Practice Quizes 1 - 7

User Todd M Sayers

Course Fall 2013:-00F-Systems Analysis & Design

Test 203PQ01V6

Started 8/20/13 7:21 PM

Submitted 8/20/13 7:31 PM

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Which of the following is based on an iterative, incremental approach to systems development and has inception, elaboration, construction, and transition phases?Answer

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RUP

Correct Answer:

RUP


All of the following are success factors for an SOA approach except:Answer

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programmers would have to work in teams of three

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programmers would have to work in teams of three


The person in an organization who has the primary responsibility for systems analysis and design is the:Answer

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systems analyst

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systems analyst


Principles identified in the Agile Manifesto include:Answer

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All of these

Correct Answer:

All of these


The part of the design phase of the SDLC in which the logical specifications of the system from logical design are transformed into technology-specific details from which all programming and system construction can be accomplished best describes:Answer

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physical design

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physical design


Large, complex systems that consist of a series of independent system modules best describes:Answer

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enterprisewide systems

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enterprisewide systems


Turning system specifications into a working system that is tested and then put into use describes:Answer

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implementation

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implementation


The complex organizational process through which computer-based information systems are developed and maintained best defines:Answer

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information systems analysis and design

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information systems analysis and design


Critical factors that distinguish Agile and traditional approaches to the systems development life cycle include:Answer

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All of these

Correct Answer:

All of these


Which of the following are deliverables for the implementation phase?Answer

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code, documentation, training procedures, and support capabilities

Correct Answer:

code, documentation, training procedures, and

support capabilities

User Todd M Sayers


Test 203PQ02

Started 10/6/13 6:07 PM


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Which of the following describes the internal staffing requirements when software components are acquired from enterprise wide solutions providers?Answer

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Some IS and user staff to define requirements and evaluate packages are needed.

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


The reuse of object classes can result in:Answer

Selected Answer:

All of these

Correct Answer:

All of these


Which of the following software evaluation criteria refers to the ease with which you or the vendor can customize the software?Answer

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flexibility

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flexibility


The choice to acquire software from outside sources should be made:Answer

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at the beginning of the analysis phase

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at the end of the analysis phase


When considering reuse, which of the following issues should be addressed?Answer

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All of these

Correct Answer:

All of these


One of the top three reasons for choosing to go with cloud computing is:Answer

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freeing internal IT staff

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freeing internal IT staff


According to a study cited in the textbook, which of the following development methods can lead to a larger maintenance burden?Answer

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in-house development

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in-house development


The most expensive and extensive reuse approach is:Answer

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designed reuse

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designed reuse


When purchasing off-the-shelf software, you should consider:Answer

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All of these

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All of these


Which of the following describes the internal staffing requirements when software components are acquired from packaged software producers?Answer

Selected Answer:

Some IS and user staff to define requirements and evaluate packages are needed.

Correct Answer:

Some IS and user staff to define requirements and

evaluate packages are needed.

User Todd M Sayers


Test 203PQ03V6

Started 9/5/13 1:07 AM

Submitted 9/5/13 1:20 AM

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When comparing a Gantt chart to a network diagram, which of the following is a true statement?Answer

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Some forms of Gantt charts can show slack time available within an earliest start and latest finish duration, whereas a network diagram shows this by data within activity rectangles.

Correct Answer:

Some forms of Gantt charts can show slack time available within an earliest start and latest finish duration, whereas a network diagram shows this by data within activity rectangles.


Which of the following project management activities is associated with project initiation?Answer

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establishing a relationship with the customer

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establishing a relationship with the customer


During which of the following activities do you use the information regarding tasks and resource availability to assign time estimates to each activity in the work breakdown structure?Answer

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dividing the project into manageable tasks

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develop a preliminary schedule


A graphical representation of a project that shows each task as a horizontal bar whose length is proportional to its time for completion defines:Answer

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Gantt chart

Correct Answer:

Gantt chart


Which of the following occurs during project execution?Answer

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monitoring project progress against the baseline plan

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monitoring project progress against the baseline plan


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:Answer

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project planning

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project initiation


Optimistic time is:Answer

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

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the minimum period of time for an activity to be completed


Which of the following is a true statement regarding network diagrams?Answer

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The critical path of a network diagram is represented by the sequence of connected activities that produce the longest overall time period.

Correct Answer:

All of these.


A controlled process of initiating, planning, executing, and closing down a project best defines:Answer

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project management

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project management


A diagram that depicts project activities and their interrelationships is called a:Answer

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network diagram

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network diagram

User Todd M Sayers


Test 203PQ04V6

Started 9/11/13 3:54 AM


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Which of the following is an advantage of the bottom-up planning approach?Answer

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IS plans can be created faster and are less costly to develop than using the top-down approach.

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IS plans can be created faster and are less costly to develop than using the top-down approach.


The method by which an organization attempts to achieve its mission and objectives best defines:Answer

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competitive strategy

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competitive strategy

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Matrices of the target or "future" situation are sometimes called:Answer

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forward-looking matrices

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"to be" matrices


Which of the following is an advantage to the top-down planning approach over other planning approaches?Answer

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All of these

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All of these


"We are in the business of designing, fabricating, and selling to retail stores high-quality wood furniture" is what kind of statement?Answer

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mission statement

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mission statement


The extent to which the project is viewed as improving profits, customer service, etc., and the duration of these benefits best defines which of the following evaluation criteria?Answer

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potential benefits

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potential benefits


Which of the following best describes the top-down planning approach advantage, improved integration?Answer

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If not viewed from the top, planners may lack the understanding necessary to implement information systems across the entire business rather than simply to individual operating units.

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If not viewed from the top, totally new management information systems may be implemented rather than planning how to evolve existing systems.


Which of the following is a true statement regarding the IS plan?Answer

Selected Answer:

All of these.

Correct Answer:

All of these.


Which of the following is a CASE tool feature that can help you make sense out of matrices?Answer

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matrix construction

Correct Answer:

All of these


The second planning process that can play a significant role in the quality of project identification and selection decisions is called:Answer

Selected Answer:

cost/benefit analysis

Correct Answer:

information systems planning

User Todd M Sayers


Test 203PQ05V6

Started 9/21/13 1:30 PM


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At walkthrough meetings, there is a need to have individuals play specific roles such as:Answer

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presenter

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presenter


The reduction of waste creation is an example of a(n):Answer

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intangible benefit

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intangible benefit


At a walkthrough meeting, the person who plans the meetings and facilitates a smooth meeting process is referred to as the:Answer

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coordinator

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coordinator


A cost associated with project start-up and development or system start-up refers to a(n):Answer

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one-time cost

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one-time cost


At a walkthrough meeting, the person who ensures that the work product adheres to organizational technical standards is referred to as the:Answer

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standards bearer

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standards bearer


A peer group review of any product created during the system development process refers to:Answer

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Answer: walkthrough

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walkthrough


As a rule of thumb estimate, what percentage of the entire development effort should be devoted to the project initiation and planning process?Answer

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between 10 and 20 percent

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between 10 and 20 percent


The concept of comparing present cash outlays to future expected returns best defines:Answer

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time value of money

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time value of money


To gain an understanding of how key stakeholders within the organization view the proposed system is the purpose of:Answer

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political feasibility

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political feasibility

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The analysis technique that finds the amount of time required for the cumulative cash flow from a project to equal its initial and ongoing investment is referred to as:Answer

Selected Answer:

break-even analysis (BEA)

Correct Answer:

break-even analysis (BEA)

User Todd M Sayers


Test 203PQ06V6

Started 9/28/13 8:47 PM


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Which of the following is the eXtreme Programming Planning Game phase where Business has a chance to see how the development process is progressing and to work with Development to adjust the plan accordingly?Answer

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steering

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steering


The trained individual who plans and leads Joint Application Design sessions is referred to as the:Answer

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JAD session leader

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JAD session leader


Which of the following technologies disrupted the business rule that information can appear only in one place at a time?Answer

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distributed databases

Correct Answer:

distributed databases


Technologies that enable the breaking of long-held business rules that inhibit organizations from making radical business changes best defines:Answer

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disruptive technologies

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disruptive technologies


Which of the following is not an Agile Methodologies requirements determination technique?Answer

Selected Answer:

JAD

Correct Answer:

JAD


Prototyping is most useful for requirements determination when:Answer

Selected Answer:

communication problems have existed in the past between users and analysts

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communication problems have existed in the past between users and analysts


The search for, and implementation of, radical change in business processes to achieve breakthrough improvements in products and services best defines:Answer

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business process reengineering

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business process reengineering


Good interview guidelines consist of:Answer

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seeking a variety of perspectives from the interviews

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seeking a variety of perspectives from the interviews


Continual user involvement works best when:Answer

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the development group is small

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the development group is small


The reframing characteristic of a good systems analyst is represented by which of the following statements?Answer

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You must challenge yourself to look at the organization in new ways.

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You must challenge yourself to look at the organization in new ways.

User Todd M Sayers


Test 203PQ07V6

Started 10/3/13 3:59 AM


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If a data flow appears on the context diagram and is also represented at level-0, this would be referred to as:Answer

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balancing

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balancing


If an input from a source appears at level-0, it must:Answer

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appear on the context

diagram

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appear on the context diagram


When you believe that you have shown each business form or transaction, computer screen, and report as a single data flow, you have probably reached the:Answer

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primitive data flow diagrams

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primitive data flow diagrams


Assume the first condition has two values; the second condition has two values; the third condition has three values. How many rules will there be?Answer

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12

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12


The origin and/or destination of data, sometimes referred to as external entities defines:Answer

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source/sink

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source/sink


A data flow diagram that represents a system's major processes, data flows, and data stores at a high level of detail refers to:Answer

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level-0 diagram

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level-0 diagram


To determine the number of rules required for the decision table, you would:Answer

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multiply the number of values for each condition by the number of values for every other condition

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multiply the number of values for each condition by the number of values for every other condition


The part of a decision table that links conditions to actions is the section that contains the:Answer

Selected Answer:

rules

Correct Answer:

rules


Removing any rules with impossible actions to make which of the following simple as possible?Answer

Selected Answer:

decision table

Correct

Answer: decision table


By placing a data store between two processes, this:Answer

Selected Answer:

decouples the processes

Correct Answer:

decouples the processes

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