Question 1

According to the text, certain changes in _______________ may dictate the need for change, regardless of the assessed feasibility of such change.

Accepted Answer

A)  the business environment 
B)  product specifications 
C)  management structure 
D)  technical system requirements 
A)  the business environment 
B)  product specifications 
C)  management structure 
D)  technical system requirements

Question 2

According to the text, corrective maintenance includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fixing software bugs and logic errors not detected during the implementation testing period 
B)  Modifying existing functions or adding new functionality to accommodate changes in the business or operating environments 
C)  Reducing the chances of system failure or extending the capacity of a current system's useful life 
D)  Making changes to an existing system that are intended to improve the performance of a function or interface 
A)  Fixing software bugs and logic errors not detected during the implementation testing period 
B)  Modifying existing functions or adding new functionality to accommodate changes in the business or operating environments 
C)  Reducing the chances of system failure or extending the capacity of a current system's useful life 
D)  Making changes to an existing system that are intended to improve the performance of a function or interface

Question 3

According to the text, what is probably the most important contribution of the modern project management approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying the project as a series of steps 
B)  Recognizing the importance of user input to the project 
C)  Eliminating the input of information system specialists 
D)  None of the selections are considered the most important 
A)  Identifying the project as a series of steps 
B)  Recognizing the importance of user input to the project 
C)  Eliminating the input of information system specialists 
D)  None of the selections are considered the most important

Question 4

No matter what the project, all of the following elements are necessary except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Prototypes 
B)  Process 
C)  Tools 
D)  Techniques 
A)  Prototypes 
B)  Process 
C)  Tools 
D)  Techniques

Question 5

In a typical organization, more programmers and analysts are assigned to application maintenance activities than to application development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In analyzing a potential application, you should focus first on the _______________ to be produced by the application.

Accepted Answer

A)  input 
B)  processing 
C)  storage 
D)  output 
A)  input 
B)  processing 
C)  storage 
D)  output

Question 7

The application development capabilities built into a variety of software packages have made it easier for many users to develop their own computer-based solutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Economic feasibility is concerned with:

Accepted Answer

A)  How well a proposed information system supports the objectives of the organization and its strategic plan for information systems 
B)  Whether expected cost savings, increased revenue, increased profits, reductions in required investment, and other types of benefits will exceed the cost of developing and operating a proposed system 
C)  Determining if reliable hardware and software capable of meeting the needs of a proposed system can be acquired or developed by the business in the required time 
D)  The willingness and ability of management, employees, customers, suppliers, and others to operate, use, and support a proposed system 
A)  How well a proposed information system supports the objectives of the organization and its strategic plan for information systems 
B)  Whether expected cost savings, increased revenue, increased profits, reductions in required investment, and other types of benefits will exceed the cost of developing and operating a proposed system 
C)  Determining if reliable hardware and software capable of meeting the needs of a proposed system can be acquired or developed by the business in the required time 
D)  The willingness and ability of management, employees, customers, suppliers, and others to operate, use, and support a proposed system

Question 9

An RFQ is used as the basis for preparing a proposed purchase agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Since most Web users today are very competent with technology, most Web sites do not need site maps or need to be easily navigated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Signals for data entry errors and quick e-mail confirmation for customers are examples of a _______________ requirement.

Accepted Answer

A)  user interface 
B)  processing 
C)  control 
D)  storage 
A)  user interface 
B)  processing 
C)  control 
D)  storage

Question 12

"Shadow" IT is a culture where users install "rogue" software or tamper with existing software without the consent of the IT department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The pilot conversion approach may be required if individual sites or locations have unique characteristics or idiosyncrasies that make a direct or parallel approach unfeasible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The simplest conversion strategy, and probably the most disruptive to the organization, is the _______________ approach.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The simplest conversion strategy, and probably the...

Question 15

The systems implementation stage of application development involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hardware and software acquisition 
B)  Conversion of data resources 
C)  Testing of programs and procedures 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  Hardware and software acquisition 
B)  Conversion of data resources 
C)  Testing of programs and procedures 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 16

User interface design refers to the development of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Programs and procedures to be used by end-users 
B)  Display screens, forms and reports, and interactive computer user dialogs 
C)  User training manuals 
D)  The structure of databases and files accessible by end users 
A)  Programs and procedures to be used by end-users 
B)  Display screens, forms and reports, and interactive computer user dialogs 
C)  User training manuals 
D)  The structure of databases and files accessible by end users

Question 17

The _______________ is the system component closest to business end users, and the one they will most likely help design.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______________ is the system component closest...

Question 18

Making users fill out long registration forms is a great way to attract users to your Web site because most people enjoy filling out forms and giving out personal information online.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to the Real World case, everyone at Queen's Medical Center wants new technology, but there is not enough funding to pay for all the requests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to the text, _______________ maintenance includes reducing the chances of system failure or extending the capacity of a current system's useful life.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, _______________ maintenance includes...

According to the text, certain changes in _______________ may dictate the need for change, regardless of the assessed feasibility of such change.

According to the text, corrective maintenance includes:

According to the text, what is probably the most important contribution of the modern project management approach?

No matter what the project, all of the following elements are necessary except:

In a typical organization, more programmers and analysts are assigned to application maintenance activities than to application development.

In analyzing a potential application, you should focus first on the _______________ to be produced by the application.

The application development capabilities built into a variety of software packages have made it easier for many users to develop their own computer-based solutions.

Economic feasibility is concerned with:

An RFQ is used as the basis for preparing a proposed purchase agreement.

Since most Web users today are very competent with technology, most Web sites do not need site maps or need to be easily navigated.

Signals for data entry errors and quick e-mail confirmation for customers are examples of a _______________ requirement.

"Shadow" IT is a culture where users install "rogue" software or tamper with existing software without the consent of the IT department.

The pilot conversion approach may be required if individual sites or locations have unique characteristics or idiosyncrasies that make a direct or parallel approach unfeasible.

The simplest conversion strategy, and probably the most disruptive to the organization, is the _______________ approach.

The systems implementation stage of application development involves:

User interface design refers to the development of:

The _______________ is the system component closest to business end users, and the one they will most likely help design.

Making users fill out long registration forms is a great way to attract users to your Web site because most people enjoy filling out forms and giving out personal information online.

According to the Real World case, everyone at Queen's Medical Center wants new technology, but there is not enough funding to pay for all the requests.

According to the text, _______________ maintenance includes reducing the chances of system failure or extending the capacity of a current system's useful life.

Foundations of Information Systems in Business

Competing With Information Technology

Computer Hardware

Computer Software

Data Resource Management

Telecommunications and Networks

Electronic Business Systems

Enterprise Business Systems

Electronic Commerce Systems

Decision Support Systems

Developing Businessit Strategies

Security and Ethical Challenges

Enterprise and Global Management of Information Technology

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Exam 12: Developing Businessit Solutions

According to the text, certain changes in _______________ may dictate the need for change, regardless of the assessed feasibility of such change.

According to the text, corrective maintenance includes:

According to the text, what is probably the most important contribution of the modern project management approach?

No matter what the project, all of the following elements are necessary except:

In a typical organization, more programmers and analysts are assigned to application maintenance activities than to application development.

In analyzing a potential application, you should focus first on the _______________ to be produced by the application.

The application development capabilities built into a variety of software packages have made it easier for many users to develop their own computer-based solutions.

Economic feasibility is concerned with:

An RFQ is used as the basis for preparing a proposed purchase agreement.

Since most Web users today are very competent with technology, most Web sites do not need site maps or need to be easily navigated.

Signals for data entry errors and quick e-mail confirmation for customers are examples of a _______________ requirement.

"Shadow" IT is a culture where users install "rogue" software or tamper with existing software without the consent of the IT department.

The pilot conversion approach may be required if individual sites or locations have unique characteristics or idiosyncrasies that make a direct or parallel approach unfeasible.

The simplest conversion strategy, and probably the most disruptive to the organization, is the _______________ approach.

The systems implementation stage of application development involves:

User interface design refers to the development of:

The _______________ is the system component closest to business end users, and the one they will most likely help design.

Making users fill out long registration forms is a great way to attract users to your Web site because most people enjoy filling out forms and giving out personal information online.

According to the Real World case, everyone at Queen's Medical Center wants new technology, but there is not enough funding to pay for all the requests.

According to the text, _______________ maintenance includes reducing the chances of system failure or extending the capacity of a current system's useful life.

Foundations of Information Systems in Business

Competing With Information Technology

Computer Hardware

Computer Software

Data Resource Management

Telecommunications and Networks

Electronic Business Systems

Enterprise Business Systems

Electronic Commerce Systems

Decision Support Systems

Developing Businessit Strategies

Security and Ethical Challenges

Enterprise and Global Management of Information Technology

Filters