Question 1

Which of the following is an advantage of a parallel implementation of an information system?

Accepted Answer

A)  The process is inexpensive and thus can be undertaken over a long period of time. 
B)  There are two systems processing the same case, both of which should have the same output. 
C)  The existing process is automatically switched off when new processes are running. 
D)  The implementation makes each system process distinctly different cases. 
A)  The process is inexpensive and thus can be undertaken over a long period of time. 
B)  There are two systems processing the same case, both of which should have the same output. 
C)  The existing process is automatically switched off when new processes are running. 
D)  The implementation makes each system process distinctly different cases.

Question 2

Which of the following will take place in a parallel implementation of an information system?

Accepted Answer

A)  launching the new system while the old one is still running 
B)  launching two similar systems with different outputs at the same time 
C)  switching off the old system when new processes are running 
D)  launching modules of the new system in phases rather than all at once 
A)  launching the new system while the old one is still running 
B)  launching two similar systems with different outputs at the same time 
C)  switching off the old system when new processes are running 
D)  launching modules of the new system in phases rather than all at once

Question 3

Which of the following is a type of testing for information systems where developers use the same input and compare the new system's output to the output generated by the system it is replacing?

Accepted Answer

A)  stress testing 
B)  parallel testing 
C)  unit testing 
D)  acceptance testing 
A)  stress testing 
B)  parallel testing 
C)  unit testing 
D)  acceptance testing

Question 4

Johanna Taylor, a creative developer at Leo Technologies Inc., is developing a website for the company. To address the usability needs of website visitors, she ensures that visitors would be able to easily locate what they need on the website. She avoids flashy graphics and chooses a font with high readability. Joanna is most likely in the ________ stage of the SDLP.

Accepted Answer

A)  testing 
B)  design 
C)  maintenance 
D)  implementation 
A)  testing 
B)  design 
C)  maintenance 
D)  implementation

Question 5

A use case diagram will show the series of steps involved in the implementation process of a system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In acceptance testing, tests are conducted by an organization's IT staff to assess how well a system performs under peak loads.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A general rule of thumb is that an organization should consider buying software rather than building it if the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  software can meet 75% to 80% of all business requirements 
B)  existing software would require extensive customization 
C)  organization needs to retain its business processes with only slight variations 
D)  software needs to fit enterprise architecture perfectly 
A)  software can meet 75% to 80% of all business requirements 
B)  existing software would require extensive customization 
C)  organization needs to retain its business processes with only slight variations 
D)  software needs to fit enterprise architecture perfectly

Question 8

The choice of software development environments and hardware architecture is affected by the experience and capabilities of an organization's IT staff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Sam Torres, a security officer at a content management firm, is required to monitor the people coming in and going out of the organization and ensure data privacy through the process of encryption. Which of the following types of requirements is Sam focusing on in the given scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  interface requirements 
B)  language requirements 
C)  usability requirements 
D)  security requirements 
A)  interface requirements 
B)  language requirements 
C)  usability requirements 
D)  security requirements

Question 10

An organization is using the best-of-breed approach if it ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  creates the best systems with the latest technologies available 
B)  procures the best systems, regardless of the vendor 
C)  procures whatever systems are offered by the best vendors in the market 
D)  outsources the implementation to the best implementation partners in the market 
A)  creates the best systems with the latest technologies available 
B)  procures the best systems, regardless of the vendor 
C)  procures whatever systems are offered by the best vendors in the market 
D)  outsources the implementation to the best implementation partners in the market

Question 11

A ________ is often the only logical implementation strategy for smaller systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  phased implementation 
B)  direct implementation 
C)  pilot implementation 
D)  parallel implementation 
A)  phased implementation 
B)  direct implementation 
C)  pilot implementation 
D)  parallel implementation

Question 12

Discuss the advantages and drawbacks of direct implementation.

Accepted Answer

A direct implementation process switches

Question 13

________ an information system is typically the best choice for a business when the available systems support common business functions, such as financial or human resource management.

Accepted Answer

A)  Promoting 
B)  Selling 
C)  Building 
D)  Buying 
A)  Promoting 
B)  Selling 
C)  Building 
D)  Buying

Question 14

Info Labs Inc., a marketing communications company, launches a project at a fixed cost of $180,000. What is the amount of savings earned from the project per month if it returns the investment in 3 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  $5,000 
B)  $7,000 
C)  $9,000 
D)  $10,000 
A)  $5,000 
B)  $7,000 
C)  $9,000 
D)  $10,000

Question 15

Lee works for Pink Net Worldwide Inc., an advertising company in California. Lee is developing software to improve the process of coordination with clients. Which of the following requirements is he concentrating on if he is interfacing the clients' software with a few of the information systems that are currently functioning within the company?

Accepted Answer

A)  compliance requirements 
B)  usability requirements 
C)  integration requirements 
D)  performance requirements 
A)  compliance requirements 
B)  usability requirements 
C)  integration requirements 
D)  performance requirements

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of the security requirements included in an RDD?

Accepted Answer

A)  screen attractiveness 
B)  response time 
C)  encryption 
D)  user navigation 
A)  screen attractiveness 
B)  response time 
C)  encryption 
D)  user navigation

Question 17

Which of the following features is most likely an example of the usability requirements included in an RDD?

Accepted Answer

A)  complex navigation 
B)  high task efficiency 
C)  bright, flashy graphics 
D)  high accessibility for people with disabilities 
A)  complex navigation 
B)  high task efficiency 
C)  bright, flashy graphics 
D)  high accessibility for people with disabilities

Question 18

What is a parallel implementation process? Discuss its advantages and drawbacks.

Accepted Answer

A parallel implementation process launch

Question 19

Which of the following should be undertaken during the design phase of the SDLC?

Accepted Answer

A)  defining the business need for a project 
B)  keeping in mind end users with disabilities 
C)  conducting risk analysis for a project 
D)  estimating a project's likely return on investment 
A)  defining the business need for a project 
B)  keeping in mind end users with disabilities 
C)  conducting risk analysis for a project 
D)  estimating a project's likely return on investment

Question 20

Which of the following is a drawback of the waterfall method?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is unable to adapt to changes in the business landscape. 
B)  Several activities occur at the same time, which makes it hard to monitor them. 
C)  Once a task is completed, it cannot be changed. 
D)  Its SDLC tasks occur in a nonsequential manner. 
A)  It is unable to adapt to changes in the business landscape. 
B)  Several activities occur at the same time, which makes it hard to monitor them. 
C)  Once a task is completed, it cannot be changed. 
D)  Its SDLC tasks occur in a nonsequential manner.

Which of the following is an advantage of a parallel implementation of an information system?

Which of the following will take place in a parallel implementation of an information system?

Which of the following is a type of testing for information systems where developers use the same input and compare the new system's output to the output generated by the system it is replacing?

A use case diagram will show the series of steps involved in the implementation process of a system.

In acceptance testing, tests are conducted by an organization's IT staff to assess how well a system performs under peak loads.

A general rule of thumb is that an organization should consider buying software rather than building it if the ________.

The choice of software development environments and hardware architecture is affected by the experience and capabilities of an organization's IT staff.

Sam Torres, a security officer at a content management firm, is required to monitor the people coming in and going out of the organization and ensure data privacy through the process of encryption. Which of the following types of requirements is Sam focusing on in the given scenario?

An organization is using the best-of-breed approach if it ________.

A ________ is often the only logical implementation strategy for smaller systems.

Discuss the advantages and drawbacks of direct implementation.

________ an information system is typically the best choice for a business when the available systems support common business functions, such as financial or human resource management.

Info Labs Inc., a marketing communications company, launches a project at a fixed cost of $180,000. What is the amount of savings earned from the project per month if it returns the investment in 3 years?

Which of the following is an example of the security requirements included in an RDD?

Which of the following features is most likely an example of the usability requirements included in an RDD?

What is a parallel implementation process? Discuss its advantages and drawbacks.

Which of the following should be undertaken during the design phase of the SDLC?

Which of the following is a drawback of the waterfall method?

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Which of the following is an advantage of a parallel implementation of an information system?

Which of the following will take place in a parallel implementation of an information system?

Which of the following is a type of testing for information systems where developers use the same input and compare the new system's output to the output generated by the system it is replacing?

A use case diagram will show the series of steps involved in the implementation process of a system.

In acceptance testing, tests are conducted by an organization's IT staff to assess how well a system performs under peak loads.

A general rule of thumb is that an organization should consider buying software rather than building it if the ________.

The choice of software development environments and hardware architecture is affected by the experience and capabilities of an organization's IT staff.

Sam Torres, a security officer at a content management firm, is required to monitor the people coming in and going out of the organization and ensure data privacy through the process of encryption. Which of the following types of requirements is Sam focusing on in the given scenario?

An organization is using the best-of-breed approach if it ________.

A ________ is often the only logical implementation strategy for smaller systems.

Discuss the advantages and drawbacks of direct implementation.

________ an information system is typically the best choice for a business when the available systems support common business functions, such as financial or human resource management.

Info Labs Inc., a marketing communications company, launches a project at a fixed cost of $180,000. What is the amount of savings earned from the project per month if it returns the investment in 3 years?

Which of the following is an example of the security requirements included in an RDD?

Which of the following features is most likely an example of the usability requirements included in an RDD?

What is a parallel implementation process? Discuss its advantages and drawbacks.

Which of the following should be undertaken during the design phase of the SDLC?

Which of the following is a drawback of the waterfall method?

Information Systems and People

Information Systems and Strategy

Information and Communications Technologies: The Enterprise Architecture

Databases and DataWarehouses

Information Systems for the Enterprise

The Web, E-Commerce, and M-Commerce

Business Intelligence and Decision Making

Collaborating with Technology

Knowledge Management and E-Learning

Ethics, Privacy, and Security

Project Management and Strategic Planning

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