Question 1

The human factors feasibility assessment focuses on which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A) How well the proposed system supports the business priorities of the organization. 
B) Cost/benefit analysis. 
C) Governmental restrictions. 
D) Management support. 
A) How well the proposed system supports the business priorities of the organization. 
B) Cost/benefit analysis. 
C) Governmental restrictions. 
D) Management support. D

Question 2

Why are business end users frequently added to system development teams?

Accepted Answer

A) They have the greatest stake in a successful product 
B) They know a lot about the business activities that affect the company's business processes 
C) They are usually experienced in IS development 
D) They are the most likely to eliminate unnecessary documentation and steps 
A) They have the greatest stake in a successful product 
B) They know a lot about the business activities that affect the company's business processes 
C) They are usually experienced in IS development 
D) They are the most likely to eliminate unnecessary documentation and steps B

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of an intangible cost?

Accepted Answer

A) Employee salaries 
B) Loss of customer goodwill 
C) Reduced inventory-carrying costs 
D) Improved customer service 
A) Employee salaries 
B) Loss of customer goodwill 
C) Reduced inventory-carrying costs 
D) Improved customer service B

Question 4

The most important objective to achieve during the _______________ phase is the clear and succinct statement of the problem that the project is to solve,or the goals that it is to achieve.

Accepted Answer

A) initiating/defining 
B) planning 
C) executing 
D) controlling 
A) initiating/defining 
B) planning 
C) executing 
D) controlling

Question 5

Economic feasibility is concerned with:

Accepted Answer

A) How well a proposed information system supports the objectives of the organization and its strategic plan for information systems 
B) Whether expected cost savings,increased revenue,increased profits,reductions in required investment,and other types of benefits will exceed the cost of developing and operating a proposed system 
C) Determining if reliable hardware and software capable of meeting the needs of a proposed system can be acquired or developed by the business in the required time 
D) The willingness and ability of management,employees,customers,suppliers,and others to operate,use,and support a proposed system 
A) How well a proposed information system supports the objectives of the organization and its strategic plan for information systems 
B) Whether expected cost savings,increased revenue,increased profits,reductions in required investment,and other types of benefits will exceed the cost of developing and operating a proposed system 
C) Determining if reliable hardware and software capable of meeting the needs of a proposed system can be acquired or developed by the business in the required time 
D) The willingness and ability of management,employees,customers,suppliers,and others to operate,use,and support a proposed system

Question 6

By creating a logical model,the various computer hardware components of a system can be incorporated,analyzed,and understood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

User interface design refers to the development of:

Accepted Answer

A) Programs and procedures to be used by end-users 
B) Display screens,forms and reports,and interactive computer user dialogs 
C) User training manuals 
D) The structure of databases and files accessible by end users 
A) Programs and procedures to be used by end-users 
B) Display screens,forms and reports,and interactive computer user dialogs 
C) User training manuals 
D) The structure of databases and files accessible by end users

Question 8

_______________ hardware and software involves simulating the processing of typical jobs on several computers and then evaluating their performances.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ hardware and software involves simulating the...

Question 9

Systems analysts may recycle back at any time during the systems development cycle in order to modify and improve a system under development,but users do not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The conversion strategy where a system is installed one component at a time is the _______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Prototyping involves:

Accepted Answer

A) A standard systems development cycle using CASE tools 
B) The rapid generation of a system by IS professionals,without the need for end user input 
C) An iterative,interactive development process with extensive end user involvement 
D) A fail-safe development process designed to ensure that an information system meets all user requirements,without revision 
A) A standard systems development cycle using CASE tools 
B) The rapid generation of a system by IS professionals,without the need for end user input 
C) An iterative,interactive development process with extensive end user involvement 
D) A fail-safe development process designed to ensure that an information system meets all user requirements,without revision

Question 12

Software packages that are _______________ aren't a good choice at any price.

Accepted Answer

A) slow 
B) hard to use 
C) poorly documented 
D) All of the choices are correct. 
A) slow 
B) hard to use 
C) poorly documented 
D) All of the choices are correct.

Question 13

Systems design consists of three design activities: user interface,data,and _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Systems design consists of three design activities:...

Question 14

Systems integrators specialize in providing industry-specific hardware,software,and services from selected manufacturers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Installing a new application may require converting the data elements in databases that are affected by the new application into new formats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A feasibility study is a preliminary study to investigate the information needs of prospective users and is used to determine the proposed system's _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) resource requirements 
B) costs and benefits 
C) feasibility 
D) All of the choices are correct. 
A) resource requirements 
B) costs and benefits 
C) feasibility 
D) All of the choices are correct.

Question 17

Which category of feasibility study focuses on determining if reliable hardware and software,capable of meeting the needs of a proposed system,can be acquired or developed in the required time?

Accepted Answer

A) Economic 
B) Operational 
C) Technical 
D) Legal/political 
A) Economic 
B) Operational 
C) Technical 
D) Legal/political

Question 18

"Shadow" IT is a culture where users install "rogue" software or tamper with existing software without the consent of the IT department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to the text case,the success or failure of systems projects involving citizens and the democratic process is significantly determined by the political context.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The operational feasibility assessment focuses on which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A) How well the proposed system supports the business priorities of the organization. 
B) Cost savings. 
C) Hardware,software,and network capability,reliability,and availability. 
D) Patent,copyright,and licensing. 
A) How well the proposed system supports the business priorities of the organization. 
B) Cost savings. 
C) Hardware,software,and network capability,reliability,and availability. 
D) Patent,copyright,and licensing.

The human factors feasibility assessment focuses on which of the following factors?

Why are business end users frequently added to system development teams?

Which of the following is an example of an intangible cost?

The most important objective to achieve during the _______________ phase is the clear and succinct statement of the problem that the project is to solve,or the goals that it is to achieve.

Economic feasibility is concerned with:

By creating a logical model,the various computer hardware components of a system can be incorporated,analyzed,and understood.

User interface design refers to the development of:

_______________ hardware and software involves simulating the processing of typical jobs on several computers and then evaluating their performances.

Systems analysts may recycle back at any time during the systems development cycle in order to modify and improve a system under development,but users do not.

The conversion strategy where a system is installed one component at a time is the _______.

Prototyping involves:

Software packages that are _______________ aren't a good choice at any price.

Systems design consists of three design activities: user interface,data,and _______________.

Systems integrators specialize in providing industry-specific hardware,software,and services from selected manufacturers.

Installing a new application may require converting the data elements in databases that are affected by the new application into new formats.

A feasibility study is a preliminary study to investigate the information needs of prospective users and is used to determine the proposed system's _______________.

Which category of feasibility study focuses on determining if reliable hardware and software,capable of meeting the needs of a proposed system,can be acquired or developed in the required time?

"Shadow" IT is a culture where users install "rogue" software or tamper with existing software without the consent of the IT department.

According to the text case,the success or failure of systems projects involving citizens and the democratic process is significantly determined by the political context.

The operational feasibility assessment focuses on which of the following factors?

Information Systems in Business

Strategic Decision Making

E-Business

Ethics and Information Security

It Architectures

Telecommunications and Networks

Networks, Telecommunications, and Mobile Technol

Operations Management and Supply Chain Management

Customer Relationship Management and Business Intelligence

Systems Development and Project Management

Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and 21st Century Global Business

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Exam 10: Enterprise Resource Planning and Collaboration Systems

The human factors feasibility assessment focuses on which of the following factors?

Why are business end users frequently added to system development teams?

Which of the following is an example of an intangible cost?

The most important objective to achieve during the _______________ phase is the clear and succinct statement of the problem that the project is to solve,or the goals that it is to achieve.

Economic feasibility is concerned with:

By creating a logical model,the various computer hardware components of a system can be incorporated,analyzed,and understood.

User interface design refers to the development of:

_______________ hardware and software involves simulating the processing of typical jobs on several computers and then evaluating their performances.

Systems analysts may recycle back at any time during the systems development cycle in order to modify and improve a system under development,but users do not.

The conversion strategy where a system is installed one component at a time is the _______.

Prototyping involves:

Software packages that are _______________ aren't a good choice at any price.

Systems design consists of three design activities: user interface,data,and _______________.

Systems integrators specialize in providing industry-specific hardware,software,and services from selected manufacturers.

Installing a new application may require converting the data elements in databases that are affected by the new application into new formats.

A feasibility study is a preliminary study to investigate the information needs of prospective users and is used to determine the proposed system's _______________.

Which category of feasibility study focuses on determining if reliable hardware and software,capable of meeting the needs of a proposed system,can be acquired or developed in the required time?

"Shadow" IT is a culture where users install "rogue" software or tamper with existing software without the consent of the IT department.

According to the text case,the success or failure of systems projects involving citizens and the democratic process is significantly determined by the political context.

The operational feasibility assessment focuses on which of the following factors?

Information Systems in Business

Strategic Decision Making

E-Business

Ethics and Information Security

It Architectures

Telecommunications and Networks

Networks, Telecommunications, and Mobile Technol

Operations Management and Supply Chain Management

Customer Relationship Management and Business Intelligence

Systems Development and Project Management

Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and 21st Century Global Business

Filters