Question 1

Systems thinking means that an individual sees:

Accepted Answer

A) Inter-relationships among systems and processes 
B) Discrete snapshots of change,whenever it occurs 
C) Linear cause-and-effects when events occur 
D) All of the choices are correct. 
A) Inter-relationships among systems and processes 
B) Discrete snapshots of change,whenever it occurs 
C) Linear cause-and-effects when events occur 
D) All of the choices are correct.

Question 2

Pilot conversion may be the best choice in situations where an automated system is replacing a manual one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

No matter what the project,all of the following elements are necessary except:

Accepted Answer

A) Prototypes 
B) Process 
C) Tools 
D) Techniques 
A) Prototypes 
B) Process 
C) Tools 
D) Techniques

Question 4

The pilot conversion approach may be required if individual sites or locations have unique characteristics or idiosyncrasies that make a direct or parallel approach unfeasible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The conversion strategy with the lowest risk but highest cost 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 6

The question of compatibility with hardware and software being provided by competing suppliers is a _______________ evaluation factor.

Accepted Answer

A) performance 
B) compatibility 
C) technology 
D) connectivity 
A) performance 
B) compatibility 
C) technology 
D) connectivity

Question 7

Systems integrators take over complete responsibility for an organization's computer facilities when an organization out-sources its computer operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A large retail company with many locations may choose to use a conversion strategy in which the new system is put in place at only one location.This method of conversion is called _______________ conversion.

Accepted Answer

A) parallel 
B) pilot 
C) phased 
D) direct 
A) parallel 
B) pilot 
C) phased 
D) direct

Question 9

A well-designed system can survive an improperly-executed implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The _______________ feasibility assessment focuses on the degree to which the proposed development project fits with the existing business environment and objectives,with regard to development schedule,delivery date,corporate culture,and existing business processes.

Accepted Answer

A) technical 
B) legal/political 
C) economic 
D) operational 
A) technical 
B) legal/political 
C) economic 
D) operational

Question 11

The four basic categories of maintenance are corrective,adaptive,perfective,and _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The four basic categories of maintenance are...

Question 12

New systems can be designed to use existing data files,and that is normally the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_______________ requirements are end user information requirements that are not tied to the hardware,software,network,data,and people resources that end users presently use or might use in the new system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ requirements are end user information requirements...

Question 14

Which of the following are done during the systems analysis stage of application development?

Accepted Answer

A) Develop a project management plan and obtain management approval. 
B) Analyze the information needs of employees,customers,and other business stakeholders. 
C) Convert to the new business system. 
D) Manage the effects of system changes on end users. 
A) Develop a project management plan and obtain management approval. 
B) Analyze the information needs of employees,customers,and other business stakeholders. 
C) Convert to the new business system. 
D) Manage the effects of system changes on end users.

Question 15

Which of the following are done during the systems design stage of application development?

Accepted Answer

A) Develop logical models of the current system. 
B) Acquire or develop hardware and software. 
C) Convert to the new business system. 
D) Develop logical models of the new system. 
A) Develop logical models of the current system. 
B) Acquire or develop hardware and software. 
C) Convert to the new business system. 
D) Develop logical models of the new system.

Question 16

Which of the following activities would normally be performed during the closing project management phase?

Accepted Answer

A) Document the project 
B) Establish reporting obligations 
C) Compare actual progress with baseline 
D) Initiate control interventions,if necessary 
A) Document the project 
B) Establish reporting obligations 
C) Compare actual progress with baseline 
D) Initiate control interventions,if necessary

Question 17

Which of the following are done during the systems investigation stage of application development?

Accepted Answer

A) Develop logical models of new system. 
B) Analyze the information needs of employees,customers,and other business stakeholders. 
C) Develop a project management plan and obtain management approval. 
D) Manage the effects of system changes on end users. 
A) Develop logical models of new system. 
B) Analyze the information needs of employees,customers,and other business stakeholders. 
C) Develop a project management plan and obtain management approval. 
D) Manage the effects of system changes on end users.

Question 18

All of the following are done during the systems implementation stage of application development except:

Accepted Answer

A) Develop logical models of the current system. 
B) Acquire or develop hardware and software. 
C) Convert to the new business system. 
D) Manage the effects of system changes on end users. 
A) Develop logical models of the current system. 
B) Acquire or develop hardware and software. 
C) Convert to the new business system. 
D) Manage the effects of system changes on end users.

Question 19

Direct conversion should be considered only in extreme circumstances,where no other conversion strategy is available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The most basic protection against accidental lost or damage to end user files is to simply make backup copies on a frequent and systematic basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Systems thinking means that an individual sees:

Pilot conversion may be the best choice in situations where an automated system is replacing a manual one.

No matter what the project,all of the following elements are necessary except:

The pilot conversion approach may be required if individual sites or locations have unique characteristics or idiosyncrasies that make a direct or parallel approach unfeasible.

The conversion strategy with the lowest risk but highest cost is the _______________.

The question of compatibility with hardware and software being provided by competing suppliers is a _______________ evaluation factor.

Systems integrators take over complete responsibility for an organization's computer facilities when an organization out-sources its computer operations.

A large retail company with many locations may choose to use a conversion strategy in which the new system is put in place at only one location.This method of conversion is called _______________ conversion.

A well-designed system can survive an improperly-executed implementation.

The _______________ feasibility assessment focuses on the degree to which the proposed development project fits with the existing business environment and objectives,with regard to development schedule,delivery date,corporate culture,and existing business processes.

The four basic categories of maintenance are corrective,adaptive,perfective,and _______________.

New systems can be designed to use existing data files,and that is normally the case.

_______________ requirements are end user information requirements that are not tied to the hardware,software,network,data,and people resources that end users presently use or might use in the new system.

Which of the following are done during the systems analysis stage of application development?

Which of the following are done during the systems design stage of application development?

Which of the following activities would normally be performed during the closing project management phase?

Which of the following are done during the systems investigation stage of application development?

All of the following are done during the systems implementation stage of application development except:

Direct conversion should be considered only in extreme circumstances,where no other conversion strategy is available.

The most basic protection against accidental lost or damage to end user files is to simply make backup copies on a frequent and systematic basis.

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Systems thinking means that an individual sees:

Pilot conversion may be the best choice in situations where an automated system is replacing a manual one.

No matter what the project,all of the following elements are necessary except:

The pilot conversion approach may be required if individual sites or locations have unique characteristics or idiosyncrasies that make a direct or parallel approach unfeasible.

The conversion strategy with the lowest risk but highest cost is the _______________.

The question of compatibility with hardware and software being provided by competing suppliers is a _______________ evaluation factor.

Systems integrators take over complete responsibility for an organization's computer facilities when an organization out-sources its computer operations.

A large retail company with many locations may choose to use a conversion strategy in which the new system is put in place at only one location.This method of conversion is called _______________ conversion.

A well-designed system can survive an improperly-executed implementation.

The _______________ feasibility assessment focuses on the degree to which the proposed development project fits with the existing business environment and objectives,with regard to development schedule,delivery date,corporate culture,and existing business processes.

The four basic categories of maintenance are corrective,adaptive,perfective,and _______________.

New systems can be designed to use existing data files,and that is normally the case.

_______________ requirements are end user information requirements that are not tied to the hardware,software,network,data,and people resources that end users presently use or might use in the new system.

Which of the following are done during the systems analysis stage of application development?

Which of the following are done during the systems design stage of application development?

Which of the following activities would normally be performed during the closing project management phase?

Which of the following are done during the systems investigation stage of application development?

All of the following are done during the systems implementation stage of application development except:

Direct conversion should be considered only in extreme circumstances,where no other conversion strategy is available.

The most basic protection against accidental lost or damage to end user files is to simply make backup copies on a frequent and systematic basis.

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