Question 1

A flowchart differs from a logical flow diagram because it

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A)  provides a physical description of the system. 
B)  provides a logical description of the system. 
C)  does not specify certain input/output devices. 
D)  does not specify certain storage devices. 
A)  provides a physical description of the system. 
B)  provides a logical description of the system. 
C)  does not specify certain input/output devices. 
D)  does not specify certain storage devices.

Question 2

The steering committee needs to approach systems development from a "long-run" view.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The approach of MDA is to

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A)  develop a model and then use iteration so programmers can develop a prototype. 
B)  develop a model and then transform the model into computer software. 
C)  develop methods that can then be organized into object classes. 
D)  develop methods that can then be modeled into computer software. 
A)  develop a model and then use iteration so programmers can develop a prototype. 
B)  develop a model and then transform the model into computer software. 
C)  develop methods that can then be organized into object classes. 
D)  develop methods that can then be modeled into computer software.

Question 4

What are the differences between logical flow diagrams and analytic flowcharts?

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The primary difference between a logic

Question 5

An analysis of the systems survey contains a

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A)  summary of the system's strengths and weaknesses. 
B)  cost comparison of different software packages. 
C)  review of information needs. 
D)  listing of input requirements. 
A)  summary of the system's strengths and weaknesses. 
B)  cost comparison of different software packages. 
C)  review of information needs. 
D)  listing of input requirements.

Question 6

Which of the following design alternatives is the most difficult to evaluate?

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A)  Deciding whether reports should be generated automatically or on-demand 
B)  Deciding whether processing should be in batch mode or online 
C)  Deciding whether the alternatives meet all major objectives for the system 
D)  Deciding whether existing personnel can manage the system 
A)  Deciding whether reports should be generated automatically or on-demand 
B)  Deciding whether processing should be in batch mode or online 
C)  Deciding whether the alternatives meet all major objectives for the system 
D)  Deciding whether existing personnel can manage the system

Question 7

When conducting structured systems analysis of a particular system,defining the processing logic

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A)  should always be done using structured English. 
B)  is the same thing as writing actual program code. 
C)  may be done with decision trees or decision diagrams. 
D)  is useful only to technical systems personnel. 
A)  should always be done using structured English. 
B)  is the same thing as writing actual program code. 
C)  may be done with decision trees or decision diagrams. 
D)  is useful only to technical systems personnel.

Question 8

The design criterion concerned with using the same format and name for data items used in more than one place is

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A)  uniformity. 
B)  flexibility. 
C)  integration. 
D)  standardization. 
A)  uniformity. 
B)  flexibility. 
C)  integration. 
D)  standardization.

Question 9

A good approach to use with a manager when performing an information needs analysis is to ask the manager,"What kind of problems do you have here?"

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In object-oriented design,objects are said to possess attributes,and attributes possess methods.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

RAD is an iterative development technique using prototype designs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

General systems development objectives include the overall ________ objectives relating to the company's long-run planning.

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The answer of General systems development objectives include the overall...

Question 13

BPEL is supported by the internationally recognized and leading IT open standards organization called

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A)  OASIS. 
B)  OMG. 
C)  MDA. 
D)  QVT. 
A)  OASIS. 
B)  OMG. 
C)  MDA. 
D)  QVT.

Question 14

Structured systems analysis begins with computer program code and then,through a number of steps each decreasing in detail,ends with a general description of a particular system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

UML diagrams are ideal for OO development; however,they are difficult to use to create source code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Service-oriented architecture has greatly facilitated working in smaller projects,since the whole concept of SOA relies on small independent pieces of software called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Service-oriented architecture has greatly facilitated working in...

Question 17

The Warnier-Orr methodology is a technique used for

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A)  flowcharting. 
B)  document review. 
C)  evaluating work distributions. 
D)  analyzing information flows. 
A)  flowcharting. 
B)  document review. 
C)  evaluating work distributions. 
D)  analyzing information flows.

Question 18

A company should decide whether to develop software independently or purchase software

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A)  when preparing the detailed design proposal. 
B)  at the end of systems analysis. 
C)  at the end of systems planning. 
D)  when preparing design specifications. 
A)  when preparing the detailed design proposal. 
B)  at the end of systems analysis. 
C)  at the end of systems planning. 
D)  when preparing design specifications.

Question 19

How is the Warnier-Orr methodology used to organize facts in systems analysis and design projects?

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The Warnier-Orr methodology is based o

Question 20

The main responsibility of the systems development steering committee is

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A)  overall planning and control of the systems development effort within the organization. 
B)  to oversee the work of systems analysts. 
C)  to become involved in the details of specific development projects. 
D)  to provide a positive image of the establishment of systems development. 
A)  overall planning and control of the systems development effort within the organization. 
B)  to oversee the work of systems analysts. 
C)  to become involved in the details of specific development projects. 
D)  to provide a positive image of the establishment of systems development.

A flowchart differs from a logical flow diagram because it

The steering committee needs to approach systems development from a "long-run" view.

The approach of MDA is to

What are the differences between logical flow diagrams and analytic flowcharts?

An analysis of the systems survey contains a

Which of the following design alternatives is the most difficult to evaluate?

When conducting structured systems analysis of a particular system,defining the processing logic

The design criterion concerned with using the same format and name for data items used in more than one place is

A good approach to use with a manager when performing an information needs analysis is to ask the manager,"What kind of problems do you have here?"

In object-oriented design,objects are said to possess attributes,and attributes possess methods.

RAD is an iterative development technique using prototype designs.

General systems development objectives include the overall ________ objectives relating to the company's long-run planning.

BPEL is supported by the internationally recognized and leading IT open standards organization called

Structured systems analysis begins with computer program code and then,through a number of steps each decreasing in detail,ends with a general description of a particular system.

UML diagrams are ideal for OO development; however,they are difficult to use to create source code.

Service-oriented architecture has greatly facilitated working in smaller projects,since the whole concept of SOA relies on small independent pieces of software called ________.

The Warnier-Orr methodology is a technique used for

A company should decide whether to develop software independently or purchase software

How is the Warnier-Orr methodology used to organize facts in systems analysis and design projects?

The main responsibility of the systems development steering committee is

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Exam 11: Systems Planning, analysis, and Design

A flowchart differs from a logical flow diagram because it

The steering committee needs to approach systems development from a "long-run" view.

The approach of MDA is to

What are the differences between logical flow diagrams and analytic flowcharts?

An analysis of the systems survey contains a

Which of the following design alternatives is the most difficult to evaluate?

When conducting structured systems analysis of a particular system,defining the processing logic

The design criterion concerned with using the same format and name for data items used in more than one place is

A good approach to use with a manager when performing an information needs analysis is to ask the manager,"What kind of problems do you have here?"

In object-oriented design,objects are said to possess attributes,and attributes possess methods.

RAD is an iterative development technique using prototype designs.

General systems development objectives include the overall ________ objectives relating to the company's long-run planning.

BPEL is supported by the internationally recognized and leading IT open standards organization called

Structured systems analysis begins with computer program code and then,through a number of steps each decreasing in detail,ends with a general description of a particular system.

UML diagrams are ideal for OO development; however,they are difficult to use to create source code.

Service-oriented architecture has greatly facilitated working in smaller projects,since the whole concept of SOA relies on small independent pieces of software called ________.

The Warnier-Orr methodology is a technique used for

A company should decide whether to develop software independently or purchase software

How is the Warnier-Orr methodology used to organize facts in systems analysis and design projects?

The main responsibility of the systems development steering committee is

Accounting Information Systems: An Overview

Systems Techniques and Documentation

Ebusiness and Ecommerce

Transaction Processing and the Internal Control Process

Fraud Examination and Fraud Management

Information Systems Security

Electronic Data Processing Systems

Revenue Cycle Processes

Procurement and Human Resources Business Processes

The Production Business Process

Systems Project Management, implementation, operation, control

Data Management Concepts

Auditing Information Technology

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