Question 1

End-user-developed systems can be completed more rapidly than those developed through the conventional systems lifecycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A primary benefit of offshore outsourcing is that this can substantially reduce hidden costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What is outsourcing? Describe the advantages and disadvantages to outsourcing software development.

Accepted Answer

In outsourcing, a firm hires an external organization to build or maintain part or all of its information systems needs. This can include software development and hosting applications, but the firm may also host any developed applications on its own hardware while having the vendor create and maintain software or systems. The vendor may be domestic or in another country (in offshore outsourcing).
The benefit to outsourcing is, in the case of domestic outsourcing, being able to develop systems that in-house staff may not have the time or skills to do. In the case of offshore outsourcing, a primary benefit is cost savings, as costs and salaries in foreign countries can be significantly less.
Disadvantages would include relinquishing some control over development, having third party firms access to privileged company data and information. It is also possible to underestimate costs in outsourcing, which include costs for transferring knowledge, cultural differences, productivity losses, and other human resource issues.

Question 4

You are consulting for the information technology division of a state university to guide and facilitate the design of a new system for handling college applications, which has previously been handled entirely with a paper-based process. They would like to set up a system by which prospective students can apply online. Describe in detail their first steps and any studies they should perform before designing the new information system.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary, but should in

Question 5

Object-oriented development is more incremental than traditional structured development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The primary tool for representing a system's component processes and the flow of data between them is the

Accepted Answer

A)  data dictionary. 
B)  process specifications diagram. 
C)  user documentation. 
D)  data flow diagram. 
A)  data dictionary. 
B)  process specifications diagram. 
C)  user documentation. 
D)  data flow diagram.

Question 7

The three main platforms for mobile apps are iPhone/iPad, iOS, and Android.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In an object-oriented development framework for a university, how would the classes Degree, Mathematics, and Physics be related?

Accepted Answer

A)  Degree would be a sister class to Mathematics and Physics. 
B)  Degree is a superclass to Mathematics and Physics. 
C)  Mathematics and Physics would be ancestors to Degree. 
D)  Degree would be a subclass to Mathematics and Physics. 
A)  Degree would be a sister class to Mathematics and Physics. 
B)  Degree is a superclass to Mathematics and Physics. 
C)  Mathematics and Physics would be ancestors to Degree. 
D)  Degree would be a subclass to Mathematics and Physics.

Question 9

Systems design

Accepted Answer

A)  describes what a system should do to meet information requirements. 
B)  shows how the new system will fulfill the information requirements. 
C)  identifies which users need what information, where, when and how. 
D)  is concerned with the logical view of the system solution. 
A)  describes what a system should do to meet information requirements. 
B)  shows how the new system will fulfill the information requirements. 
C)  identifies which users need what information, where, when and how. 
D)  is concerned with the logical view of the system solution.

Question 10

The four kinds of structural organizational change enabled by IT, in order from least to most risky, are

Accepted Answer

A)  rationalization, automation, reengineering, and redesigning. 
B)  rationalization, automation, reengineering, and paradigm shift. 
C)  automation, rationalization, reengineering, and paradigm shift. 
D)  automation, redesigning, restructuring, and paradigm shift. 
A)  rationalization, automation, reengineering, and redesigning. 
B)  rationalization, automation, reengineering, and paradigm shift. 
C)  automation, rationalization, reengineering, and paradigm shift. 
D)  automation, redesigning, restructuring, and paradigm shift.

Question 11

To understand and define the contents of data flows and data store, system builders use

Accepted Answer

A)  a data dictionary. 
B)  process specifications diagrams. 
C)  user documentation. 
D)  data flow diagrams. 
A)  a data dictionary. 
B)  process specifications diagrams. 
C)  user documentation. 
D)  data flow diagrams.

Question 12

In the direct cutover conversion strategy, the new system

Accepted Answer

A)  is tested by an outsourced company. 
B)  replaces the old one at an appointed time. 
C)  and the old are run together. 
D)  is introduced in stages. 
A)  is tested by an outsourced company. 
B)  replaces the old one at an appointed time. 
C)  and the old are run together. 
D)  is introduced in stages.

Question 13

An upscale organic foods grocery chain is implementing an information system that will enable it to add same-day home delivery of groceries to its customers. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  automation. 
B)  rationalization of procedures. 
C)  paradigm shift. 
D)  business process redesign. 
A)  automation. 
B)  rationalization of procedures. 
C)  paradigm shift. 
D)  business process redesign.

Question 14

As a technical project manager, you have decided to propose implementing a prototyping methodology for a small Web-based design project. What is the order of steps you will follow in this 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)  Define the requirements, develop solutions, select the best prototype, and implement the prototype. 
D)  Define the requirements, develop the prototype, revise and enhance the prototype. 
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)  Define the requirements, develop solutions, select the best prototype, and implement the prototype. 
D)  Define the requirements, develop the prototype, revise and enhance the prototype.

Question 15

In order, what are the first three steps in BPM?

Accepted Answer

A)  1. identifying processes for change, 2. analyzing existing processes, 3. designing the new process. 
B)  1. analyzing existing processes, 2. identifying processes for change, 3. designing the new process. 
C)  1. identifying processes for change, 2. designing the new process, 3. implementing the new process. 
D)  1. analyzing processes to change, 2. designing the new process, 3. measuring the optimized process. 
A)  1. identifying processes for change, 2. analyzing existing processes, 3. designing the new process. 
B)  1. analyzing existing processes, 2. identifying processes for change, 3. designing the new process. 
C)  1. identifying processes for change, 2. designing the new process, 3. implementing the new process. 
D)  1. analyzing processes to change, 2. designing the new process, 3. measuring the optimized process.

Question 16

What is the purpose of responsive Web design?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows one Web site to serve different platforms, such as tablets, PCs, and mobile phones. 
B)  It allows Web sites to respond quickly to changing user needs. 
C)  It enables Web sites to customize design according to user preferences. 
D)  It enables Web sites to customize content based on user location and preferences. 
A)  It allows one Web site to serve different platforms, such as tablets, PCs, and mobile phones. 
B)  It allows Web sites to respond quickly to changing user needs. 
C)  It enables Web sites to customize design according to user preferences. 
D)  It enables Web sites to customize content based on user location and preferences.

Question 17

The process of creating workable information systems in a very short period of time is called

Accepted Answer

A)  RAD. 
B)  JAD. 
C)  prototyping. 
D)  B and C. 
A)  RAD. 
B)  JAD. 
C)  prototyping. 
D)  B and C.

Question 18

Acceptance testing

Accepted Answer

A)  includes all the preparations for the series of tests to be performed on the system. 
B)  tests the functioning of the system as a whole in order to determine if discrete modules will function together as planned. 
C)  tests each program separately. 
D)  provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting. 
A)  includes all the preparations for the series of tests to be performed on the system. 
B)  tests the functioning of the system as a whole in order to determine if discrete modules will function together as planned. 
C)  tests each program separately. 
D)  provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting.

Question 19

In object-oriented development

Accepted Answer

A)  the class is used as the basic unit of systems analysis and design. 
B)  an object is a collection of data that is acted on by external processes. 
C)  processing logic resides within objects. 
D)  a strict, step-by-step development process is essential. 
A)  the class is used as the basic unit of systems analysis and design. 
B)  an object is a collection of data that is acted on by external processes. 
C)  processing logic resides within objects. 
D)  a strict, step-by-step development process is essential.

Question 20

A(n) ________ is an organizational change that involves rethinking the nature of the business and the nature of the organization itself.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is an organizational change that...

End-user-developed systems can be completed more rapidly than those developed through the conventional systems lifecycle.

A primary benefit of offshore outsourcing is that this can substantially reduce hidden costs.

What is outsourcing? Describe the advantages and disadvantages to outsourcing software development.

Object-oriented development is more incremental than traditional structured development.

The primary tool for representing a system's component processes and the flow of data between them is the

The three main platforms for mobile apps are iPhone/iPad, iOS, and Android.

In an object-oriented development framework for a university, how would the classes Degree, Mathematics, and Physics be related?

Systems design

The four kinds of structural organizational change enabled by IT, in order from least to most risky, are

To understand and define the contents of data flows and data store, system builders use

In the direct cutover conversion strategy, the new system

An upscale organic foods grocery chain is implementing an information system that will enable it to add same-day home delivery of groceries to its customers. This is an example of

As a technical project manager, you have decided to propose implementing a prototyping methodology for a small Web-based design project. What is the order of steps you will follow in this project?

In order, what are the first three steps in BPM?

What is the purpose of responsive Web design?

The process of creating workable information systems in a very short period of time is called

Acceptance testing

In object-oriented development

A(n) ________ is an organizational change that involves rethinking the nature of the business and the nature of the organization itself.

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

Filters

Exam 13: Building Information Systems

End-user-developed systems can be completed more rapidly than those developed through the conventional systems lifecycle.

A primary benefit of offshore outsourcing is that this can substantially reduce hidden costs.

What is outsourcing? Describe the advantages and disadvantages to outsourcing software development.

Object-oriented development is more incremental than traditional structured development.

The primary tool for representing a system's component processes and the flow of data between them is the

The three main platforms for mobile apps are iPhone/iPad, iOS, and Android.

In an object-oriented development framework for a university, how would the classes Degree, Mathematics, and Physics be related?

Systems design

The four kinds of structural organizational change enabled by IT, in order from least to most risky, are

To understand and define the contents of data flows and data store, system builders use

In the direct cutover conversion strategy, the new system

An upscale organic foods grocery chain is implementing an information system that will enable it to add same-day home delivery of groceries to its customers. This is an example of

As a technical project manager, you have decided to propose implementing a prototyping methodology for a small Web-based design project. What is the order of steps you will follow in this project?

In order, what are the first three steps in BPM?

What is the purpose of responsive Web design?

The process of creating workable information systems in a very short period of time is called

Acceptance testing

In object-oriented development

A(n) ________ is an organizational change that involves rethinking the nature of the business and the nature of the organization itself.

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

Filters