Question 1

The process of turning specifications into an actual working system occurs during the ________ phase.

Accepted Answer

A) design 
B) analysis 
C) development 
D) implementation 
A) design 
B) analysis 
C) development 
D) implementation

Question 2

A ________ is a modeling tool that shows where an information system physically stores data.

Accepted Answer

A) data flow diagram 
B) decision table 
C) Gantt chart 
D) system flowchart 
A) data flow diagram 
B) decision table 
C) Gantt chart 
D) system flowchart

Question 3

Computer ________ involves the study and integration of how hardware and software are coordinated into an integrated system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Computer ________ involves the study and integration...

Question 4

Translating a computer algorithm to computer program statements is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Translating a computer algorithm to computer program...

Question 5

Programmers use stepwise refinement or ________ design when they start with the main idea and work their way down to the details of the problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Programmers use stepwise refinement or ________ design...

Question 6

Match the term on the left to its description on the right.
-Maintenance

Accepted Answer

A) identifying or problems or opportunities 
B) includes prototyping 
C) monitoring and evaluating new system 
D) scheduling, purchasing, documenting, programming, and testing 
E) training and system conversion
F)end product is a functional requirements report
G)phasing out of system 
A) identifying or problems or opportunities 
B) includes prototyping 
C) monitoring and evaluating new system 
D) scheduling, purchasing, documenting, programming, and testing 
E) training and system conversion
F)end product is a functional requirements report
G)phasing out of system

Question 7

Periodic evaluation of the new system is part of the ________ phase of the SDLC.

Accepted Answer

A) implementation 
B) maintenance 
C) development 
D) retirement 
A) implementation 
B) maintenance 
C) development 
D) retirement

Question 8

During system design,the systems analyst uses a systems ________ with standard symbols to show the sequence of activities as well as the type of media or technology used in each step.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During system design,the systems analyst uses a...

Question 9

________ feasibility determines if the cost for the proposed system will be offset by the anticipated benefits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ feasibility determines if the cost for...

Question 10

When converting to the new system,a company uses the ________ approach by operating the old system along with the new system for a period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) direct cutover 
B) phase-in 
C) pilot 
D) parallel systems 
A) direct cutover 
B) phase-in 
C) pilot 
D) parallel systems

Question 11

A(n)________ is a set of steps used to solve a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) syntax 
B) module 
C) prototype 
D) algorithm 
A) syntax 
B) module 
C) prototype 
D) algorithm

Question 12

A compiler translates the source code of a program to machine language one statement at a time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the programming process,testing the algorithm checks the

Accepted Answer

A) compiler. 
B) logic. 
C) syntax. 
D) pseudocode. 
A) compiler. 
B) logic. 
C) syntax. 
D) pseudocode.

Question 14

A ________ control structure tells a computer what to do,based on whether a condition is true or false.

Accepted Answer

A) sequence 
B) selection 
C) pseudocode 
D) repetition 
A) sequence 
B) selection 
C) pseudocode 
D) repetition

Question 15

The control structure used to make logical decisions is known as

Accepted Answer

A) selection. 
B) pseudocode. 
C) sequence. 
D) repetition. 
A) selection. 
B) pseudocode. 
C) sequence. 
D) repetition.

Question 16

A named portion of memory whose contents is examined and changed by a computer program is called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A named portion of memory whose contents...

Question 17

The phase of the SDLC where a decision is made to launch an investigation for a newer system is

Accepted Answer

A) maintenance. 
B) retirement. 
C) development. 
D) implementation. 
A) maintenance. 
B) retirement. 
C) development. 
D) implementation.

Question 18

MIS specialists apply the theoretical concepts of computer science to real-world,practical business problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Alpha testing is done in the ________ phase of the SDLC.

Accepted Answer

A) implementation 
B) development 
C) design 
D) analysis 
A) implementation 
B) development 
C) design 
D) analysis

Question 20

All of the following are true of assembly language EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) it is a low-level language. 
B) it is used when speed and direct communication with hardware is essential. 
C) it can be used interchangeably on any machine. 
D) it is considered more difficult to write in than C++. 
A) it is a low-level language. 
B) it is used when speed and direct communication with hardware is essential. 
C) it can be used interchangeably on any machine. 
D) it is considered more difficult to write in than C++.

The process of turning specifications into an actual working system occurs during the ________ phase.

A ________ is a modeling tool that shows where an information system physically stores data.

Computer ________ involves the study and integration of how hardware and software are coordinated into an integrated system.

Translating a computer algorithm to computer program statements is known as ________.

Programmers use stepwise refinement or ________ design when they start with the main idea and work their way down to the details of the problem.

Match the term on the left to its description on the right. -Maintenance

Periodic evaluation of the new system is part of the ________ phase of the SDLC.

During system design,the systems analyst uses a systems ________ with standard symbols to show the sequence of activities as well as the type of media or technology used in each step.

________ feasibility determines if the cost for the proposed system will be offset by the anticipated benefits.

When converting to the new system,a company uses the ________ approach by operating the old system along with the new system for a period of time.

A(n)________ is a set of steps used to solve a problem.

A compiler translates the source code of a program to machine language one statement at a time.

In the programming process,testing the algorithm checks the

A ________ control structure tells a computer what to do,based on whether a condition is true or false.

The control structure used to make logical decisions is known as

A named portion of memory whose contents is examined and changed by a computer program is called a(n)________.

The phase of the SDLC where a decision is made to launch an investigation for a newer system is

MIS specialists apply the theoretical concepts of computer science to real-world,practical business problems.

Alpha testing is done in the ________ phase of the SDLC.

All of the following are true of assembly language EXCEPT:

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Exam 14: Systems Design and Development

The process of turning specifications into an actual working system occurs during the ________ phase.

A ________ is a modeling tool that shows where an information system physically stores data.

Computer ________ involves the study and integration of how hardware and software are coordinated into an integrated system.

Translating a computer algorithm to computer program statements is known as ________.

Programmers use stepwise refinement or ________ design when they start with the main idea and work their way down to the details of the problem.

Match the term on the left to its description on the right. -Maintenance

Periodic evaluation of the new system is part of the ________ phase of the SDLC.

During system design,the systems analyst uses a systems ________ with standard symbols to show the sequence of activities as well as the type of media or technology used in each step.

________ feasibility determines if the cost for the proposed system will be offset by the anticipated benefits.

When converting to the new system,a company uses the ________ approach by operating the old system along with the new system for a period of time.

A(n)________ is a set of steps used to solve a problem.

A compiler translates the source code of a program to machine language one statement at a time.

In the programming process,testing the algorithm checks the

A ________ control structure tells a computer what to do,based on whether a condition is true or false.

The control structure used to make logical decisions is known as

A named portion of memory whose contents is examined and changed by a computer program is called a(n)________.

The phase of the SDLC where a decision is made to launch an investigation for a newer system is

MIS specialists apply the theoretical concepts of computer science to real-world,practical business problems.

Alpha testing is done in the ________ phase of the SDLC.

All of the following are true of assembly language EXCEPT:

Exploring Our Digital Planet

Hardware Basics: Inside the Box

Hardware Basics: Peripherals

Software Basics: the Ghost in the Machine

Productivity Applications

Graphics, digital Media, and Multimedia

Database Applications and Privacy Implications

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The Evolving Internet

Computer Security and Risks

Computers at Work, school, and Home

Information Systems in Business

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Computer and Internet Terminology

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