Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a source program?

Accepted Answer

A)  a program that contains the language instructions to be converted to machine language 
B)  a program that saves the programmer time during program development 
C)  a program that uses a meaningful name to identify a storage location 
D)  a program that executes instructions one at a time 
A)  a program that contains the language instructions to be converted to machine language 
B)  a program that saves the programmer time during program development 
C)  a program that uses a meaningful name to identify a storage location 
D)  a program that executes instructions one at a time

Question 2

The purpose of which of the following is to determine whether a system is inefficient at any point?

Accepted Answer

A)  performance monitoring 
B)  post-implementation system review 
C)  expectation review subphase 
D)  security phase 
A)  performance monitoring 
B)  post-implementation system review 
C)  expectation review subphase 
D)  security phase

Question 3

With a low-level language, each language instruction typically equates to multiple machine language instructions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

____________________ is an object-oriented programming language developed by Sun Microsystems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is an object-oriented programming language developed...

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What purpose do CASE tools serve?

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluate vendor proposals 
B)  determine system requirements 
C)  support one or more activities of system development 
D)  calculate how the system will be evaluated 
A)  evaluate vendor proposals 
B)  determine system requirements 
C)  support one or more activities of system development 
D)  calculate how the system will be evaluated

Question 6

A visual programming language provides a graphical interface called a visual programming environment that allows developers to drag and drop objects to build programs and apps.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

For each input and output, a systems analyst typically develops a sample of the input or output that contains actual data. What is this sample called?

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptation 
B)  prototype 
C)  mock-up 
D)  feasibility scheme 
A)  adaptation 
B)  prototype 
C)  mock-up 
D)  feasibility scheme

Question 8

Critical Thinking Questions Case 12-2 In your work in the IT department, you are charged with asking the difficult questions about the feasibility of new systems as they are being developed. Knowing that you are an expert on feasibility assessment, a colleague has come to you for advice on an issue of schedule feasibility. His project deadline has been adjusted twice before and cannot be extended again. What is an option for him?

Accepted Answer

A)  creating a new schedule 
B)  reducing the project scope 
C)  increasing the project creep 
D)  performing a payback analysis 
A)  creating a new schedule 
B)  reducing the project scope 
C)  increasing the project creep 
D)  performing a payback analysis

Question 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is an RFP?

Accepted Answer

A)  a data modeling method that uses realistic flow processes 
B)  an online catalog published by a vendor that includes products, prices, and ordering information 
C)  another term for a system proposal 
D)  a document in which a vendor selects products and quotes prices 
A)  a data modeling method that uses realistic flow processes 
B)  an online catalog published by a vendor that includes products, prices, and ordering information 
C)  another term for a system proposal 
D)  a document in which a vendor selects products and quotes prices

Question 10

Which of the following is a special formatting language that programmers use to format documents for display on the web?

Accepted Answer

A)  Java 
B)  JavaScript 
C)  HTML 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Java 
B)  JavaScript 
C)  HTML 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

When using an application generator, the developer (a programmer or user) works with menu-driven tools and graphical user interfaces to define the desired specifications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

With this kind of conversion, only one location in the company uses a new system - so it can be tested. What is this kind of conversion?

Accepted Answer

A)  phased conversion 
B)  direct conversion 
C)  parallel conversion 
D)  pilot conversion 
A)  phased conversion 
B)  direct conversion 
C)  parallel conversion 
D)  pilot conversion

Question 13

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the purpose of RSS 2.0 and ATOM?

Accepted Answer

A)  to convert a website created for a PC into a mobile website 
B)  to enable comments and interaction between a user and a website 
C)  to translate HTML into a webpage that can be viewed using multiple browsers 
D)  to create specifications that content aggregators use to distribute content to subscribers 
A)  to convert a website created for a PC into a mobile website 
B)  to enable comments and interaction between a user and a website 
C)  to translate HTML into a webpage that can be viewed using multiple browsers 
D)  to create specifications that content aggregators use to distribute content to subscribers

Question 14

Which of the following involves showing users exactly how they will use the new hardware and software in a system?

Accepted Answer

A)  supervised usage 
B)  direct conversion 
C)  phased conversion 
D)  training 
A)  supervised usage 
B)  direct conversion 
C)  phased conversion 
D)  training

Question 15

System development life cycles often group many activities into larger categories called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  clusters 
B)  feature sets 
C)  units 
D)  phases 
A)  clusters 
B)  feature sets 
C)  units 
D)  phases

Question 16

After users approve a layout chart, the systems analyst develops a mockup for programmers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The ____________________ becomes the first item in the project notebook.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ becomes the first item in...

Question 18

When the systems analyst identifies the data and process requirements, the next step is to develop detailed design specifications for the components in the proposed system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A(n) ____________________ language is an interpreted language that typically is easy to learn and use.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ language is an interpreted language...

Question 20

Which of the following is an advantage of custom software?

Accepted Answer

A)  It matches an organization's requirements exactly. 
B)  It is less expensive and takes less time to design and implement than packaged software. 
C)  It is mass produced, copyrighted, prewritten, and available for purchase. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  It matches an organization's requirements exactly. 
B)  It is less expensive and takes less time to design and implement than packaged software. 
C)  It is mass produced, copyrighted, prewritten, and available for purchase. 
D)  All of the above.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a source program?

The purpose of which of the following is to determine whether a system is inefficient at any point?

With a low-level language, each language instruction typically equates to multiple machine language instructions.

____________________ is an object-oriented programming language developed by Sun Microsystems.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What purpose do CASE tools serve?

A visual programming language provides a graphical interface called a visual programming environment that allows developers to drag and drop objects to build programs and apps.

For each input and output, a systems analyst typically develops a sample of the input or output that contains actual data. What is this sample called?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is an RFP?

Which of the following is a special formatting language that programmers use to format documents for display on the web?

When using an application generator, the developer (a programmer or user) works with menu-driven tools and graphical user interfaces to define the desired specifications.

With this kind of conversion, only one location in the company uses a new system - so it can be tested. What is this kind of conversion?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the purpose of RSS 2.0 and ATOM?

Which of the following involves showing users exactly how they will use the new hardware and software in a system?

System development life cycles often group many activities into larger categories called which of the following?

After users approve a layout chart, the systems analyst develops a mockup for programmers.

The ____________________ becomes the first item in the project notebook.

When the systems analyst identifies the data and process requirements, the next step is to develop detailed design specifications for the components in the proposed system.

A(n) ____________________ language is an interpreted language that typically is easy to learn and use.

Which of the following is an advantage of custom software?

Digital Literacy: Introducing a World of Technology

The Internet: Accessing, Searching, Sharing, and Communicating

Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating the Possibilities

Programs and Apps: Using Software at Work, School, and Home

Digital Safety and Security: Identifying Threats, Issues, and Defenses

Inside Computers and Mobile Devices: Exploring the Components

Input and Output: Examining Popular Devices

Digital Storage: Preserving on Media and on the Cloud

Operating Systems: Managing, Coordinating, and Monitoring Resources

Communications and Networks: Sending and Receiving Digital Content

Information and Data Management: Organizing, Verifying, Maintaining, and Accessing

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Exam 12: Information Systems and Program Development: Designing and Building Solutions

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is a source program?

The purpose of which of the following is to determine whether a system is inefficient at any point?

With a low-level language, each language instruction typically equates to multiple machine language instructions.

____________________ is an object-oriented programming language developed by Sun Microsystems.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What purpose do CASE tools serve?

A visual programming language provides a graphical interface called a visual programming environment that allows developers to drag and drop objects to build programs and apps.

For each input and output, a systems analyst typically develops a sample of the input or output that contains actual data. What is this sample called?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is an RFP?

Which of the following is a special formatting language that programmers use to format documents for display on the web?

When using an application generator, the developer (a programmer or user) works with menu-driven tools and graphical user interfaces to define the desired specifications.

With this kind of conversion, only one location in the company uses a new system - so it can be tested. What is this kind of conversion?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the purpose of RSS 2.0 and ATOM?

Which of the following involves showing users exactly how they will use the new hardware and software in a system?

System development life cycles often group many activities into larger categories called which of the following?

After users approve a layout chart, the systems analyst develops a mockup for programmers.

The ____________________ becomes the first item in the project notebook.

When the systems analyst identifies the data and process requirements, the next step is to develop detailed design specifications for the components in the proposed system.

A(n) ____________________ language is an interpreted language that typically is easy to learn and use.

Which of the following is an advantage of custom software?

Digital Literacy: Introducing a World of Technology

The Internet: Accessing, Searching, Sharing, and Communicating

Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating the Possibilities

Programs and Apps: Using Software at Work, School, and Home

Digital Safety and Security: Identifying Threats, Issues, and Defenses

Inside Computers and Mobile Devices: Exploring the Components

Input and Output: Examining Popular Devices

Digital Storage: Preserving on Media and on the Cloud

Operating Systems: Managing, Coordinating, and Monitoring Resources

Communications and Networks: Sending and Receiving Digital Content

Information and Data Management: Organizing, Verifying, Maintaining, and Accessing

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