Deck 1: The Systems Development Environment

Question 1

Who has the primary responsibility for the design and analysis of information systems?

A)Systems analyst
B)Software engineer
C)Employees
D)Applications developer

Answer 1

A

Question 2

________ is designed to support organizational functions or processes.

A)Application software
B)Design software
C)Analysis software
D)Testing software

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Most organizations never developed their applications from scratch using their in-house development staff.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics,the professional IT workforce will grow by more than 52 percent between 2010 and 2020.

Question 5

What are computer programs that make it easy to use and benefit from techniques and to faithfully follow the guidelines of the overall development methodology?

A)Tools
B)Techniques
C)Data flow
D)Methodologies

Question 6

Most organizations find it beneficial to use a standard set of steps,called ________,to develop and support their information systems.

A)Systems development methodology
B)Supply chain management systems
C)Analytical processing systems
D)Customer relationship management systems

Question 7

What is an application software and its importance?

Question 8

An organizational approach to systems analysis and design is not driven by methodologies.

Question 9

The analysis and design of computer-based information systems began in the 1950s.

Question 10

________ would be classified as software designed to support the payroll function.

A)System software
B)Design software
C)Analysis software
D)Application software

Question 11

Because computers were so expensive,computer memory was also at a premium,so system developers conserved as much memory as possible for ________.

A)System design
B)System analysis
C)Data analysis
D)Data storage

Question 12

Which of the below is a traditional methodology used to develop,maintain,and replace information systems?

A)Prototyping
B)OOAD
C)RAD
D)SDLC

Question 13

The first procedural,or third-generation,computer programming languages did not become available until the beginning of the ________.

A)1950s
B)1960s
C)1970s
D)1980s

Question 14

________ is/are the process(es)that an analyst will follow to help ensure that his work is complete,well-done,and understood by project team members.

A)Tools
B)Techniques
C)Data flow
D)Methodologies

Question 15

Information systems analysis and design is a process to develop and maintain computer-based information systems.

Question 16

________ are large,complex systems that consist of a series of independent system modules.

A)Supply chain management systems
B)Enterprise-wide systems
C)Customer relationship management systems
D)Transaction processing systems

Question 17

Techniques and tools must make it difficult for system developers to conduct the steps called for in the methodology.

Question 18

Who is a systems analyst and what are the duties of a systems analyst?

Question 19

________ were developed to make systems developers' work easier and more consistent.

A)Data analysis tools
B)Computer-aided software engineering (CASE)tools
C)Software designing tools
D)Modeling tools

Question 20

To be effective,techniques and tools must both be consistent with an organization's systems development methodology.

Question 21

________ is/are the final output from the analysis phase.

A)Physical system specifications
B)Work plan for the project
C)Priorities for systems and projects proposal
D)A description of the alternative solution

Question 22

In which phase of the SDLC are the system requirements studied and structured?

A)Implementation
B)Analysis
C)Design
D)Planning

Question 23

Which SDLC phase focuses on the business aspects of the design?

A)Design
B)Physical
C)Logical
D)Analysis

Question 24

In which design phase of the SDLC are all functional features of the system chosen for development in analysis described independently of any computer platform?

A)Logical design
B)Physical design
C)Conceptual design
D)High level design

Question 25

Which of the following are delivered after the completion of the implementation phase?

A)Code,documentation,training procedures,and support capabilities
B)Functional,detailed specifications of all system elements
C)Description of current system and where problems and opportunities are with a general recommendation on how to fix,enhance,or replace current system
D)Priorities for systems and projects; an architecture for data,networks,and selection hardware,and IS management are the result of associated systems

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Evolutionary model of the SDLC process?

A)Analysis
B)Design
C)Planning
D)Procedure

Question 27

What is meant by system methodologies,techniques,and tools?

Question 28

In which part of the design phase of the SDLC are the logical specifications of the system from logical design transformed into technology-specific details from which all programming and system construction can be accomplished?

A)Implementation
B)Object modeling
C)Physical design
D)Logical design

Question 29

Which of the following is correct with respect to the logical design?

A)All functional features of the system chosen for development in analysis are described independently of any computer platform.
B)Logical design does not concentrate on the business aspects of the system.
C)Logical design is tied to a specific hardware and software platform.
D)Technical specifications are developed.

Question 30

In which phase of the SDLC is an information system systematically repaired and improved?

A)Implementation
B)Analysis
C)Design
D)Maintenance

Question 31

What are the five major phases of the SDLC?

Question 32

What is a system development methodology?

Question 33

In which phase of the SDLC is the information system coded,tested,installed,and supported in the organization?

A)Implementation
B)Analysis
C)Design
D)Planning

Question 34

Which of the below is a true statement regarding the systems development life cycle?

A)The SDLC is not iterative.
B)It is not possible to complete some activities in one phase in parallel with those of another phase.
C)The life cycle can be thought of as a circular process in which the end of the useful life of one system leads to the beginning of another project to develop a new version of or replace an existing system.
D)The life cycle can be thought of as a linear process in which the end of the useful life of one system leads to the beginning of another project to develop a new version of or replace an existing system.

Question 35

Which is the fourth phase in a SDLC cycle?

A)Maintenance
B)Analysis
C)Design
D)Implementation

Question 36

In which phase of the SDLC is the description of the recommended solution converted into logical and then physical system specifications?

A)Implementation
B)Analysis
C)Design
D)Planning

Question 37

What is the first phase in the Systems Development Life Cycle?

A)Analysis
B)Design
C)Planning
D)Procedure

Question 38

In which design phase of the SDLC are logical specifications of the system from logical design transformed into technology-specific details from which all programming and system construction can be accomplished?

A)Logical design
B)Physical design
C)Conceptual design
D)High level design

Question 39

Which of the following are delivered after the completion of planning phase?

A)Functional,detailed specifications of all system elements
B)Description of all functional features of the proposed system
C)Code,documentation,training procedures,and support capabilities
D)Description of current system and where problems and opportunities are with a general recommendation on how to fix,enhance,or replace current system

Question 40

Which of the following activities happens during the SDLC planning phase?

A)A presentation of why the system should or should not be developed by the organization is given.
B)New system requirements are identified.
C)The high level design is prepared.
D)User acceptance testing is performed.

Question 41

Which of the following is a component of the Maintenance phase of the SDLC?

A)New versions or releases of software with associated updates to documentation,training,and support
B)Functional,detailed specifications of all system elements
C)Priorities for systems and projects; an architecture for data,networks,and selection hardware,and IS management are the result of associated systems
D)Code,documentation,training procedures,and support capabilities

Question 42

The life cycle can be thought of as a linear process in which the end of the useful life of one system leads to the beginning of another project that will develop a new version or replace an existing system altogether.

Question 43

An integrated and standard database called a ________ is the common method for providing product and tool integration,and has been a key factor in enabling CASE to more easily manage larger,more complex projects and to seamlessly integrate data across various tools and products.

A)Workbook
B)Project dictionary
C)Repository
D)Methodology

Question 44

Which of the following CASE tools is useful in the analysis phase of the SDLC?

A)Diagramming
B)Report generators
C)Form generators
D)Documentation generators

Question 45

A specialized systems development life cycle is mainly required for ________.

A)An organization that needs only one phase of the SDLC
B)An organization that needs only two phases of the SDLC
C)All organizations
D)An organization that does not need all phases of the systems development life cycle or needs to modify phases

Question 46

The part of the design process that is independent of any specific hardware or software platform is referred to as logical design.

Question 47

Which of the below is NOT a true statement regarding the SDLC?

A)It is a highly linked set of phases whose products feed the activities in subsequent phases.
B)The different phases are clearly defined.
C)The relationships between phases are well specified.
D)It is a rapid method to prototype and develop an application.

Question 48

The systems development life cycle (SDLC)is a rare methodology for systems development in many organizations

Question 49

Attempts to make systems development less of an art and more of a science are usually referred to as ________.

A)Systems engineering
B)Computer-aided software engineering
C)Computer engineering
D)Systems development

Question 50

Which of the following CASE tools is useful in the project initiation and planning phase of the SDLC?

A)Diagramming
B)Report generators
C)Form generators
D)Documentation generators

Question 51

Which of the following is a drawback of the traditional waterfall SDLC approach?

A)Users are locked into requirements.
B)There are no criticisms.
C)The process is too chaotic.
D)It is too short of a process.

Question 52

Most organizations found it difficult to use the systems development methodology to develop and support their information systems.

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT a general type of CASE tools?

A)Diagramming Tools
B)Display and Report Generators
C)Analysis Tools
D)Debuggers

Question 54

Which of the following are delivered after the completion of analysis phase?

A)Functional,detailed specifications of all system elements
B)Priorities for systems and projects; an architecture for data,networks,and selection hardware,and IS management are the result of associated systems
C)Code,documentation,training procedures,and support capabilities
D)Description of current system and where problems and opportunities are with a general recommendation on how to fix,enhance,or replace current system

Question 55

The third phase in the SDLC is planning and in this phase the analyst thoroughly studies the organization's current procedures and the information systems used to perform organizational tasks.

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of the traditional waterfall SDLC approach?

A)Prototypes do not work properly.
B)Users are locked into requirements.
C)The role of customers is narrowly defined.
D)Intangible processes are given hard and fast dates.

Question 57

As part of logical design,analysts design the various parts of the system to perform the physical operations necessary to facilitate data capture,processing,and information output.

Question 58

Which of the following is one of three key principles shared by the Agile Methodologies?

A)A focus on self-adaptive processes
B)A focus on roles
C)A focus on predictive methodologies
D)A focus on passive processes

Question 59

In the SDLC,it is not possible to complete some activities in one phase in parallel with some activities of another phase.

Question 60

Maintenance is a separate phase and not the repetition of the other life cycle phases to study and implement the needed changes.

Question 61

The critical factor "Dynamism" refers to which of the following agile methods critical factors?

A)Well matched to small products and teams.
B)Simple design and continuous refactoring are excellent for highly dynamic environments but a source of potentially expensive rework for highly stable environments.
C)Requires continuous presence of a critical mass of scarce experts.
D)Thrives in a culture where people feel comfortable and empowered by having many degrees of freedom.

Question 62

New versions or releases of software with associated updates to documentation,training,and support are not part of the maintenance phase.

Question 63

Describe the criticism of traditional waterfall SDLC process.

Question 64

Under the five critical factors "Thrives in a culture where people feel comfortable and empowered by having many degrees of freedom" is related to which factor?

A)Personnel
B)Dynamism
C)Size
D)Culture

Question 65

The critical factor "Personnel" is related to which of the following critical factors in distinguishing agile methods from traditional systems development?

A)Well matched to small products and teams
B)Untested on safety-critical products
C)Requires continuous presence of a critical mass of scarce experts
D)Thrives in a culture where people feel comfortable and empowered by having many degrees of freedom

Question 66

Which of the following is NOT true regarding iterative development?

A)It is a mechanism for dealing with a lack of predictability.
B)It focuses on the frequent production of working versions of a system.
C)It provides feedback to customers.
D)Feedback is not provided to developers and customers.

Question 67

Computer-aided software engineering (CASE)tools were developed to make systems developers' work easier and more consistent.

Question 68

Explain the design phase in the SDLC and its types.

Question 69

List the outputs delivered from each of the SDLC phases.

Question 70

The response at the end of the SDL refers to a response plan developed during the release phase.

Question 71

Explain in detail the importance of the analysis phase of the SDLC.

Question 72

According to Fowler,which of the following is NOT considered a valid individual methodology that comes under the umbrella of Agile Methodologies?

A)Passive Software development
B)Crystal family of methodologies
C)Adaptive Software Development
D)Scrum

Question 73

Although almost all systems development projects adhere to some type of life cycle,the exact location of activities and the specific sequencing of steps can vary greatly from one project to the next.

Question 74

Explain the importance of the implementation phase in the SDLC process.

Question 75

There are five factors that separate agile from traditional approaches to systems development.The factor "Criticality" describes which of the following agile methods factors?

A)Well matched to small products and teams
B)Untested on safety-critical products
C)Requires continuous presence of a critical mass of scarce experts
D)Thrives in a culture where people feel comfortable and empowered by having many degrees of freedom

Question 76

Which of the below is NOT considered as the principle as per the agile manifesto?

A)Working software is the primary measure of progress.
B)Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility.
C)Businesspeople and developers work separately throughout the project.
D)The best architectures,requirements,and designs emerge from self-organizing teams.

Question 77

Explain the importance of the maintenance phase in the SDLC process.

Question 78

Which of the following is NOT valued according to the Agile Manifesto for software development?

A)Responding to change over following a plan
B)Working software over comprehensive documentation
C)Prioritizing the plan over the change required
D)Individuals and interactions over processes and tools

Question 79

The SDLC is a highly linked set of phases whose products feed the activities in subsequent phases.

Question 80

List the phases in Microsoft's Security Development Lifecycle (SDLC).