Question 1

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  True

Question 2

_____ is a method of delivering software in which a vendor hosts the applications and customers access these applications over the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A)  Software-as-a-Service 
B)  Prototyping 
C)  Leasing the application 
D)  Service-oriented architecture 
E)  The buy option 
A)  Software-as-a-Service 
B)  Prototyping 
C)  Leasing the application 
D)  Service-oriented architecture 
E)  The buy option A

Question 3

The earlier in the development process that errors are detected, the less expensive they are to correct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Systems maintenance includes debugging and updating a system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Refer IT's About Business 13.3 - General Motors Insources Its Information Technology Function: Based on reading the case, GM's decision to switch from outsourcing to in-house development was motivated by which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Outsourcing is more expensive than in-sourcing 
B)  They wanted to retrain existing employees to develop software 
C)  They wanted shorted lead times 
D)  They did not want their strategy to be known by outsiders 
E)  Government incentives to use American developers 
A)  Outsourcing is more expensive than in-sourcing 
B)  They wanted to retrain existing employees to develop software 
C)  They wanted shorted lead times 
D)  They did not want their strategy to be known by outsiders 
E)  Government incentives to use American developers

Question 7

Costs are harder to quantify than benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When users ask for added functionality during a systems development project, this is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  User-defined software. 
B)  Scope creep. 
C)  Bloatware. 
D)  An out-of-control project. 
E)  A runaway project. 
A)  User-defined software. 
B)  Scope creep. 
C)  Bloatware. 
D)  An out-of-control project. 
E)  A runaway project.

Question 9

Why is it so hard to justify an information system?
Section reference 1: Planning for and Justifying IT Applications

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is it so hard to justify...

Question 10

Which of the following systems acquisition methods may encourage inadequate problem analysis, is not practical with large numbers of users, and may result in a company's purchasing a lower-quality system?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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 12

Agile development

Accepted Answer

A)  Takes a long time. 
B)  Requires little user input. 
C)  Delivers functionality in rapid interactions. 
D)  Focuses on all required functionality at each step of the way. 
E)  Uses the scrum approach to design the system. 
A)  Takes a long time. 
B)  Requires little user input. 
C)  Delivers functionality in rapid interactions. 
D)  Focuses on all required functionality at each step of the way. 
E)  Uses the scrum approach to design the system.

Question 13

What are the outputs from each of the six steps in the SDLC?
Section reference 1: The Traditional Systems Development Life Cycle

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the outputs from each of...

Question 14

A firm shuts down its old COBOL legacy system and immediately starts up its new PeopleSoft ERP system. This process is called __________ conversion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Phased 
B)  Direct 
C)  Parallel 
D)  Pilot 
E)  Timely 
A)  Phased 
B)  Direct 
C)  Parallel 
D)  Pilot 
E)  Timely

Question 15

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.

Question 16

Which of the following systems acquisition methods is time consuming, costly, and may produce excessive documentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Systems development life cycle 
B)  Prototyping 
C)  End-user development 
D)  External acquisition 
E)  Object-oriented development 
A)  Systems development life cycle 
B)  Prototyping 
C)  End-user development 
D)  External acquisition 
E)  Object-oriented development

Question 17

Which of the following are disadvantages of the buy option for acquiring IS applications?

Accepted Answer

A)  The software may not exactly meet the company's needs. 
B)  The software may be impossible to modify. 
C)  The company will not have control over software improvements. 
D)  The software may not integrate with existing systems. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  The software may not exactly meet the company's needs. 
B)  The software may be impossible to modify. 
C)  The company will not have control over software improvements. 
D)  The software may not integrate with existing systems. 
E)  All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following systems acquisition methods helps clarify user requirements, promotes genuine user participation, and may produce part of the final system?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which of the following is not an advantage of the buy option for acquiring IS applications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Few types of off-the-shelf software are available, thus limiting confusion. 
B)  The software can be tried out. 
C)  The buy option saves time. 
D)  The company will know what it is getting. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Few types of off-the-shelf software are available, thus limiting confusion. 
B)  The software can be tried out. 
C)  The buy option saves time. 
D)  The company will know what it is getting. 
E)  All of the above

Question 20

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.

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

_____ is a method of delivering software in which a vendor hosts the applications and customers access these applications over the Internet.

The earlier in the development process that errors are detected, the less expensive they are to correct.

Systems maintenance includes debugging and updating a system.

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

Refer IT's About Business 13.3 - General Motors Insources Its Information Technology Function: Based on reading the case, GM's decision to switch from outsourcing to in-house development was motivated by which of the following factors?

Costs are harder to quantify than benefits.

When users ask for added functionality during a systems development project, this is called:

Why is it so hard to justify an information system? Section reference 1: Planning for and Justifying IT Applications

Which of the following systems acquisition methods may encourage inadequate problem analysis, is not practical with large numbers of users, and may result in a company's purchasing a lower-quality system?

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

Agile development

What are the outputs from each of the six steps in the SDLC? Section reference 1: The Traditional Systems Development Life Cycle

A firm shuts down its old COBOL legacy system and immediately starts up its new PeopleSoft ERP system. This process is called __________ conversion.

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

Which of the following systems acquisition methods is time consuming, costly, and may produce excessive documentation?

Which of the following are disadvantages of the buy option for acquiring IS applications?

Which of the following systems acquisition methods helps clarify user requirements, promotes genuine user participation, and may produce part of the final system?

Which of the following is not an advantage of the buy option for acquiring IS applications?

Which of the following statements about scope creep is true?

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Ethics and Privacy

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Data and Knowledge Management

Networks

E-Business and E-Commerce

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Social Computing

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Crm and Scm

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

_____ is a method of delivering software in which a vendor hosts the applications and customers access these applications over the Internet.

The earlier in the development process that errors are detected, the less expensive they are to correct.

Systems maintenance includes debugging and updating a system.

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

Refer IT's About Business 13.3 - General Motors Insources Its Information Technology Function: Based on reading the case, GM's decision to switch from outsourcing to in-house development was motivated by which of the following factors?

Costs are harder to quantify than benefits.

When users ask for added functionality during a systems development project, this is called:

Why is it so hard to justify an information system? Section reference 1: Planning for and Justifying IT Applications

Which of the following systems acquisition methods may encourage inadequate problem analysis, is not practical with large numbers of users, and may result in a company's purchasing a lower-quality system?

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

Agile development

What are the outputs from each of the six steps in the SDLC? Section reference 1: The Traditional Systems Development Life Cycle

A firm shuts down its old COBOL legacy system and immediately starts up its new PeopleSoft ERP system. This process is called __________ conversion.

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

Which of the following systems acquisition methods is time consuming, costly, and may produce excessive documentation?

Which of the following are disadvantages of the buy option for acquiring IS applications?

Which of the following systems acquisition methods helps clarify user requirements, promotes genuine user participation, and may produce part of the final system?

Which of the following is not an advantage of the buy option for acquiring IS applications?

Which of the following statements about scope creep is true?

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Ethics and Privacy

Information Security

Data and Knowledge Management

Networks

E-Business and E-Commerce

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Social Computing

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Crm and Scm

Technology Guide 1 - Hardware

Technology Guide 2 - Software

Technology Guide 3 - Cloud Computing

Technology Guide 4 - Intelligent Systems

Filters