Info Sys 3 Flashcards
(37 cards)
We have identified three general approaches to the acquisition of information processing
functionalities and the introduction of IT-based information systems. Which of the
following is not one of them?
A. Custom design and development
B. System selection and acquisition
C. End-user development
D. Open source development
E. None of the above
Open source development
What are the three steps that occur during the implementation phase of the SDLC?
A. Programming, Testing, Installation
B. Investigation, Installation, Operations
C. Programming, Installation, Maintenance
D. Installation, Operations, Maintenance
E. Investigation, Testing, Installation
Installation, Operations, Maintenance
In which of the following phases should you expect to be most involved as a general or
functional manager?
A. Definition
B. Build
C. Implementation
D. A and B
E. A and C
A and C
In which phase(s) do the system development life cycle (SDLC) and the system selection
process differ most substantially?
A. Definition
B. Build
C. Implementation
D. A and B
E. A and C
A and B
The three generic phases of a system life-cycle process are:
A. Definition, Design, and Testing
B. Definition, Build, and Implementation
C. Planning, Testing, and Implementation
D. Build, Testing, and Deployment
E. None of the above
Definition, Build, and Implementation
Why is the Systems development Life Cycle methodology typically referred to as “the
waterfall model”?
A. Because it was first popularized in a town with many waterfalls
B. To stress the fact that phases are sequential and iteration (or going back) should be
avoided as much as possible.
C. Because the SDLC, like prototyping, is not iterative.
D. To convey the notion that getting good user requirements is important and there
should be multiple opportunities to elicit user requirements.
E. B and D
To stress the fact that phases are sequential and iteration (or going back) should be avoided as much as possible.
Your book describes the systems selection process in-depth. Which of the following is
not a step in the system selection process?
A. Compile an RFP
B. Develop a vendor short list.
C. Solicit proposals.
D. Visit vendor sites.
E. Have vendors provide demonstrations.
Visit vendor sites
Which of the following are not approaches to acquisition of information processing
functionalities?
A. Custom Design
B. Custom Development
C. System Selection and Acquisition
D. End-user Development
E. Open Source Development
Open Source Development
Which of the following is not one of the advantages related to making your own systems?
A. Unique Tailoring
B. Flexibility
C. Control
D. Faster Roll-Out
E. All of these are advantages
Faster Roll-Out
Which of the following is not one of the advantages related to purchasing an off-the-shelf
system?
A. Unique Tailoring
B. Faster Roll-Out
C. Knowledge Infusion
D. Economical Attractiveness
E. High Quality
Unique Tailoring
The Systems Development Life Cycle has three main phases. These are:
A. Definition, System Design, and Implementation
B. Feasibility Analysis, Programming, and Implementation
C. Definition, Build, and Implementation
D. Investigation, Feasibility Analysis, and System Analysis
E. Installation, Operations, and Maintenance
Definition, System Design, and Implementation
The IS department workers that experts in both technology and the business processes are
called what?
A. Programmers
B. Analysts
C. Functional Managers
D. Help Desk Personnel
E. Technicians.
Analysts
Which stage of the SDLS typically results in a “go” or “no-go” decision?
A. Feasibility Analysis
B. Systems Analysis
C. System Design
D. Programming
E. Testing
Feasibility Analysis
A bank upgrades a computer system at one of its branches. If this works correctly, then
the upgraded system will be installed at the other branches. Which migration approach is
this most likely related to?
A. Parallel
B. Direct
C. Phased
D. Pilot
E. Traditional
Pilot
A bank upgrades the computer systems of its branches, one branch at a time. This is
most likely which of the following migration strategies?
A. Parallel
B. Direct
C. Phased
D. Pilot
E. Traditional
Phased
The Build phase of the SDLC is used to ensure that the software is properly integrated
with the other components of the information system.
True or False?
False
The SDLC and prototyping methodologies are one and the same.
True or False?
False
Both the SDLC and prototyping methodologies are use d to create custom systems.
True or False?
True
Off-the-shelf systems enable infusion of knowledge in the organization
True or False?
True
End-user development: The process by which an organization’s non–IT specialists create
software applications.
True or False?
True
Custom software development is a systems development approach predicated on the notion that it impossible to clearly estimate and plan in detail such complex endeavors as information systems design and development projects.
True or False?
False
A system analyst is a highly skilled IT professional who takes the system requirements document (i.e., what the applications should do) and designs the structure of the system
(i.e., how the application will perform its tasks).
True or False?
False
Risk Audit provides the basis for:
A. Risk Reduction
B. Risk Transference
C. Risk Analysis
D. Reward Mechanism
E. Risk increase
Risk Analysis
Security should be on managers’ radar screens because of peculiar characteristics that run
the risk of leaving it what?
A. Underfunded
B. Overfunded
C. Overstaffed
D. Irrelevant
E. Neutralized
Underfunded
