Question 1

Rework can be reduced by reusing object class libraries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Cloud computing is a low-cost access method to corporate quality data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When an organization invests in carefully designing assets for reuse, choosing assets for domain or product line, they are said to be engaged in:

Accepted Answer

A)  ad hoc reuse. 
B)  facilitated reuse. 
C)  designed reuse. 
D)  managed reuse. 
E)  ex ante reuse.

Question 4

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding description.
-Refers to the availability and cost of user manuals and other technical paper work associated with the software

Accepted Answer

A) Ease of installation 
B) Vendor Support 
C) Viability of Vendor 
D) Flexibility 
E) Functionality
F)Request for proposal
G)Response time
H)Documentation

Question 5

Component-based development's focus is on creating specific pieces of software that can only be used once.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Identify four ways that purchased software information can be validated.

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Question 7

Outsourcing refers to turning over responsibility of some or all of an organization's information systems applications and operations to an outside firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A turnkey system is a system that integrates individual, traditional business functions into a series of modules so that a single transaction occurs seamlessly within a single information system rather than several separate systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All of the following are reasons to go with cloud computing EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  freeing internal IT staff. 
B)  gaining access to applications faster. 
C)  reduced development time. 
D)  achieving lower cost access to corporate-quality applications. 
E)  A and B.

Question 10

Outsourcing can include having a firm develop and run another firm's application on its computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match each of the following terms with the reason for why you would 
go with that provider.
-When supported task is generic but cost is an issue

Accepted Answer

A) IT services firm 
B) Packaged software producers 
C) Enterprise solutions vendors 
D) Cloud computing 
E) Open-source software
F)In-house developers

Question 12

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding description.
-Individuals find assets on their own, sharing with colleagues as they choose.

Accepted Answer

A) Ad Hoc Reuse 
B) Facilitated Reuse 
C) Managed Reuse 
D) Designed Reuse

Question 13

Two criteria that are always among the most important when choosing software are:

Accepted Answer

A)  ease of installation & flexibility. 
B)  response time & vendor support. 
C)  vendor support & vendor viability. 
D)  cost & functionality. 
E)  functionality & documentation.

Question 14

When developing information systems, an organization could use:

Accepted Answer

A)  an information technology services firm. 
B)  open-source software. 
C)  cloud computing. 
D)  in-house development. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 15

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding description.
-Organization enforces reuse practice through policies, resources, tools, and people.

Accepted Answer

A) Ad Hoc Reuse 
B) Facilitated Reuse 
C) Managed Reuse 
D) Designed Reuse

Question 16

Cloud computing is best when a supported task is generic and one does not need instant access.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are the four approaches to reuse?

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Question 18

Despite all the alternative sources of software, in-house development is still an option.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When a supported task is generic, you would go to a packaged software producer to obtain the software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Discuss cloud computing and how it can benefit an organization.

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Exam 2: The Sources of Software

Rework can be reduced by reusing object class libraries.

Cloud computing is a low-cost access method to corporate quality data.

When an organization invests in carefully designing assets for reuse, choosing assets for domain or product line, they are said to be engaged in:

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding description. -Refers to the availability and cost of user manuals and other technical paper work associated with the software

Component-based development's focus is on creating specific pieces of software that can only be used once.

Identify four ways that purchased software information can be validated.

Outsourcing refers to turning over responsibility of some or all of an organization's information systems applications and operations to an outside firm.

A turnkey system is a system that integrates individual, traditional business functions into a series of modules so that a single transaction occurs seamlessly within a single information system rather than several separate systems.

All of the following are reasons to go with cloud computing EXCEPT:

Outsourcing can include having a firm develop and run another firm's application on its computers.

Match each of the following terms with the reason for why you would go with that provider. -When supported task is generic but cost is an issue

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding description. -Individuals find assets on their own, sharing with colleagues as they choose.

Two criteria that are always among the most important when choosing software are:

When developing information systems, an organization could use:

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding description. -Organization enforces reuse practice through policies, resources, tools, and people.

Cloud computing is best when a supported task is generic and one does not need instant access.

What are the four approaches to reuse?

Despite all the alternative sources of software, in-house development is still an option.

When a supported task is generic, you would go to a packaged software producer to obtain the software.

Discuss cloud computing and how it can benefit an organization.