Question 1

Creating a help desk to support users is an important task in the implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In _____ of the implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , an old system is stopped and a new system is implemented.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of pair programming?

Accepted Answer

A)   Two programmers work on different codes at one workstation.
B)   Two programmers work on the same code at one workstation.
C)   Two programmers perform same activities at different workstations.
D)   Two programmers perform different activities at different workstations.

Question 4

In _____ of the implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , an analyst introduces an information system in only a limited area of an organization, such as a division or department.

Accepted Answer

A)   parallel conversion
B)   direct cutover conversion
C)   plunge conversion
D)   pilot conversion

Question 5

The systems development life cycle (SDLC)  is also known as the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ad hoc cycle
B)   self-sourcing model
C)   agile cycle
D)   waterfall model

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of extreme programming (XP) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Developers are allowed to go to the next phase before the completion of the current phase.
B)   This method does not allow changes to a system after its delivery to the users.
C)   Two programmers perform activities different from the other at different workstations.
D)   A system's quality is improved by addressing major issues that have not been examined before.

Question 7

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a request for proposal (RFP) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   A lengthy time frame makes an RFP less appealing.
B)   The limited time allotted for the evaluation of an RFP makes the process tedious.
C)   In an RFP, every vendor gets different information, resulting in unfair bids.
D)   In an RFP, different vendors have different deadlines for submitting bids. A

Question 8

In _____ of the implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , the old and new systems run simultaneously for a short time to ensure the new system works correctly.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

In the extreme programming environment, _____ allows programmers to detect and correct programming mistakes as they go, which is faster than correcting them after an entire program has been written. ​

Accepted Answer

A)   procedural programming
B)   pair programming
C)   sequential programming
D)   parallel programming B

Question 10

Describe the advantages of prototypes.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Prototyping offers sev...

Question 11

_____ uses an iterative process that repeats the design, development, and testing steps as needed, based on feedback from users.

Accepted Answer

A)   Extreme programming
B)   Rapid application development
C)   Service-oriented architecture
D)   Joint application design

Question 12

With the _____ approach, an organization chooses an outsourcing company in any part of the world, as long as it can provide the needed services.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Explain how the models created during the analysis phase contribute to the design phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.The models c...

Question 14

The fundamental principle behind _____ is that the self-contained blocks of codes can be reused in a variety of different applications, allowing new business processes to be created from a pool of existing services. ​

Accepted Answer

A)   rapid prototyping
B)   joint application design
C)   service-oriented architecture
D)   computer-aided systems engineering

Question 15

Describe how information systems are implemented using a plunge conversion method.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.In plunge (direct cuto...

Question 16

The creation of a system specifications document indicates the beginning of the analysis phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the context of prototyping during the design phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , a _____ shows users how a particular task that was not technically feasible or appears to be unfeasible can be done.

Accepted Answer

A)   proof-of-concept prototype
B)   computer-aided prototype
C)   requirements-based prototype
D)   phased-in-phased-out prototype

Question 18

Which of the following is a key feature of extreme programming (XP) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Procurement of new equipment
B)   Investigation of environments with poorly defined problems
C)   Immediate feedback from users
D)   Emphasis on limiting a project's scope

Question 19

One shortcoming of rapid application development (RAD)  is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   that it has a narrow focus, which might limit future development
B)   that building an application takes more time
C)   its lack of reusability of small, self-contained blocks of codes
D)   its inflexibility to adjust to systems' changing needs

Question 20

Describe the concept of crowdsourcing.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Crowdsourcing refers t...

Exam 10: Building Successful Information Systems

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In _____ of the implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , an old system is stopped and a new system is implemented.

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Which of the following statements is true of pair programming?

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In _____ of the implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , an analyst introduces an information system in only a limited area of an organization, such as a division or department.

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The systems development life cycle (SDLC) is also known as the _____.

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Which of the following statements is true of extreme programming (XP) ?

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Explain how the models created during the analysis phase contribute to the design phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

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The fundamental principle behind _____ is that the self-contained blocks of codes can be reused in a variety of different applications, allowing new business processes to be created from a pool of existing services. ​

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Describe how information systems are implemented using a plunge conversion method.

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