Answer

After an information system is installed

Question 16

The process of making changes to an information system to evolve its functionality,to accommodate changing business needs,or to migrate it to a different operating environment is known as ________ maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptive 
B)  perfective 
C)  preventive 
D)  corrective 
E)  predictive 
A)  adaptive 
B)  perfective 
C)  preventive 
D)  corrective 
E)  predictive

Question 17

System efficiency is the extent to which a system ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  allows firms to reach their operational targets 
B)  allows people to plan tasks that are achievable 
C)  enables people to accomplish goals or tasks well 
D)  enables people to do things faster or at lower cost 
E)  allows employees to reduce the risks associated with tasks 
A)  allows firms to reach their operational targets 
B)  allows people to plan tasks that are achievable 
C)  enables people to accomplish goals or tasks well 
D)  enables people to do things faster or at lower cost 
E)  allows employees to reduce the risks associated with tasks

Question 18

________ costs are ongoing costs that occur throughout the life of the system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Smart 
B)  Sector 
C)  Fixed 
D)  Recurring 
E)  Non-recurring 
A)  Smart 
B)  Sector 
C)  Fixed 
D)  Recurring 
E)  Non-recurring

Question 19

________ licenses are activated as soon as the packaging of the software has been removed.

Accepted Answer

A)  Click-wrap 
B)  Shareware 
C)  Shrink-wrap 
D)  Volume 
E)  Implied 
A)  Click-wrap 
B)  Shareware 
C)  Shrink-wrap 
D)  Volume 
E)  Implied

Question 20

In a basic relationship,the buyer and the supplier set preferences and prices to benefit each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

________ is a group meeting-based process for requirements collection.

Software programming and testing takes place during the systems ________ stage of the systems development process.

The term systems development life cycle (SDLC)describes the life of an information system from conception to ________.

What is the productivity paradox for technology investments? Explain the possible reasons for the productivity paradox.

Requirements collection takes place during the systems ________ phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

Processing logic represents the way in which data are transformed.

Which of the following statements best describes the productivity paradox of technology investment?

Public domain software severely restricts access to the source code and does not give users any rights to copy or modify the software.

What is a request for proposal (RFP)? What areas does a request for proposal cover?

Which of the following is true of prototyping?

Systems benchmarking is the use of standardized performance tests to facilitate comparison between systems.

Traditionally,the most common option for packaged software was commercial off-the-shelf software.

The final phase of the systems development life cycle is systems ________.

What are the different types of software maintenance?

The process of making changes to an information system to evolve its functionality,to accommodate changing business needs,or to migrate it to a different operating environment is known as ________ maintenance.

System efficiency is the extent to which a system ________.

________ costs are ongoing costs that occur throughout the life of the system.

________ licenses are activated as soon as the packaging of the software has been removed.

In a basic relationship,the buyer and the supplier set preferences and prices to benefit each other.

Managing in the Digital World

Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Information Systems

Managing the Information Systems Infrastructure and Services

Enabling Business-To-Consumer Electronic Commerce

Enhancing Organizational Communication and Collaboration Using Social Media

Enhancing Business Intelligence Using Information Systems

Enhancing Business Processes Using Enterprise Information Systems

Strengthening Business-To-Business Relationships Via Supply Chain and Customer Relationship Management

Securing Information Systems

Appendix: Technology Briefing: Foundations of Information Systems Infrastructure

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Exam 9: Developing and Acquiring Information Systems

________ is a group meeting-based process for requirements collection.

Software programming and testing takes place during the systems ________ stage of the systems development process.

The term systems development life cycle (SDLC)describes the life of an information system from conception to ________.

What is the productivity paradox for technology investments? Explain the possible reasons for the productivity paradox.

Requirements collection takes place during the systems ________ phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

Processing logic represents the way in which data are transformed.

Which of the following statements best describes the productivity paradox of technology investment?

Public domain software severely restricts access to the source code and does not give users any rights to copy or modify the software.

What is a request for proposal (RFP)? What areas does a request for proposal cover?

Which of the following is true of prototyping?

Systems benchmarking is the use of standardized performance tests to facilitate comparison between systems.

Traditionally,the most common option for packaged software was commercial off-the-shelf software.

The final phase of the systems development life cycle is systems ________.

What are the different types of software maintenance?

The process of making changes to an information system to evolve its functionality,to accommodate changing business needs,or to migrate it to a different operating environment is known as ________ maintenance.

System efficiency is the extent to which a system ________.

________ costs are ongoing costs that occur throughout the life of the system.

________ licenses are activated as soon as the packaging of the software has been removed.

In a basic relationship,the buyer and the supplier set preferences and prices to benefit each other.

Managing in the Digital World

Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Information Systems

Managing the Information Systems Infrastructure and Services

Enabling Business-To-Consumer Electronic Commerce

Enhancing Organizational Communication and Collaboration Using Social Media

Enhancing Business Intelligence Using Information Systems

Enhancing Business Processes Using Enterprise Information Systems

Strengthening Business-To-Business Relationships Via Supply Chain and Customer Relationship Management

Securing Information Systems

Appendix: Technology Briefing: Foundations of Information Systems Infrastructure

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