Modern Systems Analysis and Design Midterm

True/ False: New versions or releases of software with associated updates to documentation, training, and support are not part of the maintenance phase.

False

Which of the below is NOT a true statement regarding the SDLC?

1. It is a highly linked set of phases whose products feed the activities in subsequent phases.
2. It is a rapid method to prototype and develop an application.
3. The relationships between phases are well specified.
4. The different phases are clearly defined.

It is a rapid method to prototype and develop an application.

True/ False: The Agile Methodologies focus on the roles that people perform rather than placing the emphasis on individuals.

False

True/ False: According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the professional IT workforce will grow by more than 52 percent between 2010 and 2020.

False

According to Fowler, which of the following is NOT considered a valid individual methodology that comes under the umbrella of Agile Methodologies?

Passive Software Development

In which phase of the SDLC is the description of the recommended solution converted into logical and then physical system specifications?

Design

Which of the following activities happens during the SDLC planning phase?

A presentation of why the system should or should not be developed by the organization is given.

In which phase of the SDLC are the system requirements studied and structured?

Analysis

________ is/are often called the third approach to systems development, after the process oriented and data-oriented approaches.

Object-oriented analysis and design

Under eXtreme Programming, ________ and ________ are intimately related parts of the same process.

Coding; testing

What are computer programs that make it easy to use and benefit from techniques and to faithfully follow the guidelines of the overall development methodology?

Tools

True/ False: Implementation is the final step of the traditional waterfall SDLC method.

False

Which of the following is NOT a feature of eXtreme Programming?
1. Incremental planning approach
2. Reliance on an evolutionary approach to development
3. Focus on automated tests written by programmers and customers to monitor the development process
4. Long cycles

Long cycles

There are five factors that separate agile from traditional approaches to systems development. The factor "Criticality" describes which of the following agile methods factors?

Untested on safety-critical products

Which of the following is NOT true regarding iterative development?
1. Feedback is not provided to developers and customers.
2. It focuses on the frequent production of working versions of a system.
3. It is a mechanism for dealing with a lack of predictability.
4. It provides feedback to customers.

Feedback is not provided to developers and customers

All of the following are ways of validating purchased software information, except ________.
1. Reviewing software documentation and technical marketing literature
2. Using the software yourself and running it through a series of tests based on the criteria for selecting software
3. Sending prospective vendors a questionnaire asking specific questions about their packages
4. Asking the manufacturer if they feel their software is best

Asking the manufacturer if they feel their software is best

Which of the following is a FALSE statement about reusing software?
1 Reuse should increase programmer productivity.
2 Reuse should decrease development time.
3 Reuse is always expensive
4 Reuse should result in higher-quality software.

Reuse is always exposed

Which solution enables a firm to integrate all parts of a business process into a unified information system?

Enterprise Software Solutions

Which of the following is a firm that specializes in cloud computing?

Salesforce.com

________ is the software reuse step that involves the design of a reusable piece of software, starting from existing software assets or from scratch.

Abstraction

Which of the following is a function of an IT service firm?

1. Support an order entry system
2. Rent licenses
3. Run applications for customers
4. Provide open source software

Run applications for customers

________ is the software reuse step that involves making the reusable asset understandable to developers who want to use it in their systems.

Recontextualization

Which of the following software evaluation criteria refers to the ease with which you or the vendor can customize the software?

Flexibility
Documentation
Vendor support
Response time

Flexibility

Which of the following is an organization that hosts and runs computer applications for other companies, typically on a per use or license basis?

ERP firm
Cloud computing application provider
A software analyst
The Internet

Cloud computing application provider

True/false: Managed reuse is a less expensive method of managing software reuse.

False

Which of the following is NOT a step in the process of securing applications that an organization is migrating to the cloud?

Involve the organization's security experts

Clearly define requirements

Conduct a security background check of the cloud computing organization

Perform a risk assessment

Conduct a security background check of the cloud computing organization

True/ False: Software that can be modified to meet the needs of an organization are called turnkey systems.

False

How does an organization rank criteria for choosing off the shelf software?

Importance depends on the organization's requirements.

True/ False: The first administrative information system was developed in the United States by J. Lyons & Sons.

False

What is the primary concern of IT managers as it relates to cloud computing?

Security

Which of the following companies did Shell NOT outsource any of its operations to?

EDS
Accenture
IBM
Nokia

Nokia

True/ False: Microsoft is the best known software company in the world.

True

Why is open source software different than the other types of software?

The source code is free

A document provided to vendors that asks them to propose hardware and system software that will meet the requirements of a new system is called a ________.

Request for proposal

________ refers to the tasks the software can perform and the mandatory, essential, and desired system features.

Functionality

Together, SAP and Oracle control about 36 percent of the ________ market.

ERP

True/False: Oracle is a software company known for productivity software.

False

True/ False: Because open source software is free, it is impossible to make money with it.

False

If a company has a generic software need, they should consider acquiring its software from a(n) ________.

Packaged software producer

True/ False: Mexico is often seen as a common alternative to India for outsourcing.

True

________ refers to the use of previously written software resources, especially objects and components, in new applications.

Reuse

True/ False: Due to security concerns, cloud computing has experienced decreased growth in recent years.

False

Intuit's QuickBooks is an example of what type of software?

Pre-packaged software

Which of the following is NOT an example of open-source software?

Firefox
Excel
MySQL
Linux

Excel

Which of the following is a reason why an organization might get rid of its entire information processing unit?

Because management does not like the IT department
Because the old system does not work anymore
To hire better IT staff
Because of political reasons

Because of political reasons

Which of the following is a reason why a company may outsource certain operations?

Keep the information technology staff from being bored
Decrease process efficiencies
Outsource noncore activities
Increase time to market

Outsource noncore activities

Which best describes facilitated reuses?


Developers are mandated to reuse documentation.
Developers practice reuse when they desire.
Developers are required to practice reuse.
Developers are not required to practice reuse, but are encouraged to do so.

Developers are not required to practice reuse, but are encouraged to do so.

________ refers to how long it takes the software package to respond to the user's request in an interactive session.

Response Time

True/ False: Designing and sequencing activities to attain project goals describes the technical problem solving activity.

True

________ is NOT a skill pertaining to the team management activity of a project manager.

Forecasting
Self-management
Peer-evaluation
Team-building

Forecasting

________ is the third phase of the project management process in which the plans created in the prior phases (project initiation and planning) are put into action.

Project closure
Project development
Project execution
Project planning

Project Execution

During ________, the project manager performs several activities to assess the size, scope, and complexity of the project and to establish procedures to support subsequent activities.

Project initiation
Project bidding
Project development
Project delivery

Project Initiation

Which of the following is NOT a part of the project management process?

Executing
Planning
Initiating
Adjoining

Adjoining

________ is NOT a skill pertaining to the risk and change management activity of a project manager.

Risk and opportunity identification and assessment
Environmental scanning
Team-building
Resource redeployment

team-building

________ is the process of dividing the project into manageable tasks and logically ordering them to ensure a smooth evolution between tasks.

Project breakdown structure
Work breakdown structure
Management breakdown structure
Task breakdown structure

work breakdown structure

True/ False: There are 10 activities in total which are involved in the project planning phase.

True

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a network diagram?

Variability in the duration of activities is the norm.

It is more often used than Gantt charts to manage projects such as information systems development.

It represents how completion times vary for activities.

Connecting arrows are not used.

Connecting arrows are not used

________ is NOT a skill pertaining to the technical problem solving activity of a project manager.

Making trade-offs between alternative solutions

Contact point for payroll team

Defining activities and their sequence

Interpreting system requests and specifications

contacting point for payroll team

True/ False: Microsoft Excel is an example of project management software.

False

________ is a critical path scheduling technique used for controlling resources.

Network scheduling
Networking
Network programming
Network diagramming

Network diagramming

What is another term for nonintegrated systems?

Enterprise systems
ERP systems
Islands of information
SAP systems

Islands of Information

The SDLC planning phase consists of which activity?

Project selection
Project testing
Project completion
Project reorganization

Project Selection

True/ False: B2E is not a mode of electronic commerce.

False

What kind of statement is "We are in the business of designing, fabricating, and selling to retail stores high-quality wood furniture"?

Mission Statement

True/ False: The cost of information systems has steadily decreased over time.

False

What stands as the most outstanding representation of global networking?

The Internet
Protocols
Business to business applications
Electronic commerce

The internet

What is the final activity in the project identification and selection process?

Delete the project
Implementing the IS project
Selecting an IS project
Producing the IS project

Selecting an IS Project

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a steering committee when making IS identification and selections?

Narrow nonstrategic focus
Cross functional focus
Larger and riskier projects
Less concern with cost-benefit analysis

Less concern with cost-benefit analysis

When do executives develop a mission statement?

At the beginning of the project
During the board of director meeting
At the beginning of the fiscal year
During corporate strategic planning

During corporate Strategic planning

True/ False: Rejection of a project is the only outcome in the classifying and ranking of projects.

False

Which evaluation criteria for classifying and ranking projects deals with level of difficulty of the project?

Value chain analysis
Potential benefits
Resource availability
Technical difficulty

Technical Difficulty

Considering evaluation criteria for classifying and ranking projects, which criterion concerns improving profits and customer service?

Technical Risks
Potential Benefits
Resource Availability
Project Duration

Potential Benefits

Which of the following is NOT a source for IS development requests?

IS managers
Customers
Business units
Formal planning groups

Customers

________ is a process of considering short- and long- term projects.

Project analysis
Project determination
Project identification
Project selection

Project Selection

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when discussing the need for improved IS project selection?

Systems cannot handle applications that cross organizational boundaries.

Data redundancy is out of control.

The cost of information systems has remained steady.

Poorly planned systems must be constantly revised.

The cost of information systems has remained steady.

A ________ clearly states what business a company is in.

Mission statement
Corporate statement
Strategic plan
Current plan

Mission Statement

Which Porter strategy deals with competing in an industry on the basis of products to the consumer?

Low cost producer
Product differentiation
Product Focus
Value added

Low Cost Producer

What is a large network of networks?

The internet

True/ False: Transforming raw materials into products is a part of a value chain.

true

The third activity in the ISP process is ________.

Describe the target situation, trends, and constraints
Develop the logical design
Describe the current situation
Develop a transition strategy and plans

Develop a transition stategy and plans

True/ False: Hyundai practices the low-cost producer competitive strategy.

True

True/ False: The organization should have a good understanding of the business strategy for good project selection to occur.

true

When choosing a weighted system to determine project viability, what should the organization keep in mind?

All requirements should be weighted equally.

Requirements and constraints have equal weights
.
Weights are subjective.

The total points have to equal 100.

Weights are subjective

True/ False: Objective statements is the method of an organization fulfilling its mission and objectives.

False

Which of the following is NOT included as a total when using a weighted multi-criteria project?

Overall totals
Constraints
Requirements
Department rankings

Department Rankings

True/ False: The second step in selection of a project is reviewing the current projects and removing the ones that do not line up with strategic goals.

False

Which of the following is NOT a generic strategy identified by Porter?

Low cost producer
Product niche
Product differentiation
Product introduction

Product Introduction

True/False: When an organization reviews their short and long term goals for development, the organization uses an IS plan to document it.

True

________ are peer group reviews of products created via the systems development process.

Steering committee meetings
Staff meetings
Project approval bodies
Walk-throughs

walk-throughs

________ need to be managed in order to be minimized.
Risks
ROIs
Employees
Estimates

Risks

True/False: The useful life of many IS may not exceed five years.

True

Which term below means that money available today is worth more than the same amount tomorrow?

Discount rate
Variable costs
Cost benefit
Time value of money

Time value of money

What is the term that describes the best estimate of a project's scope, benefits, cost, and resources?

Resource plan
Management procedure
Baseline project plan
Project charter

baseline project plan

True/ False: The baseline business plan is a type of project and contains steps for overall systems development.

False

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of not managing risks?

Inaccurate duration times

Failure to achieve appropriate system performance levels

Unqualified project management

Inaccurate cost estimates.

Unqualified project management

True/ False: The introduction portion of the baseline project report is often the first section to be written.

False

Which of the following is an example of a procurement IS cost?

Personal recruiting
Organizational disruptions
System maintenance
User training

Organizational disruptions

Which of the following is a less risky approach to the technical parts of a project?

Having a well-equipped IT staff
User involvement
Using standard technology
Using a matrix

Using standard technology

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining schedule feasibility?

Government imposed deadline
Vacation
Business cycles
A 45-hour work week

A 45-hour work week

Which of the following is NOT an example of an economic cost-benefit analysis technique?

Break-even analysis
Time value of money
Net present value
Return on investment

Time value of money