Question 1

Which of the following is an advantage of end-user development?
A) Bypasses the IS department and avoids delays
B) Enforces quality by maintaining standards
C) Involves many users in the development process
D) Works wells for ill-defined problems

Accepted Answer

Bypasses the IS department and avoids delays

Question 2

As long a new technology is implemented, it will give organizations the benefits they seek.

Accepted Answer

The successful implementation and benefits of new technology depend on various factors such as compatibility with existing systems, user adoption, proper training, and alignment with organizational goals. Simply implementing new technology does not guarantee that it will deliver the desired benefits.

Question 3

It is easy to assess the benefits of IT because they are so tangible.

Accepted Answer

The benefits of IT can often be intangible, such as improved customer satisfaction, better information for decision making, and enhanced employee morale, making them difficult to assess directly.

Question 4

SA Homes utilized _______ to allow apps to run on any operating system regardless of where the apps are developed.
A) agile apps
B) containers
C) supercomputers
D) virtual servers

Accepted Answer

Containers enable applications to run in isolated environments, ensuring they work consistently across different computing environments, such as various operating systems. This makes them ideal for deploying applications that need to run on multiple platforms without needing to be redeveloped for each one.

Question 5

Joseph and his marketing team want to create a new app where customers can give feedback on various products. They have asked the technical team to develop the app with four sprints, each two weeks apart. It is important to them that they be able to change the specs of the app based on customer feedback. This app would best be be developed using ____________ development.
A) joint application
B) agile
C) end-user
D) object-oriented

Accepted Answer

Agile development is best suited for projects where flexibility and iterative updates based on feedback are important. It allows for rapid adjustments through its sprint-based approach, making it ideal for the scenario described.

Question 6

While DevOps as a deployment and development method is gaining popularity, most experts agree that the waterfall method is much more effective and in the end, will result in a stronger product.

Accepted Answer

DevOps is favored for its emphasis on collaboration, automation, continuous integration, and quick feedback loops, making it more adaptable and efficient for many projects compared to the traditional, sequential phases of the waterfall method.

Question 7

Fixed costs change when a company decides to implement a cloud computing solution.

Accepted Answer

Fixed costs are expenses that do not change with the level of output or activity, and implementing a cloud computing solution primarily affects variable costs related to IT infrastructure, not fixed costs.

Question 8

Database design choices can affect an organization decades after they are made even when hardware and software is replaced; the Y2K problem was a perfect illustration of this.

Accepted Answer

The Y2K problem was a result of database and software design choices made decades earlier regarding the representation of dates, illustrating how such decisions can have long-lasting impacts on organizations even after hardware and software updates.

Question 9

One of the most important things to understand about the service that Paychex provides is that if the system were to go down for an extended period, customers would leave very quickly.

Accepted Answer

Paychex provides payroll, HR, and benefits outsourcing services. If their system were to go down for an extended period, it would disrupt these critical business operations for their customers, likely leading to customer dissatisfaction and loss, as businesses rely on these services for timely payroll and HR functions.

Question 10

Small organizations do not need a formal process for planning for and justifying IT applications.

Accepted Answer

Even small organizations benefit from a formal process for planning and justifying IT applications to ensure that investments align with business goals, are cost-effective, and address actual needs.

Question 11

The IT steering committee is comprised of the top IT managers in an organization.

Accepted Answer

The IT steering committee typically includes not only top IT managers but also representatives from business units to ensure IT alignment with the business's strategic goals.

Question 12

Conrad and his team are under pressure to develop their product for the university before the semester starts and they have only two weeks. Which type of development would be least helpful for them?
A) traditional development
B) agile development
C) rapid application development
D) prototyping

Accepted Answer

Traditional development, often characterized by its linear and sequential approach, typically requires more time due to its extensive planning, design, implementation, and testing phases. This makes it less suitable for projects with a tight deadline like Conrad's. Agile, rapid application development, and prototyping are all methodologies designed to produce working software quickly, making them more appropriate for short-term projects.

Question 13

The IT architecture encompasses both the technical and managerial aspects of information resources.

Accepted Answer

IT architecture includes the design and management of the hardware, software, and networks in an organization, covering both technical specifications and the management strategies to align IT infrastructure with business goals.

Question 14

DevOps is a methodology combining IT developments teams with operations teams throughout the development and deployment of IT solutions.

Accepted Answer

DevOps is a set of practices that combines software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) aimed at shortening the systems development life cycle and providing continuous delivery with high software quality.

Question 15

The existing IT architecture is an absolute constraint on the development of an IT strategic plan.

Accepted Answer

While existing IT architecture can influence the development of an IT strategic plan, it is not an absolute constraint. Strategic plans can include changes or upgrades to the current architecture to meet future needs and objectives.

Question 16

The IT architecture focuses on the technical aspects of information resources.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Paychex switched from the traditional waterfall development method to agile development to deploy software more quickly.

Accepted Answer

Paychex switched to agile development methods from the traditional waterfall approach to increase the speed and efficiency of their software deployment processes, allowing for more rapid iterations and improvements based on user feedback.

Question 18

SA Homes originally used the _________ method.
A) agile development
B) end-user development
C) joint application design
D) traditional waterfall

Accepted Answer

SA Homes originally used the traditional waterfall method, which is a linear and sequential approach to software development. This method is characterized by a series of phases that flow downwards, like a waterfall, through the stages of conception, initiation, analysis, design, construction, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Question 19

Paychex is an IaaS provider.

Accepted Answer

Paychex is a provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing services for small- to medium-sized businesses, not an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provider.

Question 20

Costs of a system end when the system is installed.

Accepted Answer

Costs continue after installation due to maintenance, updates, training, and potential system modifications or expansions.

Quiz 13: Acquiring Information Systems and Applications

Which of the following is an advantage of end-user development?