Question 1

The SDLC is a structured framework that consists of sequential processes by which information systems are developed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Business processes integrate __________.

Accepted Answer

A) software and hardware 
B) ISs and people 
C) data and models 
D) dashboards and scoreboards 
A) software and hardware 
B) ISs and people 
C) data and models 
D) dashboards and scoreboards B

Question 3

A process has inputs and outputs that are __________,which is necessary so it can be managed.

Accepted Answer

A) qualitative 
B) measurable 
C) visual 
D) summary metrics 
A) qualitative 
B) measurable 
C) visual 
D) summary metrics B

Question 4

In a __________ conversion,the old system and the new system operate simultaneously for a period of time,which is the most expensive,but also the least risky approach.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a __________ conversion,the old system and...

Question 5

The purpose of the __________ is to recognize which activities are on the critical path so that managers know where to focus their efforts.

Accepted Answer

critical p

Question 6

Which is not one of the benefits that Microsoft International achieved through the use of Visio and business process modeling?

Accepted Answer

A) Significant savings in labor hours through increased process efficiency 
B) Decrease in the training time of newly hired employees 
C) Improved decision making through visual process analysis 
D) Improved relationships with supply chain partners 
A) Significant savings in labor hours through increased process efficiency 
B) Decrease in the training time of newly hired employees 
C) Improved decision making through visual process analysis 
D) Improved relationships with supply chain partners

Question 7

A __________ is a type of bar chart that shows a project schedule.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ is a type of bar...

Question 8

End-user development has risks and limitations,which include each of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) End users may not be skilled enough in computers,so quality and cost may be jeopardized. 
B) End users may not take time to document their work 
C) End users may neglect proper security measures. 
D) There may be an endless loop of prototype revisions. 
A) End users may not be skilled enough in computers,so quality and cost may be jeopardized. 
B) End users may not take time to document their work 
C) End users may neglect proper security measures. 
D) There may be an endless loop of prototype revisions.

Question 9

__________ is the growth of the project after the scope has been defined and is a serious issue because it can cause the project to fail.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the growth of the project...

Question 10

Covert resistance to a new IS from employees may take the form of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) sabotaging the new system by entering data incorrectly 
B) continuing to do their jobs using their old methods 
C) complaining about the new system for extended time 
D) All of the above 
A) sabotaging the new system by entering data incorrectly 
B) continuing to do their jobs using their old methods 
C) complaining about the new system for extended time 
D) All of the above

Question 11

In the short term,business process management (BPM)helps companies __________.

Accepted Answer

A) improve profitability by reducing waste and costs 
B) become more responsive to business changes 
C) increase sales revenues and profit margins 
D) all of the above 
A) improve profitability by reducing waste and costs 
B) become more responsive to business changes 
C) increase sales revenues and profit margins 
D) all of the above

Question 12

List and briefly describe the four tests performed on modules that have been installed before going live.

Accepted Answer

Modules that have been installed need to

Question 13

__________ are information systems professionals who specialize in analyzing and designing information systems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are information systems professionals who specialize...

Question 14

When the system's logical and physical designs specifications are agreed upon and approved by all participants,they __________.

Accepted Answer

A) should not be changed 
B) should be flexible to changes 
C) are used to develop the prototype 
D) determine the budget and timeline for development 
A) should not be changed 
B) should be flexible to changes 
C) are used to develop the prototype 
D) determine the budget and timeline for development

Question 15

During the implementation stage,__________ tests are conducted by technical experts who attest that the process is integrated correctly with inputs and outputs of other processes and data sources and data stores

Accepted Answer

A) user acceptance 
B) functional acceptance 
C) system acceptance 
D) integration acceptance 
A) user acceptance 
B) functional acceptance 
C) system acceptance 
D) integration acceptance

Question 16

__________ components have minimal dependence on each other,which simplifies testing,maintenance and troubleshooting because problems are easy to isolate and unlikely to spread.

Accepted Answer

A) Tightly coupled 
B) Hardwired 
C) Loosely connected 
D) COBOL 
A) Tightly coupled 
B) Hardwired 
C) Loosely connected 
D) COBOL

Question 17

The first stage of the SDLC is __________ to understand the business problem or opportunity.

Accepted Answer

A) systems analysis 
B) systems investigation 
C) prototyping 
D) systems design 
A) systems analysis 
B) systems investigation 
C) prototyping 
D) systems design

Question 18

__________ are the building blocks of each functional area,e.g. ,accounts receivable (A/R)and accounts payable (A/P)

Accepted Answer

A) IT procedures 
B) Business processes 
C) Business strategies 
D) Competitive forces 
A) IT procedures 
B) Business processes 
C) Business strategies 
D) Competitive forces

Question 19

In the 1990s,most organizations failed to achieve fundamental business process improvements because they attended a BPR seminar and then made mistakes in the implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Projects are managed by managing the triple constraints.Which is not one of those constraints?

Accepted Answer

A) approval 
B) scope 
C) time 
D) budget 
A) approval 
B) scope 
C) time 
D) budget

The SDLC is a structured framework that consists of sequential processes by which information systems are developed.

Business processes integrate __________.

A process has inputs and outputs that are __________,which is necessary so it can be managed.

In a __________ conversion,the old system and the new system operate simultaneously for a period of time,which is the most expensive,but also the least risky approach.

The purpose of the __________ is to recognize which activities are on the critical path so that managers know where to focus their efforts.

Which is not one of the benefits that Microsoft International achieved through the use of Visio and business process modeling?

A __________ is a type of bar chart that shows a project schedule.

End-user development has risks and limitations,which include each of the following except:

__________ is the growth of the project after the scope has been defined and is a serious issue because it can cause the project to fail.

Covert resistance to a new IS from employees may take the form of __________.

In the short term,business process management (BPM)helps companies __________.

List and briefly describe the four tests performed on modules that have been installed before going live.

__________ are information systems professionals who specialize in analyzing and designing information systems.

When the system's logical and physical designs specifications are agreed upon and approved by all participants,they __________.

During the implementation stage,__________ tests are conducted by technical experts who attest that the process is integrated correctly with inputs and outputs of other processes and data sources and data stores

__________ components have minimal dependence on each other,which simplifies testing,maintenance and troubleshooting because problems are easy to isolate and unlikely to spread.

The first stage of the SDLC is __________ to understand the business problem or opportunity.

__________ are the building blocks of each functional area,e.g. ,accounts receivable (A/R)and accounts payable (A/P)

In the 1990s,most organizations failed to achieve fundamental business process improvements because they attended a BPR seminar and then made mistakes in the implementation.

Projects are managed by managing the triple constraints.Which is not one of those constraints?

Information Systems in the 2010s

Infrastructure and Support Systems

Data,text,and Document Management

Network Management and Mobility

IT Security,crime,compliance,and Continuity

E-Business and E-Commerce

Mobile Computing and Commerce

Web 2.0 and Social Media

Operational Planning and Control Systems

Enterprise Information Systems

Business Intelligence and Decision Support

IT Strategic Planning

Global Ecology, Ethics, and Social Responsibility

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Exam 13: Business Process Management and Systems Development

The SDLC is a structured framework that consists of sequential processes by which information systems are developed.

Business processes integrate __________.

A process has inputs and outputs that are __________,which is necessary so it can be managed.

In a __________ conversion,the old system and the new system operate simultaneously for a period of time,which is the most expensive,but also the least risky approach.

The purpose of the __________ is to recognize which activities are on the critical path so that managers know where to focus their efforts.

Which is not one of the benefits that Microsoft International achieved through the use of Visio and business process modeling?

A __________ is a type of bar chart that shows a project schedule.

End-user development has risks and limitations,which include each of the following except:

__________ is the growth of the project after the scope has been defined and is a serious issue because it can cause the project to fail.

Covert resistance to a new IS from employees may take the form of __________.

In the short term,business process management (BPM)helps companies __________.

List and briefly describe the four tests performed on modules that have been installed before going live.

__________ are information systems professionals who specialize in analyzing and designing information systems.

When the system's logical and physical designs specifications are agreed upon and approved by all participants,they __________.

During the implementation stage,__________ tests are conducted by technical experts who attest that the process is integrated correctly with inputs and outputs of other processes and data sources and data stores

__________ components have minimal dependence on each other,which simplifies testing,maintenance and troubleshooting because problems are easy to isolate and unlikely to spread.

The first stage of the SDLC is __________ to understand the business problem or opportunity.

__________ are the building blocks of each functional area,e.g. ,accounts receivable (A/R)and accounts payable (A/P)

In the 1990s,most organizations failed to achieve fundamental business process improvements because they attended a BPR seminar and then made mistakes in the implementation.

Projects are managed by managing the triple constraints.Which is not one of those constraints?

Information Systems in the 2010s

Infrastructure and Support Systems

Data,text,and Document Management

Network Management and Mobility

IT Security,crime,compliance,and Continuity

E-Business and E-Commerce

Mobile Computing and Commerce

Web 2.0 and Social Media

Operational Planning and Control Systems

Enterprise Information Systems

Business Intelligence and Decision Support

IT Strategic Planning

Global Ecology, Ethics, and Social Responsibility

Filters