Question 1

Enterprise solutions vendors are best for complete systems that cross functional boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Because existing pieces of software have already been tested, reusing them tends to result in higher-quality software with lower defect rates, decreasing maintenance costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding description.
-Refers to the vendor's ability to remain in business

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 4

Reusing software can:

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the cost of software development. 
B)  decrease development time. 
C)  increase development time. 
D)  increase schedule overruns. 
E)  decrease programmer productivity.

Question 5

One of the three basic steps of software reuse is documentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Issues of functionality help determine whether the system should be developed and run in-house, software and hardware selection, implementation, and organizational limitations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The four approaches to reuse include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Match each of the following terms with the reason for why you would 
go with that provider.
-For instant access to an application

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 9

A company may consider outsourcing if it feels that its core mission does not involve managing an information systems unit and that it might achieve more effective computing by turning over all of its operations to a more experienced, computer-oriented company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

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 11

As more corporate experience is gained from reuse, costs and the amount of resources necessary for reuse to work well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Requiring prospective software vendors to install their software for a limited time on your computers is one way to validate purchased software information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Research has found that reuse of object class libraries resulted in decreased productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The source code itself is not freely available for open-source software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The primary concern about cloud computing is:

Accepted Answer

A)  cost. 
B)  reliability. 
C)  compliance with standards. 
D)  dependability. 
E)  sustainability.

Question 16

Which of the following describes the internal staffing requirements when software components are acquired from enterprise-wide solutions providers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some internal staff are necessary, but mostly consultants are needed. 
B)  Some IS and user staff to define requirements and evaluate packages are needed. 
C)  Internal staff may be needed, depending on the application. 
D)  Internal staff are necessary, though staff size may vary. 
E)  None of the above is correct.

Question 17

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding description.
-Organization invests in carefully designing assets for reuse, choosing assets for domain or product line.Assets are designed or reengineered to fit together.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Using enterprise software solutions, a firm can integrate all parts of a business process in a unified information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Open-source software is best used when cost is an issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Money can be made with open-source software by providing maintenance and other services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: The Sources of Software

Enterprise solutions vendors are best for complete systems that cross functional boundaries.

Because existing pieces of software have already been tested, reusing them tends to result in higher-quality software with lower defect rates, decreasing maintenance costs.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding description. -Refers to the vendor's ability to remain in business

Reusing software can:

One of the three basic steps of software reuse is documentation.

Issues of functionality help determine whether the system should be developed and run in-house, software and hardware selection, implementation, and organizational limitations.

The four approaches to reuse include all of the following EXCEPT:

Match each of the following terms with the reason for why you would go with that provider. -For instant access to an application

A company may consider outsourcing if it feels that its core mission does not involve managing an information systems unit and that it might achieve more effective computing by turning over all of its operations to a more experienced, computer-oriented company.

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

As more corporate experience is gained from reuse, costs and the amount of resources necessary for reuse to work well.

Requiring prospective software vendors to install their software for a limited time on your computers is one way to validate purchased software information.

Research has found that reuse of object class libraries resulted in decreased productivity.

The source code itself is not freely available for open-source software.

The primary concern about cloud computing is:

Which of the following describes the internal staffing requirements when software components are acquired from enterprise-wide solutions providers?

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding description. -Organization invests in carefully designing assets for reuse, choosing assets for domain or product line.Assets are designed or reengineered to fit together.

Using enterprise software solutions, a firm can integrate all parts of a business process in a unified information system.

Open-source software is best used when cost is an issue.

Money can be made with open-source software by providing maintenance and other services.