Question 1

In object-oriented development, an object:

Accepted Answer

A)  combines data with processes. 
B)  contains data that any other object can access or act upon. 
C)  is designed to process any data input. 
D)  can only interact with other objects of the same class. 
E)  is used to hold a collection of processes of the same class. 
A)  combines data with processes. 
B)  contains data that any other object can access or act upon. 
C)  is designed to process any data input. 
D)  can only interact with other objects of the same class. 
E)  is used to hold a collection of processes of the same class.

Question 2

Native apps are inexpensive to develop because they use the capabilities of the mobile device.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

As a technical project manager you have decided to propose implementing a prototyping methodology for a small web-based design project. What is the first step you will follow in this project?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use the existing prototype. 
B)  Identify user requirements. 
C)  Conduct a feasibility study. 
D)  Identify different solutions. 
E)  Develop an initial prototype. 
A)  Use the existing prototype. 
B)  Identify user requirements. 
C)  Conduct a feasibility study. 
D)  Identify different solutions. 
E)  Develop an initial prototype.

Question 4

Which is the first step in developing a new information system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Defining the problem 
B)  Gathering information requirements 
C)  Programming 
D)  Developing alternative solutions 
E)  Feasibility study 
A)  Defining the problem 
B)  Gathering information requirements 
C)  Programming 
D)  Developing alternative solutions 
E)  Feasibility study

Question 5

________ provides software tools to automate development methodologies and reduce the amount of repetitive work in systems development.

Accepted Answer

A)  XML 
B)  CAD 
C)  JAD 
D)  RAD 
E)  CASE 
A)  XML 
B)  CAD 
C)  JAD 
D)  RAD 
E)  CASE

Question 6

________ are an intangible benefit of information systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Improved operations 
B)  Lower vendor costs 
C)  Reduced software costs 
D)  Lower operational costs, improved resource control, and more information 
E)  Ongoing training costs 
A)  Improved operations 
B)  Lower vendor costs 
C)  Reduced software costs 
D)  Lower operational costs, improved resource control, and more information 
E)  Ongoing training costs

Question 7

An entire information system is broken down into its main subsystems by using:

Accepted Answer

A)  high-level data flow diagrams. 
B)  low-level data flow diagrams. 
C)  process specifications. 
D)  structured diagrams. 
E)  Gantt charts. 
A)  high-level data flow diagrams. 
B)  low-level data flow diagrams. 
C)  process specifications. 
D)  structured diagrams. 
E)  Gantt charts.

Question 8

The process of creating workable information systems in a very short period of time is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  RAD. 
B)  JAD. 
C)  prototyping. 
D)  end-user development. 
E)  SDLC. 
A)  RAD. 
B)  JAD. 
C)  prototyping. 
D)  end-user development. 
E)  SDLC.

Question 9

It is important for all systems development activities to be placed in sequential order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

System testing:

Accepted Answer

A)  includes all the preparations for the series of tests to be performed on the system. 
B)  tests the functioning of the system as a whole. 
C)  tests each program separately. 
D)  provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting. 
E)  rolls system tests out to separate business divisions for independent results. 
A)  includes all the preparations for the series of tests to be performed on the system. 
B)  tests the functioning of the system as a whole. 
C)  tests each program separately. 
D)  provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting. 
E)  rolls system tests out to separate business divisions for independent results.

Question 11

A systems analysis includes a ________ that is used to determine whether the solution is achievable from a financial, technical, and organizational standpoint.

Accepted Answer

A)  test plan 
B)  conversion plan 
C)  feasibility study 
D)  risk analysis 
E)  GANTT chart 
A)  test plan 
B)  conversion plan 
C)  feasibility study 
D)  risk analysis 
E)  GANTT chart

Question 12

CASE tools facilitate the creation of clear documentation and the coordination of team development efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Acceptance testing:

Accepted Answer

A)  includes all the preparations for the trials. 
B)  tests the functioning of the system as a whole. 
C)  tests each program separately. 
D)  provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting. 
E)  rolls system tests out to separate business divisions for independent results. 
A)  includes all the preparations for the trials. 
B)  tests the functioning of the system as a whole. 
C)  tests each program separately. 
D)  provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting. 
E)  rolls system tests out to separate business divisions for independent results.

Question 14

Americlinic, a national chain of budget health-care clinics, is creating an information system that will allow patients and doctors at participating franchises to communicate online. The goal of the system is to allow doctors to respond to minor health questions quickly and more efficiently, saving patients unnecessary visits to the clinic. This will be a major procedural change. What steps would you recommend to this company to ensure the user acceptance of the system?

Accepted Answer

The first step should be to conduct an o

Question 15

What is the purpose of systems analysis? Explain in detail what is involved in the process of systems analysis.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of systems analysis is to en

Question 16

You work for the IT department of a startup and it is your job to set up the testing processes for a new enterprise system the company will be hosting. Describe the processes you will recommend. What unique considerations will you have?

Accepted Answer

The first step is to prepare the test pl

Question 17

In an object-oriented development framework for a university, how would the classes Degree, Mathematics, and Physics be related?

Accepted Answer

A)  Degree would be a sister class to Mathematics and Physics. 
B)  Degree is a superclass to Mathematics and Physics. 
C)  Mathematics and Physics would be ancestors to Degree. 
D)  Degree would be a subclass to Mathematics and Physics. 
E)  Degree, Mathematics, and Physics would be three separate classes. 
A)  Degree would be a sister class to Mathematics and Physics. 
B)  Degree is a superclass to Mathematics and Physics. 
C)  Mathematics and Physics would be ancestors to Degree. 
D)  Degree would be a subclass to Mathematics and Physics. 
E)  Degree, Mathematics, and Physics would be three separate classes.

Question 18

A test plan includes all the preparations for the series of tests to be performed on the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Systems analysts typically gather facts about existing systems by examining the programming code and using the system themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An information systems plan shows how specific information systems fit into a company's overall business plan and business strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In object-oriented development, an object:

Native apps are inexpensive to develop because they use the capabilities of the mobile device.

As a technical project manager you have decided to propose implementing a prototyping methodology for a small web-based design project. What is the first step you will follow in this project?

Which is the first step in developing a new information system?

________ provides software tools to automate development methodologies and reduce the amount of repetitive work in systems development.

________ are an intangible benefit of information systems.

An entire information system is broken down into its main subsystems by using:

The process of creating workable information systems in a very short period of time is called:

It is important for all systems development activities to be placed in sequential order.

System testing:

A systems analysis includes a ________ that is used to determine whether the solution is achievable from a financial, technical, and organizational standpoint.

CASE tools facilitate the creation of clear documentation and the coordination of team development efforts.

Acceptance testing:

What is the purpose of systems analysis? Explain in detail what is involved in the process of systems analysis.

You work for the IT department of a startup and it is your job to set up the testing processes for a new enterprise system the company will be hosting. Describe the processes you will recommend. What unique considerations will you have?

In an object-oriented development framework for a university, how would the classes Degree, Mathematics, and Physics be related?

A test plan includes all the preparations for the series of tests to be performed on the system.

Systems analysts typically gather facts about existing systems by examining the programming code and using the system themselves.

An information systems plan shows how specific information systems fit into a company's overall business plan and business strategy.

Business Information Systems in Your Career

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Achieving Competitive Advantage With Information Systems

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure: Hardware and Software

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy:

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Improving Decision Making and Managing Knowledge

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Exam 12: Building Information Systems and Managing Projects

In object-oriented development, an object:

Native apps are inexpensive to develop because they use the capabilities of the mobile device.

As a technical project manager you have decided to propose implementing a prototyping methodology for a small web-based design project. What is the first step you will follow in this project?

Which is the first step in developing a new information system?

________ provides software tools to automate development methodologies and reduce the amount of repetitive work in systems development.

________ are an intangible benefit of information systems.

An entire information system is broken down into its main subsystems by using:

The process of creating workable information systems in a very short period of time is called:

It is important for all systems development activities to be placed in sequential order.

System testing:

A systems analysis includes a ________ that is used to determine whether the solution is achievable from a financial, technical, and organizational standpoint.

CASE tools facilitate the creation of clear documentation and the coordination of team development efforts.

Acceptance testing:

What is the purpose of systems analysis? Explain in detail what is involved in the process of systems analysis.

You work for the IT department of a startup and it is your job to set up the testing processes for a new enterprise system the company will be hosting. Describe the processes you will recommend. What unique considerations will you have?

In an object-oriented development framework for a university, how would the classes Degree, Mathematics, and Physics be related?

A test plan includes all the preparations for the series of tests to be performed on the system.

Systems analysts typically gather facts about existing systems by examining the programming code and using the system themselves.

An information systems plan shows how specific information systems fit into a company's overall business plan and business strategy.

Business Information Systems in Your Career

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Achieving Competitive Advantage With Information Systems

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure: Hardware and Software

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy:

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Improving Decision Making and Managing Knowledge

Filters