Question 1

Refer to IT's About Business 13.1. LinkedIn's process is an example of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Continuous application development
B)  Open-source software use
C)  Outsourcing
D)  Purchasing an application
E)  Any of the above A

Question 2

In the _____ stage of the systems development life cycle, the design specifications are translated into computer code.

Accepted Answer

A)  Systems analysis
B)  Programming
C)  Systems design
D)  Prototyping
E)  Feasibility study B

Question 3

_________ conversion is the riskiest.

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct
B)  Parallel
C)  Phased
D)  Pilot A

Question 4

Insourcing application development is usually less time consuming and less expensive than buying or leasing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

As an MIS analyst, you have decided to use a prototyping methodology for a small, Web-based design project. What is the order of steps that you will follow in the project?

Accepted Answer

A)  Develop the prototype; use the prototype; revise and enhance the prototype.
B)  Identify user requirements; develop the prototype; use the prototype; revise and enhance the prototype.
C)  Develop the prototype; identify user requirements; use the prototype; revise and enhance the prototype.
D)  Identify user requirements; develop solutions; select the best prototype; implement the prototype.
E)  Identify user requirements; develop the prototype; revise and enhance the prototype.

Question 6

A key principle of the scrum approach for agile development is that users cannot change their minds during a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_____ is a method of delivering software in which a vendor hosts the applications and customers access these applications over the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A)  Software-as-a-Service
B)  Prototyping
C)  Leasing the application
D)  Service-oriented architecture
E)  The buy option

Question 8

Agile development

Accepted Answer

A)  Takes a long time.
B)  Requires little user input.
C)  Delivers functionality in rapid interactions.
D)  Focuses on all required functionality at each step of the way.
E)  Uses the scrum approach to design the system.

Question 9

Open-source applications are basically the same as a proprietary application except for licensing, payment, and support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Pilot conversion is the process in which the new system is introduced in one part of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

____________ conversion introduces the new system in one part of the organization on a trial basis, when the new system is working properly, it is introduced in other parts of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct
B)  Parallel
C)  Phased
D)  Pilot

Question 12

The organizational strategic plan states the firm's overall ___________, the goals that follow from that, and the broad steps necessary to reach these goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The organizational strategic plan states the firm's...

Question 13

___________ is the first stage in selecting a vendor and software.

Accepted Answer

A)  Determining the evaluation criteria
B)  Establishing an SLA
C)  Evaluating vendors and packages
D)  Identify potential vendors

Question 14

A firm shuts down its old COBOL legacy system and immediately starts up its new PeopleSoft ERP system. This process is called __________ conversion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Phased
B)  Direct
C)  Parallel
D)  Pilot
E)  Timely

Question 15

A firm implements a new information system in one of its plants, assesses the new system's performance, and then implements the new system in its other plants. This is an example of __________ conversion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Phased
B)  Direct
C)  Parallel
D)  Pilot
E)  Timely

Question 16

Refer to Case 13.1. Avon implemented a(n)___________ system using _________ conversion.

Accepted Answer

A)  CRM; Phased
B)  CRM; Pilot
C)  ERM; phased
D)  ERP; pilot
E)  None of the above

Question 17

A _____ is sent to potential vendors inviting them to describe their product and how it would meet the firm's needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Prototype
B)  Request for proposal
C)  Technical specification
D)  Request for bid
E)  Request for requirements

Question 18

System development is easy if done properly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Systems analysis describes how a system will solve the business problem, and systems design describes what the system must do to accomplish the task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The most difficult task in evaluating a vendor and a software package is to determine the vendor's financial health and "staying power."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Acquiring Information Systems and Applications

Refer to IT's About Business 13.1. LinkedIn's process is an example of _______.

In the _____ stage of the systems development life cycle, the design specifications are translated into computer code.

_________ conversion is the riskiest.

Insourcing application development is usually less time consuming and less expensive than buying or leasing.

As an MIS analyst, you have decided to use a prototyping methodology for a small, Web-based design project. What is the order of steps that you will follow in the project?

A key principle of the scrum approach for agile development is that users cannot change their minds during a project.

_____ is a method of delivering software in which a vendor hosts the applications and customers access these applications over the Internet.

Agile development

Open-source applications are basically the same as a proprietary application except for licensing, payment, and support.

Pilot conversion is the process in which the new system is introduced in one part of the organization.

____________ conversion introduces the new system in one part of the organization on a trial basis, when the new system is working properly, it is introduced in other parts of the organization.

The organizational strategic plan states the firm's overall ___________, the goals that follow from that, and the broad steps necessary to reach these goals.

___________ is the first stage in selecting a vendor and software.

A firm shuts down its old COBOL legacy system and immediately starts up its new PeopleSoft ERP system. This process is called __________ conversion.

A firm implements a new information system in one of its plants, assesses the new system's performance, and then implements the new system in its other plants. This is an example of __________ conversion.

Refer to Case 13.1. Avon implemented a(n) ___ system using _ conversion.

A _____ is sent to potential vendors inviting them to describe their product and how it would meet the firm's needs.

System development is easy if done properly.

Systems analysis describes how a system will solve the business problem, and systems design describes what the system must do to accomplish the task.

The most difficult task in evaluating a vendor and a software package is to determine the vendor's financial health and "staying power."

Exam 13: Acquiring Information Systems and Applications

Refer to IT's About Business 13.1. LinkedIn's process is an example of _______.

In the _____ stage of the systems development life cycle, the design specifications are translated into computer code.

_________ conversion is the riskiest.

Insourcing application development is usually less time consuming and less expensive than buying or leasing.

As an MIS analyst, you have decided to use a prototyping methodology for a small, Web-based design project. What is the order of steps that you will follow in the project?

A key principle of the scrum approach for agile development is that users cannot change their minds during a project.

_____ is a method of delivering software in which a vendor hosts the applications and customers access these applications over the Internet.

Agile development

Open-source applications are basically the same as a proprietary application except for licensing, payment, and support.

Pilot conversion is the process in which the new system is introduced in one part of the organization.

____________ conversion introduces the new system in one part of the organization on a trial basis, when the new system is working properly, it is introduced in other parts of the organization.

The organizational strategic plan states the firm's overall ___________, the goals that follow from that, and the broad steps necessary to reach these goals.

___________ is the first stage in selecting a vendor and software.

A firm shuts down its old COBOL legacy system and immediately starts up its new PeopleSoft ERP system. This process is called __________ conversion.

A firm implements a new information system in one of its plants, assesses the new system's performance, and then implements the new system in its other plants. This is an example of __________ conversion.

Refer to Case 13.1. Avon implemented a(n) ___________ system using _________ conversion.

A _____ is sent to potential vendors inviting them to describe their product and how it would meet the firm's needs.

System development is easy if done properly.

Systems analysis describes how a system will solve the business problem, and systems design describes what the system must do to accomplish the task.

The most difficult task in evaluating a vendor and a software package is to determine the vendor's financial health and "staying power."

Refer to Case 13.1. Avon implemented a(n) ___ system using _ conversion.