Question 1

It is important to project an organization's growth rate when designing information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In phased-in-phased-out conversion of the implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), an analyst introduces a new information system in only a limited area of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The fundamental principle behind__________is that the self-contained blocks of codes can be reused in a variety of different applications, allowing new business processes to be created from a pool of existing services.

Accepted Answer

A)  rapid prototyping 
B)  joint application design 
C)  service-oriented architecture 
D)  computer-aided systems engineering 
E)  Select 
A)  rapid prototyping 
B)  joint application design 
C)  service-oriented architecture 
D)  computer-aided systems engineering 
E)  Select

Question 4

_____ is the measure of how well a proposed solution will work in an organization and how internal and external customers will react to it.

Accepted Answer

A)  Economic feasibility 
B)  Technical feasibility 
C)  Operational feasibility 
D)  Legal feasibility 
A)  Economic feasibility 
B)  Technical feasibility 
C)  Operational feasibility 
D)  Legal feasibility

Question 5

In the design phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), the _____ indicates hardware and software, such as specifying Linux servers and Windows clients.

Accepted Answer

A)  theoretical design 
B)  physical design 
C)  conceptual design 
D)  logical design 
A)  theoretical design 
B)  physical design 
C)  conceptual design 
D)  logical design

Question 6

Which of the following is categorized as a tangible benefit of an information system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improved employee morale 
B)  Better customer satisfaction 
C)  Increased company profits 
D)  Increased flexibility in business operations 
A)  Improved employee morale 
B)  Better customer satisfaction 
C)  Increased company profits 
D)  Increased flexibility in business operations

Question 7

_____ is concerned with whether a new system can be completed on time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Economic feasibility 
B)  Technical feasibility 
C)  Operational feasibility 
D)  Scheduling feasibility 
A)  Economic feasibility 
B)  Technical feasibility 
C)  Operational feasibility 
D)  Scheduling feasibility

Question 8

The creation of a system specifications document indicates the beginning of the analysis phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The systems development life cycle (SDLC) is also known as the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ad hoc cycle 
B)  self-sourcing model 
C)  agile cycle 
D)  waterfall model 
A)  ad hoc cycle 
B)  self-sourcing model 
C)  agile cycle 
D)  waterfall model

Question 10

Computer-aided systems engineering (CASE) tools are typically used during the _____ of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

Accepted Answer

A)  planning phase 
B)  design phase 
C)  implementation phase 
D)  maintenance phase 
A)  planning phase 
B)  design phase 
C)  implementation phase 
D)  maintenance phase

Question 11

_____ is a method for developing software applications and information system projects in which a project is divided into smaller functions and developers cannot go on to the next phase until the current phase is finished.

Accepted Answer

A)  Extreme programming 
B)  Rapid application development 
C)  Service-oriented architecture 
D)  Joint application design 
A)  Extreme programming 
B)  Rapid application development 
C)  Service-oriented architecture 
D)  Joint application design

Question 12

Which of the following is a difference between the systems development life cycle (SDLC) and extreme programming (XP)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The SDLC model has a separate planning and analysis phase, whereas XP combines both the phases into one phase. 
B)  Developers following the SDLC model cannot go on to the next phase until the current phase is finished, whereas in XP, developers can move to any phase from the current phase. 
C)  In the SDLC model, changes cannot be made to a system once it is delivered to the user, whereas the XP method delivers the system to the users and then make changes suggested by the user. 
D)  The SDLC model develops an entire system at once, whereas XP uses incremental steps to improve an information system's quality. 
A)  The SDLC model has a separate planning and analysis phase, whereas XP combines both the phases into one phase. 
B)  Developers following the SDLC model cannot go on to the next phase until the current phase is finished, whereas in XP, developers can move to any phase from the current phase. 
C)  In the SDLC model, changes cannot be made to a system once it is delivered to the user, whereas the XP method delivers the system to the users and then make changes suggested by the user. 
D)  The SDLC model develops an entire system at once, whereas XP uses incremental steps to improve an information system's quality.

Question 13

In the context of structured systems analysis and design (SSAD) models, a _____ is a tool that helps analysts understand the data requirements an information system must meet by defining data elements and showing the associations between them.

Accepted Answer

A)  data flow diagram 
B)  flowchart 
C)  context diagram 
D)  conceptual data model 
A)  data flow diagram 
B)  flowchart 
C)  context diagram 
D)  conceptual data model

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of extreme programming (XP)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developers are allowed to go to the next phase before the completion of the current phase. 
B)  This method does not allow changes to a system after its delivery to the users. 
C)  Two programmers perform activities different from the other at different workstations. 
D)  A system's quality is improved by addressing major issues that have not been examined before. 
A)  Developers are allowed to go to the next phase before the completion of the current phase. 
B)  This method does not allow changes to a system after its delivery to the users. 
C)  Two programmers perform activities different from the other at different workstations. 
D)  A system's quality is improved by addressing major issues that have not been examined before.

Question 15

A__________is a written document with detailed specifications that is used to appeal bids for equipment, supplies, or services from vendors.

Accepted Answer

A)  bill of materials 
B)  request for proposal 
C)  cost-benefit analysis report 
D)  milestone chart 
E)  Select 
A)  bill of materials 
B)  request for proposal 
C)  cost-benefit analysis report 
D)  milestone chart 
E)  Select

Question 16

Which of the following is a similarity between agile methodology and extreme programming (XP)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both give equal emphasis to team coding. 
B)  Both focus on an incremental development process. 
C)  Both respond to changing needs before the system is delivered. 
D)  Both have programmers perform different actions at the same time. 
A)  Both give equal emphasis to team coding. 
B)  Both focus on an incremental development process. 
C)  Both respond to changing needs before the system is delivered. 
D)  Both have programmers perform different actions at the same time.

Question 17

In the context of structured systems analysis and design (SSAD) models, a _____ is a tool that shows a process at a more general level and is helpful for showing top management and the task force how a process works.

Accepted Answer

A)  data flow diagram 
B)  flowchart 
C)  context diagram 
D)  conceptual data model 
A)  data flow diagram 
B)  flowchart 
C)  context diagram 
D)  conceptual data model

Question 18

__________is the approach where an organization's team develops an information system internally.

Accepted Answer

A)  Insourcing 
B)  Outsourcing 
C)  Self-sourcing 
D)  Crowdsourcing 
E)  Select 
A)  Insourcing 
B)  Outsourcing 
C)  Self-sourcing 
D)  Crowdsourcing 
E)  Select

Question 19

External users are normally part of a company's task force.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is a key feature of extreme programming (XP)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Procurement of new equipment 
B)  Investigation of environments with poorly defined problems 
C)  Immediate feedback from users 
D)  Emphasis on limiting a project's scope 
A)  Procurement of new equipment 
B)  Investigation of environments with poorly defined problems 
C)  Immediate feedback from users 
D)  Emphasis on limiting a project's scope

It is important to project an organization's growth rate when designing information systems.

In phased-in-phased-out conversion of the implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), an analyst introduces a new information system in only a limited area of an organization.

The fundamental principle behind__________is that the self-contained blocks of codes can be reused in a variety of different applications, allowing new business processes to be created from a pool of existing services.

_____ is the measure of how well a proposed solution will work in an organization and how internal and external customers will react to it.

In the design phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), the _____ indicates hardware and software, such as specifying Linux servers and Windows clients.

Which of the following is categorized as a tangible benefit of an information system?

_____ is concerned with whether a new system can be completed on time.

The creation of a system specifications document indicates the beginning of the analysis phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

The systems development life cycle (SDLC) is also known as the _____.

Computer-aided systems engineering (CASE) tools are typically used during the _____ of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

_____ is a method for developing software applications and information system projects in which a project is divided into smaller functions and developers cannot go on to the next phase until the current phase is finished.

Which of the following is a difference between the systems development life cycle (SDLC) and extreme programming (XP)?

In the context of structured systems analysis and design (SSAD) models, a _____ is a tool that helps analysts understand the data requirements an information system must meet by defining data elements and showing the associations between them.

Which of the following statements is true of extreme programming (XP)?

A__________is a written document with detailed specifications that is used to appeal bids for equipment, supplies, or services from vendors.

Which of the following is a similarity between agile methodology and extreme programming (XP)?

In the context of structured systems analysis and design (SSAD) models, a _____ is a tool that shows a process at a more general level and is helpful for showing top management and the task force how a process works.

__________is the approach where an organization's team develops an information system internally.

External users are normally part of a company's task force.

Which of the following is a key feature of extreme programming (XP)?

Information Systems: an Overview

Computers: the Machines Behind Computing

Database Systems, Data Warehouses, and Data Marts

Personal, Legal, Ethical, and Organizational Issues of Information Systems

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

The Internet, Intranets, and Extranets

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Management Support Systems

Intelligent Information Systems

Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications

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Exam 10: Building Successful Information Systems

It is important to project an organization's growth rate when designing information systems.

In phased-in-phased-out conversion of the implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), an analyst introduces a new information system in only a limited area of an organization.

The fundamental principle behind__________is that the self-contained blocks of codes can be reused in a variety of different applications, allowing new business processes to be created from a pool of existing services.

_____ is the measure of how well a proposed solution will work in an organization and how internal and external customers will react to it.

In the design phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), the _____ indicates hardware and software, such as specifying Linux servers and Windows clients.

Which of the following is categorized as a tangible benefit of an information system?

_____ is concerned with whether a new system can be completed on time.

The creation of a system specifications document indicates the beginning of the analysis phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

The systems development life cycle (SDLC) is also known as the _____.

Computer-aided systems engineering (CASE) tools are typically used during the _____ of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

_____ is a method for developing software applications and information system projects in which a project is divided into smaller functions and developers cannot go on to the next phase until the current phase is finished.

Which of the following is a difference between the systems development life cycle (SDLC) and extreme programming (XP)?

In the context of structured systems analysis and design (SSAD) models, a _____ is a tool that helps analysts understand the data requirements an information system must meet by defining data elements and showing the associations between them.

Which of the following statements is true of extreme programming (XP)?

A__________is a written document with detailed specifications that is used to appeal bids for equipment, supplies, or services from vendors.

Which of the following is a similarity between agile methodology and extreme programming (XP)?

In the context of structured systems analysis and design (SSAD) models, a _____ is a tool that shows a process at a more general level and is helpful for showing top management and the task force how a process works.

__________is the approach where an organization's team develops an information system internally.

External users are normally part of a company's task force.

Which of the following is a key feature of extreme programming (XP)?

Information Systems: an Overview

Computers: the Machines Behind Computing

Database Systems, Data Warehouses, and Data Marts

Personal, Legal, Ethical, and Organizational Issues of Information Systems

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

The Internet, Intranets, and Extranets

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Management Support Systems

Intelligent Information Systems

Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications

Filters