Systems Analysis 10-152-170 MSTC Chapter 1-3 Test

Which of the following occurs during project execution? Answers: Establishing the communication plan Establishing the project workbook Establishing the project initiation plan Conducting post project reviews Monitoring project progress against the baseline project plan

Monitoring project progress against the baseline project plan

Which of the following is not a way of validating purchased software information? Answers: Using the software yourself and running it through a series of tests based on the criteria for selecting software Reviewing software documentation and technical marketing literature Purchasing the software first and then testing Sending prospective vendors a questionnaire asking specific questions about their packages Obtaining feedback from other users of the software

Purchasing the software first and then testing

Which of the following describes the internal staffing requirements when software components are acquired from packaged software producers? Answers: Some internal staff are necessary, but mostly consultants are needed. Some information systems (IS) and user staff to define requirements and evaluate packages are needed. Internal staff may be needed, depending on the application. Internal staff are necessary, though staff size may vary. None of these are correct.

Some information systems (IS) and user staff to define requirements and evaluate packages are needed.

In which SDLC phase will the analyst study the organization's current procedures and the information systems used to perform tasks? Answers: Systems observation Systems implementation and operation Systems analysis Systems planning and selection Systems design

Systems analysis

A system is separated from other systems by a(n): Answers: interface. barrier. boundary. border. cross-platform.

boundary.

The extent to which a system or subsystem performs a single function defines: Answers: modularity. cohesion. coupling. dependence. decomposition.

cohesion

An information system includes each of the following EXCEPT: Answers: documentation and training materials. controls. culture. specific job roles associated with the overall system. application software.

culture.

The one type of reuse that is mandated is called: Answers: ad hoc reuse. facilitated reuse. designed reuse. designated reuse. managed reuse.

designed reuse.

Symantec is a leading software firm that specializes in: Answers: open-source software. enterprise software. IT services. cloud computing. packaged software.

packaged software.

A systems development approach that originated in northern Europe, in which users and the improvement of their work lives are the central focus, best defines: Answers: joint application design. CASE. participatory design (PD). rapid application development. Agile Methodologies

participatory design (PD).

Arguably, the most instrumental person to the successful completion of any project is the: Answers: staff consultant. project manager. end user. department manager. chief information officer.

project manager.

How long it takes for a software package to respond to user's requests is called: Answers: run time. response time. lag time. activation time. recurrent time.

response time.

When working with ERP systems, a ________ ensures more accurate and consistent data. Answers: sentinel depository single repository data guardian software vendor

single repository

A description of the alternative solution recommended by the analysis team is provided during the: Answers: systems planning and selection phase. systems implementation and operation phase. systems design phase. systems alternative selection phase. systems analysis phase.

systems analysis phase.

In terms of criteria to consider when choosing off-the-shelf software, documentation refers to all of the following EXCEPT: Answers: technical documentation. how understandable the documentation is. the baseline project plan. user's manuals. the cost for multiple copies.

the baseline project plan.

By 2017 the outsourcing market is projected to be worth: . Answers: $178 billion. $178,000. $9 million. $1.2 billion. $1.2 million.

$1.2 billion.

Which of the following slack times indicates that an activity is on the critical path? Answers: 0 10 2 5 1

0

What would be the estimated time for completion if time estimates for installation are as follows? optimistic = 1 week; pessimistic = 1 week; realistic = 1 week Answers: 3 weeks 5 weeks 12 weeks 6 weeks 1 week

1 week

What would be the estimated time for completion if time estimates for programming are as follows? optimistic = 4 weeks; pessimistic = 6 weeks; realistic = 5 weeks Answers: 6 weeks 5 weeks 3 weeks 30 weeks 15 weeks

5 weeks

What would be the estimated time for completion if the time estimates for report design are as follows? optimistic = 3 weeks; pessimistic = 9 weeks; realistic = 6 weeks Answers: 6 weeks 3 weeks 18 weeks 5 weeks 36 weeks

6 weeks

in many instances, off-the-shelf software can meet up to ________ percent of an organization's needs. Answers: 100 90 70 60 50

70

Which of the following is NOT a task characteristic? Answers: A task should have well-accepted predecessor and successor steps. A task should have a single and identifiable deliverable. A task should have a known method or technique. A task is measurable so that percent completed can be determined. A task should be completed by only one person.

A task should be completed by only one person.

Which of the following are the basic steps in software reuse? Purchasing new software and integrating it into existing systems Contextualization and generalization Developing a business plan and an implementation plan Abstraction, storage, and recontextualization Overloading and overriding

Abstraction, storage, and recontextualization

Current approaches to systems development that focus on adaptive methodologies, people instead of roles, and an overall self-adaptive development process best defines: Answers: rapid application development. CASE. Agile Methodologies. participatory design. joint application design.

Agile Methodologies.

Changes to the baseline project plan might be motivated by: Answers: a slipped completion date of an activity. a bungled activity that must be redone. the identification of a new activity that becomes evident later in the project. an unforeseen change in personnel due to sickness, resignation, or termination. All of these.

All of these.

Risks can arise from: Answers: the use of new technology. resistance to change. availability of critical resources. member inexperience with technology or the business area. All of these.

All of these.

Managing conflict within a project team to ensure that conflict is not too high or too low best defines which of the following project manager activities? Answers: Problem solving Risk management Leadership Team management Conflict management

Conflict management

During which of the following project planning activities do you use the information regarding tasks and resource availability to assign time estimates to each activity in the work breakdown structure? Answers: Developing a project scope statement Setting a baseline project plan Dividing the project into manageable tasks Developing a preliminary schedule Describing project scope, alternatives, and feasibility

Developing a preliminary schedule

Which of the following project management activities is associated with project initiation? Answers: Establishing a relationship with the customer Estimating resources and creating a detailed resource plan Identifying and assessing risks Closing down the project Describing project scope, alternatives, and feasibility

Establishing a relationship with the customer

Which of the following is NOT a project planning activity? Answers: Determining project standards and procedures Identifying and assessing risk Developing a project scope statement Establishing management procedures Setting a baseline project plan

Establishing management procedures

Defining the necessary activities required to organize the initiation team while they are working to define the scope of the project is the focus of which of the following activities? Dividing the project into manageable tasks Establishing the project initiation plan Establishing management procedures Establishing the project management environment and project workbook Establishing the project initiation team

Establishing the project initiation plan

Packaged software producers create software such as: Answers: Excel. Firefox. R/3. Linux.

Excel.

Which of the following companies is the top software producer? Answers: Hewlett-Packard Oracle Microsoft IBM Apple

IBM

Which of the following is NOT a project management phase? Answers: Initiating a project Executing the project Closing down the project Planning the project Implementing the project

Implementing the project

Which of the following states correctly the formality and use of hallway discussions? Answers: In terms of formality, hallway discussions would be rated medium. In terms of use, hallway discussions would be used to inform. In terms of formality, hallway discussions would be rated high. In terms of use, hallway discussions would serve as a permanent record. In terms of formality, hallway discussions would be rated low. In terms of use, hallway discussions would be used to inform and resolve issues. In terms of formality, hallway discussions would be rated high. In terms of use, hallway discussions would be used to inform. In terms of formality, hallway discussions would be rated medium to high. In terms of use, hallway discussions would be used to resolve issues.

In terms of formality, hallway discussions would be rated low. In terms of use, hallway discussions would be used to inform and resolve issue

Which of the following states correctly the formality and use of a project workbook? Answers: In terms of formality, the project workbook would be rated low. In terms of use, the project workbook would be used to resolve issues. In terms of formality, the project workbook would be rated low to medium. In terms of use, the project workbook would be used to inform and serve as a permanent record. In terms of formality, the project workbook would be rated high. In terms of use, the project workbook would be used to inform and serve as a permanent record. In terms of formality, the project workbook would be rated medium to high. In terms of use, the project workbook would be used to resolve issues. In terms of formality, the project workbook would be rated high. In terms of use, the project workbook would be used to resolve issues.

In terms of formality, the project workbook would be rated high. In terms of use, the project workbook would be used to inform and serve as a permanent record

Which of the following is a disadvantage of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems? Answers: The systems are too simple Become outdated quickly ERP systems are not secure Always requires new hardware Lack of in-house expertise

Lack of in-house expertise

Which of the following refers to the time in which an activity can be completed without delaying the project? Answers: Critical time End time Earliest expected completion time Delay time Latest expected completion time

Latest expected completion time

Influencing the activities of others toward the attainment of a common goal through the use of intelligence, personality, and abilities refers to which of the following project manager activities? Answers: Customer relations Team management Conflict management Leadership Management

Leadership

An example of a project management system is: Answers: Microsoft Project for Windows. Microsoft Office. Word Perfect. Lotus 1-2-3. QuarkXpress.

Microsoft Project for Windows

Which of the following is a direct result of decomposition? Answers: Interfaces Open systems Modularity Cohesion Coupling

Modularity

________ results in smaller and less complex systems that are easier to understand than larger, complicated systems. Answers: Modularity Compaction Reduction Cohesion Chopping

Modularity

Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding project planning? Answers: The repetitive nature of the project management process requires that plans be constantly monitored throughout the project and periodically updated. Project planning often requires that you make numerous assumptions about resource availability and potential problems. Project planning is the second phase of the project management process. Project planning focuses on defining clear, discrete activities and the work needed to complete each activity within a single project. Monitoring project progress against the baseline project plan is the first project planning activity.

Monitoring project progress against the baseline project plan is the first project planning activity.

Which of the following is NOT a function of decomposition? Answers: Break a system into smaller, more manageable and understandable subsystems Facilitate the focusing of attention on one area (subsystem) at a time without interference from other parts Permit different parts of the system to be built at the same time by the same person Build different parts of the system at independent times and have the help of different analysts Allow attention to be concentrated on the part of the system pertinent to a particular audience, without confusing people with details irrelevant to their interests

Permit different parts of the system to be built at the same time by the same person

A technique that uses optimistic, pessimistic, and realistic time to calculate the expected time for a particular task best defines: Answers: Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT). flowcharting. Unified Modeling Language (UML). Gantt. Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE).

Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT).

Which of the following is a true statement regarding project time estimates? Answers: Hardware and software are the most important, and expensive, part of project resource planning. Project time estimates are always on target. Project time estimates for task completion and overall system quality are significantly influenced by the assignment of people to tasks. Staff learning can be enhanced by assigning individuals to tasks which are "over their heads." Resource estimates should not be revised based upon the skills of the actual person assigned to a particular activity.

Project time estimates for task completion and overall system quality are significantly influenced by the assignment of people to tasks.

Which of the following is NOT an approach to systems development? Answers: Prototyping Agile Methodologies Rapid application development Joint application design Reengineering analysis

Reengineering analysis

Identifying, assessing, and managing the risks and day-to-day changes that occur during a project best defines which of the following project manager activities? Answers: Conflict management Risk and change management Technical problem solving Customer relations Team management

Risk and change management

Which of the following is NOT a system characteristic? Answers: Input Scope Interface Output Boundary

Scope

Which of the following describes the internal staffing requirements when software components are acquired from enterprise-wide solutions providers? Answers: Some internal staff are necessary, but mostly consultants are needed. Some IS and user staff to define requirements and evaluate packages are needed. Internal staff may be needed, depending on the application. Internal staff are necessary, though staff size may vary. None of these are correct.

Some internal staff are necessary, but mostly consultants are needed.

In which phase will the systems analyst convert the description of the recommended alternative solution into logical and then physical system specifications? Answers: Systems planning and selection Systems design Systems implementation and operation Systems analysis Systems conversion

Systems design

n which SDLC phase is the information system coded, tested, and installed in the organization? Systems replacement Systems planning and selection Systems design Systems implementation and operation Systems analysis

Systems implementation and operation

Which of the following allows hardware and software from different vendors to work together in an application? Answers: Systems integration Systems decomposition Joint application design Participatory design Systems coupling

Systems integration

Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding network diagrams? Answers: The latest expected completion time refers to the time in which an activity can be completed without delaying the project. All activities with a slack time equal to zero are on the critical path. To construct a network diagram, a horizontal bar is drawn for each activity that reflects its sequence and duration. Nodes not on the critical path can be delayed (for some amount of time) without delaying the final completion of the project. The critical path of a network diagram is represented by the sequence of connected activities that produce the longest overall time period.

To construct a network diagram, a horizontal bar is drawn for each activity that reflects its sequence and duration.

Which of the following is true regarding Gantt chart construction? Answers: Arrows are used to reflect the sequence of activities. To show precedence relationships, arrows are used to connect the nodes. Ellipses are used to represent activities. Squares are used to represent activities. To construct the Gantt chart, a horizontal bar is drawn for each activity that reflects its sequence and duration

To construct the Gantt chart, a horizontal bar is drawn for each activity that reflects its sequence and duration

Software that cannot be modified to meet the particular needs of an organization is called a(n): Answers: Software as a Service System. Turnbuckle System. Turnkey system. ERP system. Vanilla System.

Turnkey system.

The output of the systems planning and selection phase is: Answers: a cost benefit analysis. a detailed project proposal. a description of the alternative solution recommended by the analysis team. a basic project plan. a baseline project plan.

a baseline project plan.

A software solution involving both in-house and purchased software is called: Answers: a hybrid solution. a proprietary solution. slackware. a mingled solution. an open-source solution.

a hybrid solution.

An online or hard-copy repository for all project correspondence, inputs, outputs, deliverables, procedures, and standards that is used for performing project audits, orientation of new team members, communicating with management and customers, identifying future projects, and performing post project reviews is called: Answers: an electronic calendar. a project planner. a project workbook. project management software. a schedule book.

a project workbook.

A critical path refers to: Answers: a sequence of task activities whose order and durations indirectly affect the completion date of a project. a sequence of task activities whose order and durations directly affect the completion date of a project. a sequence of task activities whose order must be performed in parallel. a sequence of task activities whose duration cannot last more than 40 percent of the time allotted to the project. None of these.

a sequence of task activities whose order and durations directly affect the completion date of a project.

Your primary responsibility as a systems analyst concerns: Answers: application software development. documentation and training materials. hardware. people. controls.

application software development.

Software designed to support the payroll function would best be classified as: Answers: design software. analysis software. system software. application software. a decision support system

application software.

One reason that an organization would totally outsource its information systems is: Answers: to ensure a quality system. to avoid a hostile takeover. to maintain more local control. because of organizational problems. to keep the organization running smoothly.

because of organizational problems.

The line that marks the inside and outside of the system and sets off the system from its environment is known as a(n): Answers: boundary. interface. scope. delineation mark. analysis area.

boundary.

The information system includes all of the following EXCEPT: Answers: training materials. controls. people who use the software. hardware and software. capital investment.

capital investment.

All of the following are constraints EXCEPT: Answers: limited number of staff available. due dates. regulations. choice of programming language. speed of system.

choice of programming language.

Ensuring that all contractual terms of the project have been met is done during: Answers: setting a baseline project plan. conducting post project reviews. closing the customer contract. communicating the project status. project implementation.

closing the customer contract.

The provision of computing resources over the Internet so that customers do not need to invest in infrastructure is called: Answers: leased computing. raindrop computing. backbone computing. centralized computing. cloud computing.

cloud computing.

The responsibility for keeping all team members informed of the project status best describes: Answers: establishing the project initiation plan. communicating the project status. executing the baseline plan. monitoring project progress against the baseline project plan. updating project status.

communicating the project status.

Open-source software is developed by: Answers: consultants. communities of interested people. in-house developers. application service providers. employees of a particular company.

communities of interested people.

An enterprise solutions vendor is best used for: Answers: ill-defined systems. complete systems that cross functional boundaries. tasks which require custom support. applications that require instant access. generic tasks where cost is not an issue.

complete systems that cross functional boundaries.

An irreducible part, or an aggregation of parts within a system, is called a(n): Answers: scope. input. interface. component. constraint.

component.

Determining the strengths and weaknesses of project deliverables, the processes used to create them, and the project management process is done during: Answers: conducting post project reviews. closing down the project. communicating the project status. closing the customer contract. establishing the communication plan.

conducting post project reviews.

The extent to which subsystems depend on each other is called: Answers: morphism. cohesion. dependence. inheritance. coupling.

coupling.

The extent to which subsystems depend on each other refers to: Answers: cohesion. dependence. decomposition. modularity. coupling.

coupling.

A scheduling technique where the order and duration of the sequence of activities directly affect the completion date of a project refers to: Answers: task management. Gantt scheduling. critical path scheduling. sequencing strategy. activity scheduling.

critical path scheduling

Skills that include interpreting system requests and specifications, site preparation and user training, and contact point for customers best represent: Answers: team management. customer relations. leadership. conflict management. management.

customer relations

Breaking a system down into its smaller components is called: Answers: cohesion. modularity. exertion. coupling. decomposition

decomposition.

The process of breaking the description of a system down into its smaller components best defines: Answers: modularity. coupling. decomposition. cohesion. scaling.

decomposition.

Reusing software can: Answers: increase development time. decrease development time. increase the cost of software development. decrease programmer productivity. increase schedule overruns.

decrease development time.

Open source software requires internal staff to: Answers: contribute to the code base. write the software. define requirements and evaluate software. write more reports. debug the software.

define requirements and evaluate software.

Developing an understanding of the content and complexity of the project is the purpose of: Answers: closing down the project activity of the project planning phase. developing a project charter activity of the project planning phase. setting a baseline project plan activity of the project planning phase. determining project standards and procedures activity of the project planning phase. describing the project scope, alternatives, and feasibility activity of the project planning phase.

describing the project scope, alternatives, and feasibility activity of the project planning phase.

When an organization invests in carefully designing assets for reuse, choosing assets for domain or product line, they are said to be engaged in: Answers: facilitated reuse. ad hoc reuse. ex ante reuse. designed reuse. managed reuse.

designed reuse.

Indicating when and how written and oral reports will be provided by the team, how team members will coordinate work, what messages will be sent to announce the project to interested parties, and what kinds of information will be shared with vendors and external contractors involved with the project describes: Answers: determining project standards and procedures. developing a project scope statement. setting a baseline project plan. developing a communication plan. establishing the project initiation team.

developing a communication plan.

Analytical skills: Answers: help you work with end users, as well as other analysts and programmers. promote an understanding of the different types of information systems. help you understand the potential and the limitations of information technology. enable you to understand the organization and its functions, to identify opportunities and problems, and to analyze and solve problems. help you manage projects, resources, risk, and change.

enable you to understand the organization and its functions, to identify opportunities and problems, and to analyze and solve problems.

A system that integrates individual traditional business functions into a series of modules so that a single transaction occurs seamlessly within a single information system rather than several separate systems best describes: Answers: application service. storage area network. enterprise resource planning (ERP). system integration software. packaged software.

enterprise resource planning (ERP).

A key part of reuse strategy is: Answers: buying the right software. expending capital on equipment. establishing standards and guidelines for reuse. hiring the right staff. establishing rewards, incentives and organizational support.

establishing rewards, incentives and organizational support.

The four approaches to reuse include all of the following EXCEPT: Answers: facilitated. ad hoc. managed. designed. ex ante.

ex ante.

When an organization encourages and supports use with limited resources, infrastructure, and policies to make reuse easier, they are said to be engaged in: Answers: ad hoc reuse. ex ante reuse. managed reuse. facilitated reuse. designed reuse.

facilitated reuse.

A(n) ________ is conducted before the second phase of the SDLC to determine the economic and organizational impact of the system. Answers: feasibility study scheduling study project discussion planning session essential study

feasibility study

In terms of criteria to consider when choosing off-the-shelf software, ease of customization is also referred to as: Answers: response time. documentation. development time flexibility. functionality.

flexibility.

One type of cloud computing service that allows companies to order server capacity and storage on demand is called: Answers: storage on demand. software as a service. middleware as a service. hardware as a service. leased computing.

hardware as a service.

When developing information systems, an organization could use all of the following EXCEPT: Answers: open-source software. in-house development. cloud computing. hardware maintenance firms. an information technology services firm.

hardware maintenance firms.

Management skills: Answers: help you manage projects, resources, risk, and change. enable you to understand the organization and its functions, to identify opportunities and problems, and to analyze and solve problems. help you understand the potential and the limitations of information technology. promote an understanding of the different types of information systems. help you work with end users, as well as other analysts and programmers.

help you manage projects, resources, risk, and change.

Technical skills: Answers: help you understand the potential and the limitations of information technology. promote an understanding of the different types of information systems. enable you to understand the organization and its functions, to identify opportunities and problems, and to analyze and solve problems. help you manage projects, resources, risk, and change. help you work with end users, as well as other analysts and programmers.

help you understand the potential and the limitations of information technology.

Interpersonal skills: Answers: help you understand the potential and the limitations of information technology. help you manage projects, resources, risk, and change. help you work with end users, as well as other analysts and programmers. enable you to understand the organization and its functions, to identify opportunities and problems, and to analyze and solve problems. promote an understanding of the different types of information systems

help you work with end users, as well as other analysts and programmers.

Besides response time, another measure of time would be: Answers: turnaround time. resource usage time. release time. how long it takes software to produce output. how long it takes software to complete a running job.

how long it takes software to complete a running job.

One possible source of software which involves in-house development with purchased solutions is called a(n): Answers: amalgamated solution. hybrid solution. composite solution. generic solution. mid-point solution.

hybrid solution.

The process of developing and maintaining an information system best describes: Answers: joint application design. prototyping. information technology infrastructure development. information systems analysis and design. systems implementation.

information systems analysis and design.

During ________, the new system becomes part of the daily activities of the organization. Answers: organization budgeting implementation installation planning

installation

The point of contact where a system meets its environment or where subsystems meet each other best describes: Answers: contact points. merge points. forks. interfaces. boundary points.

interfaces.

Dependence of one part of the system on one or more other system parts best describes: Answers: boundary. cohesion. component. dependency. interrelated components.

interrelated components.

The typical reuse level of designed reuse: Answers: is moderate. varies. is none to low. is high. is low.

is high

The typical reuse level of facilitated reuse: Answers: is low. is high. varies. is very high. is moderate.

is low

A structured process in which users, managers, and analysts work together for several days in a series of intensive meetings to specify or review system requirements is called: Answers: whiteboarding. joint application design (JAD). prototyping. participatory design. rapid application development (RAD).

joint application design (JAD).

The relative cost of ad hoc reuse is: Answers: high. extremely high. none. low. moderate.

low.

Skills that include defining and sequencing activities, communicating expectations, assigning resources to activities, and monitoring outcomes best represent: Answers: customer relations. team management. leadership. technical problem solving. management.

management.

With managed reuse, the development, sharing, and adoption of reusable assets is: . Answers: encouraged. mandated. discouraged. minimal. All of these are correct.

mandated.

A sequence of step-by-step approaches that help develop the information system best describes: Answers: methodologies. tools. data flows. techniques. flow charts.

methodologies

A direct result of decomposition is: Answers: divergence. cohesion. composition. modularity. adherence.

modularity.

All of the following are common criteria to consider when selecting off-the-shelf software EXCEPT: Answers: vendor viability. needs of staff. cost. flexibility. functionality.

needs of staff.

Reuse typically refers to using previously written: Answers: requests for proposals. documentation. objects and components. business cases. use cases.

objects and components.

During ________, programmers make the changes that users ask for and modify the system to reflect changing business conditions. Answers: development coding cutover planning operation

operation

The practice of turning over responsibility of some or all of an organization's information systems applications and operations to an outside firm is referred to as: Answers: time sharing. outsourcing. downsizing. realignment. system reassignment and deployment

outsourcing.

The best organization to go to when a supported task is generic is a(n): Answers: open-source software provider. packaged software producer. IT service firm. cloud computing service provider. in-house development group.

packaged software producer.

A planned undertaking of related activities to reach an objective that has a beginning and an end best defines: Answers: project mission. task development. project. task schedule. activity plan.

project

The final phase of the project management process that focuses on bringing a project to an end is called: Answers: project initiation and planning. project closedown. project implementation. project evaluation. project review.

project closedown.

The third phase of the project management process in which the plans created in the prior phases are put into action is: Answers: project planning. project development. project close down. project initiation. project execution.

project execution.

The phase of the project management process in which activities are performed to assess the size, scope, and complexity of the project and to establish procedures to support later project activities best defines: Answers: project initiation. project design. project assessment. project planning. scope development.

project initiation.

Automated tools available to help you manage a development project are referred to as: Answers: utility software. systems development software. desktop publishing software. project management software. diagram generators.

project management software.

A controlled process of initiating, planning, executing, and closing down a project best defines: Answers: project management. project development. systems development. systems development technique. systems management.

project management.

An individual with a diverse set of skills-management, leadership, technical, conflict management, and customer relationship-who is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, and closing down a project best defines: Answers: consultant. project scheduler. end user. chief information officer. project manager.

project manager

Building a scaled-down version of the desired system best describes: Answers: reengineering analysis. Agile Methodologies. prototyping. joint application design. rapid application development.

prototyping

Money can be made from open source software by: Answers: providing maintenance and other services. communities of interested people. selling source code. selling documentation to the open-source community. adding to the code base.

providing maintenance and other services.

The overall goal or function of a system best defines: Answers: objective. purpose. goal. scope. mission.

purpose.

A systems development methodology created to radically decrease the time needed to design and implement information systems best describes: Answers: Participatory Design (PD). joint application design. CASE. Agile Methodologies. rapid application development.

rapid application development.

An information system interacts with its environment by: Answers: receiving data. processing data. systems analysts. sending data. XML protocols.

receiving data.

All of the following are reasons to go with cloud computing EXCEPT: Answers: gaining access to applications faster. freeing internal IT staff. access to large and complex applications without having to implement the system in-house. achieving lower cost access to corporate-quality applications. reduced development time.

reduced development time.

The primary concern about cloud computing is: Answers: sustainability. compliance with standards. dependability. cost. reliability.

reliability.

A centralized database that contains all diagrams, forms and report definitions, data structure, data definitions, process flows and logic, and definitions of other organizational and system components best describes a(n): Answers: information safe. repository. project database. data generator. code generator.

repository

The document sent to vendors asking them to propose hardware and software that will meet the requirements of your new system is called a: Answers: baseline project plan. request for proposal (RFP). requirements statement. systems service request. business case.

request for proposal (RFP).

Any person, group of people, piece of equipment, or material used in accomplishing an activity is referred to as a(n): Answers: agent. resource. expense. identifier. entity.

resource.

The use of previously written software resources is also referred to as: Answers: reuse. re-analysis. reprocessing. restructuring. reengineering.

reuse.

One major concern that IT managers have about cloud computing is: Answers: security. overuse. backward compatibility. ease of use. redundancy.

security

All of the following are central to software engineering processes EXCEPT: Answers: sequences. CASE tools. techniques. tools. methodologies.

sequences.

All of the following are benefits of enterprise solutions, EXCEPT: Answers: a single repository of data for all business processes. module flexibility. immediate integration of new modules. shifting from separate systems to a seamless, integrated system.

shifting from separate systems to a seamless, integrated system.

The amount of time that an activity can be delayed without delaying the project refers to: Answers: stop time. delay time. down time. slack time. noncritical time.

slack time.

One type of cloud computing service that allows companies to run applications on servers maintained by a service provider is called: Answers: leased computing. hardware as a service. storage on demand. middleware as a service. software as a service.

software as a service.

In addition to operating systems, e-mail, databases and Web browsers, open source software also includes: Answers: machine code. hardware. firmware. proprietary software. software components and objects

software components and objects

Making assets available for others involves: Answers: sorting. shelf-life. cataloging. cloud computing. storage.

storage.

An organization's approach to reuse must be matched to its: Answers: budget. business process. staffing. objectives. strategic business goals.

strategic business goals.

An aggregation of parts is also called a(n): Answers: collection. subsystem. accumulation. interface.

subsystem

A system's capacity can be viewed as a(n): Answers: system benefit. liability. cost center. on-going issue. system constraint.

system constraint.

A group of interrelated procedures used for a business function, with an identifiable boundary, working together for some purpose, best defines: Answers: system. system component. interface. constraint. environment.

system.

The organizational role most responsible for the analysis and design of information systems best describes a: Answers: chief information officer. database analyst. systems analyst. business manager. network administrator.

systems analyst.

Organizations use a standard set of steps to develop and support their information systems, which is called the: Answers: system design model. waterford model. systems programming methodology. becker methodology. systems development methodology.

systems development methodology.

The final phase of the SDLC is: Answers: systems implementation and operation. systems planning. systems analysis. systems design. database design.

systems implementation and operation.

Today, systems development focuses on: Answers: coupling. modularity. decomposition. systems integration. systems implementation

systems integration.

Priorities for systems and projects are deliverables for the: Answers: systems priority phase. systems implementation and operation phase. systems design phase. systems analysis phase. systems planning and selection phase.

systems planning and selection phase.

The need for a new or enhanced system is identified during: Answers: systems design. systems implementation and operation. systems planning and selection. systems analysis. systems coding.

systems planning and selection.

The ability to see organizations as systems is called: Answers: systems thinking. organizational analytics. system decomposition. algorithmic analysis. analytical thinking.

systems thinking.

The particular processes that an analyst will follow to help ensure that his work is complete, well done, and understood by project team members best defines: Answers: flow charts. methodologies. techniques. tools. data flows.

techniques.

As a company gains more experience with reuse, the firm gains more benefits. However, the firm also has to take into account: Answers: its business processes. that the software may need to be completely rewritten. that cost will grow as well. that there will be a need for less staff. that the defect rate will increase.

that cost will grow as well.

The first administrative information developed in the United States was: Answers: a system developed by J. Lyons and Sons. the Internal Revenue Service's tax compliance system. the General Electric payroll system. Digital Equipment Company's VAX minicomputer. Amazon.com's inventory management system.

the General Electric payroll system.

Open-source software has enjoyed its success due to: Answers: the Internet. the price. the SDLC. large software companies. volume discounts.

the Internet.

Slack time is equal to: Answers: the difference between the start time and realistic time for each activity. the difference between the optimistic time and pessimistic time for an activity. the difference between an activity's latest and earliest expected completion time. the sum of an activity's latest and earliest expected completion time. the latest expected completion time.

the difference between an activity's latest and earliest expected completion time.

Pessimistic time refers to: Answers: the minimum period of time for an activity to be completed. the average period of time for an activity to be completed. the maximum period of time for an activity to be completed. the planner's "best guess" of the amount of time the activity actually will require for completion. the maximum period of time for an entire project to be completed.

the maximum period of time for an activity to be completed.

Optimistic time refers to: Answers: the maximum period of time for an activity to be completed. the planner's "best guess" of the amount of time the activity actually will require for completion. the maximum period of time for an entire project to be completed. the minimum period of time for an activity to be completed. the average period of time for an activity to be completed.

the minimum period of time for an activity to be completed.

Technical issues related to reuse include all of the following EXCEPT: Answers: lack of a methodology for creating reusable components. the small number of reusable resources available. lack of a methodology for clearly defining reusable components. the over-reliance on class libraries. the small number of reliable resources available.

the over-reliance on class libraries.

Realistic time refers to: Answers: the maximum period of time for an entire project to be completed. the average period of time for an activity to be completed. the planner's "best guess" of the amount of time the activity actually will require for completion. the maximum period of time for an activity to be completed. the minimum period of time for an activity to be completed.

the planner's "best guess" of the amount of time the activity actually will require for completion.

The environment of a state university would NOT include: Answers: prospective students. a foundation. the legislature. the president's office. the news media.

the president's office.

An organization should acquire software from in-house developers when: Answers: the supported task is generic. there is a pre-built option the resources and staff are available and the system must be built from scratch. the task requires custom support and the system cannot be built internally. complete systems that cross functional boundaries are needed.

the resources and staff are available and the system must be built from scratch.

Reusing software results in a higher quality application because: Answers: the software is more efficient. the code is better written. the software has been tested more when used previously. the cost is lower. there is less staff time needed to complete the project.

the software has been tested more when used previously.

More experienced developers are less likely to reuse code because: Answers: they believe that reuse does not fit into the corporate culture. they think that it is less cost effective. they trust their own code more than someone else's. they don't understand other programmer's code. management would not allow them.

they trust their own code more than someone else's.

CASE software is an example of a: Selected Answer: Answers: technique. tool. methodology. data flow. customer.

tool.

Computer programs that make it easy to use specific techniques are best defined as: Answers: data flows. methodologies. techniques. tools. flow charts.

tools.

Which type of project team is more likely to practice code reuse? Answers: large translucent transient permanent agile

transient

Two criteria that are always among the most important when choosing software are: ease of installation and flexibility. response time and vendor support. vendor support and vendor viability. functionality and documentation. cost and functionality.

vendor support and vendor viability.

The process of dividing the project into manageable tasks and logically ordering them to ensure a smooth evolution between tasks defines: Answers: critical path scheduling. work breakdown structure. work structuring. task division. project division.

work breakdown structure.