Question 1

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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 3

A logical grouping of objects that have the same attributes and behaviors is known as a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) Object 
B) Case 
C) Container 
D) Object class

Question 4

What is a system development methodology?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe the criticism of traditional waterfall SDLC process.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a phase in the Rational Unified Process?

Accepted Answer

A) Inception 
B) Elaboration 
C) Construction 
D) Calculation

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 12

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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 14

Explain the design phase in the SDLC and its types.

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Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The structure that encapsulates attributes and methods that operate on those attributes is called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) Object 
B) Case 
C) Container 
D) Module

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 20

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

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Exam 1: The Systems Development Environment

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.

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 logical grouping of objects that have the same attributes and behaviors is known as a(n) ________.

What is a system development methodology?

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

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.

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

Describe the criticism of traditional waterfall SDLC process.

Which of the following is NOT a phase in the Rational Unified Process?

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

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

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?

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

Explain the design phase in the SDLC and its types.

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

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

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

The structure that encapsulates attributes and methods that operate on those attributes is called a(n) ________.

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

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