Chapter 1 Quiz, UNA CIS 622 Chapter 3

Which of the following is NOT a phase in the Rational Unified Process? A. Calculation B. Construction C. Elaboration D. Inception

A

C. Project

A _______ is a planned undertaking of a series of related activities to reach an objective that has a beginning and an end. A. Data Flow B. Technique C. Project D. Methodology

C. Order; Duration

A critical path refers to a sequence of task activities whose _______ and ______ directly affect the completion date of a project.

B. Feasibility study

A__________, which is conducted by the project manager, involves determining if the information system makes sense for the organization from an economic and operational standpoint. A. Tool B. Feasibility Study C. Methodology D. Data Flow

Which of the following is one of three key principles shared by the Agile Methodologies? A. A focus on predictive methodologies B. A focus on self-adaptive processes C. A focus on passive processes D. A focus on roles

B

Systems development methodologies and techniques which are based on objects rather than data or processes are known as ________. A. Objects B. Participatory design C. Inheritance D. Object-oriented analysis and design

D

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? A.) Data flow B.) Methodologies C.)Techniques D.) Tools

D

Which of the below is a traditional methodology used to develop, maintain, and replace information systems? A. Prototyping B. OOAD C. RAD D. SDLC

D

Which of the following are delivered after the completion of analysis phase? A. Code, documentation, training procedures, and support capabilities B. Functional, detailed specifications of all system elements C. Priorities for systems and projects; an architecture for data, networks, and selection hardware, and IS management are the result of associated systems D. Description of current system and where problems and opportunities are with a general recommendation on how to fix, enhance, or replace current system

D

Which of the following is NOT a general type of CASE tools? A. Diagramming Tools B. Display and Report Generators C. Analysis Tools D. Debuggers

D

Who has the primary responsibility for the design and analysis of information systems? A.) Employees B.) Applications developer C.) Software engineer D.) Systems analyst

D

The first procedural, or third-generation, computer programming languages did not become available until the beginning of the ________. A. 1950s B. 1960s C. 1970s D. 1980s

B

________ would be classified as software designed to support the payroll function. A. System software B. Application software C. Design software D. Analysis software

B

One of the most popular realizations of the iterative approach for objectoriented development is the ________. A. RAD B. eXtreme Programming C. RUP D. JAD

C

D. Constructive Cost Model

COCOMO stands for __________. A. Constructive Correction Model B. Constructive Coordination Model C. Collective Cost Model D. Constructive Cost Model

Which of the following are delivered after the completion of planning phase? A.) Code, documentation, training procedures, and support capabilities B.) Functional, detailed specifications of all system elements C.) Description of all functional features of the proposed system D.) Description of current system and where problems and opportunities are with a general recommendation on how to fix, enhance, or replace current system

D

Which of the following is a drawback of the traditional waterfall SDLC approach? A. There are no criticisms. B. The process is too chaotic. C. It is too short of a process. D. Users are locked into requirements.

D

________ is/are the property that occurs when entity types or object classes are arranged in a hierarchy and each entity type or object class assumes the attributes and methods of its ancestors, that is, those higher up in the hierarchy. A. Participatory design B. Object-oriented analysis and design C. Objects D. Inheritance

D

B. Adjoining

Which of the following is NOT part of the project management process? A. Planning B. Adjoining C. Executing D. Initiating

In which part of the design phase of the SDLC are the logical specifications of the system from logical design transformed into technology-specific details from which all programming and system construction can be accomplished? a Implementation b Physical design c Object modeling d Logical design

b

Most organizations find it beneficial to use a standard set of steps, called ________, to develop and support their information systems. a Analytical processing systems b Customer relationship management systems c Supply chain management systems d Systems development methodology

d

Under eXtreme Programming, ________ and ________ are intimately related parts of the same process. a Design; coding b Testing; implementation c Planning; design d Coding; testing

d

What is the first phase in the Systems Development Life Cycle? a Design b Procedure c Analysis d Planning

d

C. Evolution

Which of the following is NOT a component of PERT? A. Evaluation B. Review C. Evolution D. Program

D. Project Management

________ is a controlled process of initiating, planning, executing, and closing down a project. A. System design B. Project scheduling C. System Analysis D. Project management

________ is/are the final output from the analysis phase. a Priorities for systems and projects proposal b A description of the alternative solution c Physical system specifications d Work plan for the project

b

A logical grouping of objects that have the same attributes and behaviors is known as a(n) ________. A. Object Class B. Case C. Object D. Container

A

Because computers were so expensive, computer memory was also at a premium, so system developers conserved as much memory as possible for ________. A. Data storage B. System Analysis C. System Design D. Data Analysis

A

The critical factor "Dynamism" refers to which of the following agile methods critical factors? A. Simple design and continuous refactoring are excellent for highly dynamic environments but a source of potentially expensive rework for highly stable environments. B. Well matched to small products and teams. C.Requires continuous presence of a critical mass of scarce experts. D. Thrives in a culture where people feel comfortable and empowered by having many degrees of freedom.

A

Which of the following is correct with respect to the logical design? A. All functional features of the system chosen for development in analysis are described independently of any computer platform. B. Logical design is tied to a specific hardware and software platform. C. Logical design does not concentrate on the business aspects of the system. D. Technical specifications are developed.

A

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Evolutionary model of the SDLC process? A . Analysis B. Design C. Procedure D. Planning

C

Which of the following is NOT valued according to the Agile Manifesto for software development? A. Responding to change over following a plan B. Individuals and interactions over processes and tools C. Prioritizing the plan over the change required D. Working software over comprehensive documentation

C

A. Six

How many activities are involved in the project initiation phase? A. Six B. Three C. Five D. Four

C. Project Planning

What is the next step taken after project initiation? A. Project planning B. Project bidding C. Project development D. Project execution

D. Project planning

What is the next step taken after project initiation? A. project execution B. project bidding C. project development D. project planning

C. Describing project scope, alternatives, and feasability

Which is the first activity in the project planning phase? A. Identifying and assessing risk B. Setting a baseline project plan C. Describing project scope, alternatives, and feasibility D. Creating a preliminary budget

In the inception phase, which of the following is NOT performed by the analysts? a Prepare a software development plan b Understand user requirements c Implement the project d Determine the feasibility of the project

c

Which of the following are delivered after the completion of the implementation phase? a Priorities for systems and projects; an architecture for data, networks, and selection hardware, and IS management are the result of associated systems b Description of current system and where problems and opportunities are with a general recommendation on how to fix, enhance, or replace current system c Code, documentation, training procedures, and support capabilities d Functional, detailed specifications of all system elements

c

Which of the following is a component of the Maintenance phase of the SDLC? a Code, documentation, training procedures, and support capabilities b Priorities for systems and projects; an architecture for data, networks, and selection hardware, and IS management are the result of associated systems c New versions or releases of software with associated updates to documentation, training, and support d Functional, detailed specifications of all system elements

c

Which of the following CASE tools is useful in the project initiation and planning phase of the SDLC? A. Documentation generators B. Diagramming C. Form generators D. Report generators

A

C. Team Management

Managing the project team for effective team performance represents a ___________ activity of a project manager. A. Change management B. Leadership C. Team management D. Risk management

In which phase of the SDLC is an information system systematically repaired and improved? a Implementation b Maintenance c Analysis d Design

b

Which SDLC phase focuses on the business aspects of the design? a Analysis b Design c Logical d Physical

c

A. Cannot be worked on independently of other tasks

A network diagram will never be used when the tasks _________. A. Cannot be worked on independently of the other tasks. B. Serve the purpose of the project C. Are well defined and have a clear beginning and end point D. Can be worked on independently of other tasks

Compared to traditional coding practices, which of the below is NOT an advantage of pair programming? A. Higher-quality code B. Coding written in silos C. Higher levels of productivity D. More (and better) communication among developers

B

Which of the below is a true statement regarding the systems development life cycle? A. The SDLC is not iterative. B. The life cycle can be thought of as a circular process in which the end of the useful life of one system leads to the beginning of another project to develop a new version of or replace an existing system. C. The life cycle can be thought of as a linear process in which the end of the useful life of one system leads to the beginning of another project to develop a new version of or replace an existing system. D. It is not possible to complete some activities in one phase in parallel with those of another phase.

B

Which of the following activities happens during the SDLC planning phase? A. New system requirements are identified. B. The high level design is prepared. C. A presentation of why the system should or should not be developed by the organization is given. D. User acceptance testing is performed.

C

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

C

C. Shortest

The critical path represents the _______ time in which a project can be completed. A. Longest B. Tallest C. Shortest D. Farthest

D. It will not have the manager's name and contact information

Which of the following is FALSE in the context of the project charter? A. It outlines many of the key elements of the project. B. It is a high-level document prepared for the customer. C. It includes the project title and date of authorization. D. It will not have the project manager's name and contact information.

B. Resource estimates may need not be revised based upon the skills of the actual person (or people) assigned to a particular activity

Which of the following is FALSE with respect to resource estimation activity? A. This information is used to create a project resource plan. B. Resource estimates may need not be revised based upon the skills of the actual person (or people) assigned to a particular activity. C. Project managers use a variety of tools to assist in making estimates of project size and costs. The most widely used method is called COCOMO. D. People are the most important, and expensive, part of project resource planning.

A. Gantt charts visually show the time overlap of tasks, whereas a network diagram shows time overlap, but does not show which tasks could be done in parallel.

Which of the following is FALSE with respect to the Gantt chart and the network diagram? A. Gantt charts visually show the time overlap of tasks, whereas a network diagram shows time overlap but does show which tasks could be done in parallel. B. Gantt charts visually show the time overlap of tasks, whereas a network diagram does not show time overlap but does show which tasks could be done in parallel. C. Gantt charts visually show the duration of tasks, whereas a network diagram visually shows the sequence dependencies between tasks. D. Some forms of Gantt charts can visually show slack time available within an earliest start and latest finish duration.

D. Connecting arrows are not used

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a network diagram? A. Variability in the duration of activities is the norm. B. It is more often used than Gantt charts to manage projects such as information systems development. C. It represents how completion times vary for activities. D. Connecting arrows are not used.

D. Establishing a relationship with the developer

Which of the following is NOT an activity found in the project initiation phase? A. Establishing the project initiation plan B. Establishing management procedures C. Establishing the project initiation team D. Establishing a relationship with the developer

B. Customer Relations

Working closely with customers to ensure that project deliverables meet expectations is a ________ activity of a project manager. A. Resource redeployment B. Customer relations C. Forecasting D. Management

B. Network diagramming

_________ is a critical path scheduling technique used for controlling resources. A. Network scheduling B. Network diagramming C. Network programming D. Networking

C. Forecasting

__________ is not a skill pertaining to the team management activity of a project manager. A. Peer-evaluation B Self-Management C. Forecasting D. Team Building

A. Free Slack

__________ refers to the amount of time a task can be delayed without delaying the early start of any immediately following tasks. A. Free Slack B. Shortest Time C. Total Slack D. Response Time

B. Monitoring

____________ is NOT a skill pertaining to the conflict management activity of a project manager. A. Compromising B. Monitoring C. Problem Solving D. Smoothing out personality differences

According to Fowler, which of the following is NOT considered a valid individual methodology that comes under the umbrella of Agile Methodologies? a Passive Software development b Scrum c Adaptive Software Development d Crystal family of methodologies

a

In which phase of the SDLC is the information system coded, tested, installed, and supported in the organization? a Implementation b Analysis c Planning d Design

a

The structure that encapsulates attributes and methods that operate on those attributes is called a(n) ________. a Object b Module c Container d Case

a

There are five factors that separate agile from traditional approaches to systems development. The factor "Criticality" describes which of the following agile methods factors? a Untested on safety-critical products b Well matched to small products and teams c Thrives in a culture where people feel comfortable and empowered by having many degrees of freedom d Requires continuous presence of a critical mass of scarce experts

a

Which of the following CASE tools is useful in the analysis phase of the SDLC? a Diagramming b Report generators c Documentation generators d Form generators

a

Which of the following is the best known Agile development methodology? a eXtreme Programming b Adaptive Software Development c Scrum d Crystal family of methodologies

a

________ are large, complex systems that consist of a series of independent system modules. a Enterprise-wide systems b Supply chain management systems c Transaction processing systems d Customer relationship management systems

a

C. Optimal

Tasks that are _________ in scope will provide a clear sense of the status of project or of the interdependencies between tasks. A. short B. long C. optimal D. medium