Question 1

In the context of structured systems analysis and design (SSAD)  models, a _____ is a tool that illustrates the logical steps in a process but does not show data elements and associations.

Accepted Answer

A)   data flow diagram
B)   flowchart
C)   context diagram
D)   conceptual data model

Question 2

In phased-in-phased-out conversion of the implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), an analyst introduces a new information system in only a limited area of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain feasibility and its importance in designing a successful information system.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

External users are normally part of a company's task force.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is a difference between the systems development life cycle (SDLC)  and extreme programming (XP) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   The SDLC model has a separate planning and analysis phase, whereas XP combines both the phases into one phase.
B)   Developers following the SDLC model cannot go on to the next phase until the current phase is finished, whereas in XP, developers can move to any phase from the current phase.
C)   In the SDLC model, changes cannot be made to a system once it is delivered to the user, whereas the XP method delivers the system to the users and then make changes suggested by the user.
D)   The SDLC model develops an entire system at once, whereas XP uses incremental steps to improve an information system's quality.

Question 6

It is important to project an organization's growth rate when designing information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the design phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , the _____ is an overview of the system and does not include hardware or software choices.

Accepted Answer

A)   virtual design
B)   physical design
C)   conceptual design
D)   logical design

Question 8

In _____ of the implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , as each module of a new system is converted, the corresponding part of an old system is retired.

Accepted Answer

A)   parallel conversion
B)   phased-in-phased-out conversion
C)   plunge conversion
D)   pilot conversion

Question 9

In the context of information systems, identify an advantage of prototyping.

Accepted Answer

A)   A prototype guarantees the success of the final system.
B)   It is easier to modify a prototype than a complete system.
C)   It does not require any support from the top management of a firm.
D)   A prototype always reflects the final system's actual operation.

Question 10

The _____, created during the requirements-gathering and analysis phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , indicates the end of the analysis phase and the start of the design phase.

Accepted Answer

A)   maintenance plan document
B)   system specifications document
C)   blueprint document
D)   execution document

Question 11

One of the advantages of prototyping is that modifying a prototype is easier than modifying a complete system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Information system projects are often an extension of existing systems or involve replacing an old technology with a new one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_____ is an incremental development process that focuses on setting a minimum number of requirements and turning them into a working product. ​

Accepted Answer

A)   Parallel programming
B)   Extreme programming
C)   Agile methodology
D)   Rapid application development

Question 14

With the _____ approach, an organization chooses an outsourcing company in the same country.

Accepted Answer

A)   onshore outsourcing
B)   nearshore outsourcing
C)   offshore outsourcing
D)   farshore outsourcing

Question 15

In the _____ of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , a problem is defined and alternatives are generated for solving it.

Accepted Answer

A)   planning phase
B)   requirements-gathering and analysis phase
C)   designing and prototype-development phase
D)   implementation phase

Question 16

_____ is the measure of how well a proposed solution will work in an organization and how internal and external customers will react to it.

Accepted Answer

A)   Economic feasibility
B)   Technical feasibility
C)   Operational feasibility
D)   Legal feasibility

Question 17

The end result of the_____ of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)  model should give users and top management a clear view of what the problem is and how the information system will solve the problem. ​

Accepted Answer

A)   planning phase
B)   requirements-gathering phase
C)   design phase
D)   implementation phase

Question 18

In the context of structured systems analysis and design (SSAD)  models, a _____ is a tool that shows a process at a more general level and is helpful for showing top management and the task force how a process works.

Accepted Answer

A)   data flow diagram
B)   flowchart
C)   context diagram
D)   conceptual data model

Question 19

A _____ is a tool used in the structured systems analysis and design (SSAD)  model for data analysis. ​

Accepted Answer

A)   conceptual data model
B)   context diagram
C)   flowchart
D)   data flow diagram

Question 20

Explain why intangible benefits of an information system are difficult to quantify.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 10: Building Successful Information Systems

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In _____ of the implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , as each module of a new system is converted, the corresponding part of an old system is retired.

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Explain feasibility and its importance in designing a successful information system.

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In the _____ of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , a problem is defined and alternatives are generated for solving it.

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Explain why intangible benefits of an information system are difficult to quantify.

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In phased-in-phased-out conversion of the implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), an analyst introduces a new information system in only a limited area of an organization.

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Information system projects are often an extension of existing systems or involve replacing an old technology with a new one.

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One of the advantages of prototyping is that modifying a prototype is easier than modifying a complete system.

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In the context of structured systems analysis and design (SSAD) models, a _____ is a tool that illustrates the logical steps in a process but does not show data elements and associations.

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A _____ is a tool used in the structured systems analysis and design (SSAD) model for data analysis. ​

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_____ is an incremental development process that focuses on setting a minimum number of requirements and turning them into a working product. ​

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It is important to project an organization's growth rate when designing information systems.

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_____ is the measure of how well a proposed solution will work in an organization and how internal and external customers will react to it.

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Which of the following is a difference between the systems development life cycle (SDLC) and extreme programming (XP) ?

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In the design phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , the _____ is an overview of the system and does not include hardware or software choices.

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External users are normally part of a company's task force.

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