Question 1

Open-source software is best used when cost is an issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Reusing software results in a higher quality application because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the software has been tested more when used previously. 
B)  the cost is lower. 
C)  there is less staff time needed to complete the project. 
D)  the code is better written. 
E)  the software is more efficient. 
A)  the software has been tested more when used previously. 
B)  the cost is lower. 
C)  there is less staff time needed to complete the project. 
D)  the code is better written. 
E)  the software is more efficient.

Question 3

The use of previously written software resources is also referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  reuse. 
B)  reengineering. 
C)  reprocessing. 
D)  re-analysis. 
E)  restructuring. 
A)  reuse. 
B)  reengineering. 
C)  reprocessing. 
D)  re-analysis. 
E)  restructuring.

Question 4

In terms of criteria to consider when choosing off-the-shelf software, documentation refers to all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  user's manuals. 
B)  technical documentation. 
C)  the cost for multiple copies. 
D)  the baseline project plan. 
E)  how understandable the documentation is. 
A)  user's manuals. 
B)  technical documentation. 
C)  the cost for multiple copies. 
D)  the baseline project plan. 
E)  how understandable the documentation is.

Question 5

Two criteria that are always among the most important when choosing software are:

Accepted Answer

A)  ease of installation and flexibility. 
B)  response time and vendor support. 
C)  vendor support and vendor viability. 
D)  cost and functionality. 
E)  functionality and documentation. 
A)  ease of installation and flexibility. 
B)  response time and vendor support. 
C)  vendor support and vendor viability. 
D)  cost and functionality. 
E)  functionality and documentation.

Question 6

Storage refers to making software assets available for others to use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Technical issues related to reuse include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the over-reliance on class libraries. 
B)  lack of a methodology for creating reusable components. 
C)  lack of a methodology for clearly defining reusable components. 
D)  the small number of reusable resources available. 
E)  the small number of reliable resources available. 
A)  the over-reliance on class libraries. 
B)  lack of a methodology for creating reusable components. 
C)  lack of a methodology for clearly defining reusable components. 
D)  the small number of reusable resources available. 
E)  the small number of reliable resources available.

Question 8

An enterprise solutions vendor is best used for:

Accepted Answer

A)  ill-defined systems. 
B)  complete systems that cross functional boundaries. 
C)  tasks which require custom support. 
D)  applications that require instant access. 
E)  generic tasks where cost is not an issue. 
A)  ill-defined systems. 
B)  complete systems that cross functional boundaries. 
C)  tasks which require custom support. 
D)  applications that require instant access. 
E)  generic tasks where cost is not an issue.

Question 9

Packaged software producers create software such as:

Accepted Answer

A)  R/3. 
B)  Excel. 
C)  Linux. 
D)  Firefox. 
A)  R/3. 
B)  Excel. 
C)  Linux. 
D)  Firefox.

Question 10

All of the following are benefits of enterprise solutions, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  a single repository of data for all business processes. 
B)  module flexibility. 
C)  immediate integration of new modules. 
D)  shifting toward enterprise solutions means changing business processes. 
E)  shifting from separate systems to a seamless, integrated system. 
A)  a single repository of data for all business processes. 
B)  module flexibility. 
C)  immediate integration of new modules. 
D)  shifting toward enterprise solutions means changing business processes. 
E)  shifting from separate systems to a seamless, integrated system.

Question 11

Which of the following describes the internal staffing requirements when software components are acquired from enterprise-wide solutions providers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some internal staff are necessary, but mostly consultants are needed. 
B)  Some IS and user staff to define requirements and evaluate packages are needed. 
C)  Internal staff may be needed, depending on the application. 
D)  Internal staff are necessary, though staff size may vary. 
E)  None of the above are correct. 
A)  Some internal staff are necessary, but mostly consultants are needed. 
B)  Some IS and user staff to define requirements and evaluate packages are needed. 
C)  Internal staff may be needed, depending on the application. 
D)  Internal staff are necessary, though staff size may vary. 
E)  None of the above are correct.

Question 12

The source code itself is not freely available for open-source software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When an organization invests in carefully designing assets for reuse, choosing assets for domain or product line, they are said to be engaged in:

Accepted Answer

A)  ad hoc reuse. 
B)  facilitated reuse. 
C)  designed reuse. 
D)  managed reuse. 
E)  ex ante reuse. 
A)  ad hoc reuse. 
B)  facilitated reuse. 
C)  designed reuse. 
D)  managed reuse. 
E)  ex ante reuse.

Question 14

Cloud computing always complies with government regulations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Purchased software cannot be modified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The practice of turning over responsibility of some or all of an organization's information systems applications and operations to an outside firm is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  realignment. 
B)  downsizing. 
C)  outsourcing. 
D)  time sharing. 
E)  system reassignment and deployment. 
A)  realignment. 
B)  downsizing. 
C)  outsourcing. 
D)  time sharing. 
E)  system reassignment and deployment.

Question 17

Open source software requires internal staff to:

Accepted Answer

A)  write the software. 
B)  define requirements and evaluate software. 
C)  debug the software. 
D)  write more reports. 
E)  contribute to the code base. 
A)  write the software. 
B)  define requirements and evaluate software. 
C)  debug the software. 
D)  write more reports. 
E)  contribute to the code base.

Question 18

Cloud computing is best when a supported task is generic and one does not need instant access.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a result of reuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Higher-quality software 
B)  Lower defect rates 
C)  Decreased maintenance costs 
D)  Higher defect rates 
E)  Increased maintenance costs 
A)  Higher-quality software 
B)  Lower defect rates 
C)  Decreased maintenance costs 
D)  Higher defect rates 
E)  Increased maintenance costs

Question 20

The best organization to go to when a supported task is generic is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  open-source software provider. 
B)  cloud computing service provider. 
C)  in-house development group. 
D)  packaged software producer. 
E)  IT service firm. 
A)  open-source software provider. 
B)  cloud computing service provider. 
C)  in-house development group. 
D)  packaged software producer. 
E)  IT service firm.

Open-source software is best used when cost is an issue.

Reusing software results in a higher quality application because:

The use of previously written software resources is also referred to as:

In terms of criteria to consider when choosing off-the-shelf software, documentation refers to all of the following EXCEPT:

Two criteria that are always among the most important when choosing software are:

Storage refers to making software assets available for others to use.

Technical issues related to reuse include all of the following EXCEPT:

An enterprise solutions vendor is best used for:

Packaged software producers create software such as:

All of the following are benefits of enterprise solutions, EXCEPT:

Which of the following describes the internal staffing requirements when software components are acquired from enterprise-wide solutions providers?

The source code itself is not freely available for open-source software.

When an organization invests in carefully designing assets for reuse, choosing assets for domain or product line, they are said to be engaged in:

Cloud computing always complies with government regulations.

Purchased software cannot be modified.

The practice of turning over responsibility of some or all of an organization's information systems applications and operations to an outside firm is referred to as:

Open source software requires internal staff to:

Cloud computing is best when a supported task is generic and one does not need instant access.

Which of the following is NOT a result of reuse?

The best organization to go to when a supported task is generic is a(n):

The Systems Development Environment

Managing the Information Systems Project

Systems Planning and Selection

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Requirements: Process Modeling

Structuring System Requirements: Conceptual Data Modeling

Designing the Human Interface

Designing Databases

Systems Implementation and Operation

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Exam 2: The Sources of Software

Open-source software is best used when cost is an issue.

Reusing software results in a higher quality application because:

The use of previously written software resources is also referred to as:

In terms of criteria to consider when choosing off-the-shelf software, documentation refers to all of the following EXCEPT:

Two criteria that are always among the most important when choosing software are:

Storage refers to making software assets available for others to use.

Technical issues related to reuse include all of the following EXCEPT:

An enterprise solutions vendor is best used for:

Packaged software producers create software such as:

All of the following are benefits of enterprise solutions, EXCEPT:

Which of the following describes the internal staffing requirements when software components are acquired from enterprise-wide solutions providers?

The source code itself is not freely available for open-source software.

When an organization invests in carefully designing assets for reuse, choosing assets for domain or product line, they are said to be engaged in:

Cloud computing always complies with government regulations.

Purchased software cannot be modified.

The practice of turning over responsibility of some or all of an organization's information systems applications and operations to an outside firm is referred to as:

Open source software requires internal staff to:

Cloud computing is best when a supported task is generic and one does not need instant access.

Which of the following is NOT a result of reuse?

The best organization to go to when a supported task is generic is a(n):

The Systems Development Environment

Managing the Information Systems Project

Systems Planning and Selection

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Requirements: Process Modeling

Structuring System Requirements: Conceptual Data Modeling

Designing the Human Interface

Designing Databases

Systems Implementation and Operation

Filters