Question 1

Object-oriented modeling is based on the concepts of:

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A) objects and relationships. 
B) classes and objects. 
C) class and inheritance. 
D) objects and inheritance.

Question 2

Object-oriented development is more iterative and incremental than traditional structured development.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

You would expect to find all of the following in an information systems plan except:

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A) key business processes. 
B) budget requirements. 
C) portfolio analysis. 
D) milestones and planning.

Question 4

Which of the following tools may help identify risk areas associated with employee acceptance of a new information system?

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A) Formal planning software 
B) Organizational impact analysis 
C) System prototype 
D) Feasibility study

Question 5

What was the primary problem facing the Girl Scouts regarding their supply chain problems?

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A) The ordering process was inefficient for a large volume of orders. 
B) There were high error rates in ordering and fulfillment. 
C) It required too much time of volunteers. 
D) The paper-based system was outdated.

Question 6

Discuss the role and influence the user plays in software development.

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Question 7

Which process develops a detailed description of the functions that a new information system must perform?

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A) Feasibility study 
B) Requirements analysis 
C) Systems design 
D) Test plan development

Question 8

An information systems plan shows how specific information systems fit into a company's overall business plan and business strategy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ describe the transformation occurring within the lowest level of the data flow diagrams.They express the logic of each process.

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A) Process specifications 
B) Structure charts 
C) DFDs 
D) Component procedures

Question 10

The process of creating workable information systems in a very short period of time is called:

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A) RAD. 
B) JAD. 
C) prototyping. 
D) end-user development.

Question 11

A reduced workforce is an example of a tangible benefit.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

You work for the IT department of a startup ASP,and it is your job to set up the testing processes for a new enterprise system the company will be hosting.Describe the processes you will recommend.What unique considerations will you have?

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Question 13

The Girl Scouts' conversion strategy of first introducing the modules for ordering cookies and then introducing the modules for transmitting orders and instructions to the cookie factory and shipper,is called a(n)________ strategy.

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A) phased approach 
B) direct cutover 
C) indirect cutover 
D) incremental conversion

Question 14

A systems analysis includes a ________ that is used to determine whether the solution is achievable from a financial,technical,and organizational standpoint.

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A) test plan 
B) conversion plan 
C) feasibility study 
D) risk analysis

Question 15

Americlinic,a national chain of budget health-care clinics,is creating an information system that will allow patients and doctors at participating franchises to communicate online.The goal of the system is to allow doctors to respond to minor health questions quickly and more efficiently,saving patients unnecessary visits to the clinic.This will be a major procedural change - what steps would you recommend to this company to ensure the user acceptance of the system?

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Question 16

You have been hired as a consultant to make recommendations for Smarty's,a healthy fast-food chain that is undergoing major expansion.Smarty's needs to create an enterprise resource planning system.However,Smarty's needs to have this system up and running as quickly as possible or it is likely they will begin losing business.What do you recommend?

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Question 17

You have been hired by a pharmaceutical company to evaluate its portfolio of systems and IT projects.Which types of projects would be best avoided?

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A) Any high-risk projects 
B) Any low-benefit projects 
C) High-risk,low-benefit projects 
D) None - any project might be beneficial

Question 18

In object-oriented development:

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A) an object combines data and processes that act on the data into a single object. 
B) data is separated into discrete,reusable objects that any processes may act upon. 
C) an object comprises a single,reusable program that can be combined with other objects to form a robust application. 
D) data categories are described as distinct objects,which can share characteristics with other objects.

Question 19

In a parallel conversion strategy,the new system:

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A) is tested by an outsourced company. 
B) replaces the old one at an appointed time. 
C) and the old are run together. 
D) is introduced in stages.

Question 20

Acceptance testing:

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A) includes all the preparations for the trials. 
B) tests the functioning of the system as a whole. 
C) tests each program separately. 
D) provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting.

Exam 11: Building Information Systems and Managing Projects

Object-oriented modeling is based on the concepts of:

Object-oriented development is more iterative and incremental than traditional structured development.

You would expect to find all of the following in an information systems plan except:

Which of the following tools may help identify risk areas associated with employee acceptance of a new information system?

What was the primary problem facing the Girl Scouts regarding their supply chain problems?

Discuss the role and influence the user plays in software development.

Which process develops a detailed description of the functions that a new information system must perform?

An information systems plan shows how specific information systems fit into a company's overall business plan and business strategy.

________ describe the transformation occurring within the lowest level of the data flow diagrams.They express the logic of each process.

The process of creating workable information systems in a very short period of time is called:

A reduced workforce is an example of a tangible benefit.

You work for the IT department of a startup ASP,and it is your job to set up the testing processes for a new enterprise system the company will be hosting.Describe the processes you will recommend.What unique considerations will you have?

The Girl Scouts' conversion strategy of first introducing the modules for ordering cookies and then introducing the modules for transmitting orders and instructions to the cookie factory and shipper,is called a(n) ________ strategy.

A systems analysis includes a ________ that is used to determine whether the solution is achievable from a financial,technical,and organizational standpoint.

You have been hired by a pharmaceutical company to evaluate its portfolio of systems and IT projects.Which types of projects would be best avoided?

In object-oriented development:

In a parallel conversion strategy,the new system:

Acceptance testing: