Question 1

Which of the following combines the data with the processes that act on that data into a single unit, called an object?

Accepted Answer

A)  object modeling 
B)  value indexing 
C)  content data proposing 
D)  mapping 
A)  object modeling 
B)  value indexing 
C)  content data proposing 
D)  mapping

Question 2

With this kind of conversion, each location converts to a new system at a separate time. 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 3

The purpose of this phase is to construct, or build, a new or modified system and then deliver it to the users. What is this phase?

Accepted Answer

A)  planning phase 
B)  analysis phase 
C)  implementation phase 
D)  support phase 
A)  planning phase 
B)  analysis phase 
C)  implementation phase 
D)  support phase

Question 4

Which of the following is true of a unit test?

Accepted Answer

A)  It verifies that each individual program works by itself. 
B)  It verifies that all programs in an application work together properly. 
C)  It verifies that an application works with other applications. 
D)  It is performed by end-users and verifies that the new system works with actual data. 
A)  It verifies that each individual program works by itself. 
B)  It verifies that all programs in an application work together properly. 
C)  It verifies that an application works with other applications. 
D)  It is performed by end-users and verifies that the new system works with actual data.

Question 5

Demonstration copies of a product specified in a vendor proposal usually are expensive and have unlimited functionality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In an entity-relationship diagram, an entity is an object in the system that has data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An important responsibility of this role is to develop a computer security plan. What is this role?

Accepted Answer

A)  CIT 
B)  CTO 
C)  CSO 
D)  CRO 
A)  CIT 
B)  CTO 
C)  CSO 
D)  CRO

Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe the process of diagnosing and fixing errors in an information system?

Accepted Answer

A)  performance monitoring 
B)  corrective maintenance 
C)  adaptive maintenance 
D)  system monitoring 
A)  performance monitoring 
B)  corrective maintenance 
C)  adaptive maintenance 
D)  system monitoring

Question 9

Some vendors will give a demonstration of the product(s) specified in a vendor proposal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following general guidelines should system development NOT follow?

Accepted Answer

A)  group tasks into phases 
B)  repeat tasks intermittently 
C)  involve the users 
D)  define standards 
A)  group tasks into phases 
B)  repeat tasks intermittently 
C)  involve the users 
D)  define standards

Question 11

In the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ is drawn as a stick figure that connects to each function with an arrow.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   In the accompanying figure, a(n)...

Question 12

In sequence, most system development life cycles contain five phases. What are they?

Accepted Answer

A)  planning, analysis, design, implementation, support 
B)  analysis, implementation, support, design, planning 
C)  support, design, planning, analysis, implementation 
D)  implementation, analysis, support, planning, design 
A)  planning, analysis, design, implementation, support 
B)  analysis, implementation, support, design, planning 
C)  support, design, planning, analysis, implementation 
D)  implementation, analysis, support, planning, design

Question 13

Critical Thinking Questions Case 12-1 You have taken a temporary position as an IT consultant for a large firm with a variety of database solutions that you and your team are working to consolidate into one enterprise-wide solution. You are currently in the process of gathering information about where things stand with each of the individual database solutions. One of the functions of the database solutions is to register users for a major conference sponsored by the firm. The managers are looking to minimize transition costs and implement a new single solution very quickly, and they are willing to take the risk of the registration system possibly not working when the conference registrations begin. What conversion type is a good match for this set of circumstances and attitudes?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptation 
B)  prototype 
C)  mockup 
D)  feasibility scheme 
A)  adaptation 
B)  prototype 
C)  mockup 
D)  feasibility scheme

Question 15

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following tools graphically shows the connections among objects in a system?

Accepted Answer

A)  DFD 
B)  ERD 
C)  PD 
D)  FTP 
A)  DFD 
B)  ERD 
C)  PD 
D)  FTP

Question 16

After users approve an ERD, the systems analyst identifies data items associated with an entity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: A drawback is that it has inadequate, or no, documentation.
The most effective of these are integrated.
One of the first activities a systems analyst performs in this phase is to meet with users.
The purpose of this phase is to construct the new or modified system.
Type of market software that meets the needs of many different types of companies.
Another term for a prototype.
On a class diagram, what objects are grouped into.
Kind of maintenance that is the process of diagnosing and correcting errors in an information system.
May skip acquiring hardware and software if the approved solution does not require new hardware or software.
Instead of using vendors, some companies hire this.
Kind of software that is mass-produced, copyrighted, and prewritten.
Kind of team-driven project management in which a project leader is more of a participant and facilitator than manager during the project.
Involves three major activities, including a study of how the current system works.
Kind of software that is developed by the user or at the user's request.
Can use the same tools as those used in process modeling.
Type of market software that tends to be rarely available because only a small number of companies use them.
Contains an entry for each data item associated with the entities.
Its purpose is to identify errors in the item under scrutiny.
Type of conversion that is sometimes is called abrupt cutover.
Category of publication that includes magazines written for a specific business or industry.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of vertical and extreme and classes and direct is...

Question 18

Which of the following is true of an integration test?

Accepted Answer

A)  verifies that each individual program works by itself 
B)  verifies that all programs in an application work together properly 
C)  verifies that an application works with other applications 
D)  is performed by end-users and verifies that the new system works with actual data 
A)  verifies that each individual program works by itself 
B)  verifies that all programs in an application work together properly 
C)  verifies that an application works with other applications 
D)  is performed by end-users and verifies that the new system works with actual data

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe a working model of a proposed system?

Accepted Answer

A)  a prototype 
B)  a mockup 
C)  a flowchart 
D)  a data model 
A)  a prototype 
B)  a mockup 
C)  a flowchart 
D)  a data model

Question 20

A project that is feasible at one point of the system development cycle might become infeasible at a later point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following combines the data with the processes that act on that data into a single unit, called an object?

With this kind of conversion, each location converts to a new system at a separate time. What is this kind of conversion?

The purpose of this phase is to construct, or build, a new or modified system and then deliver it to the users. What is this phase?

Which of the following is true of a unit test?

Demonstration copies of a product specified in a vendor proposal usually are expensive and have unlimited functionality.

In an entity-relationship diagram, an entity is an object in the system that has data.

An important responsibility of this role is to develop a computer security plan. What is this role?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe the process of diagnosing and fixing errors in an information system?

Some vendors will give a demonstration of the product(s) specified in a vendor proposal.

Which of the following general guidelines should system development NOT follow?

In the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ is drawn as a stick figure that connects to each function with an arrow.

In sequence, most system development life cycles contain five phases. What are they?

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following tools graphically shows the connections among objects in a system?

After users approve an ERD, the systems analyst identifies data items associated with an entity.

Which of the following is true of an integration test?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe a working model of a proposed system?

A project that is feasible at one point of the system development cycle might become infeasible at a later point.

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Exam 12: Information System Development

Which of the following combines the data with the processes that act on that data into a single unit, called an object?

With this kind of conversion, each location converts to a new system at a separate time. What is this kind of conversion?

The purpose of this phase is to construct, or build, a new or modified system and then deliver it to the users. What is this phase?

Which of the following is true of a unit test?

Demonstration copies of a product specified in a vendor proposal usually are expensive and have unlimited functionality.

In an entity-relationship diagram, an entity is an object in the system that has data.

An important responsibility of this role is to develop a computer security plan. What is this role?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe the process of diagnosing and fixing errors in an information system?

Some vendors will give a demonstration of the product(s) specified in a vendor proposal.

Which of the following general guidelines should system development NOT follow?

In the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ is drawn as a stick figure that connects to each function with an arrow.

In sequence, most system development life cycles contain five phases. What are they?

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following tools graphically shows the connections among objects in a system?

After users approve an ERD, the systems analyst identifies data items associated with an entity.

Which of the following is true of an integration test?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe a working model of a proposed system?

A project that is feasible at one point of the system development cycle might become infeasible at a later point.

Introduction to Computers

The Internet and the World Wide Web

Application Software

The Components of the Unit System

Input

Output

Storage

Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Communications and Networks

Database Management

Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

Programming Languages and Program Development

Enterprise Computing

Computer Careers and Certification

Filters