Question 1

Normally,a task force for the planning phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)includes only representatives from the IT department and the top management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In the context of structured systems analysis and design (SSAD)models,a _____ is a tool that helps analysts understand the data requirements an information system must meet by defining data elements and showing the associations between them.

Accepted Answer

A) data flow diagram 
B) flowchart 
C) context diagram 
D) conceptual data model

Question 3

_____ refers to the trend of end users developing their own information systems with little or no formal assistance from an information systems team.

Accepted Answer

A) Insourcing 
B) Outsourcing 
C) Self-sourcing 
D) Crowdsourcing

Question 4

Describe how information systems are implemented using a plunge conversion method.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe how information systems are implemented using...

Question 5

The fundamental principle behind _____ is that the self-contained blocks of codes can be reused in a variety of different applications,allowing new business processes to be created from a pool of existing services.

Accepted Answer

A) rapid prototyping 
B) joint application design 
C) service-oriented architecture 
D) computer-aided systems engineering

Question 6

The creation of a system specifications document indicates the beginning of the analysis phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The _____ approach treats process and data independently and is a sequential approach that requires completing the analysis before beginning the design of information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) joint application design 
B) structured systems analysis and design 
C) object-oriented 
D) class-responsibility collaboration

Question 8

_____ is a method for developing software applications and information system projects in which a project is divided into smaller functions and developers cannot go on to the next phase until the current phase is finished.

Accepted Answer

A) Extreme programming 
B) Rapid application development 
C) Service-oriented architecture 
D) Joint application design

Question 9

_____ is a philosophy and a software and system development methodology that focuses on the development,use,and reuse of small,self-contained blocks of codes to meet the software needs of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) Extreme programming 
B) Rapid application development 
C) Service-oriented architecture 
D) Joint application design

Question 10

Which is a similarity between agile methodology and extreme programming (XP)?

Accepted Answer

A) Both give equal emphasis to team coding. 
B) Both focus on an incremental development process. 
C) Both respond to changing needs before the system is delivered. 
D) Both have programmers perform different actions at the same time.

Question 11

While using PERT and CPM techniques,if any of the activities along the critical path is delayed,the entire project is delayed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The_____ is an incremental development process that has less emphasis on team coding and more emphasis on limiting a project's scope.

Accepted Answer

A) The V-shaped model 
B) The joint application design approach 
C) Rapid prototyping 
D) Agile methodology

Question 13

During the _____ of the systems development life cycle (SDLC),an information system is operating,enhancements and modifications to the system have been developed and tested,and hardware and software components have been added or replaced.

Accepted Answer

A) planning 
B) design 
C) implementation 
D) maintenance

Question 14

Which benefit of an information system is categorized as a tangible?

Accepted Answer

A) Improved employee morale 
B) Better customer satisfaction 
C) Increased company profits 
D) Increased flexibility in business operations

Question 15

During the design phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC),the _____ design is created for a specific platform,such as choosing Dell servers running Ubuntu Linux and Java for the programming language.

Accepted Answer

A) virtual 
B) physical 
C) conceptual 
D) logical

Question 16

Explain the importance of the formation of a task force during the planning phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the importance of the formation of...

Question 17

In the context of information systems,which is a disadvantage of prototyping?

Accepted Answer

A) It increases the need to train information system users. 
B) It decreases a system's chance of success by discouraging users' involvement. 
C) A prototype is more difficult to modify than a complete system. 
D) A prototype might not reflect the final system's actual operation and,therefore,could be misleading.

Question 18

_____ helps reduce the backlog in producing information systems and improve flexibility in responding to users' information needs.

Accepted Answer

A) Intersourcing 
B) Outsourcing 
C) Self-sourcing 
D) Crowdsourcing

Question 19

_____ uses an iterative process that repeats the design,development,and testing steps as needed,based on feedback from users.

Accepted Answer

A) Extreme programming 
B) Rapid application development 
C) Service-oriented architecture 
D) Joint application design

Question 20

Describe joint application design (JAD).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe joint application design (JAD)....

Exam 10: Building Successful Information Systems

Normally,a task force for the planning phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)includes only representatives from the IT department and the top management.

In the context of structured systems analysis and design (SSAD) models,a _____ is a tool that helps analysts understand the data requirements an information system must meet by defining data elements and showing the associations between them.

_____ refers to the trend of end users developing their own information systems with little or no formal assistance from an information systems team.

Describe how information systems are implemented using a plunge conversion method.

The fundamental principle behind _____ is that the self-contained blocks of codes can be reused in a variety of different applications,allowing new business processes to be created from a pool of existing services.

The creation of a system specifications document indicates the beginning of the analysis phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

The _____ approach treats process and data independently and is a sequential approach that requires completing the analysis before beginning the design of information systems.

_____ is a method for developing software applications and information system projects in which a project is divided into smaller functions and developers cannot go on to the next phase until the current phase is finished.

_____ is a philosophy and a software and system development methodology that focuses on the development,use,and reuse of small,self-contained blocks of codes to meet the software needs of an organization.

Which is a similarity between agile methodology and extreme programming (XP) ?

While using PERT and CPM techniques,if any of the activities along the critical path is delayed,the entire project is delayed.

The_____ is an incremental development process that has less emphasis on team coding and more emphasis on limiting a project's scope.

During the _____ of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) ,an information system is operating,enhancements and modifications to the system have been developed and tested,and hardware and software components have been added or replaced.

Which benefit of an information system is categorized as a tangible?

During the design phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) ,the _____ design is created for a specific platform,such as choosing Dell servers running Ubuntu Linux and Java for the programming language.

Explain the importance of the formation of a task force during the planning phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

In the context of information systems,which is a disadvantage of prototyping?

_____ helps reduce the backlog in producing information systems and improve flexibility in responding to users' information needs.

_____ uses an iterative process that repeats the design,development,and testing steps as needed,based on feedback from users.

Describe joint application design (JAD).