Question 1

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 2

Which of the following was NOT a complaint Marin County had with its SAP implementation?

Accepted Answer

A) Used to train young consultants 
B) Didn't contractually stipulate the desired outcomes 
C) Didn't test the system 
D) Paid money for a system that wouldn't work 
A) Used to train young consultants 
B) Didn't contractually stipulate the desired outcomes 
C) Didn't test the system 
D) Paid money for a system that wouldn't work

Question 3

Prototyping allows the users to clarify their information requirements as they use the prototype.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When making a decision to purchase software, what is the final stage?

Accepted Answer

A) Looking at all the options 
B) Selecting a software provider 
C) Signing a contract 
D) Picking the hardware 
A) Looking at all the options 
B) Selecting a software provider 
C) Signing a contract 
D) Picking the hardware

Question 5

____________ involves a group meeting of all analysts and users who agree on system requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) Agile 
B) JAD 
C) RAD 
D) Scrum 
A) Agile 
B) JAD 
C) RAD 
D) Scrum

Question 6

With agile development, a company develops only what it needs right now to be successful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_____ is a software development methodology that delivers functionality in rapid iterations, usually measured in weeks.

Accepted Answer

A) Agile development 
B) Prototyping 
C) The systems development life cycle 
D) Joint application development 
E) Component-based development 
A) Agile development 
B) Prototyping 
C) The systems development life cycle 
D) Joint application development 
E) Component-based development

Question 8

A company's IT architecture includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Hardware and software 
B) Networks 
C) Database management systems 
D) The members of the IT staff 
E) How IT decisions will be made 
A) Hardware and software 
B) Networks 
C) Database management systems 
D) The members of the IT staff 
E) How IT decisions will be made

Question 9

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 10

As systems age, maintenance costs _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Decrease 
B) Increase 
C) Remain the same 
D) Are negligible 
E) Are not considered 
A) Decrease 
B) Increase 
C) Remain the same 
D) Are negligible 
E) Are not considered

Question 11

_________ conversion is the riskiest.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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 13

_____ feasibility determines if the project is an acceptable financial risk and if the organization can afford the expense and time needed to complete the project.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The __________ represents the business users and any other stakeholders in the project.

Accepted Answer

A) project owner 
B) scrum master 
C) scrum team 
D) scrum user 
A) project owner 
B) scrum master 
C) scrum team 
D) scrum user

Question 15

A request for proposal (RFP)is sent to potential customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

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 18

As an MIS analyst, you have decided to use a prototyping methodology for a small, Web-based design project. What is the order of steps that you will follow in the project?

Accepted Answer

A) Develop the prototype; use the prototype; revise and enhance the prototype. 
B) Identify user requirements; develop the prototype; use the prototype; revise and enhance the prototype. 
C) Develop the prototype; identify user requirements; use the prototype; revise and enhance the prototype. 
D) Identify user requirements; develop solutions; select the best prototype; implement the prototype. 
E) Identify user requirements; develop the prototype; revise and enhance the prototype. 
A) Develop the prototype; use the prototype; revise and enhance the prototype. 
B) Identify user requirements; develop the prototype; use the prototype; revise and enhance the prototype. 
C) Develop the prototype; identify user requirements; use the prototype; revise and enhance the prototype. 
D) Identify user requirements; develop solutions; select the best prototype; implement the prototype. 
E) Identify user requirements; develop the prototype; revise and enhance the prototype.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements about scope creep is true?

Which of the following was NOT a complaint Marin County had with its SAP implementation?

Prototyping allows the users to clarify their information requirements as they use the prototype.

When making a decision to purchase software, what is the final stage?

____________ involves a group meeting of all analysts and users who agree on system requirements.

With agile development, a company develops only what it needs right now to be successful.

_____ is a software development methodology that delivers functionality in rapid iterations, usually measured in weeks.

A company's IT architecture includes all of the following except:

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

As systems age, maintenance costs _____.

_________ conversion is the riskiest.

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

_____ feasibility determines if the project is an acceptable financial risk and if the organization can afford the expense and time needed to complete the project.

The __________ represents the business users and any other stakeholders in the project.

A request for proposal (RFP)is sent to potential customers.

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

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?

As an MIS analyst, you have decided to use a prototyping methodology for a small, Web-based design project. What is the order of steps that you will follow in the project?

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

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Data and Knowledge Management

Networks

E-Business and E-Commerce

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Web 2.0 and Social Networks

Information Systems Within the Organization

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Ethics and Privacy

Information Security

Tech Guide 1: Hardware

Tech Guide 2: Software

Tech Guide 3: Emerging types of enterprise computing

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Exam 11: Acquiring Information Systems and Applications

Which of the following statements about scope creep is true?

Which of the following was NOT a complaint Marin County had with its SAP implementation?

Prototyping allows the users to clarify their information requirements as they use the prototype.

When making a decision to purchase software, what is the final stage?

____________ involves a group meeting of all analysts and users who agree on system requirements.

With agile development, a company develops only what it needs right now to be successful.

_____ is a software development methodology that delivers functionality in rapid iterations, usually measured in weeks.

A company's IT architecture includes all of the following except:

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

As systems age, maintenance costs _____.

_________ conversion is the riskiest.

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

_____ feasibility determines if the project is an acceptable financial risk and if the organization can afford the expense and time needed to complete the project.

The __________ represents the business users and any other stakeholders in the project.

A request for proposal (RFP)is sent to potential customers.

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

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?

As an MIS analyst, you have decided to use a prototyping methodology for a small, Web-based design project. What is the order of steps that you will follow in the project?

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

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Data and Knowledge Management

Networks

E-Business and E-Commerce

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Web 2.0 and Social Networks

Information Systems Within the Organization

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Ethics and Privacy

Information Security

Tech Guide 1: Hardware

Tech Guide 2: Software

Tech Guide 3: Emerging types of enterprise computing

Tech Guide 4: Intelligent Systems

Tech Guide 5: Protecting your information assets

Filters