AIS Exam 3 Intro to Systems Development PT. 1 Flashcards
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A company that invests in a system in the hopes of improving product or service quality is attempting to use their information system to gain
a. competitive advantage.
b. improved business processes.
c. productivity gains.
d. better systems integration.
a. competitive advantage
An information system used by an furniture maker took 48 hours to process an order received over the internet. After upgrading the system, processing time was reduced to sixty seconds. This is an example of
a. a competitive advantage.
b. a technological change.
c. an improved business process.
d. growth.
c. an improved business process
What is the correct sequence of the phases in the systems development life cycle?
a. conceptual design, physical design, system analysis, implementation and conversion, and operations and maintenance
b. operations and maintenance, conceptual design, system analysis, physical design, implementation and conversion
c. system analysis, conceptual design, physical design, implementation and conversion, and operations and maintenance
d. system analysis, physical design, conceptual design, and operations and maintenance, implementation and conversion
C) system analysis, conceptual design, physical design, implementation and conversion, and operations and maintenance
In which phase of the systems development life cycle are the broad needs of the users converted into detailed specifics that are coded and tested?
a. conceptual design
b. implementation and conversion
c. physical design
d. systems analysis
C) physical design
The purpose of systems analysis is to
a. identify the problem to be solved by the new (or redesigned) system and the causes of the problem in the current system.
b. determine design specifications for the new (or redesigned) system.
c. communicate information needs to consider during business process reengineering.
d. discover any violations of policies established by the information
A) identify the problem to be solved by the new (or redesigned) system and the causes of the problem in the current system.
Which of the following activities is performed during the systems development life cycle?
A) assessing the ongoing feasibility of the project
B) managing the behavioral reactions to change
C) planning
D) All of the above activities are performed during the life cycle.
D) All of the above activities are performed during the life cycle.
The ________ step of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) identifies and evaluates design alternatives and to develop design specifications.
a. conceptual design.
b. implementation and conversion.
c. physical design.
d. systems analysis.
A) conceptual design.
All of the elements of the system come together in which step of the systems development life cycle?
a. conceptual design
b. implementation and conversion
c. physical design
d. systems analysis
B) implementation and conversion
When would a company go through a systems development life cycle?
A) only when major changes are needed
B) only when minor changes are needed
C) anytime changes are needed
D) Usually a company only goes through one complete systems development life cycle, after which the only phase that is repeated is the operations and maintenance phase.
C) anytime changes are needed
Identify the statement below that is not a major reason companies change their information systems.
A) in response to changes in user needs
B) in response to technological changes
C) to gain a competitive advantage
D) to take advantage of tax benefits
D) to take advantage of tax benefits
Approximately what percentage of software development projects are cancelled before they are ever completed?
A) 70%
B) 30%
C) 66%
D) 54%
B) 30%
Fairfax Corporation uses two systems for revenue cycle transaction processing. One system keeps track of customer sales. The other system keeps track of accounts receivable. Last year, Fairfax Corporation decided to merge the two systems into one so that both functions could be performed in the same system. This is an example of
a. competitive advantage.
b. technological innovation.
c. productivity gains.
d. systems integration.
D) systems integration.
Which group of individuals listed below can be the most effective in generating employee support and encouraging the development and acceptance of an AIS project?
A) accountants
B) information systems steering committee
C) management
D) project development team
C) management
Who is responsible for ensuring that the new system will meet the needs of users?
A) accountants
B) system programmers
C) the project development team
D) system analysts
D) system analysts
Who is responsible for preparing the specifications used to create or revise system programs?
A) management
B) system programmers
C) systems analysts
D) accountants
C) systems analysts
What role does the information systems steering committee play in the systems development process?
A) It guides project development.
B) It is an executive-level group established to plan and oversee the information systems function.
C) It designs system controls and periodically monitors the system to verify the controls are implemented and functioning properly.
D) None of the descriptions above are appropriate.
B) It is an executive-level group established to plan and oversee the information systems function.
Who is responsible for planning and monitoring a project to ensure timely and cost-effective completion?
A) information systems steering committee
B) management
C) project development team
D) accountants
C) project development team
Who prepares a systems analysis report?
A) computer analysts
B) management
C) the project development team
D) the steering committee
C) the project development team
An effective project development team consists of A) systems analysts. B) accountants. C) users. D) all of the above
D) all of the above
Who should communicate frequently with users and hold regular meetings to consider ideas and discuss progress so there are no surprises upon project completion?
A) information systems steering committee
B) management
C) project development team
D) accountants
C) project development team
Who is responsible for maintaining existing computer programs?
A) management
B) system programmers
C) systems analysts
D) accountants
B) system programmers
Which of the following statements about systems development is true?
A) Planning throughout the systems development life cycle promotes coordination between systems and strategic plans.
B) Organizations should conduct systems development activities at least once every five years.
C) The systems development steps are critical for profit-oriented businesses, but are too expensive and time consuming for most not-for-profit organizations.
D) Diligently following the steps and suggestions in the systems development life cycle ensures the final system will meet user needs and be implemented at or below the budgeted cost.
A) Planning throughout the systems development life cycle promotes coordination between systems and strategic plans.
Which of the following about planning for systems development is false?
A) Project plans are developed for each new system and each system modification. Then, these project plans are combined together to form the master plan.
B) A project development plan includes an economic feasibility analysis and a schedule of activities.
C) The master plan identifies system goals, who will develop the system, and the resources that will be needed.
D) The master plan includes details about organizational goals, existing systems and resources, projects being conducted, and predictions of future needs and requirements.
A) Project plans are developed for each new system and each system modification. Then, these project plans are combined together to form the master plan.
All of the following are benefits of planning and managing systems development except
A) controlling costs.
B) ensuring systems are consistent with organizational goals.
C) guaranteeing that employees use the system.
D) aids in keeping the organization abreast of technological change.
C) guaranteeing that employees use the system.
