Question 1

When companies acquire web-based software as a(n) _____, they can limit in-house involvement to a minimum.​

Accepted Answer

A)   product
B)   process
C)   service
D)   outsource C

Question 2

In a traditional systems development environment, security issues usually are less complex than with web-based systems, because the system operates on a private company network, rather than the Internet.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following is true of a traditional systems development environment?​

Accepted Answer

A)   Many applications require substantial desktop computing power and resources.
B)   Systems are developed and delivered in an Internet-based framework such as .NET or WebSphere.
C)   Systems are easily scalable and can run on multiple hardware environments.
D)   Internet-based development treats the traditional systems development environment as the platform, rather than just a communication channel. A

Question 4

A software package that can be used by many different types of organizations is called a vertical application.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Matching
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-This is a plan for the actual implementation of the system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cloud computing
B)  Internet Business Services (IBS) 
C)  Managed hosting
D)  .NET
E)  Screen generatorsF) Physical designG) Logical designH) Web 2.0I) Benchmark testingJ) Systems requirement document

Question 6

When software is purchased, a _____ is being bought that gives the purchaser the right to use the software under certain terms and conditions.​

Accepted Answer

A)   fixed fee model
B)   request for proposal
C)   software license
D)   supplemental maintenance agreement

Question 7

A company considering outsourcing must realize that the solution can be only as good as the outsourcing firm that provides the service.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In a(n) _____, the web becomes an integral part of the application, rather than just a communication channel, and systems analysts need new application development tools and solutions to handle the new systems.​

Accepted Answer

A)   Internet-based system
B)   file-based system
C)   quality-based system
D)   agent-based system

Question 9

_____ is an example of a nonprofit organization that publishes standards and reports for its members and the general public.​

Accepted Answer

A)   The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 
B)   Microsoft
C)   The Transaction Processing Performance Council (TP
C)  
D)   Oracle

Question 10

Matching
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Some user applications use this to allow users to design their own data entry forms.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cloud computing
B)  Internet Business Services (IBS) 
C)  Managed hosting
D)  .NET
E)  Screen generatorsF) Physical designG) Logical designH) Web 2.0I) Benchmark testingJ) Systems requirement document

Question 11

Matching
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-This describes a second generation of the web that will enable people to collaborate, interact, and share information much more effectively.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cloud computing
B)  Internet Business Services (IBS) 
C)  Managed hosting
D)  .NET
E)  Screen generatorsF) Physical designG) Logical designH) Web 2.0I) Benchmark testingJ) Systems requirement document

Question 12

By designing a system in-house, companies can develop and train an IT staff that understands the organization's business functions and information support needs.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_____ is a model of software deployment where an application is hosted as a service provided to customers over the Internet.​

Accepted Answer

A)   Hardware as a Help
B)   Software as a Service
C)   Process as a Product
D)   Process as a Product.

Question 14

Matching
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-This is a good way to measure relative performance of two or more competing products in a standard environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cloud computing
B)  Internet Business Services (IBS) 
C)  Managed hosting
D)  .NET
E)  Screen generatorsF) Physical designG) Logical designH) Web 2.0I) Benchmark testingJ) Systems requirement document

Question 15

Which of the following is true of web-based development?​

Accepted Answer

A)   Web-based systems are easily scalable.
B)   Large firms tend to deploy web-based systems as enterprise-wide software solutions for applications such as customer relationship management and order processing.
C)   Internet-based development treats the web as a communication channel, rather than as the platform.
D)   Systems are developed and delivered in an Internet-based framework.

Question 16

A subscription model charges a variable fee based on the volume of transactions or operations performed by the application.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Mergers and acquisitions typically have no impact on clients and customers of large, financially healthy firms.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A(n) _____ is an outsourcing fee model that charges a variable fee based on the volume of transactions or operations performed by the application.​

Accepted Answer

A)   method model
B)   administrative model
C)   usage model
D)   interpolated model

Question 19

Empowerment makes an IT department less productive because it must spend more time responding to the daily concerns of users and less time on high-impact systems development projects that support strategic business goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Identify a major web-based development environment.

Accepted Answer

A)   Microsoft's .NET
B)   HP ArcSight
C)   Cisco's CSR
D)   Oracle DBA

Exam 7: Development Strategies

When companies acquire web-based software as a(n) _____, they can limit in-house involvement to a minimum.​

In a traditional systems development environment, security issues usually are less complex than with web-based systems, because the system operates on a private company network, rather than the Internet.​

Which of the following is true of a traditional systems development environment?​

A software package that can be used by many different types of organizations is called a vertical application.​

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -This is a plan for the actual implementation of the system.

When software is purchased, a _____ is being bought that gives the purchaser the right to use the software under certain terms and conditions.​

A company considering outsourcing must realize that the solution can be only as good as the outsourcing firm that provides the service.​

In a(n) _____, the web becomes an integral part of the application, rather than just a communication channel, and systems analysts need new application development tools and solutions to handle the new systems.​

_____ is an example of a nonprofit organization that publishes standards and reports for its members and the general public.​

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Some user applications use this to allow users to design their own data entry forms.

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -This describes a second generation of the web that will enable people to collaborate, interact, and share information much more effectively.

By designing a system in-house, companies can develop and train an IT staff that understands the organization's business functions and information support needs.​

_____ is a model of software deployment where an application is hosted as a service provided to customers over the Internet.​

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -This is a good way to measure relative performance of two or more competing products in a standard environment.

Which of the following is true of web-based development?​

A subscription model charges a variable fee based on the volume of transactions or operations performed by the application.​

Mergers and acquisitions typically have no impact on clients and customers of large, financially healthy firms.​

A(n) _____ is an outsourcing fee model that charges a variable fee based on the volume of transactions or operations performed by the application.​

Empowerment makes an IT department less productive because it must spend more time responding to the daily concerns of users and less time on high-impact systems development projects that support strategic business goals.

Identify a major web-based development environment.

When companies acquire web-based software as a(n) _____, they can limit in-house involvement to a minimum.

In a traditional systems development environment, security issues usually are less complex than with web-based systems, because the system operates on a private company network, rather than the Internet.

Which of the following is true of a traditional systems development environment?

A software package that can be used by many different types of organizations is called a vertical application.

When software is purchased, a _____ is being bought that gives the purchaser the right to use the software under certain terms and conditions.

A company considering outsourcing must realize that the solution can be only as good as the outsourcing firm that provides the service.

In a(n) _____, the web becomes an integral part of the application, rather than just a communication channel, and systems analysts need new application development tools and solutions to handle the new systems.

_____ is an example of a nonprofit organization that publishes standards and reports for its members and the general public.

By designing a system in-house, companies can develop and train an IT staff that understands the organization's business functions and information support needs.

_____ is a model of software deployment where an application is hosted as a service provided to customers over the Internet.

Which of the following is true of web-based development?

A subscription model charges a variable fee based on the volume of transactions or operations performed by the application.

Mergers and acquisitions typically have no impact on clients and customers of large, financially healthy firms.

A(n) _____ is an outsourcing fee model that charges a variable fee based on the volume of transactions or operations performed by the application.