Question 1

Which of the following statements about purchasing enterprise system packages is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  ERP systems require training on how to write interfaces and queries. 
B)  A risk of purchasing ERP systems is the dependence on a single vendor for all core business processes. 
C)  ERP systems typically involve a lot of custom interfaces to legacy systems. 
D)  ERP systems are very expensive to purchase. 
A)  ERP systems require training on how to write interfaces and queries. 
B)  A risk of purchasing ERP systems is the dependence on a single vendor for all core business processes. 
C)  ERP systems typically involve a lot of custom interfaces to legacy systems. 
D)  ERP systems are very expensive to purchase.

Question 2

Which criterion should a firm consider when evaluating candidate software packages?

Accepted Answer

A)  functional capabilities of the packaged system 
B)  technical requirements the software must satisfy 
C)  business characteristics of the vendor firm 
D)  all of the above 
A)  functional capabilities of the packaged system 
B)  technical requirements the software must satisfy 
C)  business characteristics of the vendor firm 
D)  all of the above

Question 3

Being an Alpha site usually means that the client company:

Accepted Answer

A)  does not need to create a requirements definition. 
B)  plays a significant role in user acceptance testing for the vendor. 
C)  performs all necessary maintenance on the package. 
D)  plays a significant role in determining the functionality of the package. 
A)  does not need to create a requirements definition. 
B)  plays a significant role in user acceptance testing for the vendor. 
C)  performs all necessary maintenance on the package. 
D)  plays a significant role in determining the functionality of the package.

Question 4

Which statement is not true about using an ASP purchasing option?

Accepted Answer

A)  The purchasing organization does not purchase software licenses or install the software on its own equipment. 
B)  A 3rd-party organization delivers the software functionality via the Internet. 
C)  The purchasing organization typically pays to the ASP the up-front costs for the software licenses for all potential users. 
D)  Because the software is typically already installed on the ASP's host computer, the implementation is typically faster. 
A)  The purchasing organization does not purchase software licenses or install the software on its own equipment. 
B)  A 3rd-party organization delivers the software functionality via the Internet. 
C)  The purchasing organization typically pays to the ASP the up-front costs for the software licenses for all potential users. 
D)  Because the software is typically already installed on the ASP's host computer, the implementation is typically faster.

Question 5

Which is not a potential disadvantage of purchasing packaged systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  costs more than if custom developed (in-house or contractor) 
B)  IS and business personnel's lack of detailed knowledge about how the package works 
C)  dependence on an external vendor 
D)  the potential for greater user resistance due to process changes to match the package 
A)  costs more than if custom developed (in-house or contractor) 
B)  IS and business personnel's lack of detailed knowledge about how the package works 
C)  dependence on an external vendor 
D)  the potential for greater user resistance due to process changes to match the package

Question 6

Which of the following activities is not part of the installation step of the SDLC for a purchased package?

Accepted Answer

A)  installation planning 
B)  data cleanup 
C)  acceptance testing 
D)  user Training 
A)  installation planning 
B)  data cleanup 
C)  acceptance testing 
D)  user Training

Question 7

Being a Beta site usually means that the company:

Accepted Answer

A)  does not need to create a requirements definition. 
B)  plays a significant role in user acceptance testing for the vendor. 
C)  performs all necessary maintenance on the package. 
D)  plays a significant role in determining the functionality of the package. 
A)  does not need to create a requirements definition. 
B)  plays a significant role in user acceptance testing for the vendor. 
C)  performs all necessary maintenance on the package. 
D)  plays a significant role in determining the functionality of the package.

Question 8

Choosing between building a custom application and purchasing a software package is called a make-or-buy decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When comparing a traditional SDLC and a purchasing life cycle methodology,which step is found in a modified SDLC approach but not in a traditional SDLC?

Accepted Answer

A)  feasibility analysis 
B)  requirements definition 
C)  establish evaluation criteria 
D)  system testing 
A)  feasibility analysis 
B)  requirements definition 
C)  establish evaluation criteria 
D)  system testing

Question 10

When purchasing a software package,a successful definition phase ends with a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  system testing plan. 
B)  vendor contract. 
C)  system design. 
D)  RFP. 
A)  system testing plan. 
B)  vendor contract. 
C)  system design. 
D)  RFP.

Question 11

The acronym RFP stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  request for proposal. 
B)  requirement for program. 
C)  review of product. 
D)  request for product. 
A)  request for proposal. 
B)  requirement for program. 
C)  review of product. 
D)  request for product.

Question 12

Which of the following is a long-term advantage of purchasing packaged systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  infusion of external expertise 
B)  IS resources freed up for other projects 
C)  higher application quality 
D)  both A and C 
A)  infusion of external expertise 
B)  IS resources freed up for other projects 
C)  higher application quality 
D)  both A and C

Question 13

Which of the following is a factor that can affect the success of the installation plan for a purchased package?

Accepted Answer

A)  vendor support before the installation 
B)  vendor support after Go Live 
C)  the number of different business units implementing the software and their locations 
D)  all of the above 
A)  vendor support before the installation 
B)  vendor support after Go Live 
C)  the number of different business units implementing the software and their locations 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

A company that elects to use a "hosted" application rather than to purchase the software application and host it on its own equipment,is making use of a(n)application service provider (or ASP).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When matching a company's needs with the capabilities of a software package,an alternative to address a mismatch is:

Accepted Answer

A)  modify the software package. 
B)  change business procedures to match the software. 
C)  both A and B 
D)  none of the above 
A)  modify the software package. 
B)  change business procedures to match the software. 
C)  both A and B 
D)  none of the above

Question 16

Employee training is part of the installation step of the SDLC.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements about choosing alternative packages is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is likely that there will be discrepancies between the organization's needs and the package's capabilities. 
B)  If modifications are made to a package, it will not impact what modifications may need to be made when the vendor releases an upgraded version of the package. 
C)  Procedural assumptions incorporated into a package may be better ways of doing things than the company's current procedures. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  It is likely that there will be discrepancies between the organization's needs and the package's capabilities. 
B)  If modifications are made to a package, it will not impact what modifications may need to be made when the vendor releases an upgraded version of the package. 
C)  Procedural assumptions incorporated into a package may be better ways of doing things than the company's current procedures. 
D)  none of the above

Which of the following statements about purchasing enterprise system packages is false?

Which criterion should a firm consider when evaluating candidate software packages?

Being an Alpha site usually means that the client company:

Which statement is not true about using an ASP purchasing option?

Which is not a potential disadvantage of purchasing packaged systems?

Which of the following activities is not part of the installation step of the SDLC for a purchased package?

Being a Beta site usually means that the company:

Choosing between building a custom application and purchasing a software package is called a make-or-buy decision.

When comparing a traditional SDLC and a purchasing life cycle methodology,which step is found in a modified SDLC approach but not in a traditional SDLC?

When purchasing a software package,a successful definition phase ends with a(n):

The acronym RFP stands for:

Which of the following is a long-term advantage of purchasing packaged systems?

Which of the following is a factor that can affect the success of the installation plan for a purchased package?

A company that elects to use a "hosted" application rather than to purchase the software application and host it on its own equipment,is making use of a(n)application service provider (or ASP).

When matching a company's needs with the capabilities of a software package,an alternative to address a mismatch is:

Employee training is part of the installation step of the SDLC.

Which of the following statements about choosing alternative packages is false?

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Exam 10: Methodologies for Purchased Software Packages

Which of the following statements about purchasing enterprise system packages is false?

Which criterion should a firm consider when evaluating candidate software packages?

Being an Alpha site usually means that the client company:

Which statement is not true about using an ASP purchasing option?

Which is not a potential disadvantage of purchasing packaged systems?

Which of the following activities is not part of the installation step of the SDLC for a purchased package?

Being a Beta site usually means that the company:

Choosing between building a custom application and purchasing a software package is called a make-or-buy decision.

When comparing a traditional SDLC and a purchasing life cycle methodology,which step is found in a modified SDLC approach but not in a traditional SDLC?

When purchasing a software package,a successful definition phase ends with a(n):

The acronym RFP stands for:

Which of the following is a long-term advantage of purchasing packaged systems?

Which of the following is a factor that can affect the success of the installation plan for a purchased package?

A company that elects to use a "hosted" application rather than to purchase the software application and host it on its own equipment,is making use of a(n)application service provider (or ASP).

When matching a company's needs with the capabilities of a software package,an alternative to address a mismatch is:

Employee training is part of the installation step of the SDLC.

Which of the following statements about choosing alternative packages is false?

Managing IT in a Digital World

Computer Systems

Telecommunications and Networking

The Data Resource

Enterprise Systems

Managerial Support Systems

E-Business Systems

Basic Systems Concepts and Tools

Methodologies for Custom Software Development

IT Project Management

Planning Information Systems Resources

Leading the Information Systems Function

Information Security

Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues

Filters