Question 1

In a basic relationship,the buyer and the supplier set preferences and prices to the benefit of each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Processing logic is often expressed in ________,which is independent of the actual programming language being used.

Accepted Answer

A)  semantics encoding 
B)  prefix code 
C)  source code 
D)  semiotics 
E)  pseudocode 
A)  semantics encoding 
B)  prefix code 
C)  source code 
D)  semiotics 
E)  pseudocode

Question 3

________ are alternative measures of outcomes that can help clarify what the impact of a change will be on a firm.

Accepted Answer

A)  Proxy variables 
B)  Pseudocodes 
C)  Patches 
D)  Prototypes 
E)  Protocols 
A)  Proxy variables 
B)  Pseudocodes 
C)  Patches 
D)  Prototypes 
E)  Protocols

Question 4

Which of the following can be considered beta testing?

Accepted Answer

A)  A programmer at Linus Systems checks the integration of multiple modules of an information system. 
B)  Software testers compare the finished system against user requirements to see if it satisfies all necessary criteria. 
C)  Taro Inc.checks the correctness of the modules of its new information system. 
D)  System users at URP feed data into a new information system to test its capability. 
E)  MNP Inc.checks the system to ensure that it meets all the necessary design requirements. 
A)  A programmer at Linus Systems checks the integration of multiple modules of an information system. 
B)  Software testers compare the finished system against user requirements to see if it satisfies all necessary criteria. 
C)  Taro Inc.checks the correctness of the modules of its new information system. 
D)  System users at URP feed data into a new information system to test its capability. 
E)  MNP Inc.checks the system to ensure that it meets all the necessary design requirements.

Question 5

The processing and logic operations of an information system refer(s)to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the procedures for entering data into a system 
B)  the transfer of data across system components 
C)  the procedures that transform raw data inputs into new or modified information 
D)  the multiple points of contact between a system and users 
E)  the process of transforming the system design into a working computer system 
A)  the procedures for entering data into a system 
B)  the transfer of data across system components 
C)  the procedures that transform raw data inputs into new or modified information 
D)  the multiple points of contact between a system and users 
E)  the process of transforming the system design into a working computer system

Question 6

________ is the process of decommissioning the current way of doing things and installing the new system in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reverse engineering 
B)  System programming 
C)  Adaptive maintenance 
D)  Patch management 
E)  System conversion 
A)  Reverse engineering 
B)  System programming 
C)  Adaptive maintenance 
D)  Patch management 
E)  System conversion

Question 7

The total cost of ownership of a system refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  all non-recurring costs associated with a system 
B)  all costs associated with ongoing use and maintenance of a system 
C)  the total cost of acquisition of a particular system 
D)  the total cost of acquisition and all costs associated with use and maintenance of a system 
E)  the recurring costs associated with a system 
A)  all non-recurring costs associated with a system 
B)  all costs associated with ongoing use and maintenance of a system 
C)  the total cost of acquisition of a particular system 
D)  the total cost of acquisition and all costs associated with use and maintenance of a system 
E)  the recurring costs associated with a system

Question 8

________ is the process of gathering and organizing information from users,managers,customers,business processes,and documents to understand how a proposed information system should function.

Accepted Answer

A)  Data modeling 
B)  Requirements collection 
C)  Beta testing 
D)  End-user development 
E)  External acquisition 
A)  Data modeling 
B)  Requirements collection 
C)  Beta testing 
D)  End-user development 
E)  External acquisition

Question 9

The first phase of the systems development lifecycle is systems design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In an entity-relationship diagram,each data entity can have only one attribute that describes it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe some methods of requirements collection during systems analysis.

Accepted Answer

The collection and structuring of requir

Question 12

A break-even analysis ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  identifies at what point tangible benefits equal tangible costs 
B)  analyzes the relevant cash flow streams associated with the system at the organization's discount rate 
C)  refers to the discounted sum,or present value,of a stream of costs associated with a project or proposal 
D)  attempts to summarize the overall value of money for a project or proposal 
E)  is the rate of return used by an organization to compute the present value of future cash flows 
A)  identifies at what point tangible benefits equal tangible costs 
B)  analyzes the relevant cash flow streams associated with the system at the organization's discount rate 
C)  refers to the discounted sum,or present value,of a stream of costs associated with a project or proposal 
D)  attempts to summarize the overall value of money for a project or proposal 
E)  is the rate of return used by an organization to compute the present value of future cash flows

Question 13

________ testing is testing of the overall system to see whether it meets design requirements.

Accepted Answer

A)  Developmental 
B)  Beta 
C)  Evolutionary 
D)  Alpha 
E)  Comparative 
A)  Developmental 
B)  Beta 
C)  Evolutionary 
D)  Alpha 
E)  Comparative

Question 14

Strategic alignment considers the number of individuals and the length of time needed to complete a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the productivity paradox for technology investments? Explain the possible reasons for the productivity paradox.

Accepted Answer

While it is easy to quantify the costs a

Question 16

Explain how a cost-benefit analysis could be used to build a fact-based business case.

Accepted Answer

Many people,including most chief financi

Question 17

System efficiency is the extent to which a system ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  allows firms to reach their operational targets 
B)  allows people to plan tasks that are achievable 
C)  enables people to accomplish goals or tasks well 
D)  enables people to do things faster or at lower cost 
E)  allows employees to reduce the risks associated with tasks 
A)  allows firms to reach their operational targets 
B)  allows people to plan tasks that are achievable 
C)  enables people to accomplish goals or tasks well 
D)  enables people to do things faster or at lower cost 
E)  allows employees to reduce the risks associated with tasks

Question 18

Data flows represent the movement of data through an organization or within an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A ________ is a business document containing only predefined data for online viewing or printing.

Accepted Answer

A)  form 
B)  script 
C)  sheet 
D)  report 
E)  module 
A)  form 
B)  script 
C)  sheet 
D)  report 
E)  module

Question 20

Software programming and testing takes place during the ________ stage of the systems development process.

Accepted Answer

A)  systems planning 
B)  systems analysis 
C)  systems maintenance 
D)  systems implementation 
E)  systems design 
A)  systems planning 
B)  systems analysis 
C)  systems maintenance 
D)  systems implementation 
E)  systems design

In a basic relationship,the buyer and the supplier set preferences and prices to the benefit of each other.

Processing logic is often expressed in ________,which is independent of the actual programming language being used.

________ are alternative measures of outcomes that can help clarify what the impact of a change will be on a firm.

Which of the following can be considered beta testing?

The processing and logic operations of an information system refer(s)to ________.

________ is the process of decommissioning the current way of doing things and installing the new system in the organization.

The total cost of ownership of a system refers to ________.

________ is the process of gathering and organizing information from users,managers,customers,business processes,and documents to understand how a proposed information system should function.

The first phase of the systems development lifecycle is systems design.

In an entity-relationship diagram,each data entity can have only one attribute that describes it.

Describe some methods of requirements collection during systems analysis.

A break-even analysis ________.

________ testing is testing of the overall system to see whether it meets design requirements.

Strategic alignment considers the number of individuals and the length of time needed to complete a project.

What is the productivity paradox for technology investments? Explain the possible reasons for the productivity paradox.

Explain how a cost-benefit analysis could be used to build a fact-based business case.

System efficiency is the extent to which a system ________.

Data flows represent the movement of data through an organization or within an information system.

A ________ is a business document containing only predefined data for online viewing or printing.

Software programming and testing takes place during the ________ stage of the systems development process.

Managing in the Digital World

Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Information Systems

Managing the Information Systems Infrastructure and Services

Enabling Business-to-Consumer Electronic Commerce

Enhancing Organizational Communication and Collaboration Using Social Media

Enhancing Business Intelligence Using Information Systems

Enhancing Business Processes Using Enterprise Information Systems

Strengthening Business-to-Business Relationships via Supply Chain and Customer Relationship

Securing Information Systems

Foundations of Information Systems Infrastructure

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Exam 9: Developing and Acquiring Information Systems

In a basic relationship,the buyer and the supplier set preferences and prices to the benefit of each other.

Processing logic is often expressed in ________,which is independent of the actual programming language being used.

________ are alternative measures of outcomes that can help clarify what the impact of a change will be on a firm.

Which of the following can be considered beta testing?

The processing and logic operations of an information system refer(s)to ________.

________ is the process of decommissioning the current way of doing things and installing the new system in the organization.

The total cost of ownership of a system refers to ________.

________ is the process of gathering and organizing information from users,managers,customers,business processes,and documents to understand how a proposed information system should function.

The first phase of the systems development lifecycle is systems design.

In an entity-relationship diagram,each data entity can have only one attribute that describes it.

Describe some methods of requirements collection during systems analysis.

A break-even analysis ________.

________ testing is testing of the overall system to see whether it meets design requirements.

Strategic alignment considers the number of individuals and the length of time needed to complete a project.

What is the productivity paradox for technology investments? Explain the possible reasons for the productivity paradox.

Explain how a cost-benefit analysis could be used to build a fact-based business case.

System efficiency is the extent to which a system ________.

Data flows represent the movement of data through an organization or within an information system.

A ________ is a business document containing only predefined data for online viewing or printing.

Software programming and testing takes place during the ________ stage of the systems development process.

Managing in the Digital World

Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Information Systems

Managing the Information Systems Infrastructure and Services

Enabling Business-to-Consumer Electronic Commerce

Enhancing Organizational Communication and Collaboration Using Social Media

Enhancing Business Intelligence Using Information Systems

Enhancing Business Processes Using Enterprise Information Systems

Strengthening Business-to-Business Relationships via Supply Chain and Customer Relationship

Securing Information Systems

Foundations of Information Systems Infrastructure

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