MIS Quiz 9
What are project deliverables?
Any measurable, tangible, verifiable outcome, result, or item that is produced to complete a project or part of a project
What is a data flow diagram (DFD)?
Illustrates the movement of information between external entities and the processes and data stores within the system
What is the capability of two or more computer systems to share data and resources, even though they are made by different manufacturers?
Interoperability
What type of software supports general business processes and does not require any specific customization to meet the organization's needs?
Off-the-shelf application
Which of the following statements is true regarding outsourcing?
Outsourcing is an arrangement by which one organization provides a service or services for another organization that chooses not to perform them in-house
What is a graphical network model that depicts a project's tasks and the relationships between those tasks?
PERT chart
What are specific factors that can limit options including budget, delivery dates, available skilled resources, and organizational policies?
Project constraints
What is the overall process for developing information systems, from planning and analysis through implementation and maintenance?
SDLC
What detail the steps the system must perform along with the expected result of each step in the implementation phase the organization places the system into production so users can begin to perform actual business operations with it?
Test conditions
What are the three primary variables (or triple constraints) in any project?
Time, cost, scope