Question 1

Which of the following IT tools are often used for self-sourcing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Spreadsheets
B)   Database management
C)   Web development
D)   Spreadsheets, database management and Web development are all common self-sourcing tools D

Question 2

The design phase involves end users and IT specialists working together to gather, understand, and document the business requirements for the proposed system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The _____ phase of the SDLC involves monitoring an information system to be sure it meets business needs.

Accepted Answer

maintenance

Question 4

What is the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?

Accepted Answer

A)   A method for testing new IT applications
B)   A structured approach for developing information systems
C)   Analysis and assessment tasks that need to be completed when designing and developing information systems
D)   Guidelines that an end user follows when developing their own business applications

Question 5

_____ is used to convince people of the worth of a proposed system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is used to convince people of...

Question 6

Insourcing is delegating work to an industry IT specialist via a bid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Prototyping uses seven different steps to create an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How is outsourcing different from developing software internally?

Accepted Answer

A)   With outsourcing, you turn over design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance to an outside organization
B)   With outsourcing, you lose control over requirements
C)   With outsourcing, you lose competitive advantage
D)   All of these issues highlight differences between outsourcing and internal development

Question 9

The SDLC contains 7 phases. Which phase distributes the system to all the users so that they can use it to perform their jobs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Maintenance
B)   Testing
C)   Implementation
D)   Expansion

Question 10

Lack of documentation and external support leads to short-lived systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is a disadvantage to prototyping?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prototyping does not encourage active user participation
B)   Prototyping does not help resolve discrepancies among users
C)   Prototyping does not help determine technical feasibility
D)   Prototyping does not give an indication of performance under operational conditions

Question 12

End users often use tools like DBMSs and spreadsheets to develop applications for their own needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A U.S. based media company is paying another United States company to do its help desk support. This would be an example of nearshore outsourcing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of prototyping?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prototyping leads people to believe the final system will follow shortly
B)   Prototyping gives no indication of performance under operational conditions
C)   Prototyping leads the project team to forgo proper testing and documentation
D)   Prototyping gives users a feel for the final system

Question 15

Sometimes the overall scope of a project may change gradually. This is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sometimes the overall scope of a project...

Question 16

Sign-off occurs when users indicate they approve all the business requirements for the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_____ is held in a classroom environment and lead by an instructor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is held in a classroom environment...

Question 18

Which of the following is not a major tool for self-sourcing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Spreadsheets
B)   Web development
C)   Collaboration software
D)   Database management systems

Question 19

Why is prototyping a valuable tool?

Accepted Answer

A)   Because it supports advanced IT technologies
B)   Because it allows users to evaluate and enhance requirements
C)   Because it supports Extreme Programming (XP)  and other rapid development methods
D)   Because it allows the project team to work in a collaborative environment

Question 20

During the _____ phase of the SDLC, the organization verifies that the new system works and meets all business requirements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the _____ phase of the SDLC,...

Exam 6: Systems Development

Which of the following IT tools are often used for self-sourcing?

The design phase involves end users and IT specialists working together to gather, understand, and document the business requirements for the proposed system.

The _____ phase of the SDLC involves monitoring an information system to be sure it meets business needs.

What is the systems development life cycle (SDLC) ?

_____ is used to convince people of the worth of a proposed system.

Insourcing is delegating work to an industry IT specialist via a bid.

Prototyping uses seven different steps to create an information system.

How is outsourcing different from developing software internally?

The SDLC contains 7 phases. Which phase distributes the system to all the users so that they can use it to perform their jobs?

Lack of documentation and external support leads to short-lived systems.

Which of the following is a disadvantage to prototyping?

End users often use tools like DBMSs and spreadsheets to develop applications for their own needs.

A U.S. based media company is paying another United States company to do its help desk support. This would be an example of nearshore outsourcing.

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of prototyping?

Sometimes the overall scope of a project may change gradually. This is known as _____.

Sign-off occurs when users indicate they approve all the business requirements for the system.

_____ is held in a classroom environment and lead by an instructor.

Which of the following is not a major tool for self-sourcing?

Why is prototyping a valuable tool?

During the _____ phase of the SDLC, the organization verifies that the new system works and meets all business requirements.