Question 1

To avoid the classic design mistake of "reducing the design time," 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 unless there is a compelling need for specific features 
D)  not use a design tool that appears too good to be true 
E)  use timeboxing 
A)  increase the schedule to include learning time 
B)  move proposed changes into future versions 
C)  not switch or upgrade unless there is a compelling need for specific features 
D)  not use a design tool that appears too good to be true 
E)  use timeboxing

Question 2

Describe the packaged system design strategy. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

Packaged software is the purchase of sof

Question 3

A(n) fixed price contract provides for a stable customer price, but requirements will be well defined by the outsourcer at the beginning of the contract period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The following are all classic design mistakes EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  feature creep 
B)  including design time 
C)  reducing design time 
D)  silver bullet syndrome 
E)  switching tools in mid-project 
A)  feature creep 
B)  including design time 
C)  reducing design time 
D)  silver bullet syndrome 
E)  switching tools in mid-project

Question 5

An advantage of outsourcing the application development process is that the organization may acquire technical skills and functional knowledge from the vendor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Michelle would like the opportunity to increase the experience level of her IS staff by having them analyze and design a new web-based distribution system. The skills learned from this project may help with future strategic applications. Since the time period for the project is very flexible and this is a somewhat unique business need, Michelle has decided to use packaged software for this project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An alternative matrix combines several feasibility analyses into one table so that the pros and cons of alternatives can be easily compared.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Every sequence diagram must be associated to a use case in the use-case diagram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

RFP, RFI and RFQ all could be used by project teams to collect information for making acquisition decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A disadvantage of purchasing packaged software is that the organization may _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  accept functionality that is not a perfect fit 
B)  build technical skills and functional knowledge 
C)  make strategic changes during implementation 
D)  remove all risk from the project 
E)  save money on the purchase 
A)  accept functionality that is not a perfect fit 
B)  build technical skills and functional knowledge 
C)  make strategic changes during implementation 
D)  remove all risk from the project 
E)  save money on the purchase

Question 11

Describe the custom development design strategy. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

During custom development the project te

Question 12

The physical architecture layer addresses how the software will execute on specific computers and networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Class like Date (dealing with date and time) should be considered in the layer Foundation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe how to balance the functional and structural models.

Accepted Answer

Balancing means making sure that both se

Question 15

When the business need is unique and the process is critical to the business, the most appropriate development strategy is packaged software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When an analyst discovers that a set of classes have a similar set of attributes and methods, it may make sense to _____ out the similarities into a separate class.

Accepted Answer

A)  refine 
B)  abstract 
C)  factor 
D)  partition 
E)  separate 
A)  refine 
B)  abstract 
C)  factor 
D)  partition 
E)  separate

Question 17

Packaged diagrams cannot be verified or validated since they are too general.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Object-oriented systems can send messages to a legacy system through the use of a package wrapper.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A(n) _____ is the equivalent to a subsystem.

Accepted Answer

A)  collaboration 
B)  partition 
C)  layer 
D)  factor 
E)  abstraction 
A)  collaboration 
B)  partition 
C)  layer 
D)  factor 
E)  abstraction

To avoid the classic design mistake of "reducing the design time," the analyst should _____.

Describe the packaged system design strategy. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

A(n) fixed price contract provides for a stable customer price, but requirements will be well defined by the outsourcer at the beginning of the contract period.

The following are all classic design mistakes EXCEPT _____.

An advantage of outsourcing the application development process is that the organization may acquire technical skills and functional knowledge from the vendor.

An alternative matrix combines several feasibility analyses into one table so that the pros and cons of alternatives can be easily compared.

Every sequence diagram must be associated to a use case in the use-case diagram.

RFP, RFI and RFQ all could be used by project teams to collect information for making acquisition decision.

A disadvantage of purchasing packaged software is that the organization may _____.

Describe the custom development design strategy. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

The physical architecture layer addresses how the software will execute on specific computers and networks.

Class like Date (dealing with date and time) should be considered in the layer Foundation.

Describe how to balance the functional and structural models.

When the business need is unique and the process is critical to the business, the most appropriate development strategy is packaged software.

When an analyst discovers that a set of classes have a similar set of attributes and methods, it may make sense to _____ out the similarities into a separate class.

Packaged diagrams cannot be verified or validated since they are too general.

Object-oriented systems can send messages to a legacy system through the use of a package wrapper.

A(n) _____ is the equivalent to a subsystem.

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

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Exam 7: Moving on to Design

To avoid the classic design mistake of "reducing the design time," the analyst should _____.

Describe the packaged system design strategy. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

A(n) fixed price contract provides for a stable customer price, but requirements will be well defined by the outsourcer at the beginning of the contract period.

The following are all classic design mistakes EXCEPT _____.

An advantage of outsourcing the application development process is that the organization may acquire technical skills and functional knowledge from the vendor.

An alternative matrix combines several feasibility analyses into one table so that the pros and cons of alternatives can be easily compared.

Every sequence diagram must be associated to a use case in the use-case diagram.

RFP, RFI and RFQ all could be used by project teams to collect information for making acquisition decision.

A disadvantage of purchasing packaged software is that the organization may _____.

Describe the custom development design strategy. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

The physical architecture layer addresses how the software will execute on specific computers and networks.

Class like Date (dealing with date and time) should be considered in the layer Foundation.

Describe how to balance the functional and structural models.

When the business need is unique and the process is critical to the business, the most appropriate development strategy is packaged software.

When an analyst discovers that a set of classes have a similar set of attributes and methods, it may make sense to _____ out the similarities into a separate class.

Packaged diagrams cannot be verified or validated since they are too general.

Object-oriented systems can send messages to a legacy system through the use of a package wrapper.

A(n) _____ is the equivalent to a subsystem.

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