Question 1

Which of the following is not a part of the typical IS operational plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  The mission of the IS function 
B)  The organizational mission 
C)  The IT architecture 
D)  The application portfolio 
E)  The IS function's estimate of its goals 
A)  The mission of the IS function 
B)  The organizational mission 
C)  The IT architecture 
D)  The application portfolio 
E)  The IS function's estimate of its goals B

Question 2

When systems are created rapidly, without a formal development methodology:

Accepted Answer

A)  End users can take over the work of MIS analysts. 
B)  The organization quickly outgrows the new system. 
C)  Hardware, software, and quality standards are less important. 
D)  Testing and documentation may be inadequate. 
E)  The organization saves money. 
A)  End users can take over the work of MIS analysts. 
B)  The organization quickly outgrows the new system. 
C)  Hardware, software, and quality standards are less important. 
D)  Testing and documentation may be inadequate. 
E)  The organization saves money. D

Question 3

In the _____ stage of the systems development life cycle, the design specifications are translated into computer code.

Accepted Answer

A)  Systems analysis 
B)  Programming 
C)  Systems design 
D)  Prototyping 
E)  Feasibility study 
A)  Systems analysis 
B)  Programming 
C)  Systems design 
D)  Prototyping 
E)  Feasibility study B

Question 4

The application portfolio in an organization is a set of recommended applications resulting from the planning and justification process in application development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The return on investment (ROI) method of cost-benefit analysis measures the effectiveness of management in generating profits with its available assets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements about determining the costs and benefits of IT investments is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some costs are fixed. 
B)  Costs do not end when the system is installed. 
C)  Many IT projects end up being over budget. 
D)  Benefits are hard to quantify because implementing new technology could be used for multiple purposes. 
E)  Benefits are hard to quantify because they are tangible. 
A)  Some costs are fixed. 
B)  Costs do not end when the system is installed. 
C)  Many IT projects end up being over budget. 
D)  Benefits are hard to quantify because implementing new technology could be used for multiple purposes. 
E)  Benefits are hard to quantify because they are tangible.

Question 7

Why is it so hard to justify an information system?

Accepted Answer

Justifying an information system can be

Question 8

A company's IT application portfolio is

Accepted Answer

A)  A list of existing application the company owns. 
B)  A list of applications that need to be updated. 
C)  A list of applications that need to be removed. 
D)  A list of applications that need to be replaced. 
E)  A list of application to be added or modified. 
A)  A list of existing application the company owns. 
B)  A list of applications that need to be updated. 
C)  A list of applications that need to be removed. 
D)  A list of applications that need to be replaced. 
E)  A list of application to be added or modified.

Question 9

Object-oriented development focuses on properties and operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In a direct conversion, the new system is turned on, and the old system is turned off at a later time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following systems acquisition methods can result in a company's acquiring software that is controlled by another company, may be difficult to enhance or modify, and may not support the desired business processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Systems development life cycle 
B)  Prototyping 
C)  End-user development 
D)  Buy option 
E)  Component-based development 
A)  Systems development life cycle 
B)  Prototyping 
C)  End-user development 
D)  Buy option 
E)  Component-based development

Question 12

What are the outputs from each of the six steps in the SDLC?

Accepted Answer

The outputs from each of the six steps i

Question 13

Which of the following statements about scope creep is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scope creep is relatively cheap, regardless of when it occurs in a project. 
B)  Because scope creep is relatively cheap, successful project managers allow it. 
C)  Because scope creep is expensive, successful project managers will not allow it. 
D)  Because scope creep is expensive, successful project managers limit it. 
E)  Scope creep means that user requirements are being successfully taken care of. 
A)  Scope creep is relatively cheap, regardless of when it occurs in a project. 
B)  Because scope creep is relatively cheap, successful project managers allow it. 
C)  Because scope creep is expensive, successful project managers will not allow it. 
D)  Because scope creep is expensive, successful project managers limit it. 
E)  Scope creep means that user requirements are being successfully taken care of.

Question 14

A _____ is sent to potential vendors inviting them to describe their product and how it would meet the firm's needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Prototype 
B)  Request for proposal 
C)  Technical specification 
D)  Request for bid 
E)  Request for requirements 
A)  Prototype 
B)  Request for proposal 
C)  Technical specification 
D)  Request for bid 
E)  Request for requirements

Question 15

Open-source applications are basically the same as a proprietary application except for licensing, payment, and support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_____ feasibility addresses the human issues of an information systems project.

Accepted Answer

A)  Technical 
B)  Economic 
C)  Organizational 
D)  Behavioral 
E)  Time 
A)  Technical 
B)  Economic 
C)  Organizational 
D)  Behavioral 
E)  Time

Question 17

The IT infrastructure delineates the way an organization's information resources should be used to accomplish its mission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Companies that use Software-as-a-Service are running applications on the vendor's hardware. 
B)  Application service providers are similar to Software-as-a-Service providers. 
C)  Companies that purchase open-source software cannot modify it. 
D)  Outsourcing refers to acquiring IT applications from outside contractors. 
E)  Insourcing refers to building IT applications in-house. 
A)  Companies that use Software-as-a-Service are running applications on the vendor's hardware. 
B)  Application service providers are similar to Software-as-a-Service providers. 
C)  Companies that purchase open-source software cannot modify it. 
D)  Outsourcing refers to acquiring IT applications from outside contractors. 
E)  Insourcing refers to building IT applications in-house.

Question 19

Adding functions after a project has been initiated is called scope creep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Place the stages of the systems development life cycle in order:

Accepted Answer

A)  Investigation - analysis - design - programming/testing - implementation - operation/maintenance 
B)  Investigation - design - analysis - programming/testing - implementation - operation/maintenance 
C)  Analysis - design - investigation - operation/maintenance - programming/testing - implementation 
D)  Investigation - analysis - design - programming/testing - operation/maintenance - implementation 
E)  Investigation - implementation - analysis - programming/testing - design - operation/maintenance 
A)  Investigation - analysis - design - programming/testing - implementation - operation/maintenance 
B)  Investigation - design - analysis - programming/testing - implementation - operation/maintenance 
C)  Analysis - design - investigation - operation/maintenance - programming/testing - implementation 
D)  Investigation - analysis - design - programming/testing - operation/maintenance - implementation 
E)  Investigation - implementation - analysis - programming/testing - design - operation/maintenance

Which of the following is not a part of the typical IS operational plan?

When systems are created rapidly, without a formal development methodology:

In the _____ stage of the systems development life cycle, the design specifications are translated into computer code.

The application portfolio in an organization is a set of recommended applications resulting from the planning and justification process in application development.

The return on investment (ROI) method of cost-benefit analysis measures the effectiveness of management in generating profits with its available assets.

Which of the following statements about determining the costs and benefits of IT investments is false?

Why is it so hard to justify an information system?

A company's IT application portfolio is

Object-oriented development focuses on properties and operations.

In a direct conversion, the new system is turned on, and the old system is turned off at a later time.

Which of the following systems acquisition methods can result in a company's acquiring software that is controlled by another company, may be difficult to enhance or modify, and may not support the desired business processes?

What are the outputs from each of the six steps in the SDLC?

Which of the following statements about scope creep is true?

A _____ is sent to potential vendors inviting them to describe their product and how it would meet the firm's needs.

Open-source applications are basically the same as a proprietary application except for licensing, payment, and support.

_____ feasibility addresses the human issues of an information systems project.

The IT infrastructure delineates the way an organization's information resources should be used to accomplish its mission.

Which of the following statements is false?

Adding functions after a project has been initiated is called scope creep.

Place the stages of the systems development life cycle in order:

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Ethics and Privacy

Information Security and Controls

Data and Knowledge Management

Telecommunications and Networking

E-Business and E-Commerce

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Social Computing

Information Systems Within the Organization

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Technology Guide 1 Hardware

Technology Guide 2 Software

Technology Guide 3 Cloud Computing

Technology Guide 4 Intelligent Systems

Technology Guide 5 Protecting Your Information Assets

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Exam 13: Acquiring Information Systems and Applications

Which of the following is not a part of the typical IS operational plan?

When systems are created rapidly, without a formal development methodology:

In the _____ stage of the systems development life cycle, the design specifications are translated into computer code.

The application portfolio in an organization is a set of recommended applications resulting from the planning and justification process in application development.

The return on investment (ROI) method of cost-benefit analysis measures the effectiveness of management in generating profits with its available assets.

Which of the following statements about determining the costs and benefits of IT investments is false?

Why is it so hard to justify an information system?

A company's IT application portfolio is

Object-oriented development focuses on properties and operations.

In a direct conversion, the new system is turned on, and the old system is turned off at a later time.

Which of the following systems acquisition methods can result in a company's acquiring software that is controlled by another company, may be difficult to enhance or modify, and may not support the desired business processes?

What are the outputs from each of the six steps in the SDLC?

Which of the following statements about scope creep is true?

A _____ is sent to potential vendors inviting them to describe their product and how it would meet the firm's needs.

Open-source applications are basically the same as a proprietary application except for licensing, payment, and support.

_____ feasibility addresses the human issues of an information systems project.

The IT infrastructure delineates the way an organization's information resources should be used to accomplish its mission.

Which of the following statements is false?

Adding functions after a project has been initiated is called scope creep.

Place the stages of the systems development life cycle in order:

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Ethics and Privacy

Information Security and Controls

Data and Knowledge Management

Telecommunications and Networking

E-Business and E-Commerce

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Social Computing

Information Systems Within the Organization

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Technology Guide 1 Hardware

Technology Guide 2 Software

Technology Guide 3 Cloud Computing

Technology Guide 4 Intelligent Systems

Technology Guide 5 Protecting Your Information Assets

Filters