Question 1

PaaS are online development environments that enable developers to quickly write customer- or employee-facing web applications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

Implementation refers to the steps taken to bring a new information system into production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Objects are grouped into hierarchies, and hierarchies into classes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  RAD. 
B)  Systems life cycle. 
C)  prototyping. 
D)  end-user development. 
E)  SDLC. 
A)  RAD. 
B)  Systems life cycle. 
C)  prototyping. 
D)  end-user development. 
E)  SDLC.

Question 6

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

Question 7

A new information system is not considered in production until implementation is complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A reduced workforce is an example of an intangible benefit of an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

To show each level of a system's design, its relationship to other levels, and its place in the overall design structure, structured methodologies use:

Accepted Answer

A)  top-down structure charts. 
B)  Gantt charts. 
C)  process specifications diagrams. 
D)  data flow diagrams. 
E)  PERT charts. 
A)  top-down structure charts. 
B)  Gantt charts. 
C)  process specifications diagrams. 
D)  data flow diagrams. 
E)  PERT charts.

Question 10

Intangible benefits of an information system are those that cannot be easily quantified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Ergonomics refers to the interaction of people and machines in the work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Users prefer systems that:

Accepted Answer

A)  are oriented to facilitating organizational tasks and solving business problems. 
B)  work with existing DBMS. 
C)  are able to provide optimum hardware and software efficiency. 
D)  are capable of storing much more data than they need. 
E)  are cloud-based. 
A)  are oriented to facilitating organizational tasks and solving business problems. 
B)  work with existing DBMS. 
C)  are able to provide optimum hardware and software efficiency. 
D)  are capable of storing much more data than they need. 
E)  are cloud-based.

Question 13

In a data flow diagram, external entities are represented by:

Accepted Answer

A)  rounded boxes. 
B)  square boxes. 
C)  circles. 
D)  open rectangles. 
E)  triangles. 
A)  rounded boxes. 
B)  square boxes. 
C)  circles. 
D)  open rectangles. 
E)  triangles.

Question 14

Scope describes the full length of time required to complete a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Why is developing applications for mobile platforms so different from development for PC applications?

Accepted Answer

The reduced size of mobile devices makes

Question 16

Identify and describe a key tool used in structured methodologies.

Accepted Answer

A key tool used in structured

Question 17

In the opening case, why was the decision made to develop a standard nationwide ordering system that automated cookie ordering?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lowest cost solution 
B)  Most feasible solution 
C)  Least technical complexity 
D)  Maintained the role of individual girl scouts 
E)  Shorter development time 
A)  Lowest cost solution 
B)  Most feasible solution 
C)  Least technical complexity 
D)  Maintained the role of individual girl scouts 
E)  Shorter development time

Question 18

In a direct cutover conversion strategy, the new system:

Accepted Answer

A)  is tested by an outsourced company. 
B)  replaces the old one at an appointed time. 
C)  and the old are run together. 
D)  is introduced in stages. 
E)  is run in at least two separate divisions in order to compare results. 
A)  is tested by an outsourced company. 
B)  replaces the old one at an appointed time. 
C)  and the old are run together. 
D)  is introduced in stages. 
E)  is run in at least two separate divisions in order to compare results.

Question 19

Of the following, which is the most important reason for creating a mobile version of a business's website?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mobile devices provide access from anywhere. 
B)  Mobile devices use touch interfaces. 
C)  Mobile devices use lower bandwidth. 
D)  Mobile devices use different platforms. 
E)  Mobile websites use different programming than traditional websites. 
A)  Mobile devices provide access from anywhere. 
B)  Mobile devices use touch interfaces. 
C)  Mobile devices use lower bandwidth. 
D)  Mobile devices use different platforms. 
E)  Mobile websites use different programming than traditional websites.

Question 20

"Hidden costs," such as ________ costs, can easily undercut anticipated benefits from outsourcing.

Accepted Answer

A)  hardware 
B)  software 
C)  employee salary 
D)  communications 
E)  vendor selection 
A)  hardware 
B)  software 
C)  employee salary 
D)  communications 
E)  vendor selection

PaaS are online development environments that enable developers to quickly write customer- or employee-facing web applications.

Implementation refers to the steps taken to bring a new information system into production.

Objects are grouped into hierarchies, and hierarchies into classes.

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

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

A new information system is not considered in production until implementation is complete.

A reduced workforce is an example of an intangible benefit of an information system.

To show each level of a system's design, its relationship to other levels, and its place in the overall design structure, structured methodologies use:

Intangible benefits of an information system are those that cannot be easily quantified.

Ergonomics refers to the interaction of people and machines in the work environment.

Users prefer systems that:

In a data flow diagram, external entities are represented by:

Scope describes the full length of time required to complete a project.

Why is developing applications for mobile platforms so different from development for PC applications?

Identify and describe a key tool used in structured methodologies.

In the opening case, why was the decision made to develop a standard nationwide ordering system that automated cookie ordering?

In a direct cutover conversion strategy, the new system:

Of the following, which is the most important reason for creating a mobile version of a business's website?

"Hidden costs," such as ________ costs, can easily undercut anticipated benefits from outsourcing.

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 Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Improving Decision Making and Managing Knowledge

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Exam 12: Building Information Systems and Managing Projects

PaaS are online development environments that enable developers to quickly write customer- or employee-facing web applications.

Implementation refers to the steps taken to bring a new information system into production.

Objects are grouped into hierarchies, and hierarchies into classes.

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

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

A new information system is not considered in production until implementation is complete.

A reduced workforce is an example of an intangible benefit of an information system.

To show each level of a system's design, its relationship to other levels, and its place in the overall design structure, structured methodologies use:

Intangible benefits of an information system are those that cannot be easily quantified.

Ergonomics refers to the interaction of people and machines in the work environment.

Users prefer systems that:

In a data flow diagram, external entities are represented by:

Scope describes the full length of time required to complete a project.

Why is developing applications for mobile platforms so different from development for PC applications?

Identify and describe a key tool used in structured methodologies.

In the opening case, why was the decision made to develop a standard nationwide ordering system that automated cookie ordering?

In a direct cutover conversion strategy, the new system:

Of the following, which is the most important reason for creating a mobile version of a business's website?

"Hidden costs," such as ________ costs, can easily undercut anticipated benefits from outsourcing.

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 Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Improving Decision Making and Managing Knowledge

Filters