Question 1

These days, evaluating hardware is pretty much limited to speed and pricing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Pilot conversion may be the best choice in situations where an automated system is replacing a manual one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Why are business end users frequently added to system development teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have the greatest stake in a successful product 
B)  They know a lot about the business activities that affect the company's business processes 
C)  They are usually experienced in IS development 
D)  They are the most likely to eliminate unnecessary documentation and steps 
A)  They have the greatest stake in a successful product 
B)  They know a lot about the business activities that affect the company's business processes 
C)  They are usually experienced in IS development 
D)  They are the most likely to eliminate unnecessary documentation and steps

Question 4

One major activity in post-implementation involves making changes to the system as a result of the users finally having an opportunity to use it. These requests are called _______________.

Accepted Answer

change req

Question 5

The question of compatibility with hardware and software being provided by competing suppliers is a _______________ evaluation factor.

Accepted Answer

A)  performance 
B)  compatibility 
C)  technology 
D)  connectivity 
A)  performance 
B)  compatibility 
C)  technology 
D)  connectivity

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Identifyin

Question 7

Preventive maintenance activities involve changes to an existing system that are intended to improve the performance of a function or interface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Changing data in company databases to new data formats and subsets required by newly installed software is a(n) _______________ activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  acquisition 
B)  software development 
C)  documentation 
D)  conversion 
A)  acquisition 
B)  software development 
C)  documentation 
D)  conversion

Question 9

All of the following are activities performed during the closing project management phase except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Install all deliverables 
B)  Release project resources 
C)  Document the project 
D)  Writing a detailed project plan 
A)  Install all deliverables 
B)  Release project resources 
C)  Document the project 
D)  Writing a detailed project plan

Question 10

All of the following are done during the systems investigation stage of application development, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Develop logical models of the current system 
B)  Conduct a feasibility study 
C)  Determine how to address business opportunities and priorities 
D)  Develop a project management plan and obtain management approval 
A)  Develop logical models of the current system 
B)  Conduct a feasibility study 
C)  Determine how to address business opportunities and priorities 
D)  Develop a project management plan and obtain management approval

Question 11

A logical model of a current system is a blueprint of:

Accepted Answer

A)  How the current system does what it does 
B)  What the current system does, without regard to how it does it 
C)  What the system does and how it does it 
D)  Documentation of what the new system will look like and how it will work 
A)  How the current system does what it does 
B)  What the current system does, without regard to how it does it 
C)  What the system does and how it does it 
D)  Documentation of what the new system will look like and how it will work

Question 12

In a logical model, a person's inbox is treated just like a computer hard drive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following are activities performed during the executing project management phase?

Accepted Answer

A)  Establish reporting obligations 
B)  Identify and sequence activities 
C)  Commit resources to specific tasks 
D)  Meet with stakeholders 
A)  Establish reporting obligations 
B)  Identify and sequence activities 
C)  Commit resources to specific tasks 
D)  Meet with stakeholders

Question 14

According to the text case, Frito Lay's implementation of a new portal failed because the supermarket sales team couldn't figure out how to use it correctly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following are activities performed during the planning project management phase except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Stating the problems/goals 
B)  Identify the "critical path" 
C)  Writing a detailed project plan 
D)  Estimate time and resources needed for completion 
A)  Stating the problems/goals 
B)  Identify the "critical path" 
C)  Writing a detailed project plan 
D)  Estimate time and resources needed for completion

Question 16

A well-designed system can survive an improperly-executed implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A __________ is a special set of activities with a clear beginning and end.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ is a special set of...

Question 18

Once all of the activities in the planning phase are complete, and detailed plans have been created and approved, the _______________ phase of the project can begin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Once all of the activities in the...

Question 19

Although having the advantage of low risk, the parallel conversion approach also brings with it the highest cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A _______________ report is an open-ended report that details the progress that led to the current project state.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______________ report is an open-ended report...

These days, evaluating hardware is pretty much limited to speed and pricing.

Pilot conversion may be the best choice in situations where an automated system is replacing a manual one.

Why are business end users frequently added to system development teams?

One major activity in post-implementation involves making changes to the system as a result of the users finally having an opportunity to use it. These requests are called _______________.

The question of compatibility with hardware and software being provided by competing suppliers is a _______________ evaluation factor.

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

Preventive maintenance activities involve changes to an existing system that are intended to improve the performance of a function or interface.

Changing data in company databases to new data formats and subsets required by newly installed software is a(n) _______________ activity.

All of the following are activities performed during the closing project management phase except:

All of the following are done during the systems investigation stage of application development, except:

A logical model of a current system is a blueprint of:

In a logical model, a person's inbox is treated just like a computer hard drive.

Which of the following are activities performed during the executing project management phase?

According to the text case, Frito Lay's implementation of a new portal failed because the supermarket sales team couldn't figure out how to use it correctly.

All of the following are activities performed during the planning project management phase except:

A well-designed system can survive an improperly-executed implementation.

A __________ is a special set of activities with a clear beginning and end.

Once all of the activities in the planning phase are complete, and detailed plans have been created and approved, the _______________ phase of the project can begin.

Although having the advantage of low risk, the parallel conversion approach also brings with it the highest cost.

A _______________ report is an open-ended report that details the progress that led to the current project state.

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

These days, evaluating hardware is pretty much limited to speed and pricing.

Pilot conversion may be the best choice in situations where an automated system is replacing a manual one.

Why are business end users frequently added to system development teams?

One major activity in post-implementation involves making changes to the system as a result of the users finally having an opportunity to use it. These requests are called _______________.

The question of compatibility with hardware and software being provided by competing suppliers is a _______________ evaluation factor.

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

Preventive maintenance activities involve changes to an existing system that are intended to improve the performance of a function or interface.

Changing data in company databases to new data formats and subsets required by newly installed software is a(n) _______________ activity.

All of the following are activities performed during the closing project management phase except:

All of the following are done during the systems investigation stage of application development, except:

A logical model of a current system is a blueprint of:

In a logical model, a person's inbox is treated just like a computer hard drive.

Which of the following are activities performed during the executing project management phase?

According to the text case, Frito Lay's implementation of a new portal failed because the supermarket sales team couldn't figure out how to use it correctly.

All of the following are activities performed during the planning project management phase except:

A well-designed system can survive an improperly-executed implementation.

A __________ is a special set of activities with a clear beginning and end.

Once all of the activities in the planning phase are complete, and detailed plans have been created and approved, the _______________ phase of the project can begin.

Although having the advantage of low risk, the parallel conversion approach also brings with it the highest cost.

A _______________ report is an open-ended report that details the progress that led to the current project state.

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