Question 1

In a parallel 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 2

Which of the following is not a typical CASE tool?

Accepted Answer

A)  Report generators 
B)  Analysis tools 
C)  Data dictionaries 
D)  Code generators 
E)  Debugging tools 
A)  Report generators 
B)  Analysis tools 
C)  Data dictionaries 
D)  Code generators 
E)  Debugging tools

Question 3

________ provides a model for an information system solution and consists of all the specifications that will deliver the functions identified during systems analysis.

Accepted Answer

A)  A feasibility study 
B)  An information requirements analysis 
C)  A systems design 
D)  An alternative selection process 
E)  A testing plan 
A)  A feasibility study 
B)  An information requirements analysis 
C)  A systems design 
D)  An alternative selection process 
E)  A testing plan

Question 4

A test plan begins by testing how well the entire system works and identifying where it fails.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Object-oriented modeling is based on the concepts of:

Accepted Answer

A)  objects and relationships. 
B)  classes and objects. 
C)  class and inheritance. 
D)  objects and inheritance. 
E)  tables and relationships. 
A)  objects and relationships. 
B)  classes and objects. 
C)  class and inheritance. 
D)  objects and inheritance. 
E)  tables and relationships.

Question 6

Systems analysts typically gather facts about existing systems by interacting with end users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Domestic outsourcing is driven primarily by the fact that outsourcing firms possess skills, resources, and assets that their clients do not have.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What qualities of object-oriented development make this method especially suitable for Internet applications?

Accepted Answer

Object-oriented development uses the obj

Question 9

Object-oriented development could potentially reduce the time and cost of writing software because:

Accepted Answer

A)  object-oriented programming requires less training. 
B)  iterative prototyping is not required. 
C)  objects are reusable. 
D)  a single user interface object can be used for the entire application. 
E)  end users are responsible for creating the early prototypes. 
A)  object-oriented programming requires less training. 
B)  iterative prototyping is not required. 
C)  objects are reusable. 
D)  a single user interface object can be used for the entire application. 
E)  end users are responsible for creating the early prototypes.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Training and documentation 
B)  Conversion 
C)  Maintenance 
D)  Change management 
E)  Implementing the system 
A)  Training and documentation 
B)  Conversion 
C)  Maintenance 
D)  Change management 
E)  Implementing the system

Question 11

You are an IT project manager for an advertising firm. The firm wishes to create an online survey tool that will be used to survey focus group reactions to products in development. The most important consideration for the firm is being able to offer the tool as soon as possible as a new corporate service. However, you know that many of the senior managers that are business owners of this project have difficulty in understanding technical or software development issues, and are likely to change their requirements during the course of development. What development method would be most successful for this project?

Accepted Answer

A)  RAD 
B)  JAD 
C)  End-user development 
D)  Prototyping 
E)  SDLC 
A)  RAD 
B)  JAD 
C)  End-user development 
D)  Prototyping 
E)  SDLC

Question 12

________ is an intangible benefit of information systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Improved decision making 
B)  Lower hardware cost 
C)  Reduced software cost 
D)  Lower maintenance cost 
E)  Increased sales 
A)  Improved decision making 
B)  Lower hardware cost 
C)  Reduced software cost 
D)  Lower maintenance cost 
E)  Increased sales

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

Discuss the importance of the end-user in software development.

Accepted Answer

The end-user is the primary focus of sof

Question 15

If an organization's requirements conflict with the software package chosen, and the package cannot be customized, the organization should:

Accepted Answer

A)  select a different package. 
B)  outsource the development of the system. 
C)  redesign the RFP. 
D)  change the evaluation process. 
E)  change its procedures. 
A)  select a different package. 
B)  outsource the development of the system. 
C)  redesign the RFP. 
D)  change the evaluation process. 
E)  change its procedures.

Question 16

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 17

The entire system-building effort begins with and is driven by:

Accepted Answer

A)  senior managers. 
B)  the CIO. 
C)  information requirements. 
D)  end-user users 
E)  the project management team. 
A)  senior managers. 
B)  the CIO. 
C)  information requirements. 
D)  end-user users 
E)  the project management team.

Question 18

One problem with prototyping is that the systems constructed may not be able to handle large quantities of data in a production environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Component-based development uses structured methodologies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Gantt and PERT charts are two common formal planning tools for project management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In a parallel conversion strategy, the new system:

Which of the following is not a typical CASE tool?

________ provides a model for an information system solution and consists of all the specifications that will deliver the functions identified during systems analysis.

A test plan begins by testing how well the entire system works and identifying where it fails.

Object-oriented modeling is based on the concepts of:

Systems analysts typically gather facts about existing systems by interacting with end users.

Domestic outsourcing is driven primarily by the fact that outsourcing firms possess skills, resources, and assets that their clients do not have.

What qualities of object-oriented development make this method especially suitable for Internet applications?

Object-oriented development could potentially reduce the time and cost of writing software because:

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

________ is an intangible benefit of information systems.

Acceptance testing:

Discuss the importance of the end-user in software development.

If an organization's requirements conflict with the software package chosen, and the package cannot be customized, the organization should:

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

The entire system-building effort begins with and is driven by:

One problem with prototyping is that the systems constructed may not be able to handle large quantities of data in a production environment.

Component-based development uses structured methodologies.

Gantt and PERT charts are two common formal planning tools for project management.

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

In a parallel conversion strategy, the new system:

Which of the following is not a typical CASE tool?

________ provides a model for an information system solution and consists of all the specifications that will deliver the functions identified during systems analysis.

A test plan begins by testing how well the entire system works and identifying where it fails.

Object-oriented modeling is based on the concepts of:

Systems analysts typically gather facts about existing systems by interacting with end users.

Domestic outsourcing is driven primarily by the fact that outsourcing firms possess skills, resources, and assets that their clients do not have.

What qualities of object-oriented development make this method especially suitable for Internet applications?

Object-oriented development could potentially reduce the time and cost of writing software because:

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

________ is an intangible benefit of information systems.

Acceptance testing:

Discuss the importance of the end-user in software development.

If an organization's requirements conflict with the software package chosen, and the package cannot be customized, the organization should:

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

The entire system-building effort begins with and is driven by:

One problem with prototyping is that the systems constructed may not be able to handle large quantities of data in a production environment.

Component-based development uses structured methodologies.

Gantt and PERT charts are two common formal planning tools for project management.

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