Question 1

A table that can be used to look at various design options is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) RFP 
B) CRUD 
C) Gantt Chart 
D) Alternative Matrix 
E) SQL query 
A) RFP 
B) CRUD 
C) Gantt Chart 
D) Alternative Matrix 
E) SQL query

Question 2

Which is NOT one of the primary contract types made with outsourcing?

Accepted Answer

A) Time and arrangements 
B) Fixed-price contract 
C) Distance and confluence contract 
D) Value-added contract 
E) Paying for the expenses and time to get the job done 
A) Time and arrangements 
B) Fixed-price contract 
C) Distance and confluence contract 
D) Value-added contract 
E) Paying for the expenses and time to get the job done

Question 3

RFP is an acronym for:

Accepted Answer

A) Reason for Programming 
B) Request for Proposal 
C) Rational Forensics Platform 
D) Relationship with Foreign Providers 
E) Real Forecast Project 
A) Reason for Programming 
B) Request for Proposal 
C) Rational Forensics Platform 
D) Relationship with Foreign Providers 
E) Real Forecast Project

Question 4

In terms of project management,which option might require excellent project management skills and a proven methodology?

Accepted Answer

A) Outsourcing to Nebraska 
B) Outsourcing to India 
C) Buying a packaged solution 
D) Doing custom development 
E) Buying an ERP system 
A) Outsourcing to Nebraska 
B) Outsourcing to India 
C) Buying a packaged solution 
D) Doing custom development 
E) Buying an ERP system

Question 5

The decision to make,to buy,or to outsource influences the design tasks that are performed throughout the rest of the design phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A department head is apprehensive as to what implementation system he should employ.The best method of ensuring a successful and efficient installation of the new systems would be to utilize an alternative matrix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Outsourcing firms called _____________ supply software applications and/or software related services through the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) Application Service Providers (ASPs) 
B) Enterprise Resource Providers (ERPs) 
C) System Development Life Cycle Companies (SDLCs) 
D) Information Technology Developers (ITDs) 
E) None of the above 
A) Application Service Providers (ASPs) 
B) Enterprise Resource Providers (ERPs) 
C) System Development Life Cycle Companies (SDLCs) 
D) Information Technology Developers (ITDs) 
E) None of the above

Question 8

What percentage of companies on the InformationWeek 500 list of business technology innovators say they engage in offshore IT outsourcing?

Accepted Answer

A) 0 to 10% 
B) 10% to 25% 
C) 25% to 40% 
D) 40% to 60% 
E) Over 60% 
A) 0 to 10% 
B) 10% to 25% 
C) 25% to 40% 
D) 40% to 60% 
E) Over 60%

Question 9

Which is NOT a part of the System Specification document?

Accepted Answer

A) Use Cases 
B) Physical Data Model 
C) Updated CRUD matrix 
D) Architecture Design 
E) System Acquisition Weighted alternative Matrix 
A) Use Cases 
B) Physical Data Model 
C) Updated CRUD matrix 
D) Architecture Design 
E) System Acquisition Weighted alternative Matrix

Question 10

Which of the following will probably NOT be part of a Request for Proposal (RFP)?

Accepted Answer

A) Certain key facts that the vendor requires 
B) Special technical needs 
C) Procedures to follow 
D) Project timetable 
E) Use case diagrams 
A) Certain key facts that the vendor requires 
B) Special technical needs 
C) Procedures to follow 
D) Project timetable 
E) Use case diagrams

Question 11

Where are the decisions stored that are made regarding the hardware and software that will be purchased to support the new system?

Accepted Answer

A) Order Manifest 
B) Hardware Sales Receipt 
C) Suppliers' Computer System 
D) President's Office 
E) Hardware and Software Specification 
A) Order Manifest 
B) Hardware Sales Receipt 
C) Suppliers' Computer System 
D) President's Office 
E) Hardware and Software Specification

Question 12

Custom development is used when:

Accepted Answer

A) The business need is unique 
B) The business need is not core to the business 
C) The project has a project manager who can coordinate vendor efforts 
D) The time frame is short 
E) The skills are not strategic 
A) The business need is unique 
B) The business need is not core to the business 
C) The project has a project manager who can coordinate vendor efforts 
D) The time frame is short 
E) The skills are not strategic

Question 13

The letter "D" in CRUD matrix stands for:

Accepted Answer

A) Delete 
B) Deny use 
C) Deliver 
D) Document 
E) Denormalize 
A) Delete 
B) Deny use 
C) Deliver 
D) Document 
E) Denormalize

Question 14

A time and arrangements deal is considered:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

One problem with using packages software systems is:

Accepted Answer

A) It takes a very long time to get the system and get it installed 
B) The company has to accept the functionality that is provided with the system 
C) Many common software packages have been written and tested and are readily available 
D) There are many good software packages that are reasonable in price 
E) Most software packages allow for some customization 
A) It takes a very long time to get the system and get it installed 
B) The company has to accept the functionality that is provided with the system 
C) Many common software packages have been written and tested and are readily available 
D) There are many good software packages that are reasonable in price 
E) Most software packages allow for some customization

Question 16

The letter 'R' in CRUD matrix (for tables and user involvement)stands for:

Accepted Answer

A) Replace 
B) Replicate 
C) Relationship 
D) Read 
E) Read-only 
A) Replace 
B) Replicate 
C) Relationship 
D) Read 
E) Read-only

Question 17

During the initial part of design,the project team converts the business requirements for the system into system requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If on a limited time budget,the best way to be sure you remain efficient and effective in designing a system is to utilize the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) Porters 5 Forces Model 
B) Outsourcing Model 
C) RAD and Timeboxing Techniques 
D) Hire/Fire Motivational Theory 
E) Not Attempt the Project 
A) Porters 5 Forces Model 
B) Outsourcing Model 
C) RAD and Timeboxing Techniques 
D) Hire/Fire Motivational Theory 
E) Not Attempt the Project

Question 19

The key challenge in systems integration is avoiding a system wide crash upon installation of legacy software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Requests for Proposals (RFPs)should contain

Accepted Answer

A) Detailed description of needs 
B) Special technical needs 
C) Evaluation criteria 
D) A and B 
E) A,B and C 
A) Detailed description of needs 
B) Special technical needs 
C) Evaluation criteria 
D) A and B 
E) A,B and C

A table that can be used to look at various design options is a(n):

Which is NOT one of the primary contract types made with outsourcing?

RFP is an acronym for:

In terms of project management,which option might require excellent project management skills and a proven methodology?

The decision to make,to buy,or to outsource influences the design tasks that are performed throughout the rest of the design phase.

A department head is apprehensive as to what implementation system he should employ.The best method of ensuring a successful and efficient installation of the new systems would be to utilize an alternative matrix.

Outsourcing firms called _____________ supply software applications and/or software related services through the Internet.

What percentage of companies on the InformationWeek 500 list of business technology innovators say they engage in offshore IT outsourcing?

Which is NOT a part of the System Specification document?

Which of the following will probably NOT be part of a Request for Proposal (RFP)?

Where are the decisions stored that are made regarding the hardware and software that will be purchased to support the new system?

Custom development is used when:

The letter "D" in CRUD matrix stands for:

A time and arrangements deal is considered:

One problem with using packages software systems is:

The letter 'R' in CRUD matrix (for tables and user involvement)stands for:

During the initial part of design,the project team converts the business requirements for the system into system requirements.

If on a limited time budget,the best way to be sure you remain efficient and effective in designing a system is to utilize the ____________.

The key challenge in systems integration is avoiding a system wide crash upon installation of legacy software.

Requests for Proposals (RFPs)should contain

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 table that can be used to look at various design options is a(n):

Which is NOT one of the primary contract types made with outsourcing?

RFP is an acronym for:

In terms of project management,which option might require excellent project management skills and a proven methodology?

The decision to make,to buy,or to outsource influences the design tasks that are performed throughout the rest of the design phase.

A department head is apprehensive as to what implementation system he should employ.The best method of ensuring a successful and efficient installation of the new systems would be to utilize an alternative matrix.

Outsourcing firms called _____________ supply software applications and/or software related services through the Internet.

What percentage of companies on the InformationWeek 500 list of business technology innovators say they engage in offshore IT outsourcing?

Which is NOT a part of the System Specification document?

Which of the following will probably NOT be part of a Request for Proposal (RFP)?

Where are the decisions stored that are made regarding the hardware and software that will be purchased to support the new system?

Custom development is used when:

The letter "D" in CRUD matrix stands for:

A time and arrangements deal is considered:

One problem with using packages software systems is:

The letter 'R' in CRUD matrix (for tables and user involvement)stands for:

During the initial part of design,the project team converts the business requirements for the system into system requirements.

If on a limited time budget,the best way to be sure you remain efficient and effective in designing a system is to utilize the ____________.

The key challenge in systems integration is avoiding a system wide crash upon installation of legacy software.

Requests for Proposals (RFPs)should contain

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