Question 1

Regardless of the type, all constraints should be identified as late as possible. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Electronic data interchange (EDI) enables ____ inventory systems, which rely on computer-to-computer data exchange to minimize unnecessary inventory.

Accepted Answer

A) CRM 
B) TCO 
C) JIT 
D) RFID 
A) CRM 
B) TCO 
C) JIT 
D) RFID

Question 3

By questioning users about additional capabilities they would like to have, instead of focusing on difficulties, a systems analyst ____.

Accepted Answer

A) leaves project scope undefined 
B) gets a better understanding of operations 
C) highlights ways to improve the user's job 
D) builds better, more positive relationships with users 
A) leaves project scope undefined 
B) gets a better understanding of operations 
C) highlights ways to improve the user's job 
D) builds better, more positive relationships with users

Question 4

A feasibility study includes tests for _________________________, which means that a project can be implemented in an acceptable time frame.

Accepted Answer

schedule f

Question 5

A survey is ____, generally takes less time, and can involve a broad cross-section of people.

Accepted Answer

A) more flexible than a series of interviews, and it is less expensive 
B) more flexible than a series of interviews, but it is more expensive 
C) not as flexible as a series of interviews, but it is less expensive 
D) not as flexible as a series of interviews, and it is more expensive 
A) more flexible than a series of interviews, and it is less expensive 
B) more flexible than a series of interviews, but it is more expensive 
C) not as flexible as a series of interviews, but it is less expensive 
D) not as flexible as a series of interviews, and it is more expensive

Question 6

Competition drives many information systems decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

-Of the measures of feasibility in the accompanying figure, ____ assesses tangible and intangible benefits to the company in addition to costs.

Accepted Answer

A) schedule feasibility 
B) technical feasibility 
C) economic feasibility 
D) operational feasibility 
A) schedule feasibility 
B) technical feasibility 
C) economic feasibility 
D) operational feasibility

Question 8

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
a.schedule feasibility
f.systems request
b.EPC
g.control
c.JIT
h.preliminary investigation
d.systems development
i.organization chart
e.EPOD
j.case for action
-Its end product is a report to management.

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that...

Question 9

As users rely more heavily on information systems to perform their jobs, they are likely to request even more IT services and support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When setting priorities for systems requests, the highest priority goes to projects that provide the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) least benefit, at the highest cost, in the longest period of time 
B) least benefit, at the lowest cost, in the longest period of time 
C) greatest benefit, at the highest cost, in the shortest period of time 
D) greatest benefit, at the lowest cost, in the shortest period of time 
A) least benefit, at the highest cost, in the longest period of time 
B) least benefit, at the lowest cost, in the longest period of time 
C) greatest benefit, at the highest cost, in the shortest period of time 
D) greatest benefit, at the lowest cost, in the shortest period of time

Question 11

Most large companies rely on one person to evaluate systems requests instead of a committee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

After composing a mission statement, a company identifies a set of _________________________ that will accomplish the mission.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After composing a mission statement, a company...

Question 13

Strategic planning starts with a ____ that reflects the firm's vision, purpose, and values..

Accepted Answer

A) Relationship Diagram 
B) Feasibility Study 
C) Performance Assessment 
D) Mission Statement 
A) Relationship Diagram 
B) Feasibility Study 
C) Performance Assessment 
D) Mission Statement

Question 14

____ is/are an internal factor(s) that affect(s) IT systems projects.

Accepted Answer

A) The economy 
B) User requests 
C) Strategic plans 
D) Existing systems and data 
A) The economy 
B) User requests 
C) Strategic plans 
D) Existing systems and data

Question 15

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
a.schedule feasibility
f.systems request
b.EPC
g.control
c.JIT
h.preliminary investigation
d.systems development
i.organization chart
e.EPOD
j.case for action
-This might propose enhancements for an existing system, the correction of problems, or the development of an entirely new information system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that...

Question 16

A feasibility study includes tests for ____ feasibility, which means that the projected benefits of the proposed system outweigh the estimated costs.

Accepted Answer

A) economic 
B) schedule 
C) operational 
D) technical 
A) economic 
B) schedule 
C) operational 
D) technical

Question 17

When using a ____ diagram to investigate causes of a problem, an analyst first states the problem and then draws a main bone with sub-bones that represent possible causes of the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) wishbone 
B) fishbone 
C) jawbone 
D) crossbones 
A) wishbone 
B) fishbone 
C) jawbone 
D) crossbones

Question 18

A Gantt chart is drawn as a vertical bar graph; arranged in descending order, so the team can focus on the most important causes, the bars represent various causes of a problem. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

____ is/are an external factor(s) that affect(s) IT systems projects.

Accepted Answer

A) Technology 
B) Competitors 
C) Managers 
D) Suppliers 
A) Technology 
B) Competitors 
C) Managers 
D) Suppliers

Question 20

The outcome of the day-to-day business operations, supported by IT and other corporate resources, is a set of business results that affect company _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The outcome of the day-to-day business operations,...

Regardless of the type, all constraints should be identified as late as possible. _________________________

Electronic data interchange (EDI) enables ____ inventory systems, which rely on computer-to-computer data exchange to minimize unnecessary inventory.

By questioning users about additional capabilities they would like to have, instead of focusing on difficulties, a systems analyst ____.

A feasibility study includes tests for _________________________, which means that a project can be implemented in an acceptable time frame.

A survey is ____, generally takes less time, and can involve a broad cross-section of people.

Competition drives many information systems decisions.

-Of the measures of feasibility in the accompanying figure, ____ assesses tangible and intangible benefits to the company in addition to costs.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. a.schedule feasibility f.systems request b.EPC g.control c.JIT h.preliminary investigation d.systems development i.organization chart e.EPOD j.case for action -Its end product is a report to management.

As users rely more heavily on information systems to perform their jobs, they are likely to request even more IT services and support.

When setting priorities for systems requests, the highest priority goes to projects that provide the ____.

Most large companies rely on one person to evaluate systems requests instead of a committee.

After composing a mission statement, a company identifies a set of _________________________ that will accomplish the mission.

Strategic planning starts with a ____ that reflects the firm's vision, purpose, and values..

____ is/are an internal factor(s) that affect(s) IT systems projects.

A feasibility study includes tests for ____ feasibility, which means that the projected benefits of the proposed system outweigh the estimated costs.

When using a ____ diagram to investigate causes of a problem, an analyst first states the problem and then draws a main bone with sub-bones that represent possible causes of the problem.

A Gantt chart is drawn as a vertical bar graph; arranged in descending order, so the team can focus on the most important causes, the bars represent various causes of a problem. _________________________

____ is/are an external factor(s) that affect(s) IT systems projects.

The outcome of the day-to-day business operations, supported by IT and other corporate resources, is a set of business results that affect company _________________________.

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Modeling

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

Development Strategies

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

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Case Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

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Exam 2: Analyzing the Business Case

Regardless of the type, all constraints should be identified as late as possible. _________________________

Electronic data interchange (EDI) enables ____ inventory systems, which rely on computer-to-computer data exchange to minimize unnecessary inventory.

By questioning users about additional capabilities they would like to have, instead of focusing on difficulties, a systems analyst ____.

A feasibility study includes tests for _________________________, which means that a project can be implemented in an acceptable time frame.

A survey is ____, generally takes less time, and can involve a broad cross-section of people.

Competition drives many information systems decisions.

-Of the measures of feasibility in the accompanying figure, ____ assesses tangible and intangible benefits to the company in addition to costs.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. a.schedule feasibility f.systems request b.EPC g.control c.JIT h.preliminary investigation d.systems development i.organization chart e.EPOD j.case for action -Its end product is a report to management.

As users rely more heavily on information systems to perform their jobs, they are likely to request even more IT services and support.

When setting priorities for systems requests, the highest priority goes to projects that provide the ____.

Most large companies rely on one person to evaluate systems requests instead of a committee.

After composing a mission statement, a company identifies a set of _________________________ that will accomplish the mission.

Strategic planning starts with a ____ that reflects the firm's vision, purpose, and values..

____ is/are an internal factor(s) that affect(s) IT systems projects.

A feasibility study includes tests for ____ feasibility, which means that the projected benefits of the proposed system outweigh the estimated costs.

When using a ____ diagram to investigate causes of a problem, an analyst first states the problem and then draws a main bone with sub-bones that represent possible causes of the problem.

A Gantt chart is drawn as a vertical bar graph; arranged in descending order, so the team can focus on the most important causes, the bars represent various causes of a problem. _________________________

____ is/are an external factor(s) that affect(s) IT systems projects.

The outcome of the day-to-day business operations, supported by IT and other corporate resources, is a set of business results that affect company _________________________.

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Modeling

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

Development Strategies

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

Communication Tools

Case Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

Filters