Question 1

What is the purpose of the different layers?

Accepted Answer

To successfully evolve the analysis mode

Question 2

A value added contract provides for flexibility, but may result in a larger than expected bill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Manipulating certain parameters to refine the way features work in a software package is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a workaround 
B)  adjustment 
C)  customization 
D)  feature adjustability 
E)  parameterizing 
A)  a workaround 
B)  adjustment 
C)  customization 
D)  feature adjustability 
E)  parameterizing

Question 4

Some benefits of outsourcing are that the service provider may be more experienced in the technology that would greatly benefit your organization and may have more experienced programmers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications are small single-function software packages that are inexpensive and easy to install and have only minor problems and fast, easily recognizable benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The three primary types of contracts that can be drawn to control the outsourcing deal are (1) a time and arrangements contract, (2) a fixed-price contract, and (3) a value-added contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When using the packaged software design strategy, substantial time can be saved because the project team no longer has to spend time defining the requirements of the new system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the design phase we address the functional requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Pirate Adventures, Inc., a company that owns and operates hotels in tropical locations, is interested in replacing the 15-year-old room reservation system in all of its hotels. Custom development would be the best design strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Many project teams believe that packaged software is the best way to create a system because they have complete control over the way the system looks and functions, and they can be flexible and creative in the way they solve business problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

To avoid the classic design mistake of "feature creep," the analyst should _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  not switch or upgrade unless there is a compelling need for specific features 
B)  increase the schedule to include learning time 
C)  move proposed changes into future versions 
D)  not use a design tool that appears too good to be true 
E)  use rapid application development techniques or timeboxing 
A)  not switch or upgrade unless there is a compelling need for specific features 
B)  increase the schedule to include learning time 
C)  move proposed changes into future versions 
D)  not use a design tool that appears too good to be true 
E)  use rapid application development techniques or timeboxing

Question 12

To avoid the classic design mistake of "silver bullet syndrome," the analyst should _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the schedule to include learning time 
B)  move proposed changes into future versions 
C)  not switch or upgrade development tools unless there is a compelling need 
D)  not use a design tool that appears too good to be true 
E)  use rapid application development techniques or timeboxing 
A)  increase the schedule to include learning time 
B)  move proposed changes into future versions 
C)  not switch or upgrade development tools unless there is a compelling need 
D)  not use a design tool that appears too good to be true 
E)  use rapid application development techniques or timeboxing

Question 13

The process of building new systems by combining packaged software, existing legacy systems, and new software written to integrate everything together is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  customization 
B)  formal methodology 
C)  outsourcing 
D)  systems integration 
E)  workaround 
A)  customization 
B)  formal methodology 
C)  outsourcing 
D)  systems integration 
E)  workaround

Question 14

Which one in the following is NOT a layer of a software architecture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Foundation 
B)  Problem Domain 
C)  Data management 
D)  Data structure 
E)  Human-computer Interface 
A)  Foundation 
B)  Problem Domain 
C)  Data management 
D)  Data structure 
E)  Human-computer Interface

Question 15

What is the purpose of an alternatives matrix? What is the typical content? How will this tool be used by a project team in the context of design strategy selection?

Accepted Answer

An alternatives matrix organizes the pro

Question 16

The design phase of the SDLC creates a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  blueprint for the future system 
B)  picture of the as-is system 
C)  understanding of who, what, when, and where the future system will be 
D)  understanding of why build the system 
E)  none of these 
A)  blueprint for the future system 
B)  picture of the as-is system 
C)  understanding of who, what, when, and where the future system will be 
D)  understanding of why build the system 
E)  none of these

Question 17

There are three methods to create a new system. They are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  buy a package, external vender, external service provider 
B)  develop custom application in-house, external service provider, and external vender 
C)  external service provider, rely on a developer, and external vender 
D)  in-house custom application, buy a package, and external vender 
E)  in-house custom application, external service provider, and external vender 
A)  buy a package, external vender, external service provider 
B)  develop custom application in-house, external service provider, and external vender 
C)  external service provider, rely on a developer, and external vender 
D)  in-house custom application, buy a package, and external vender 
E)  in-house custom application, external service provider, and external vender

Question 18

In-house experience is not a factor to be considered for selecting a design strategy since a company is always able to hire experienced developers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Class such as URLConnection (dealing with URL connections) should be handled in the layer Data Management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

As many as 70% of companies with IT budgets over $5 million are currently outsourcing development of systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is the purpose of the different layers?

A value added contract provides for flexibility, but may result in a larger than expected bill.

Manipulating certain parameters to refine the way features work in a software package is called _____.

Some benefits of outsourcing are that the service provider may be more experienced in the technology that would greatly benefit your organization and may have more experienced programmers.

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications are small single-function software packages that are inexpensive and easy to install and have only minor problems and fast, easily recognizable benefits.

The three primary types of contracts that can be drawn to control the outsourcing deal are (1) a time and arrangements contract, (2) a fixed-price contract, and (3) a value-added contract.

When using the packaged software design strategy, substantial time can be saved because the project team no longer has to spend time defining the requirements of the new system.

In the design phase we address the functional requirements.

Pirate Adventures, Inc., a company that owns and operates hotels in tropical locations, is interested in replacing the 15-year-old room reservation system in all of its hotels. Custom development would be the best design strategy.

Many project teams believe that packaged software is the best way to create a system because they have complete control over the way the system looks and functions, and they can be flexible and creative in the way they solve business problems.

To avoid the classic design mistake of "feature creep," the analyst should _____.

To avoid the classic design mistake of "silver bullet syndrome," the analyst should _____.

The process of building new systems by combining packaged software, existing legacy systems, and new software written to integrate everything together is called _____.

Which one in the following is NOT a layer of a software architecture.

What is the purpose of an alternatives matrix? What is the typical content? How will this tool be used by a project team in the context of design strategy selection?

The design phase of the SDLC creates a(n) _____.

There are three methods to create a new system. They are _____.

In-house experience is not a factor to be considered for selecting a design strategy since a company is always able to hire experienced developers.

Class such as URLConnection (dealing with URL connections) should be handled in the layer Data Management.

As many as 70% of companies with IT budgets over $5 million are currently outsourcing development of systems.

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Project Management

Requirements Determination

Business Process and Functional Modeling

Structural Modeling

Behavioral Modeling

Class and Method Design

Data Management Layer Design

Human Computer Interaction Layer Design

Physical Architecture Layer Design

Construction

Installation and Operations

Filters

Exam 7: Moving on to Design

What is the purpose of the different layers?

A value added contract provides for flexibility, but may result in a larger than expected bill.

Manipulating certain parameters to refine the way features work in a software package is called _____.

Some benefits of outsourcing are that the service provider may be more experienced in the technology that would greatly benefit your organization and may have more experienced programmers.

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications are small single-function software packages that are inexpensive and easy to install and have only minor problems and fast, easily recognizable benefits.

The three primary types of contracts that can be drawn to control the outsourcing deal are (1) a time and arrangements contract, (2) a fixed-price contract, and (3) a value-added contract.

When using the packaged software design strategy, substantial time can be saved because the project team no longer has to spend time defining the requirements of the new system.

In the design phase we address the functional requirements.

Pirate Adventures, Inc., a company that owns and operates hotels in tropical locations, is interested in replacing the 15-year-old room reservation system in all of its hotels. Custom development would be the best design strategy.

Many project teams believe that packaged software is the best way to create a system because they have complete control over the way the system looks and functions, and they can be flexible and creative in the way they solve business problems.

To avoid the classic design mistake of "feature creep," the analyst should _____.

To avoid the classic design mistake of "silver bullet syndrome," the analyst should _____.

The process of building new systems by combining packaged software, existing legacy systems, and new software written to integrate everything together is called _____.

Which one in the following is NOT a layer of a software architecture.

What is the purpose of an alternatives matrix? What is the typical content? How will this tool be used by a project team in the context of design strategy selection?

The design phase of the SDLC creates a(n) _____.

There are three methods to create a new system. They are _____.

In-house experience is not a factor to be considered for selecting a design strategy since a company is always able to hire experienced developers.

Class such as URLConnection (dealing with URL connections) should be handled in the layer Data Management.

As many as 70% of companies with IT budgets over $5 million are currently outsourcing development of systems.

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Project Management

Requirements Determination

Business Process and Functional Modeling

Structural Modeling

Behavioral Modeling

Class and Method Design

Data Management Layer Design

Human Computer Interaction Layer Design

Physical Architecture Layer Design

Construction

Installation and Operations

Filters