Question 1

One method for validating purchased software information is to contact current users of the software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Functionality refers to how easy it is for you,or the vendor,to customize the software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following describes the internal staffing requirements when software components are acquired from enterprise wide solutions providers?

Accepted Answer

A) Some internal staff are necessary,but mostly consultants are needed. 
B) Some IS and user staff to define requirements and evaluate packages are needed. 
C) Internal staff may be needed,depending on the application. 
D) Internal staffing requirements vary. 
A) Some internal staff are necessary,but mostly consultants are needed. 
B) Some IS and user staff to define requirements and evaluate packages are needed. 
C) Internal staff may be needed,depending on the application. 
D) Internal staffing requirements vary.

Question 4

Indicate when software should be acquired from each of the following types of software producers.
-For complete systems that cross functional boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A) packaged software producers 
B) IT services firms 
C) in-house developers 
D) hardware manufacturers 
E) enterprise-wide solutions 
A) packaged software producers 
B) IT services firms 
C) in-house developers 
D) hardware manufacturers 
E) enterprise-wide solutions

Question 5

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-A system that integrates individual traditional business functions into a series of modules so that a single transaction occurs seamlessly within a single information system rather than several separate systems.

Accepted Answer

A) turnkey system 
B) outsourcing 
C) packaged software producer 
D) vendor support 
E) enterprise resource planning system 
A) turnkey system 
B) outsourcing 
C) packaged software producer 
D) vendor support 
E) enterprise resource planning system

Question 6

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-This occurs in the form of assistance to install the software,to train user and systems staff on the software,and provide help as problems arise after installation.

Accepted Answer

A) turnkey system 
B) outsourcing 
C) packaged software producer 
D) vendor support 
E) enterprise resource planning system 
A) turnkey system 
B) outsourcing 
C) packaged software producer 
D) vendor support 
E) enterprise resource planning system

Question 7

Using enterprise software solutions,a firm can integrate all parts of a business process in a unified information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

__________ enable a firm to integrate all parts of a business process into a unified information system.

Accepted Answer

Enterprise

Question 9

Another method for organizations to obtain applications is to rent them or license them from third-party providers who run the applications at remote sites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following are ways of validating purchased software information?

Accepted Answer

A) reviewing software documentation and technical marketing literature 
B) sending prospective vendors a questionnaire asking specific questions about their packages 
C) using the software yourself and running it through a series of tests based on the criteria for selecting software 
D) all of the above 
A) reviewing software documentation and technical marketing literature 
B) sending prospective vendors a questionnaire asking specific questions about their packages 
C) using the software yourself and running it through a series of tests based on the criteria for selecting software 
D) all of the above

One method for validating purchased software information is to contact current users of the software.

Functionality refers to how easy it is for you,or the vendor,to customize the software.

Which of the following describes the internal staffing requirements when software components are acquired from enterprise wide solutions providers?

Indicate when software should be acquired from each of the following types of software producers. -For complete systems that cross functional boundaries.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -A system that integrates individual traditional business functions into a series of modules so that a single transaction occurs seamlessly within a single information system rather than several separate systems.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -This occurs in the form of assistance to install the software,to train user and systems staff on the software,and provide help as problems arise after installation.

Using enterprise software solutions,a firm can integrate all parts of a business process in a unified information system.

__________ enable a firm to integrate all parts of a business process into a unified information system.

Another method for organizations to obtain applications is to rent them or license them from third-party providers who run the applications at remote sites.

Which of the following are ways of validating purchased software information?

The Systems Development Environment

Managing the Information Systems Project

Identifying and Selecting Systems Development Projects

Initiating and Planning Systems Development Projects

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Process Requirements

Structuring System Data Requirements

Designing Databases

Designing Forms and Reports

Designing Interfaces and Dialogues

Designing Distributed and Internet Systems

System Implementation

Maintaining Information Systems

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Use Cases

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Activity Diagrams

Objected-Oriented Analysis and Design: Object Modeling-Class Diagrams

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Sequence Diagrams

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Exam 2: The Origins of Software

One method for validating purchased software information is to contact current users of the software.

Functionality refers to how easy it is for you,or the vendor,to customize the software.

Which of the following describes the internal staffing requirements when software components are acquired from enterprise wide solutions providers?

Indicate when software should be acquired from each of the following types of software producers. -For complete systems that cross functional boundaries.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -A system that integrates individual traditional business functions into a series of modules so that a single transaction occurs seamlessly within a single information system rather than several separate systems.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -This occurs in the form of assistance to install the software,to train user and systems staff on the software,and provide help as problems arise after installation.

Using enterprise software solutions,a firm can integrate all parts of a business process in a unified information system.

__________ enable a firm to integrate all parts of a business process into a unified information system.

Another method for organizations to obtain applications is to rent them or license them from third-party providers who run the applications at remote sites.

Which of the following are ways of validating purchased software information?

The Systems Development Environment

Managing the Information Systems Project

Identifying and Selecting Systems Development Projects

Initiating and Planning Systems Development Projects

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Process Requirements

Structuring System Data Requirements

Designing Databases

Designing Forms and Reports

Designing Interfaces and Dialogues

Designing Distributed and Internet Systems

System Implementation

Maintaining Information Systems

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Use Cases

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Activity Diagrams

Objected-Oriented Analysis and Design: Object Modeling-Class Diagrams

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Sequence Diagrams

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