Chapter 1

false

Implementation is a phase in the Unified Process.

encapsulation

In object-oriented systems, the ___________ means the system simply combines processes and data into classes.

Scrum

It is questionable whether _______ can scale up to develop very large, mission-critical systems.

false

The business analyst serves as the primary contact point with the project.

inception

The vision document is a deliverable in the __________ phase.

system analyst

An analyst that focuses on the IS issues in a system, and who represents the interests of the IS department is called a(n) ____________ .

false

An analyst that focuses on the technical issues of the organization (hardware, software, databases and networks) is commonly called a change management analyst.

false

An analyst with business skills that understands the business issues surrounding a system is commonly called a project manager.

run-time

Dynamic binding is a technique that delays typing the object until _________.

sprint

In SCRUM, teams organize themselves in a symbiotic manner and set their own goals for each ______________.

extreme programming

In _______________ programmers pair up to write the code.

d

In the Enhanced Unified Process, the Inception Phase involves several workflows including _________. a. analysis b. design c. implementation d. all of these e. none of these

e

In the Enhanced Unified Process, the Production Phase involves several workflows including __________. a. analysis b. design c. implementation d. all of these e. none of these

false

In the Enhanced Unified Process, the design and implementation workflows are the primary focus of the production phase.

object-oriented

The Unified Modeling Language is a collection of terms and diagrams designed to be used in ___________ software projects.

false

The Unified Modeling Language is a collection of terms and diagrams designed to be used in data-oriented software projects.

false

The Unified Process is not use-case driven.

true

The business modeling workflow uncovers problems and identifies potential projects.

false

The environment workflow in the Unified Process is designed to deal with the organizational and policy issues the project faces within the organizational environment.

planning, analysis, design, and implementation

The four phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle are _____.

d

The principal disadvantages(s) with the waterfall development methodology is (are) _____. a. a long time elapses between completion of the system proposal and the delivery of the system b. if the team misses important requirements, expensive post-implementation programming may be needed c. the design must be completely specified on paper before programming begins d. all of these e. none of these

systems development life cycle

The process of understanding how an information system can support business needs, design the system, build it, and deliver it to users is the _____.

false

The project manager develops ideas and suggestions for how to improve business processes, designs new business processes, and identifies the business value the new system will create.

a

The project plan is the document that is used to _____. a. describe how the project team will go about developing the proposed system b. outline the tasks to be addressed in developing the proposed system and develop a time estimate for each task. c. outline the technical, economic, and organizational feasibility of the proposed system d. summarize the business need and explain how the proposed system supports that need and creates value e. all of these

b

The project sponsor is the _____. a. lead systems analyst on the project team b. person or department that requested the system c. lead computer programmer charged with writing the code for the system d. project team leader in charge of developing the system e. any of these choices may fill the role of the project sponsor

?

Under the Unified Process, the Configuration and Change Management workflow includes ________ management and scope management, among several other activities.

c

A development methodology that focuses on the processes as the core of the system is said to be _____. a. action-oriented b. structure-oriented c. process-centered d. object-oriented e. data-centered

object-oriented

Dynamic binding is one of the basic characters of ____________ systems.

structure

In the UML, the Class Diagram is an example of a ___________ diagram.

RAD approach

Phased development is considered a special case of __________ to developing systems.

dynamic binding

Polymorphism is made possible through ________________.

Unified Process

Project Management is a supporting workflow within the ______________.

false

Project team members focus on getting the project done, leaving change management to the business managers.

false

The infrastructure analyst is responsible for the design of the new business policies and processes.

false

The primary objective of the systems analyst is to create a wonderful system.

false

A local retailer has hired Geneva and Sydney to develop his new information system. He is not sure what type of system he wants, but it must be completed in four months and he needs to know regularly that the project is on schedule. Geneva and Sydney should use the Waterfall Development methodology for constructing the system.

false

A project manager most likely would not have worked as a systems analyst in the past, since project management career track is independent of the system analyst's career track.

false

Agile development is considered a special case of RAD approach to developing systems.

object-centric

Any modern object-oriented approach to software development must be use case driven, ____________, and iterative and incremental.

design

Deciding how the hardware, software, and network infrastructure will operate occurs during the _____ phase of the SDLC.

analysis

Determining who will use the system, what the system will do, and where and when it will be used is performed during the _____________ phase of the SDLC.

e

Developing an information system is similar to building a house because you have to a. start with a basic idea of what is needed b. create simple drawings of what is needed and allow the customer to provide feedback c. develop a detailed set of blueprints d. actually build the project, often with some changes directed by the customer e. all of the above

false

During the analysis phase of the SDLC the systems analyst will decide how the hardware, software and network infrastructure, user interface, forms and reports will be used.

false

Extreme programming is ideal for developing large mission-critical applications.

a

Feasibility analysis examines several questions, including "_____?" a. Can it be built (technical feasibility) b. Do we have the right people to build it (organizational feasibility) c. If we build it, can our computers handle the load (operational feasibility) d. Can we get afford it (economic feasibility) e. all of these

true

For complex systems, prototyping is not a suitable methodology, since it will lead to problems with maintaining the system.

false

For complex systems, throwaway prototyping is not a suitable methodology, since it will lead to problems with maintaining the system.

prototyping

For urgent projects, it is a good idea to use a(n) ______________ methodology.

false

In the UML, the Activity Diagram illustrates all the interactions between the system and its environment.

false

In the UML, the Deployment Diagram is a behavioral diagram that illustrates the dynamic interaction of the system with its environment.

false

In the UML, the Use Case Diagram is an example of structure diagram.

Use Case

In the UML, the __________ Diagram illustrates all the interactions between the system and its environment.

false

In the Unified Process, the analysis phase follows requirements.

workflow

In the Unifies Process, analysis is a(n) ___________ , not a phase.

analysis

In the ________ phase of the SDLC the system proposal is developed.

planning

In the _________ phase of the SDLC the project plan is developed.

design

In the ___________ phase of the SDLC the system specification is developed.

Enhanced Unified Process

In the _______________, the production phase focuses exclusively on supporting workflows.

design

Interfaces (e.g., menus, reports, forms) are specified during the _____ phase of the SDLC.

d

Iterative and Incremental development means that a. the team is using a prototyping methodology b. the system will be developed through versions c. the system will be developed in phases d. the system will undergo continuous testing and refinement e. the team is using an agile methodology

false

Jim Smith is a project manager in the IS department of an insurance company and he just hired a group of four contractors to work on a project together with an in-house team of 4 full-time employees. He should use extreme programming as a methodology for the project.

throwaway prototype

Kim repeatedly performs the analysis, design, and implementation phases concurrently in a cycle until the system is completed. She then goes back and from scratch does a thorough design and implementation to complete the project. She is following a _____________ methodology.

false

Michelle has been assigned the task of completing the project in a timely manner and within budget. Her project team role is infrastructure analyst.

delivered

One of the criticisms of the Unified Process is that if fails to deal with the system after it has been _________.

UML

Overall, the consistent notation, integration among the diagramming techniques, and application of the diagrams across the entire development process makes ________ a powerful and flexible tool set for analysts and developers.

a

SCRUM belongs to the category of system development methodologies: a. agile development b. rapid application development c. structured design d. waterfall development e. rapid prototyping

agile development

SCRUM is a type of _____________________ methodology.

true

Scott has been assigned to focus on the users during the upcoming information systems installation. Scott will provide user training and documentation. His role is to serve as a change management analyst.

Throwaway prototyping

Systems analysts Lori and Mark are employed by the local hospital. They have been assigned to develop a very complex patient monitoring system for the cardio-care unit using a new display technology. ___________ is a very suitable methodology for this project.

false

The Unified Modeling Language is a collection of terms and diagrams designed to be used in process-oriented software projects.

system request

The _____ is generated by the department or person that has an idea for a new information system.

?

The _________ phase is the fundamental process of understanding how an information system should be built and determining who on the project team will build it.

Enhanced Unified Process

The ____________________________ goes beyond building the system and includes maintaining the system.

b

The analysis phase of the SDLC answers which questions _____. a. who will create the system and when will it be used b. who will the system be for, what the system will do, when will it be used, and where will it be used c. why build the system, what the system will be, and how the system will work d. why build the system, who will the system be for, when will it be used, and how the system will work e. why build the system, who will the system be for, when will it be used, and where will it be used

true

The analyst that develops ideas and suggestions to improve the application of information technology is commonly called a systems analyst.

false

The business analyst is responsible for ensuring that the project is completed on time and within budget and that the system delivers all benefits that were intended by the project sponsor.

false

The creation of a design prototype that is not a working information system, but represents a part of the system that needs additional refinement happens with the prototyping methodology.

implementation

The new information system is purchased or built during the _______ phase of the SDLC.

system analyst

The person that identifies opportunities for improvements and designs an information system to implement them is called a(n) _____.

implementation

The phase of the SDLC when the system is actually built or purchased is the _____phase.

false

The planning phase is the fundamental process of understanding how an information system should be built and determining who on the project team will build it.

Waterfall

The primary advantage of the __________ Development methodology is requirements are completely specified and held relatively constant prior to programming.

c

The primary goal of the systems analyst is to _____. a. acquire a working tool b. create a wonderful system c. create value for the organization d. establish the phases of the SDLC e. identify opportunities for improvement

project manager

The role of the _____________ includes managing the team members, developing the project plan, assigning resources and serving as the primary point of contact for people outside the project team.

true

The role of the change management analyst includes ensuring that adequate documentation and support are available to the users.

false

The waterfall development methodology derives its name from the salmon that swim up the waterfall against the current.

false

Under the Unified Process, the Configuration and Change Management workflow includes risk management and scope management, among several other activities.

Project Management

Under the Unified Process, the ___________ workflow includes risk management and scope management, among several other activities.

planning

Understanding why an information system should be built and determining how the project team will build it is part of the _____ phase of the SDLC.

a

Users typically do not think in terms of data or processes; instead, they see their business as a collection of logical units that contain both - so communicating in terms of __________ improves the interaction between a user and an analyst or developer. a. objects b. business rules c. business units d. attributes and methods e. workflow units

throwaway prototyping

You are carrying out a project that involves information systems for the operation of controls in a passenger jet craft. This is an ideal project for you to follow a(n) _________ methodology.

Waterfall

_____ development is a structured design methodology that proceeds in a sequence from one phase to the next.

Extreme programming

____________ is founded on core principles such as communication, simplicity, feedback, and courage.

inheritance

____________ is one of the basic characters of object-oriented systems.

Agile development

_____________ methodology aims at eliminating the modeling and documentation overhead in IS projects, while emphasizing simple, iterative application development.

parallel development

_____________ relies on only one iteration of the analysis phase.

extreme programming

______________ depends on refactoring to ensure that the code is kept simple.

Polymorphism

______________ means that the same message can be interpreted differently by different classes of objects.

throwaway prototyping

_______________ balances the benefits of well-thought-out analysis and design phases with the advantages of using prototypes to refine key issues before the system is built.

RAD (Rapid Application Development)

__________________ adjusts the SDLC phases to get some of the system developed and into the hands of the users quickly.