Question 1

List and describe at least nine factors considered in the design specifications for a new system.Give at least two examples for each one.

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Question 2

As Big books is selecting a systems development approach,it realizes that this is a major decision for the firm,they want to know who should participate in the selection process of the systems development approach?

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Question 3

Approximately 20 percent of the time devoted to maintenance is used for ________ or correcting emergency production problems.

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Question 4

Big Books Inc.is looking at developing a new information system for their organization.In preparation of this undertaking they are investigating how developing a new information systems will produce organizational change?

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Question 5

What is outsourcing? Describe the advantages and disadvantages to outsourcing software development.

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Question 6

You work for the IT department of a startup ASP,and it is your job to set up the testing processes for a new enterprise system the company will be hosting.Describe the processes you will recommend.What unique considerations will you have?

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Question 7

What qualities of object-oriented development make this method especially suitable for Internet applications?

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Question 8

Systems development can be broken down into ________ activities.

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Question 9

What are new approaches for systems development in the digital firm era?

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Question 10

You are consulting for the information technology division of a state university to guide and facilitate the design of a new system for handling college applications,which has previously been handled entirely with a paper-based process.They would like to set up a system by which prospective students can apply online.Describe in detail their first steps and any studies they should perform before designing the new information system.

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Question 11

Discuss the role and influence the user plays in software development.

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Question 12

To be used effectively,________ tools require organizational discipline.

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Question 13

New information systems are an outgrowth of a process of organizational ________.

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Question 14

What are the advantages and disadvantages of prototyping? Describe the steps in prototyping.Give at least two circumstances under which prototyping might be useful.

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Question 15

What are the principal methodologies for modelling and designing information systems?

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Question 16

Describe each type of organizational change enabled by information technology.Give an example of each type of change,as it might be illustrated through the operations of a hotel.

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Question 17

What is the importance of quality management as it pertains to business processes.Describe two methods of quality management and distinguish these from BPR.

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Question 18

Identify and describe each of the five systems development approaches.

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Question 19

There are alternative methodologies for modelling and designing systems,the most prominent are ________ and object-oriented development.

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Question 20

Billy is in the final stages of developing a new accounting system for his car dealership.He is not sure how to implement the system.Describe four conversion methods and their advantages and disadvantages.

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Quiz 13: Developing Information Systems