Question 1

Which of the following is not a fundamental way to approach the creation of a new information system?

Accepted Answer

A)  develop a custom application in-house 
B)  rely on an external vendor to build the system 
C)  purchase a software package and customize it 
D)  rely on end-users to develop it themselves 
E)  all of the above are ways to create new information systems 
A)  develop a custom application in-house 
B)  rely on an external vendor to build the system 
C)  purchase a software package and customize it 
D)  rely on end-users to develop it themselves 
E)  all of the above are ways to create new information systems

Question 2

A disadvantage of outsourcing the application development process is that the organization may lose control over confidential information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The following are all classic design mistakes EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  feature creep 
B)  including design time 
C)  reducing design time 
D)  silver bullet syndrome 
E)  switching tools in mid-project 
A)  feature creep 
B)  including design time 
C)  reducing design time 
D)  silver bullet syndrome 
E)  switching tools in mid-project

Question 4

Custom development of software is usually the best strategy for common business needs, particularly when the business need is not unique and does not have special requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When an analyst discovers that a set of classes have a similar set of attributes and methods, it may make sense to _____ out the similarities into a separate class.

Accepted Answer

A)  refine 
B)  abstract 
C)  factor 
D)  partition 
E)  separate 
A)  refine 
B)  abstract 
C)  factor 
D)  partition 
E)  separate

Question 6

A value added contract provides for flexibility, but may result in a larger than expected bill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An advantage of purchasing packaged software is that the organization can _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  accept functionality that is not a perfect fit 
B)  build technical skills and functional knowledge 
C)  have developers climb the knowledge ladder 
D)  make strategic changes during implementation 
E)  save money on the purchase 
A)  accept functionality that is not a perfect fit 
B)  build technical skills and functional knowledge 
C)  have developers climb the knowledge ladder 
D)  make strategic changes during implementation 
E)  save money on the purchase

Question 8

Design models refine analysis models by adding details from the solution domain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Custom applications require excellent project management and a proven methodology, and the project team should choose to develop a custom application only if it is certain that the underlying coordination and control mechanisms will be in place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Packaged diagrams cannot be verified or validated since they are too general.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Outsourcing can be a risky strategy to use when developing new information systems. Discuss ways to improve the likelihood of a successful outsourcing agreement.

Accepted Answer

First, select the outsourcer carefully.

Question 12

The design phase of the SDLC creates a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  blueprint for the future system 
B)  picture of the as-is system 
C)  understanding of who, what, when, and where the future system will be 
D)  understanding of why build the system 
E)  none of the above 
A)  blueprint for the future system 
B)  picture of the as-is system 
C)  understanding of who, what, when, and where the future system will be 
D)  understanding of why build the system 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

Describe the outsourcing design strategy. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing is when an external vendor,

Question 14

Which one in the following is NOT a layer of a software architecture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Foundation 
B)  Problem Domain 
C)  Data management 
D)  Data structure 
E)  Human-computer Interface 
A)  Foundation 
B)  Problem Domain 
C)  Data management 
D)  Data structure 
E)  Human-computer Interface

Question 15

An alternative matrix combines several feasibility analyses into one table so that the pros and cons of alternatives can be easily compared.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A(n) value added contract, that is gaining in popularity, provides for the outsourcer to gain a percentage of the completed systems benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain how the factor "project skills" influences the selection of a design strategy for a project.

Accepted Answer

Improving technical and functional proje

Question 18

What is a walkthrough?

Accepted Answer

Ans. A walkthrough is a peer-review of a

Which of the following is not a fundamental way to approach the creation of a new information system?

A disadvantage of outsourcing the application development process is that the organization may lose control over confidential information.

The following are all classic design mistakes EXCEPT _____.

Custom development of software is usually the best strategy for common business needs, particularly when the business need is not unique and does not have special requirements.

When an analyst discovers that a set of classes have a similar set of attributes and methods, it may make sense to _____ out the similarities into a separate class.

A value added contract provides for flexibility, but may result in a larger than expected bill.

An advantage of purchasing packaged software is that the organization can _____.

Design models refine analysis models by adding details from the solution domain.

Custom applications require excellent project management and a proven methodology, and the project team should choose to develop a custom application only if it is certain that the underlying coordination and control mechanisms will be in place.

Packaged diagrams cannot be verified or validated since they are too general.

Outsourcing can be a risky strategy to use when developing new information systems. Discuss ways to improve the likelihood of a successful outsourcing agreement.

The design phase of the SDLC creates a(n) _____.

Describe the outsourcing design strategy. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

Which one in the following is NOT a layer of a software architecture.

An alternative matrix combines several feasibility analyses into one table so that the pros and cons of alternatives can be easily compared.

A(n) value added contract, that is gaining in popularity, provides for the outsourcer to gain a percentage of the completed systems benefits.

Explain how the factor "project skills" influences the selection of a design strategy for a project.

What is a walkthrough?

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Project Management

Requirements Determination

Business Process and Functional Modeling

Structural Modeling

Behavioral Modeling

Class and Method Design

Data Management Layer Design

Human Computer Interaction Layer Design

Physical Architecture Layer Design

Construction

Installation and Operations

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Exam 7: Moving on to Design

Which of the following is not a fundamental way to approach the creation of a new information system?

A disadvantage of outsourcing the application development process is that the organization may lose control over confidential information.

The following are all classic design mistakes EXCEPT _____.

Custom development of software is usually the best strategy for common business needs, particularly when the business need is not unique and does not have special requirements.

When an analyst discovers that a set of classes have a similar set of attributes and methods, it may make sense to _____ out the similarities into a separate class.

A value added contract provides for flexibility, but may result in a larger than expected bill.

An advantage of purchasing packaged software is that the organization can _____.

Design models refine analysis models by adding details from the solution domain.

Custom applications require excellent project management and a proven methodology, and the project team should choose to develop a custom application only if it is certain that the underlying coordination and control mechanisms will be in place.

Packaged diagrams cannot be verified or validated since they are too general.

Outsourcing can be a risky strategy to use when developing new information systems. Discuss ways to improve the likelihood of a successful outsourcing agreement.

The design phase of the SDLC creates a(n) _____.

Describe the outsourcing design strategy. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

Which one in the following is NOT a layer of a software architecture.

An alternative matrix combines several feasibility analyses into one table so that the pros and cons of alternatives can be easily compared.

A(n) value added contract, that is gaining in popularity, provides for the outsourcer to gain a percentage of the completed systems benefits.

Explain how the factor "project skills" influences the selection of a design strategy for a project.

What is a walkthrough?

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Project Management

Requirements Determination

Business Process and Functional Modeling

Structural Modeling

Behavioral Modeling

Class and Method Design

Data Management Layer Design

Human Computer Interaction Layer Design

Physical Architecture Layer Design

Construction

Installation and Operations

Filters