Info Sys Analysis & Design Final

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

Diagramming

Large, complex systems that consist of a series of independent system modules

Enterprise-Wide Systems

________ is a usability dimension concerned with how many errors a user might encounter and how easy it is to recover from those errors. Satisfaction and aesthetics Error-rate Efficiency Memorability

Error-rate

The ________ report highlights data that are out of the normal operating range. Exception Drill-down Key-indicator Scheduled

Exception

T/F To clearly show how to move forward and backward is related to balance the layout characteristic during the design of forms and reports.

False

Under which design specification category for interfaces and dialogues do dialogue sequence diagram(s) and narrative description appear? Database Design Testing and Usability Assessment Narrative Overview Interface/Dialogue Designs

Interface/Dialogue Designs

Under which design specification category for interfaces and dialogues do form/report designs appear? Narrative Overview Database Design Testing and Usability Assessment Interface/Dialogue Designs

Interface/Dialogue Designs

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

Maintenance

"Only needed information should be displayed in a report" is related to ________ for the design of forms and reports. Meaningful titles Meaningful information A balanced layout An easy navigation system

Meaningful information

"Clear and specific titles describing content and use of form or report" is related to ________ for the design of forms and reports. Meaningful titles An easy navigation system Meaningful information A balanced layout

Meaningful titles

"Revision date or code to distinguish a form or report from prior versions in a report" is related to ________ for the design of forms and reports. A balanced layout Meaningful titles An easy navigation system Meaningful information

Meaningful titles

Which common property of windows and forms in a GUI environment requires users to resolve the request for information before proceeding? Movable Modality Minimize Maximize

Modality

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

Object class

First procedural, third generation, computer programming languages did not become available until the beginning of the

1960s

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

Debuggers

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

Description of current system and where problems and opportunities are with a general recommendation on how to fix, enhance, or replace current system

________ is a usability dimension concerned with how quickly users can perform tasks once they know how to perform them. Error-rate Efficiency Memorability Learnability

Efficiency

T/F Maintenance is a separate phase and not the repetition of the other life cycle phases to study and implement the needed changes.

False

T/F Most forms have a stylized format and are usually simple row and column format.

False

________ 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. Inheritance Participatory design Objects Object-oriented analysis and design

Inheritance

Which of the below is NOT a true statement regarding the SDLC? -It is a highly linked set of phases whose products feed the activities in subsequent phases. -The different phases are clearly defined. -The relationships between phases are well specified. -It is a rapid method to prototype and develop an application.

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

Left-justifying text and leaving a ragged-right margin is related to which of the guidelines for displaying text? Abbreviations Hyphenation Justification Spacing

Justification

T/F User-centered design refers to a design approach that involves an understanding of the target audience, their tasks and goals, information needs, experience levels, and so on.

True

________ is an overall evaluation of how a system performs in supporting a particular user for a particular task. Usability Satisfaction Accuracy Speed

Usability

When designing forms and reports, which characteristic focuses on issues related to experience, skills, motivation, education, and personality that should be considered? System Environment Task User

User

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

eXtreme Programming

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

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

Using acronyms only when they are widely understood by users and are significantly shorter than the full text is related to which of the guidelines for displaying text? Spacing Abbreviations Case Justification

Abbreviations

Displaying text in mixed uppercase and lowercase and using conventional punctuation is related to which of the guidelines for displaying text? Spacing Hyphenation Case Justification

Case

Which usability factor specifies that outputs should be self-explanatory and not require users to remember information from prior outputs in order to complete a task? Format Consistency Clarity Flexibility

Clarity

Which of the following are delivered after the completion of the implementation phase?

Code documentation, training procedures, and support capabilities

Compared to traditional coding practices, which of the below is NOT an advantage of pair programming

Coding written in silos

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

Coding; testing

Which of the following is a problem caused by using a color in forms and reports? -Accents an uninteresting display. -Color fidelity may degrade on different displays. -Emphasizes the logical organization of information. -Facilitates subtle discriminations in complex displays.

Color fidelity may degrade on different displays.

________ is a human-computer interaction method whereby users enter explicit statements into a system to invoke operations. Form interaction Menu interaction Object-based interaction Command language interaction

Command language interaction

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

Description of current system and where problems and opportunities are with a general recommendation on how to fix, enhance, or replace current system

T/F A paper prototype is a simple design to show the placement of information elements on a screen and the space needed for each element.

False

T/F eXtreme Programming is not an instance of one of the Agile Methodologies.

False

"All data and entry fields should be clearly labeled" is related to ________ for the design of forms and reports. A balanced layout Meaningful titles Meaningful information An easy navigation system

A balanced layout

"Information should be balanced on the screen or page" is related to ________ for the design of forms and reports. Meaningful titles A balanced layout Meaningful information An easy navigation system

A balanced layout

The ________ report has unplanned information requests in which information is gathered to support a non-routine decision. Ad-hoc Key-indicator Exception Scheduled

Ad-hoc

"Clearly show where we are (e.g., page 1 of 3) on the report" is related to ________ for the design of forms and reports. Meaningful information An easy navigation system A balanced layout Meaningful titles

An easy navigation system

Repository

An integrated standard database that is the common method for providing product and tool integration, and has been a key factor in enabling CASE to more easily manage larger, more complex projects and to seamlessly integrate data across various tools and products.

A specialized systems development life cycle is mainly required for ________. An organization that needs only one phase of the SDLC An organization that does not need all phases of the systems development life cycle or needs to modify phases An organization that needs only two phases of the SDLC All organizations

An organization that does not need all phases of the systems development life cycle or needs to modify phases

T/F "Use abbreviations and acronyms only when they are widely understood by users and are significantly shorter than the full text" is not a guideline for displaying text.

False

Which usability factor specifies that information should be viewed and retrieved in a manner most convenient to the user? Format Clarity Flexibility Organization

Flexibility

The ________ report provides a summary of critical information on a recurring basis. Key-indicator Exception Scheduled Drill-down

Key-indicator

In which design phase of the SDLC are all functional features of the system chosen for development in analysis described independently of any computer platform? High level design Logical design Conceptual design Physical design

Logical design

"Valid date, which identifies on what date (or time) the data in the form or report was accurate," is related to ________ for the design of forms and reports. An easy navigation system Meaningful information A balanced layout Meaningful titles

Meaningful titles

The most common method for implementing ________ is through the use of icons. Object-based interaction Natural language interaction Form interaction Menu interaction

Object-based interaction

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? Object modeling Physical design Logical design Implementation

Physical design

"Notifying users when on the last page of a multi-paged sequence" is related to ________ for the design of forms and reports. A balanced layout Meaningful information Meaningful titles An easy navigation system

An easy navigation system

Which usability factor specifies that there should be consistent use of terminology, abbreviations, formatting, titles, and navigation within and across outputs? Format Consistency Clarity Flexibility

Consistency

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

False

A ________ is a business document that contains some predefined data and may include some areas where additional data are to be filled in. Form Report Word document Flow-chart

Form

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

Users are locked into requirements.

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

All functional features of the system chosen for development in analysis are described independently of any computer platform.

________ were developed to make systems developers' work easier and more consistent. Computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tools Software designing tools Modeling tools Data analysis tools

Computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tools

T/F Most organizations found it difficult to use the systems development methodology to develop and support their information systems.

False

T/F Most organizations never developed their applications from scratch using their in-house development staff.

False

T/F The Agile Methodologies focus on the people perform rather than placing the emphasis on individuals.

False

T/F 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 that will develop a new version or replace an existing system altogether.

False

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

Feedback is not provided to developers and customers.

Which interaction is a highly intuitive human-computer interaction method whereby data fields are formatted in a manner similar to paperbased forms? Command language interaction Menu interaction Form interaction Object-based interaction

Form interaction

Which usability factor specifies that information format should be consistent between entry and display, and format should distinguish each piece of data and highlight, not bury, important data? Flexibility Format Clarity Consistency

Format

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

New versions or releases of software with associated updates to documentation, training, and support

Which error is addressed by the recommendation to make sure that when using standard design items, they behave in accordance with major interface design standard? Bleeding-edge technology Fixed-formatted text Outdated information Nonstandard use of GUI widgets

Nonstandard use of GUI widgets

"Related options should be grouped together, and the same option should have the same wording and codes each time it appears," falls under which category for menu design guidelines? Length Selection Organization Wording

Organization

Which usability factor specifies that formatting should be designed with an understanding of the task being performed and the intended user? Clarity Format Organization Flexibility

Organization

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

Passive Software development

The ________ report is produced at predefined intervals-daily, weekly, or monthly-to support the routine informational needs of an organization. Exception Key-indicator Scheduled Drill-down

Scheduled

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

Simple design and continuous refactoring are excellent for highly dynamic environments but a source of potentially expensive rework for highly stable environments.

Who has the primary responsibility for the design and analysis of information systems? Employees Applications developer Systems analyst Software engineer

Systems analyst

________ is/are the process(es) that an analyst will follow to help ensure that his work is complete, well-done, and understood by project team members. Data flow Techniques Methodologies Tools

Techniques

Under which design specification category for interfaces and dialogues does speed of performance appear? Interface/Dialogue Designs Testing and Usability Assessment Narrative Overview Database Design

Testing and Usability Assessmen

Under which design specification category for interfaces and dialogues does time to learn appear? Testing and Usability Assessment Database Design Narrative Overview Interface/Dialogue Designs

Testing and Usability Assessment

Which of the below is NOT considered as the principle as per the agile manifesto? -Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility. -Businesspeople and developers work separately throughout the project. -The best architectures, requirements, and designs emerge from self-organizing teams. -Working software is the primary measure of progress.

Businesspeople and developers work separately throughout the project.

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of the traditional waterfall SDLC approach? The role of customers is narrowly defined. Prototypes do not work properly. Users are locked into requirements. Intangible processes are given hard and fast dates.

Prototypes do not work properly.

One of the most popular realizations of the interactive approach for object-oriented development

RUP

According to guidelines for selecting tables versus graphs, we should use tables for ________. Forecasting activities Detecting trends over time Providing a quick summary of data Reading individual data values

Reading individual data values

A report typically contains data from many unrelated ________ or transactions. Documents Records Form Attributes

Records

The critical factor "Personnel" is related to which of the following critical factors in distinguishing agile methods from traditional systems development? Requires continuous presence of a critical mass of scarce experts Thrives in a culture where people feel comfortable and empowered by having many degrees of freedom Well matched to small products and teams Untested on safety-critical products

Requires continuous presence of a critical mass of scarce experts

Attempts to make system development less of an art and more of a science

System Engineering

A sphere mounted on a fixed base that steers the cursor on a computer display is known as a ________. Joystick Light pen Mouse Trackball

Trackball

T/F "Color pairings may wash out or cause problems for some users" is a major problem of using color.

True

T/F A key-indicator report provides a summary of critical information on a recurring basis.

True

T/F According to Griss, finding and fixing a software problem after the delivery of the system is often far more expensive than finding and fixing it during analysis and design.

True

T/F As part of logical design, analysts design the various parts of the system to perform the physical operations necessary to facilitate data capture, processing, and information output.

False

Which SDLC phase focuses on the business aspects of the design? Design Analysis Physical Logical

Logical

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

Long cycles

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

Long cycles

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

Object-oriented analysis and design

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

Prioritizing the plan over the change required

T/F Although almost all systems development projects adhere to some type of life cycle, the exact location of activities and the specific sequencing of steps can vary greatly from one project to the next.

True

T/F CASE helps programmers and analysts do their jobs more efficiently and more effectively by automating routine tasks.

True

T/F The benefits of color only seem to apply if the information is first provided to the user in the most appropriate presentation format.

True

T/F The usability of information displayed in tables and alphanumeric lists is likely to be much more heavily influenced by effective layout than most other types of information display.

True