Question 1

The one type of reuse that is mandated is called:

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A)   ad hoc reuse.
B)   facilitated reuse.
C)   managed reuse.
D)   designed reuse.
E)   designated reuse.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Explain why reuse is not always valuable to all developers in an organization.

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Question 3

Component-based development's focus is on creating specific pieces of software that can only be used once.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The document sent to vendors asking them to propose hardware and software that will meet the requirements of your new system is called a:

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A)   requirements statement.
B)   request for proposal (RFP) .
C)   baseline project plan.
D)   business case.
E)   systems service request.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

When choosing off-the-shelf software, the two most important criteria are functionality and ease of installation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Reuse typically refers to using previously written:

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A)   objects and components.
B)   use cases.
C)   documentation.
D)   business cases.
E)   requests for proposals.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Rework can be reduced by reusing object class libraries.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Because existing pieces of software have already been tested, reusing them tends to result in higher-quality software with lower defect rates, decreasing maintenance costs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If a company purchases application software, it does not necessarily need to conduct systems analysis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The primary concern about cloud computing is:

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A)   cost.
B)   reliability.
C)   compliance with standards.
D)   dependability.
E)   sustainability.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

All of the following are common criteria to consider when selecting off-the-shelf software EXCEPT:

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A)   flexibility.
B)   vendor viability.
C)   functionality.
D)   cost.
E)   needs of staff.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

One type of cloud computing service that allows companies to run applications on servers maintained by a service provider is called:

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A)   software as a service.
B)   leased computing.
C)   hardware as a service.
D)   storage on demand.
E)   middleware as a service.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

With managed reuse, the development, sharing, and adoption of reusable assets is:

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A)   encouraged.
B)   mandated.
C)   discouraged.
D)   minimal.
E)   All of the above are correct.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 14

A key part of reuse strategy is:

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A)   expending capital on equipment.
B)   hiring the right staff.
C)   establishing standards and guidelines for reuse.
D)   establishing rewards, incentives and organizational support.
E)   buying the right software.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Cloud computing is a low-cost access method to corporate-quality data.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Information technology services firms do not use the same methodologies, techniques, and tools that companies use to develop systems in-house.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss the future market for cloud computing.

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According to Merrill Lynch, by 2013, twe...

Question 18

The provision of computing resources over the Internet so that customers do not need to invest in infrastructure is called:

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A)   cloud computing.
B)   raindrop computing.
C)   leased computing.
D)   centralized computing.
E)   backbone computing.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

In addition to operating systems, e-mail, databases and Web browsers, open source software also includes:

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A)   hardware.
B)   machine code.
C)   software components and objects.
D)   firmware.
E)   proprietary software.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

Research has found that reuse of object class libraries resulted in decreased productivity.

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A) True 
 B)False

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Research has found that reuse of object class libraries resulted in decreased productivity.

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Information technology services firms do not use the same methodologies, techniques, and tools that companies use to develop systems in-house.

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Reuse typically refers to using previously written:

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All of the following are common criteria to consider when selecting off-the-shelf software EXCEPT:

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The primary concern about cloud computing is:

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The provision of computing resources over the Internet so that customers do not need to invest in infrastructure is called:

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Cloud computing is a low-cost access method to corporate-quality data.

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The document sent to vendors asking them to propose hardware and software that will meet the requirements of your new system is called a:

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The one type of reuse that is mandated is called:

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When choosing off-the-shelf software, the two most important criteria are functionality and ease of installation.

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Because existing pieces of software have already been tested, reusing them tends to result in higher-quality software with lower defect rates, decreasing maintenance costs.

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A key part of reuse strategy is:

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Rework can be reduced by reusing object class libraries.

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One type of cloud computing service that allows companies to run applications on servers maintained by a service provider is called:

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