Question 1

A workaround is a custom-built add-on program that interfaces with packaged applications to handle specific needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Custom development that can be achieved by the in-house team and core business practices are both examples of times when outsourcing is not an option.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Outsourcing can include:

Accepted Answer

A) Hiring an external vendor 
B) Hiring an external developer 
C) Hiring an external service provider 
D) A and C 
E) A,B and C 
A) Hiring an external vendor 
B) Hiring an external developer 
C) Hiring an external service provider 
D) A and C 
E) A,B and C E

Question 4

An advantage of custom development might be:

Accepted Answer

A) You get a system that is tailored to the current business and meets specific needs 
B) The rapid development of custom systems 
C) The low cost (as compared to buying a package) 
D) The low risk factor 
E) The ability for in-house developers to work on systems that are in new programming languages and in technologies that are unknown to them prior to the development 
A) You get a system that is tailored to the current business and meets specific needs 
B) The rapid development of custom systems 
C) The low cost (as compared to buying a package) 
D) The low risk factor 
E) The ability for in-house developers to work on systems that are in new programming languages and in technologies that are unknown to them prior to the development

Question 5

CRUD stands for Create,Redesign,Update and Deploy - and is a matrix of table functions in databases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

System design is the determination of the overall system architecture-consisting of a set of physical processing components,_______________,and the communication among them-that will satisfy the system's essential requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) Workmanship 
B) Order entry methods,HR feedback 
C) Hardware,Software,People 
D) Engineering data plans,fiber optic specifications 
E) None of the above 
A) Workmanship 
B) Order entry methods,HR feedback 
C) Hardware,Software,People 
D) Engineering data plans,fiber optic specifications 
E) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is normally NOT done in the design phase of the SDLC?

Accepted Answer

A) Decisions for hardware and software purchases are made 
B) User interactions are planned out (inputs,outputs,user interfaces) 
C) Cost / Benefits of the new system are carefully calculated 
D) Logical DFDs and ERDs are converted into physical DFDs and ERDs 
E) The physical data model is created 
A) Decisions for hardware and software purchases are made 
B) User interactions are planned out (inputs,outputs,user interfaces) 
C) Cost / Benefits of the new system are carefully calculated 
D) Logical DFDs and ERDs are converted into physical DFDs and ERDs 
E) The physical data model is created

Question 8

What are the three acquisition strategies? Describe them.

Accepted Answer

Custom development,packaged software and

Question 9

If (a)the business need is unique,(b)there is a desire to build in-house skills;(c)the time frame is flexible,it might be best to:

Accepted Answer

A) Do in-house / custom development 
B) Buy an ERP system 
C) Outsource to India 
D) Purchase a software package 
E) Hire a consultant 
A) Do in-house / custom development 
B) Buy an ERP system 
C) Outsource to India 
D) Purchase a software package 
E) Hire a consultant

Question 10

NewTechSystems has contracted some subsystem development to Indian Technology Group from Bangalore India.Paul is managing the account for NewTechSystems.When he asks for a status report,he seems to get a vague answer.When he calls to talk to the manager who was in charge when the contract was negotiated,that person is 'always' out of the office or unavailable and never returns phone calls.The subsystem is needed next month for incorporation into the updated system.What should Paul do?

Accepted Answer

(will vary)It seems like maybe there is

Question 11

Outsourcing is used when:

Accepted Answer

A) The project has a project manager who can coordinate vendor efforts 
B) There is a desire to build in-house skills 
C) In-house functional and technical skills exist 
D) The business need is not core to the business 
E) None of the above 
A) The project has a project manager who can coordinate vendor efforts 
B) There is a desire to build in-house skills 
C) In-house functional and technical skills exist 
D) The business need is not core to the business 
E) None of the above

Question 12

Fixed-price contracts are considered:

Accepted Answer

A) Very flexible 
B) Very rigid 
C) Always cheaper than any other option 
D) Useless when considering a systems design 
E) Always the best option for any project 
A) Very flexible 
B) Very rigid 
C) Always cheaper than any other option 
D) Useless when considering a systems design 
E) Always the best option for any project

Question 13

What types of influences are there on determining the type of installation to pursue with relation to resources and the acquisition of a new system?

Accepted Answer

When considering a new system,there are

Question 14

How many ways does the text suggest one can approach the creation of a new system?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 7 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 7

Question 15

Requests for Proposals (RFPs)serve what purpose?

Accepted Answer

A) Integrate systems with one another 
B) Create synergy amongst staff members 
C) Solicit information from providers 
D) Engage mobile computers with mainframe technology 
E) Develop morale amongst managers 
A) Integrate systems with one another 
B) Create synergy amongst staff members 
C) Solicit information from providers 
D) Engage mobile computers with mainframe technology 
E) Develop morale amongst managers

Question 16

Which is NOT true of outsourcing?

Accepted Answer

A) It can be done offshore 
B) It can be done by an ASP 
C) There can be a low cost of entry 
D) It requires a large in-house staff 
E) It can reduce internal IT costs 
A) It can be done offshore 
B) It can be done by an ASP 
C) There can be a low cost of entry 
D) It requires a large in-house staff 
E) It can reduce internal IT costs

Question 17

In the analysis phase,architecture decisions are made and written up in the 'hardware and software specifications'.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The system inputs and outputs will be designed along with a plan or__________ of the way the system's features will be navigated.

Accepted Answer

A) Blueprint 
B) Compass 
C) Instructional Guide 
D) Roadmap 
E) FAQ 
A) Blueprint 
B) Compass 
C) Instructional Guide 
D) Roadmap 
E) FAQ

Question 19

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Systems are:

Accepted Answer

A) All-encompassing systems 
B) Difficult to install and can result in serious problems for a company 
C) Cheaper since they are created by a third party 
D) A and B 
E) B and C 
A) All-encompassing systems 
B) Difficult to install and can result in serious problems for a company 
C) Cheaper since they are created by a third party 
D) A and B 
E) B and C

Question 20

The only skills that are applied during systems projects are functional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A workaround is a custom-built add-on program that interfaces with packaged applications to handle specific needs.

Custom development that can be achieved by the in-house team and core business practices are both examples of times when outsourcing is not an option.

Outsourcing can include:

An advantage of custom development might be:

CRUD stands for Create,Redesign,Update and Deploy - and is a matrix of table functions in databases.

System design is the determination of the overall system architecture-consisting of a set of physical processing components,_______________,and the communication among them-that will satisfy the system's essential requirements.

Which of the following is normally NOT done in the design phase of the SDLC?

What are the three acquisition strategies? Describe them.

If (a)the business need is unique,(b)there is a desire to build in-house skills;(c)the time frame is flexible,it might be best to:

Outsourcing is used when:

Fixed-price contracts are considered:

What types of influences are there on determining the type of installation to pursue with relation to resources and the acquisition of a new system?

How many ways does the text suggest one can approach the creation of a new system?

Requests for Proposals (RFPs)serve what purpose?

Which is NOT true of outsourcing?

In the analysis phase,architecture decisions are made and written up in the 'hardware and software specifications'.

The system inputs and outputs will be designed along with a plan or__________ of the way the system's features will be navigated.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Systems are:

The only skills that are applied during systems projects are functional.

The Systems Analyst and Information Systems Development

Project Selection and Management

Requirements Determination

Systems Analysis and Design

Process Modeling

Data Modeling

Architecture Design

Dennis/wixom/roth

Program Design

Data Storage Design

Moving Into Implementation

Transition to the New System

the Movement to Objects

Filters

Exam 7: Moving Into Design

A workaround is a custom-built add-on program that interfaces with packaged applications to handle specific needs.

Custom development that can be achieved by the in-house team and core business practices are both examples of times when outsourcing is not an option.

Outsourcing can include:

An advantage of custom development might be:

CRUD stands for Create,Redesign,Update and Deploy - and is a matrix of table functions in databases.

System design is the determination of the overall system architecture-consisting of a set of physical processing components,_______________,and the communication among them-that will satisfy the system's essential requirements.

Which of the following is normally NOT done in the design phase of the SDLC?

What are the three acquisition strategies? Describe them.

If (a)the business need is unique,(b)there is a desire to build in-house skills;(c)the time frame is flexible,it might be best to:

Outsourcing is used when:

Fixed-price contracts are considered:

What types of influences are there on determining the type of installation to pursue with relation to resources and the acquisition of a new system?

How many ways does the text suggest one can approach the creation of a new system?

Requests for Proposals (RFPs)serve what purpose?

Which is NOT true of outsourcing?

In the analysis phase,architecture decisions are made and written up in the 'hardware and software specifications'.

The system inputs and outputs will be designed along with a plan or__________ of the way the system's features will be navigated.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Systems are:

The only skills that are applied during systems projects are functional.

The Systems Analyst and Information Systems Development

Project Selection and Management

Requirements Determination

Systems Analysis and Design

Process Modeling

Data Modeling

Architecture Design

Dennis/wixom/roth

Program Design

Data Storage Design

Moving Into Implementation

Transition to the New System

the Movement to Objects

Filters