Question 1

Which of the following occurs when the scope of the project increases beyond its original intentions?
A)Scope creep
B)Feature creep
C)Milestone
D)Rolling stone

Accepted Answer

When the scope of the project increases beyond its original intentions, it is referred to as scope creep. This means that the project has expanded beyond the initial requirements or goals, potentially resulting in additional work, time, and resources needed to complete the project. Feature creep refers specifically to the addition of unnecessary features to a product or project, which can also contribute to scope creep. Milestones are specific points in a project's timeline that mark progress towards completion. Rolling stone is not related to project management.

Question 2

During analysis,specific activities occur.Which of the following is not one of these activities?
A)Gather the business requirements
B)Evaluate alternative logical designs for the proposed system
C)Prioritize business requirements
D)Sign-off on the requirements definition document

Accepted Answer

Evaluating alternative logical designs for the proposed system is typically part of the design phase, not the analysis phase. The analysis phase focuses on understanding business requirements, prioritizing them, and documenting the requirements clearly, often culminating in a sign-off on the requirements definition document.

Question 3

Which person leads the SDLC?
A)End user
B)Project manager
C)Programmer
D)IT Administrator

Accepted Answer

The project manager typically leads the SDLC, overseeing the entire process from planning to deployment, and ensuring that each phase is completed on schedule and within budget. The project manager is responsible for coordinating with stakeholders, managing resources, and ensuring that the project meets the needs of the organization. While the other roles mentioned (end user, programmer, IT administrator) may have input into the SDLC, they do not typically lead the process.

Question 4

If you were to implement the new system while the existing system continued to run,what type of implementation method would you be following?
A)Pilot implementation
B)Phase implementation
C)Parallel implementation
D)Plunge implementation

Accepted Answer

Parallel implementation involves running the old and new systems simultaneously to ensure that the new system runs smoothly before completely switching to it. It is a low-risk approach that allows for testing and comparison of the new system with the old one.

Question 5

What document defines the what,when,and who questions of systems development including all activities to be performed,the individuals,or resources,who will perform the activities,and the time required to complete each activity?
A)Requirements
B)Project plan
C)Project milestones
D)Critical success factors

Accepted Answer

The project plan defines what, when, and who questions of systems development including all activities to be performed, the individuals or resources who will perform the activities, and the time required to complete each activity. Requirements define what the system must do, project milestones are specific events or accomplishments within a project, and critical success factors are key areas that, if not addressed effectively, will cause the project to fail.

Question 6

In which phase does the project team move from the physical design to the physical implementation?
A)Implementation
B)Testing
C)Development
D)Transformation

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

If you were to allow only a select group of people to use the new system so that you could determine if it was working correctly,what type of implementation method would you be following?
A)Pilot implementation
B)Parallel implementation
C)Plunge implementation
D)Phase implementation

Accepted Answer

Pilot implementation involves testing a new system with a small group of users, which allows for identification of potential issues or areas for improvement before wider implementation. This aligns with the scenario described in the question of wanting to determine if the system is working correctly before expanding usage to a larger group.

Question 8

What is a project scope document?
A)A document that outlines the project's strategy,the responsibilities of project team members,and the assessment measures that will determine the rate of success
B)A one-paragraph statement about the scope of the proposed project
C)A detailed document identifying the goals,scope and strategy for the proposed project
D)A document that identifies the parameters or boundaries of the proposed system and how it fits into existing systems

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a project scope document?
A)A document...

Question 9

"The proposed information system must connect 25,000 employees working in Europe,US,and Africa working in 5 satellite sites" is an example of a _____.
A)Enduring goal
B)Milestone
C)Feature creep
D)Business requirement

Accepted Answer

The statement describes a specific requirement for the information system, which is to connect 25,000 employees across multiple locations. This is an example of a business requirement.

Question 10

If you were the marketing director and involved in the design and development of a new marketing application,which phase would your responsibilities begin to lessen with this new project?
A)Maintenance
B)Implementation
C)Analysis
D)Development

Accepted Answer

As the marketing director involved in the design and development of a new marketing application, your responsibilities would begin to lessen once the development phase is completed. This is because the development phase involves the actual creation of the application, which is done by developers and programmers rather than the marketing team. Once the application has been developed, the implementation, analysis and maintenance phases will require ongoing involvement from the marketing director.

Question 11

Which of the following is considered a technical architecture for the proposed system?
A)A description of the needed hardware,software,and telecommunications equipment
B)A drawing or graphical representation of the proposed system including proposed screens,reports,software,and databases
C)A logical model that defines the structure of needed modules and sub modules and their interrelationships
D)The needed data structures,definitions and business rules

Accepted Answer

A technical architecture typically includes a description of the needed hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment. While the other options may be components of a technical architecture, they do not encompass the full scope of technical architecture.

Question 12

When IT specialists and end users meet in one location to define and review the business requests for a proposed system,the meetings is called a _____?
A)Requirements meeting
B)Planning and analysis meeting
C)Joint application development session
D)Rapid prototyping

Accepted Answer

A joint application development session (JAD) is a meeting between IT specialists and end-users to define and review the business requests for a proposed system. It is a facilitated session that encourages all participants to collaborate and work together to create a clear understanding of the business needs and requirements. Requirements meetings and planning and analysis meetings are similar in purpose, but they may not involve the same level of collaboration and participation as a JAD session. Rapid prototyping is a development methodology that involves creating a quick and rough prototype of a system to test its functionality and usability. It is not directly related to the collaborative process of defining and reviewing business requirements.

Question 13

What is a common test that is performed to ensure the quality of the information system you are building?
A)Unit and system testing
B)User acceptance testing
C)Integration testing
D)Unit,system,Integration,and user acceptance testing

Accepted Answer

To ensure the quality of an information system, it is important to perform multiple types of testing. Unit testing verifies the functionality of individual components, system testing checks the behavior of the entire system, integration testing evaluates how different components work together, and user acceptance testing ensures that the system meets the needs of its intended users. Therefore, the best choice is D - to perform unit, system, integration, and user acceptance testing.

Question 14

What are business requirements?
A)The strategic and tactical goals that a business establishes for itself that software must align with
B)The detailed set of requests that the proposed information system must meet to be successful
C)The planning document identifying the characteristics and functionality of the proposed information system
D)The logical design for the proposed information system

Accepted Answer

Business requirements refer to the detailed set of requests and specifications that a proposed information system must meet in order to be considered successful. They outline what the system must accomplish and its intended capabilities. They are often gathered through communication with stakeholders and subject matter experts and are integral to the development of the system.

Question 15

In which SDLC phase do you build the platform for the proposed information system along with the database and the programs?
A)Development
B)Implementation
C)Design
D)Transformation

Accepted Answer

The Development phase of the SDLC involves building the platform for the proposed information system, including the database and programs necessary for its functioning. This phase typically follows the Design phase, where the overall system is planned and designed, and precedes the Implementation phase, where the system is actually deployed and released to users. The Transformation phase is not a commonly recognized phase of the SDLC.

Question 16

To ensure that the newly developed information systems functions properly,what should you create that lists the expected steps that the system should perform and expected results from these steps?
A)Requirements document
B)Test conditions
C)Design specifications
D)Logical design specification

Accepted Answer

Test conditions should be created to specify the expected steps and results from those steps. This allows for thorough testing of the system before it is implemented. Requirements documents, design specifications, and logical design specifications are important in the development process but do not specifically address testing and expected results.

Question 17

In which SDLC phase should you create user documentation?
A)Implementation
B)Design
C)Development
D)Maintenance

Accepted Answer

User documentation is typically created during the Implementation phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to ensure that end-users have the necessary instructions and support to effectively use the software.

Question 18

In what phase of the SDLC is the technical architecture for the proposed system defined?
A)Planning
B)Design
C)Analysis
D)Development

Accepted Answer

The technical architecture for the proposed system is defined in the Design phase of the SDLC. This is where the specific details of the system's structure, components, and applications are determined based on the requirements gathered and analyzed in the previous phases. The technical architecture includes things like hardware and software specifications, database design, network infrastructure, and security protocols.

Question 19

In which of the following SDLC phases do you gather the business requirements for the proposed project?
A)Planning
B)Investigation
C)Requirements
D)Analysis

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Which of the following occurs when developers and end users add extra features that were not part of the initial requirements?
A)Scope creep
B)Feature creep
C)Milestone
D)Rolling stone

Accepted Answer

Feature creep occurs when developers (and end users)add extra features that were not part of the initial requirements.

Quiz 6: Systems Development: Phases, Tools, and Techniques

Which of the following occurs when the scope of the project increases beyond its original intentions?

During analysis,specific activities occur.Which of the following is not one of these activities?

Which person leads the SDLC?

If you were to implement the new system while the existing system continued to run,what type of implementation method would you be following?

What document defines the what,when,and who questions of systems development including all activities to be performed,the individuals,or resources,who will perform the activities,and the time required to complete each activity?

In which phase does the project team move from the physical design to the physical implementation?

If you were to allow only a select group of people to use the new system so that you could determine if it was working correctly,what type of implementation method would you be following?

What is a project scope document?

"The proposed information system must connect 25,000 employees working in Europe,US,and Africa working in 5 satellite sites" is an example of a _____.

If you were the marketing director and involved in the design and development of a new marketing application,which phase would your responsibilities begin to lessen with this new project?

Which of the following is considered a technical architecture for the proposed system?

When IT specialists and end users meet in one location to define and review the business requests for a proposed system,the meetings is called a _____?

What is a common test that is performed to ensure the quality of the information system you are building?

What are business requirements?

In which SDLC phase do you build the platform for the proposed information system along with the database and the programs?

To ensure that the newly developed information systems functions properly,what should you create that lists the expected steps that the system should perform and expected results from these steps?

In which SDLC phase should you create user documentation?

In what phase of the SDLC is the technical architecture for the proposed system defined?

In which of the following SDLC phases do you gather the business requirements for the proposed project?

Which of the following occurs when developers and end users add extra features that were not part of the initial requirements?