Question 1

A break-even analysis is a type of cost-benefit analysis to identify at what point tangible benefits equal tangible costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct order of phases in the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

A ________ is a business document containing only predefined data for online viewing or printing.

Accepted Answer

A)  form 
B)  script 
C)  sheet 
D)  report 
E)  module 
A)  form 
B)  script 
C)  sheet 
D)  report 
E)  module

Question 4

BelAir has developed and run its own information system for the past ten years.However,the company has now decided to outsource its information systems (IS)function to a service provider.Which of the following,if true,will strengthen BelAir's decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  BelAir's IS team developed the existing system from scratch and has ironed out most of the faults over the years. 
B)  The service provider is highly recommended by its other clients. 
C)  Most BelAir employees are familiar with the current information system. 
D)  BelAir has seen a fall in its revenue over the last year. 
E)  Outsourcing its IS function did not benefit BelAir's competitor, Amis Systems. 
A)  BelAir's IS team developed the existing system from scratch and has ironed out most of the faults over the years. 
B)  The service provider is highly recommended by its other clients. 
C)  Most BelAir employees are familiar with the current information system. 
D)  BelAir has seen a fall in its revenue over the last year. 
E)  Outsourcing its IS function did not benefit BelAir's competitor, Amis Systems.

Question 5

In an information system,a ________ is the point of contact between a system and users.

Accepted Answer

A)  biointerface 
B)  network interface 
C)  point-to-point link 
D)  human computer interface 
E)  data link 
A)  biointerface 
B)  network interface 
C)  point-to-point link 
D)  human computer interface 
E)  data link

Question 6

A(n)________ license refers to a license primarily used for downloaded software that requires computer users to choose "I accept" before installing the software.

Accepted Answer

A)  click- wrap 
B)  shareware 
C)  enterprise 
D)  volume 
E)  implied 
A)  click- wrap 
B)  shareware 
C)  enterprise 
D)  volume 
E)  implied

Question 7

Which of the following steps distinguishes external acquisition process from in-house development?

Accepted Answer

A)  systems planning and selection 
B)  systems analysis 
C)  development of a request for proposal 
D)  proposal evaluation 
E)  vendor selection 
A)  systems planning and selection 
B)  systems analysis 
C)  development of a request for proposal 
D)  proposal evaluation 
E)  vendor selection

Question 8

Developmental testing of an information system is performed by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  software testers 
B)  actual users 
C)  programmers 
D)  systems analysts 
E)  project managers 
A)  software testers 
B)  actual users 
C)  programmers 
D)  systems analysts 
E)  project managers

Question 9

The processing and logic operations of an information system refer(s)to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  procedures for entering data into a system 
B)  transfer of data across system components 
C)  procedures that transform raw data inputs into new or modified information 
D)  multiple points of contact between a system and its users 
E)  process of transforming the system design into a working computer system 
A)  procedures for entering data into a system 
B)  transfer of data across system components 
C)  procedures that transform raw data inputs into new or modified information 
D)  multiple points of contact between a system and its users 
E)  process of transforming the system design into a working computer system

Question 10

Data flows represent the movement of data through an organization or within an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A ________ is a document that an organization uses to tell vendors what its requirements are and to invite them to provide information about how they might be able to meet those requirements.

Accepted Answer

A)  request letter 
B)  vendor request 
C)  request for proposal 
D)  requirements specification 
E)  demand letter 
A)  request letter 
B)  vendor request 
C)  request for proposal 
D)  requirements specification 
E)  demand letter

Question 12

System conversion is the process of commissioning the current way of doing things and reinstalling the old system in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain why a firm might choose to outsource its information systems (IS)services.

Accepted Answer

A firm might outsource some (or all)of i

Question 14

Which of the following is true of system effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the extent to which a system enables the firm to accomplish goals well. 
B)  It is the extent to which a system allows a firm to plan its tasks. 
C)  It is the extent to which a system enables the firm to do things faster, at lower cost. 
D)  It is the extent to which a system allows a firm to cut operational costs. 
E)  It is the extent to which a system enables people to accomplish tasks with relatively little time and effort. 
A)  It is the extent to which a system enables the firm to accomplish goals well. 
B)  It is the extent to which a system allows a firm to plan its tasks. 
C)  It is the extent to which a system enables the firm to do things faster, at lower cost. 
D)  It is the extent to which a system allows a firm to cut operational costs. 
E)  It is the extent to which a system enables people to accomplish tasks with relatively little time and effort.

Question 15

Business case arguments based on fear are dependent on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the belief that implementing the new information system can have significant positive consequences for the firm 
B)  beliefs about organizational strategy, competitive advantage, industry forces, customer perceptions, market share, and so on 
C)  data, quantitative analysis, and/or indisputable factors 
D)  the notion that if the system is not implemented, the firm will lose out to the competition or go out of business 
E)  the results of a qualitative analysis of employee responses to the new information system 
A)  the belief that implementing the new information system can have significant positive consequences for the firm 
B)  beliefs about organizational strategy, competitive advantage, industry forces, customer perceptions, market share, and so on 
C)  data, quantitative analysis, and/or indisputable factors 
D)  the notion that if the system is not implemented, the firm will lose out to the competition or go out of business 
E)  the results of a qualitative analysis of employee responses to the new information system

Question 16

Which of the following is true of Software as a Service?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is not scalable in response to large increases in demand. 
B)  It involves fixed monthly and yearly costs for the services. 
C)  It requires the installation of specialized interfaces at the client end. 
D)  It allows clients to access services on an as-needed basis. 
E)  It requires an organization to maintain and develop the software. 
A)  It is not scalable in response to large increases in demand. 
B)  It involves fixed monthly and yearly costs for the services. 
C)  It requires the installation of specialized interfaces at the client end. 
D)  It allows clients to access services on an as-needed basis. 
E)  It requires an organization to maintain and develop the software.

Question 17

Business case arguments based on faith require hard data based on system costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe the steps in the external acquisition process for information systems.

Accepted Answer

Most external acquisition processes have

Question 19

________ testing is performed by actual users of the system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Developmental 
B)  Beta 
C)  Evolutionary 
D)  Alpha 
E)  Comparative 
A)  Developmental 
B)  Beta 
C)  Evolutionary 
D)  Alpha 
E)  Comparative

Question 20

In an entity-relationship diagram,each data entity can have only one attribute that describes it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A break-even analysis is a type of cost-benefit analysis to identify at what point tangible benefits equal tangible costs.

Which of the following is the correct order of phases in the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?

A ________ is a business document containing only predefined data for online viewing or printing.

BelAir has developed and run its own information system for the past ten years.However,the company has now decided to outsource its information systems (IS)function to a service provider.Which of the following,if true,will strengthen BelAir's decision?

In an information system,a ________ is the point of contact between a system and users.

A(n)________ license refers to a license primarily used for downloaded software that requires computer users to choose "I accept" before installing the software.

Which of the following steps distinguishes external acquisition process from in-house development?

Developmental testing of an information system is performed by ________.

The processing and logic operations of an information system refer(s)to the ________.

Data flows represent the movement of data through an organization or within an information system.

A ________ is a document that an organization uses to tell vendors what its requirements are and to invite them to provide information about how they might be able to meet those requirements.

System conversion is the process of commissioning the current way of doing things and reinstalling the old system in the organization.

Explain why a firm might choose to outsource its information systems (IS)services.

Which of the following is true of system effectiveness?

Business case arguments based on fear are dependent on ________.

Which of the following is true of Software as a Service?

Business case arguments based on faith require hard data based on system costs.

Describe the steps in the external acquisition process for information systems.

________ testing is performed by actual users of the system.

In an entity-relationship diagram,each data entity can have only one attribute that describes it.

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

A break-even analysis is a type of cost-benefit analysis to identify at what point tangible benefits equal tangible costs.

Which of the following is the correct order of phases in the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?

A ________ is a business document containing only predefined data for online viewing or printing.

BelAir has developed and run its own information system for the past ten years.However,the company has now decided to outsource its information systems (IS)function to a service provider.Which of the following,if true,will strengthen BelAir's decision?

In an information system,a ________ is the point of contact between a system and users.

A(n)________ license refers to a license primarily used for downloaded software that requires computer users to choose "I accept" before installing the software.

Which of the following steps distinguishes external acquisition process from in-house development?

Developmental testing of an information system is performed by ________.

The processing and logic operations of an information system refer(s)to the ________.

Data flows represent the movement of data through an organization or within an information system.

A ________ is a document that an organization uses to tell vendors what its requirements are and to invite them to provide information about how they might be able to meet those requirements.

System conversion is the process of commissioning the current way of doing things and reinstalling the old system in the organization.

Explain why a firm might choose to outsource its information systems (IS)services.

Which of the following is true of system effectiveness?

Business case arguments based on fear are dependent on ________.

Which of the following is true of Software as a Service?

Business case arguments based on faith require hard data based on system costs.

Describe the steps in the external acquisition process for information systems.

________ testing is performed by actual users of the system.

In an entity-relationship diagram,each data entity can have only one attribute that describes it.

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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