Question 1

If management decides to develop a system in-house, then the transition to the systems design phase ends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Advantages of purchasing a software package over developing software in-house include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  satisfaction of unique business requirements 
B)  lower costs and less time to implement 
C)  proven reliability and performance benchmarks 
D)  less technical development staff 
A)  satisfaction of unique business requirements 
B)  lower costs and less time to implement 
C)  proven reliability and performance benchmarks 
D)  less technical development staff

Question 3

A firm that offers outsourcing solutions is called a ____ provider.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

____________________ means that the objects can interact, but are essentially independent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ means that the objects can interact,...

Question 5

By designing a system in-house, companies can develop and train an IT staff that understands the organization's business functions and information support needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Typically, customers purchase licenses that give them the right to use the software under the terms of the license agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In a ____, the commands tend to resemble natural statements that people use.

Accepted Answer

A)  2GL 
B)  3GL 
C)  4GL 
D)  5GL 
A)  2GL 
B)  3GL 
C)  4GL 
D)  5GL

Question 8

A(n) ____ model is an outsourcing fee model that charges a variable fee based on the volume of transactions or operations performed by the application.

Accepted Answer

A)  method 
B)  administrative 
C)  transaction 
D)  interpolated 
A)  method 
B)  administrative 
C)  transaction 
D)  interpolated

Question 9

Design prototyping is also known as ____________________ prototyping.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Design prototyping is also known as ____________________...

Question 10

What are the advantages of purchasing a software package?

Accepted Answer

If a company decides not to outsource, a

Question 11

Which of the following is true of Web-based development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Web-based software treats the software as a service that is more dependent on desktop computing powers and resources. 
B)  Web-based software usually requires middleware to communicate with existing software and legacy systems. 
C)  Web-based systems can run on multiple hardware environments. 
D)  When companies acquire Web-based software as a service rather than a product they purchase, they can limit in-house involvement to a minimum. 
A)  Web-based software treats the software as a service that is more dependent on desktop computing powers and resources. 
B)  Web-based software usually requires middleware to communicate with existing software and legacy systems. 
C)  Web-based systems can run on multiple hardware environments. 
D)  When companies acquire Web-based software as a service rather than a product they purchase, they can limit in-house involvement to a minimum.

Question 12

Guidelines to follow when determining data entry and storage considerations include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  data should be entered into the system where and when it occurs 
B)  data should be verified when it is entered 
C)  data duplication should be encouraged 
D)  data should be entered into a system only once 
A)  data should be entered into the system where and when it occurs 
B)  data should be verified when it is entered 
C)  data duplication should be encouraged 
D)  data should be entered into a system only once

Question 13

You have two candidates for the new system. Which one of the following is NOT a strategy you can pursue for making the final selection from among the two candidates?

Accepted Answer

A)  For vertical applications, use a demonstration copy to enter a few sample transactions in both. 
B)  Contact existing users to obtain feedback for both of the contenders. 
C)  Perform a benchmark test to measure the time each of the two applications needs to perform a number of transactions. 
D)  Read reviews and annual surveys of each of the two software applications in IT publications. 
A)  For vertical applications, use a demonstration copy to enter a few sample transactions in both. 
B)  Contact existing users to obtain feedback for both of the contenders. 
C)  Perform a benchmark test to measure the time each of the two applications needs to perform a number of transactions. 
D)  Read reviews and annual surveys of each of the two software applications in IT publications.

Question 14

Discuss at length the concerns and issues related to outsourcing.

Accepted Answer

When a company decides to outsource IT f

Question 15

A subscription model charges a variable fee based on the volume of transactions or operations performed by the application.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Typically, companies choose in-house software development for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  minimize changes in business procedures and policies 
B)  meet constraints of existing systems and existing technology 
C)  develop internal resources and capabilities 
D)  obtain input from other companies who already have implemented the software 
A)  minimize changes in business procedures and policies 
B)  meet constraints of existing systems and existing technology 
C)  develop internal resources and capabilities 
D)  obtain input from other companies who already have implemented the software

Question 17

System ____ produces a full-featured, working model of an information system.

Accepted Answer

A)  prototyping 
B)  outsourcing 
C)  coding 
D)  benchmarking 
A)  prototyping 
B)  outsourcing 
C)  coding 
D)  benchmarking

Question 18

For desktop applications, software license terms and conditions usually can be modified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A ____ is a value that the user enters whenever a query is run, which provides flexibility, enables users to access information easily, and costs less.

Accepted Answer

A)  newsgroup 
B)  parameter 
C)  benchmark 
D)  default 
A)  newsgroup 
B)  parameter 
C)  benchmark 
D)  default

Question 20

Which of the following is a path that development can follow?

Accepted Answer

A)  in-house development 
B)  construct a legacy system 
C)  purchase of a software package with possible modification 
D)  use of outside consultants 
A)  in-house development 
B)  construct a legacy system 
C)  purchase of a software package with possible modification 
D)  use of outside consultants

If management decides to develop a system in-house, then the transition to the systems design phase ends.

Advantages of purchasing a software package over developing software in-house include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

A firm that offers outsourcing solutions is called a ____ provider.

____________________ means that the objects can interact, but are essentially independent.

By designing a system in-house, companies can develop and train an IT staff that understands the organization's business functions and information support needs.

Typically, customers purchase licenses that give them the right to use the software under the terms of the license agreement.

In a ____, the commands tend to resemble natural statements that people use.

A(n) ____ model is an outsourcing fee model that charges a variable fee based on the volume of transactions or operations performed by the application.

Design prototyping is also known as ____________________ prototyping.

What are the advantages of purchasing a software package?

Which of the following is true of Web-based development?

Guidelines to follow when determining data entry and storage considerations include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

You have two candidates for the new system. Which one of the following is NOT a strategy you can pursue for making the final selection from among the two candidates?

Discuss at length the concerns and issues related to outsourcing.

A subscription model charges a variable fee based on the volume of transactions or operations performed by the application.

Typically, companies choose in-house software development for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to ____.

System ____ produces a full-featured, working model of an information system.

For desktop applications, software license terms and conditions usually can be modified.

A ____ is a value that the user enters whenever a query is run, which provides flexibility, enables users to access information easily, and costs less.

Which of the following is a path that development can follow?

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Analyzing the Business Case

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Modeling

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

Communication Tools

CASE Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

Filters

Exam 7: Development Strategies

If management decides to develop a system in-house, then the transition to the systems design phase ends.

Advantages of purchasing a software package over developing software in-house include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

A firm that offers outsourcing solutions is called a ____ provider.

____________________ means that the objects can interact, but are essentially independent.

By designing a system in-house, companies can develop and train an IT staff that understands the organization's business functions and information support needs.

Typically, customers purchase licenses that give them the right to use the software under the terms of the license agreement.

In a ____, the commands tend to resemble natural statements that people use.

A(n) ____ model is an outsourcing fee model that charges a variable fee based on the volume of transactions or operations performed by the application.

Design prototyping is also known as ____________________ prototyping.

What are the advantages of purchasing a software package?

Which of the following is true of Web-based development?

Guidelines to follow when determining data entry and storage considerations include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

You have two candidates for the new system. Which one of the following is NOT a strategy you can pursue for making the final selection from among the two candidates?

Discuss at length the concerns and issues related to outsourcing.

A subscription model charges a variable fee based on the volume of transactions or operations performed by the application.

Typically, companies choose in-house software development for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to ____.

System ____ produces a full-featured, working model of an information system.

For desktop applications, software license terms and conditions usually can be modified.

A ____ is a value that the user enters whenever a query is run, which provides flexibility, enables users to access information easily, and costs less.

Which of the following is a path that development can follow?

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Analyzing the Business Case

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Modeling

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

Communication Tools

CASE Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

Filters