Question 1

Contrast logical and physical design.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Which of the following is true of a traditional systems development environment?​

Accepted Answer

A) Many applications require substantial desktop computing power and resources. 
B) Systems are developed and delivered in an Internet-based framework such as .NET or WebSphere. 
C) Systems are easily scalable and can run on multiple hardware environments. 
D) Internet-based development treats the traditional systems development environment as the platform, rather than just a communication channel.

Question 3

In the context of in-house software development options, companies that develop software for sale are called _____.

Accepted Answer

A) software stockers 
B) software distributers 
C) software vendors 
D) software dealers

Question 4

Regardless of the topics of interest, there are one or more _____, where people gather to meet, offer support, and exchange ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) newsgroups 
B) benchmarks 
C) report generators 
D) service desks

Question 5

Which of the following is true of web-based development?​

Accepted Answer

A) Web-based systems are easily scalable. 
B) Large firms tend to deploy web-based systems as enterprise-wide software solutions for applications such as customer relationship management and order processing. 
C) Internet-based development treats the web as a communication channel, rather than as the platform. 
D) Systems are developed and delivered in an Internet-based framework.

Question 6

A firm that offers outsourcing solutions is called a _____.

Accepted Answer

A) subscription provider 
B) software provider 
C) service provider 
D) resource provider

Question 7

_____ is the starting point for measuring the performance, accuracy, and completeness of the finished system before entering the systems design phase.

Accepted Answer

A) Software requirements specification 
B) Request for quoting document 
C) Software license 
D) Maintenance agreement

Question 8

Which of the following is a reason Priscilla would offer as a reason for in-house software development?​

Accepted Answer

A) The client is looking to spend the least possible time in implementation. 
B) The client wants to be able to use fewer technical development staff members. 
C) The client has a number of very distinctive security requirements. 
D) The client wishes to receive future upgrade from the vendors.

Question 9

In a(n) _____, the web becomes an integral part of the application, rather than just a communication channel, and systems analysts need new application development tools and solutions to handle the new systems.

Accepted Answer

A) Internet-based system 
B) file-based system 
C) quality-based system 
D) agent-based system

Question 10

When determining outsourcing fees, a _____ has a variable fee based on the number of users or workstations that have access to the application.

Accepted Answer

A) fixed fee model 
B) usage model 
C) subscription model 
D) transaction model

Question 11

In a traditional systems development environment, security issues usually are less complex than with web-based systems, because the system operates on a private company network, rather than the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A _____ is a document that describes a company, lists the IT services or products needed, and specifies the features required.

Accepted Answer

A) request for quotation (RFQ) 
B) present net value (PNV) 
C) request for proposal (RFP) 
D) return on investment (ROI)

Question 13

Matching
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-This describes a second generation of the web that will enable people to collaborate, interact, and share information much more effectively.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cloud computing 
B)  Internet Business Services (IBS) 
C)  Managed hosting 
D)  .NET 
E)  Screen generators
F) Physical design
G) Logical design
H) Web 2.0
I) Benchmark testing
J) Systems requirement document

Question 14

_____ is the transfer of information systems development, operation, or maintenance to an outside firm that provides these services, for a fee, on a temporary or long-term basis.

Accepted Answer

A) Outsourcing 
B) Commission 
C) Subscription 
D) External provisioning

Question 15

A software package that can be used by many different types of organizations is called a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A) vertical application 
B) symmetric application 
C) horizontal application 
D) asymmetric application

Question 16

The _____ of a project is the total value of the benefits minus the total value of the costs, with both costs and benefits adjusted to reflect the point in time at which they occur.

Accepted Answer

A) net present value (NPV) 
B) acquisition process 
C) return on investment (ROI) 
D) payback analysis

Question 17

When determining outsourcing fees, a _____ uses a set fee based on a specified level of service and user support.

Accepted Answer

A) fixed fee model 
B) usage model 
C) subscription model 
D) transaction model

Question 18

A software package that can be used by many different types of organizations is called a vertical application.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In addition to configuring software, the IT staff can create a _____, which includes screens, commands, controls, and features that enable users to interact more effectively with the application.

Accepted Answer

A) user manual 
B) user story 
C) user interface 
D) user agent

Question 20

Matching
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-This can be viewed as an online Software as a Service (SaaS) and data environment supported by supercomputer technology.

Accepted Answer

A) Cloud computing 
B) Internet Business Services (IBS) 
C) Managed hosting

Exam 7: Development Strategies