Question 1

____________________ typically involves creating a preliminary model or version of a major subsystem, or a small or scaled-down version of the entire system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ typically involves creating a preliminary model...

Question 2

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Creating a preliminary model or version of a major subsystem

Accepted Answer

A)  outsourcing b. phase-in approach 
C)  feasibility analysis 
D)  project management 
E)  decision table
F) request for proposal
G) direct conversion
H) flowchart
I) prototyping
J) pilot conversion
K) object-oriented systems development
L) computer-aided software engineering tools

Question 3

Flowcharts can display only a small amount of detail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

____________________ is a formalized approach to project management that involves creating three time estimates for an activity: the shortest possible time, the most likely time, and the longest possible time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a formalized approach to project...

Question 5

____ feasibility determines whether laws or regulations may prevent or limit a systems development project.

Accepted Answer

A)  Operational 
B)  Technical 
C)  Legal 
D)  Schedule

Question 6

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Use of an outside company to take over portions of a business' workload

Accepted Answer

A)  outsourcing b. phase-in approach 
C)  feasibility analysis 
D)  project management 
E)  decision table
F) request for proposal
G) direct conversion
H) flowchart
I) prototyping
J) pilot conversion
K) object-oriented systems development
L) computer-aided software engineering tools

Question 7

At each step of the SDLC, there are checkpoints to determine ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  if the step has been successfully completed 
B)  if additional work is needed 
C)  if the systems development process should continue 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

Maintenance can involve all aspects of a system, including hardware, software, databases, telecommunications, personnel, and other system components.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

____________________ developed the Chrome OS, especially designed for netbooks, whose primary purpose is to perform Web-based tasks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ developed the Chrome OS, especially designed...

Question 10

Activities in a later phase of the SDLC may uncover a need to change the results of previous steps.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The systems ____ process often begins with gathering information on users' needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  development 
B)  implementation 
C)  maintenance 
D)  analysis

Question 12

Systems development projects often originate because new technologies provide new opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If an organization uses the SDLC steps, systems development efforts cannot fail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Name and describe the five types of feasibility analysis that were covered in this lesson.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Name and describe the five types of...

Question 15

The actual location of a new system needs to be prepared in a process called ____ preparation.

Accepted Answer

A)  site 
B)  locale 
C)  situation 
D)  area

Question 16

____ feasibility measures whether or not a project can be put into action or operation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Operational 
B)  Technical 
C)  Legal 
D)  Schedule

Question 17

A prominent example of a(n) object-oriented technique for systems development is prototyping. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Extension of object-oriented programming that follows a defined system development life cycle, much like the SDLC

Accepted Answer

A)  outsourcing b. phase-in approach 
C)  feasibility analysis 
D)  project management 
E)  decision table
F) request for proposal
G) direct conversion
H) flowchart
I) prototyping
J) pilot conversion
K) object-oriented systems development
L) computer-aided software engineering tools

Question 19

User ____ is the process of readying managers and decision makers, employees, and other users and stakeholders for a new or modified system.

Accepted Answer

A)  preparation 
B)  warning 
C)  notification 
D)  testing

Question 20

Please define the term "system stakeholders." Describe these two types of stakeholders: users and managers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Please define the term "system stakeholders." Describe...

Exam 10: Systems Development

____________________ typically involves creating a preliminary model or version of a major subsystem, or a small or scaled-down version of the entire system.

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Creating a preliminary model or version of a major subsystem

Flowcharts can display only a small amount of detail.

____________________ is a formalized approach to project management that involves creating three time estimates for an activity: the shortest possible time, the most likely time, and the longest possible time.

____ feasibility determines whether laws or regulations may prevent or limit a systems development project.

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Use of an outside company to take over portions of a business' workload

At each step of the SDLC, there are checkpoints to determine ____.

Maintenance can involve all aspects of a system, including hardware, software, databases, telecommunications, personnel, and other system components.

____________________ developed the Chrome OS, especially designed for netbooks, whose primary purpose is to perform Web-based tasks.

Activities in a later phase of the SDLC may uncover a need to change the results of previous steps.

The systems ____ process often begins with gathering information on users' needs.

Systems development projects often originate because new technologies provide new opportunities.

If an organization uses the SDLC steps, systems development efforts cannot fail.

Name and describe the five types of feasibility analysis that were covered in this lesson.

The actual location of a new system needs to be prepared in a process called ____ preparation.

____ feasibility measures whether or not a project can be put into action or operation.

A prominent example of a(n) object-oriented technique for systems development is prototyping. _________________________

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Extension of object-oriented programming that follows a defined system development life cycle, much like the SDLC

User ____ is the process of readying managers and decision makers, employees, and other users and stakeholders for a new or modified system.

Please define the term "system stakeholders." Describe these two types of stakeholders: users and managers.