Question 1

Which of the following occurs when one activity in a project has led to another that was not originally planned; thus, the scope of the project has grown?
A) scope creep
B) dynamic change
C) project growth
D) task slippage

Accepted Answer

Scope creep occurs when additional tasks or features are added to a project without proper authorization or adjustments to time, cost, and resources, leading to an unplanned expansion of the project's scope.

Question 2

With which of the following does the vendor select the product(s) that meets specified requirements and then quotes the prices?
A) request for quotation (RFQ)
B) request for system services (RFSS)
C) request for information (RFI)
D) request for proposal (RFP)

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

In large companies, users write a formal request for a new or modified information system, which is called which of the following?
A) system demand
B) IS need
C) project request
D) corporate requirement

Accepted Answer

In large companies, a formal request for a new or modified information system is typically referred to as a "project request."

Question 4

Which of the following measures how well a proposed system will work?
A) Operational feasibility
B) Technical feasibility
C) Schedule feasibility
D) Economic feasibility

Accepted Answer

Operational feasibility assesses how well a proposed system will work within an organization, considering factors like user acceptance and compatibility with existing processes.

Question 5

Which of the following identifies the product(s) a systems analyst wants from a vendor?
A) request for quotation (RFQ)
B) request for system services (RFSS)
C) request for information (RFI)
D) request for proposal (RFP)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following identifies the product(s)...

Question 6

In sequence, traditional system development contains five phases. What are they?
A) planning, analysis, design, implementation, support and security
B) analysis, implementation, support and security, design, planning
C) support and security, design, planning, analysis, implementation
D) implementation, analysis, support and security, planning, design

Accepted Answer

The traditional system development life cycle (SDLC) phases are planning, analysis, design, implementation, and support and security.

Question 7

Which of the following is an advantage of custom software?
A) It matches an organization's requirements exactly.
B) It is less expensive and takes less time to design and implement than packaged software.
C) It is mass produced, copyrighted, prewritten, and available for purchase.
D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Custom software is specifically designed to meet the unique requirements of an organization, providing a tailored solution that packaged software cannot offer.

Question 8

As shown in the accompanying figure, a Gantt chart, developed by Henry Gantt, is which of the following?
A) diagram that graphically shows how actors interact with an information system
B) tool that graphically shows the flow of data in a system
C) bar chart that uses horizontal bars to show project phases or activities
D) table that lists a variety of conditions and the actions that correspond to them

Accepted Answer

The answer of  As shown in the accompanying figure,...

Question 9

Which of the following is a set of phases that developers use to build an information system?
A) information system production process
B) information systems synthesis
C) system development life cycle
D) system development production process

Accepted Answer

The System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a process used by developers to design, develop, and test high-quality information systems.

Question 10

Which of the following phases consists of two major activities: (1) if necessary, acquire hardware and software and (2) develop all of the details of the new or modified information system?
A) analytical
B) planning
C) design
D) operational

Accepted Answer

The design phase involves acquiring necessary hardware and software and developing detailed specifications for the new or modified information system.

Question 11

Which of the following is any tangible item such as a chart, diagram, report, or program file?
A) object
B) entity
C) deliverable
D) source

Accepted Answer

A deliverable is a tangible or intangible item that is produced as a result of a project, such as a chart, diagram, report, or program file.

Question 12

One member of the project team manages and controls the budget and schedule of the project. What is the name for this role?
A) leader
B) comptroller
C) assistant
D) analyst

Accepted Answer

The answer of One member of the project team manages...

Question 13

Which of the following roles is responsible for designing and developing an information system?
A) manager
B) coordinator
C) analyst
D) developer

Accepted Answer

The analyst is responsible for designing and developing an information system.

Question 14

Many VARs (value-added resellers) provide complete systems. These also are known as which of the following?
A) final solutions
B) turnkey solutions
C) solid solutions
D) ultimate solutions

Accepted Answer

Turnkey solutions refer to complete systems or packages that are ready for immediate use by the customer, often provided by VARs.

Question 15

Which of the following general guidelines should system development NOT follow?
A) group tasks into phases
B) repeat tasks intermittently
C) involve the users
D) define standards

Accepted Answer

Repeating tasks intermittently is not an efficient practice in system development as it can lead to wasted resources and time. Instead, tasks should be organized and completed in a structured manner.

Question 16

Which of the following has as its purpose the assessment of the feasibility of each alternative solution and then recommend the most feasible solution for a project?
A) software
B) proposal
C) sourcing
D) map

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following has as its...

Question 17

Companies can develop software in-house using their own IT personnel or they can have an outside source develop it for them. What is the term for the latter option?
A) fast-tracking
B) development sharing
C) externalization
D) outsourcing

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing refers to the practice of hiring an external organization or individual to perform services or create goods that traditionally were performed in-house by the company's own employees and staff. In this context, it means having an outside source develop software for the company.

Question 18

Which of the following is a less formal method that uses a standard form to request information about a product or service?
A) request for quotation (RFQ)
B) request for system services (RFSS)
C) request for proposal (RFP)
D) request for information (RFI)

Accepted Answer

A Request for Information (RFI) is a less formal method used to gather information about products or services, often using a standard form.

Question 19

Which of the following is a measure of how suitable the development of a system will be to an organization?
A) Documentation
B) Resolution
C) Presentation
D) Feasibility

Accepted Answer

Feasibility is a measure of how suitable the development of a system will be to an organization. It assesses the technical, economic, and operational viability of a system.

Question 20

System development life cycles often group many activities into larger categories called which of the following?
A) clusters
B) feature sets
C) units
D) phases

Accepted Answer

System development life cycles group activities into larger categories called phases, which represent different stages of the development process.

Quiz 12: Information Systems and Program Development: Designing and Building Solutions

Which of the following occurs when one activity in a project has led to another that was not originally planned; thus, the scope of the project has grown?

With which of the following does the vendor select the product(s) that meets specified requirements and then quotes the prices?

In large companies, users write a formal request for a new or modified information system, which is called which of the following?

Which of the following measures how well a proposed system will work?

Which of the following identifies the product(s) a systems analyst wants from a vendor?

In sequence, traditional system development contains five phases. What are they?

Which of the following is an advantage of custom software?

As shown in the accompanying figure, a Gantt chart, developed by Henry Gantt, is which of the following?

Which of the following is a set of phases that developers use to build an information system?

Which of the following phases consists of two major activities: (1) if necessary, acquire hardware and software and (2) develop all of the details of the new or modified information system?

Which of the following is any tangible item such as a chart, diagram, report, or program file?

One member of the project team manages and controls the budget and schedule of the project. What is the name for this role?

Which of the following roles is responsible for designing and developing an information system?

Many VARs (value-added resellers) provide complete systems. These also are known as which of the following?

Which of the following general guidelines should system development NOT follow?

Which of the following has as its purpose the assessment of the feasibility of each alternative solution and then recommend the most feasible solution for a project?

Companies can develop software in-house using their own IT personnel or they can have an outside source develop it for them. What is the term for the latter option?

Which of the following is a less formal method that uses a standard form to request information about a product or service?

Which of the following is a measure of how suitable the development of a system will be to an organization?

System development life cycles often group many activities into larger categories called which of the following?