Question 1

The value of a fishbone diagram is to systematically list all of the problems that can occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A feasibility study is used to gather broad data for the members of management that in turn enables them to make a decision on whether to proceed with a systems study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Along with managing time and resources, systems analysts must also manage people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

________ on how well the organization is meeting intended goals may come from outside, in the form of complaints or suggestions from customers, vendors, or suppliers, as well as lost or unexpectedly low sales.

Accepted Answer

A)  Research 
B)  Feedback 
C)  Usage data 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Research 
B)  Feedback 
C)  Usage data 
D)  None of the above.

Question 5

A team leader who is concerned with the social relationships between group members is known as a task leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is concerned with the analyst's time and the costs for system development, hardware, and business employee time?

Accepted Answer

A)  economic feasibility 
B)  operational feasibility 
C)  tactical feasibility 
D)  technical feasibility 
A)  economic feasibility 
B)  operational feasibility 
C)  tactical feasibility 
D)  technical feasibility

Question 7

________ feasibility refers to projecting whether the system will operate and be used once it is installed.

Accepted Answer

A)  Operational 
B)  Economic 
C)  Technical 
D)  Resource 
A)  Operational 
B)  Economic 
C)  Technical 
D)  Resource

Question 8

A functional norm is one that could make team members waste resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In an interview, which of the following is not a way to identify a major point for a problem definition from an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Users may communicate the same metaphors, such as saying the business is a journey, war, game, organism, machine, and so on. 
B)  Users may be purposely brief when talking about the problem. 
C)  Identifying an issue, topic, or theme that is repeated several times, sometimes by different people in several interviews. 
D)  It may be the first thing mentioned by the user. 
E)  Users may communicate importance by body language or may speak emphatically on an issue. 
A)  Users may communicate the same metaphors, such as saying the business is a journey, war, game, organism, machine, and so on. 
B)  Users may be purposely brief when talking about the problem. 
C)  Identifying an issue, topic, or theme that is repeated several times, sometimes by different people in several interviews. 
D)  It may be the first thing mentioned by the user. 
E)  Users may communicate importance by body language or may speak emphatically on an issue.

Question 10

On a problem definition, ________ are the current situation and objectives are the desired situation.

Accepted Answer

A)  facts 
B)  results 
C)  attitudes 
D)  issues 
A)  facts 
B)  results 
C)  attitudes 
D)  issues

Question 11

The longest path through a PERT diagram is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  slack time. 
B)  the precedent activity path. 
C)  maximum path time. 
D)  the critical path. 
A)  slack time. 
B)  the precedent activity path. 
C)  maximum path time. 
D)  the critical path.

Question 12

Economic feasibility deals with whether or not it is possible to develop a new system given the current technical resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An advantage of buying computer hardware is that the organization will have full control regarding the type of hardware and software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Improvements to systems include all the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  combining processes. 
B)  streamlining a process through the elimination of unnecessary or duplicated steps. 
C)  increasing redundant output. 
D)  reducing errors in input through changes of forms and display screens. 
E)  speeding up a process. 
A)  combining processes. 
B)  streamlining a process through the elimination of unnecessary or duplicated steps. 
C)  increasing redundant output. 
D)  reducing errors in input through changes of forms and display screens. 
E)  speeding up a process.

Question 15

Tangible benefits are advantages measurable in ________ that accrue(s) to the organization through the use of the information system.

Accepted Answer

A)  dollars 
B)  employee moral 
C)  goodwill 
D)  advertising 
A)  dollars 
B)  employee moral 
C)  goodwill 
D)  advertising

Question 16

Which of the following is dependent upon determining human resources for the project?

Accepted Answer

A)  economic feasibility 
B)  operational feasibility 
C)  tactical feasibility 
D)  technical feasibility 
A)  economic feasibility 
B)  operational feasibility 
C)  tactical feasibility 
D)  technical feasibility

Question 17

Judging the feasibility of a proposed systems project is usually a clear-cut decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not a desirable team member characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  a good work ethic 
B)  a readiness to take on leadership based on expertise 
C)  honesty 
D)  position within the organization 
E)  enthusiasm for the project 
A)  a good work ethic 
B)  a readiness to take on leadership based on expertise 
C)  honesty 
D)  position within the organization 
E)  enthusiasm for the project

The value of a fishbone diagram is to systematically list all of the problems that can occur.

A feasibility study is used to gather broad data for the members of management that in turn enables them to make a decision on whether to proceed with a systems study.

Along with managing time and resources, systems analysts must also manage people.

________ on how well the organization is meeting intended goals may come from outside, in the form of complaints or suggestions from customers, vendors, or suppliers, as well as lost or unexpectedly low sales.

A team leader who is concerned with the social relationships between group members is known as a task leader.

Which of the following is concerned with the analyst's time and the costs for system development, hardware, and business employee time?

________ feasibility refers to projecting whether the system will operate and be used once it is installed.

A functional norm is one that could make team members waste resources.

In an interview, which of the following is not a way to identify a major point for a problem definition from an interview?

On a problem definition, ________ are the current situation and objectives are the desired situation.

The longest path through a PERT diagram is called:

Economic feasibility deals with whether or not it is possible to develop a new system given the current technical resources.

An advantage of buying computer hardware is that the organization will have full control regarding the type of hardware and software.

Improvements to systems include all the following except:

Tangible benefits are advantages measurable in ________ that accrue(s) to the organization through the use of the information system.

Which of the following is dependent upon determining human resources for the project?

Judging the feasibility of a proposed systems project is usually a clear-cut decision.

Which of the following is not a desirable team member characteristic?

Systems, Roles, and Development Methodologies

Understanding and Modeling Organizational Systems

Information Gathering: Interactive Methods

Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods

Agile Modeling, Prototyping, and Scrum

Using Data Flow Diagrams

Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries

Process Specifications and Structured Decisions

Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design Using Uml

Designing Effective Output

Designing Effective Input

Designing Databases

Human-Computer Interaction and Ux Design

Designing Accurate Data Entry Procedures

Quality Assurance and Implementation

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Exam 3: Project Management

The value of a fishbone diagram is to systematically list all of the problems that can occur.

A feasibility study is used to gather broad data for the members of management that in turn enables them to make a decision on whether to proceed with a systems study.

Along with managing time and resources, systems analysts must also manage people.

________ on how well the organization is meeting intended goals may come from outside, in the form of complaints or suggestions from customers, vendors, or suppliers, as well as lost or unexpectedly low sales.

A team leader who is concerned with the social relationships between group members is known as a task leader.

Which of the following is concerned with the analyst's time and the costs for system development, hardware, and business employee time?

________ feasibility refers to projecting whether the system will operate and be used once it is installed.

A functional norm is one that could make team members waste resources.

In an interview, which of the following is not a way to identify a major point for a problem definition from an interview?

On a problem definition, ________ are the current situation and objectives are the desired situation.

The longest path through a PERT diagram is called:

Economic feasibility deals with whether or not it is possible to develop a new system given the current technical resources.

An advantage of buying computer hardware is that the organization will have full control regarding the type of hardware and software.

Improvements to systems include all the following except:

Tangible benefits are advantages measurable in ________ that accrue(s) to the organization through the use of the information system.

Which of the following is dependent upon determining human resources for the project?

Judging the feasibility of a proposed systems project is usually a clear-cut decision.

Which of the following is not a desirable team member characteristic?

Systems, Roles, and Development Methodologies

Understanding and Modeling Organizational Systems

Information Gathering: Interactive Methods

Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods

Agile Modeling, Prototyping, and Scrum

Using Data Flow Diagrams

Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries

Process Specifications and Structured Decisions

Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design Using Uml

Designing Effective Output

Designing Effective Input

Designing Databases

Human-Computer Interaction and Ux Design

Designing Accurate Data Entry Procedures

Quality Assurance and Implementation

Filters