Exam 10: Building Successful Information Systems

Information system projects are often an extension of existing systems or involve replacing an old technology with a new one.

In the context of structured systems analysis and design (SSAD)models,a _____ is a modeling tool that helps break down a complex process into simpler,more manageable,and more understandable subprocesses.

One of the advantages of prototyping is that modifying a prototype is easier than modifying a complete system.

A _____ is a tool used in the structured systems analysis and design (SSAD)model for data analysis.

In the extreme programming environment,_____ programming allows programmers to detect and correct programming mistakes as they go,which is faster than correcting them after an entire program has been written.

Which is a common cost-effectiveness analysis method?

_____ feasibility is concerned with issues such as political repercussions of using an information system and meeting the requirements of the Information Privacy Act.

Which is a disadvantage of a request for proposal (RFP)?

External users are normally part of a company's task force.

In the design phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC),the _____ design indicates hardware and software,such as specifying Linux servers and Windows clients.

_____ is a series of well-defined phases performed in sequence that serves as a framework for developing an information system or project.

The _____ document,created during the requirements-gathering and analysis phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC),indicates the end of the analysis phase and the start of the design phase.

Explain how tangible benefits of an information system can be quantified to assess its economic feasibility.

Discuss the key features of extreme programming (XP).

During the _____ phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC),a team assesses how a system is working and takes steps to keep the system up and running.

_____ is one of the most common cost-effectiveness analysis methods.

Discuss the different parts in the design phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

Discuss the disadvantages of outsourcing.

During the _____  phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC),analysts choose the solution that is the most realistic and offers the highest payoff for the organization.

With the _____  outsourcing approach,an organization chooses an outsourcing company in a neighboring country,such as when a U.S.organization chooses a company in Canada or Mexico.