Question 1

The ________ is a sequence of activities that determine the earliest date by which a project can be completed.
A) exit path
B) cycle route
C) critical path
D) scatter route

Accepted Answer

The definition provided in the question matches the description of the critical path in project management. The critical path is the sequence of activities with the longest duration that determines the earliest possible completion date of the project. Option A (exit path) and option D (scatter route) do not have any relation with project management or scheduling. Option B (cycle route) may be a valid term in some contexts but does not relate to the given definition.

Question 2

A ________ shows the tasks, dates, and dependencies for the tasks of a project.
A) fusion chart
B) Gantt chart
C) Pareto chart
D) control chart

Accepted Answer

A Gantt chart is a visual representation of a project schedule that shows tasks, dates, and dependencies in a horizontal bar chart format. This helps project managers to plan, schedule, and track the progress of their projects.

Question 3

The ________ phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) involves determining hardware and program specifications, designing the database and procedures, and creating job definitions.
A) requirements analysis
B) system implementation
C) component design
D) system definition

Accepted Answer

The component design phase involves determining hardware and program specifications, designing the database and procedures, and creating job definitions. The requirements analysis phase involves gathering and analyzing information about the system's functionality and performance, while the system implementation phase involves coding, testing, and installing the system. The system definition phase involves defining the scope and objectives of the system.

Question 4

In systems development, documents, designs, prototypes, data models, database designs, and working data entry screens are examples of ________.
A) reports
B) resources
C) components
D) deliverables

Accepted Answer

Deliverables are tangible products or services that result from a project. In systems development, documents, designs, prototypes, data models, database designs, and working data entry screens are all examples of deliverables. Reports and resources are not specific to systems development, and while components may be part of a system, they do not necessarily constitute deliverables.

Question 5

Organizational feasibility concerns ________.
A) the organization's budget and schedule requirements
B) the competitor's business process model
C) whether the organization has the technical infrastructure to implement the new system
D) whether the new system fits within the organization's customs or legal requirements

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizational feasibility concerns ________.
A) the organization's budget...

Question 6

Once the project's goals and scope have been defined, the next step in the system definition phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) is to ________.
A) plan the project
B) assess feasibility
C) determine system requirements
D) form a project team

Accepted Answer

After the goals and scope have been defined, the next step in the system definition phase is to assess the feasibility of the project. This involves considering factors such as technical, economic, organizational, legal, and schedule feasibility. Only after feasibility has been determined can the project be planned, system requirements be identified, and a project team be formed.

Question 7

In the system implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), with ________ installation, the new system runs alongside the old one until it has been tested and is fully operational.
A) pilot
B) phased
C) parallel
D) plunge

Accepted Answer

In the parallel installation approach, the new system runs parallelly along with the old system until the new system has been tested and is fully operational. This approach helps in minimizing the risks and allows for the comparison of the performance of the new and old systems. The other options mentioned are different installation approaches, but they do not fit the given scenario as well as the parallel installation approach.

Question 8

In the system definition phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), the first major task for an assembled project team is to ________.
A) design system components
B) assess the project's feasibility
C) plan the project
D) define system goals and scope

Accepted Answer

The first major task in the system definition phase of the SDLC is to define the goals and scope of the system. This involves identifying the problem or opportunity that the system is meant to address and determining what features and functions will be included in the final product. Assessing feasibility and planning the project come later in the process, after the system's goals and scope have been clearly defined. Designing system components is part of the system design phase, which follows the system definition phase.

Question 9

In the system implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), with ________ installation, the organization implements the entire new system/business processes on a limited portion of the business.
A) parallel
B) phased
C) pilot
D) plunge

Accepted Answer

With pilot installation, the new system/business processes are implemented on a limited portion of the business (such as one department or location) to test and evaluate its effectiveness before rolling it out to the entire organization. This allows for any issues or needed changes to be identified and addressed before a full implementation. Alternatively, in parallel installation, both the old and new systems/business processes are implemented and run simultaneously for a period of time to compare results and ensure the new system is working correctly. Phased installation involves implementing the new system/business processes gradually in stages across the organization. The term "plunge" installation is not commonly used in the SDLC, and is not a recommended approach for system implementation.

Question 10

A(n) ________ is a formal description of a system's response to use and misuse scenarios.
A) activity log
B) work breakdown structure
C) test plan
D) defect report

Accepted Answer

A test plan is a formal document that outlines the testing approach, objectives, and scope. It includes the testing strategies, test scenarios, and cases that are to be executed to verify whether the system behaves as expected or not, under different use and misuse scenarios. Activity logs, work breakdown structures, and defect reports are also important documents, but they do not describe a system's response to use and misuse scenarios.

Question 11

During the system implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), once a system has passed testing, the organization installs the new system. Which of the following terms is used to refer to this activity?
A) system configuration
B) system conversion
C) system development
D) system control

Accepted Answer

System conversion refers to the activity of installing the new system after it has passed testing during the implementation phase of the SDLC. System configuration refers to the process of setting up the system to meet the organization's specific needs. System development refers to the entire process of creating a new system, including planning, analysis, and design. System control refers to the overall management and maintenance of the system once it is in place.

Question 12

Which of the following is the key to successful systems development life cycle (SDLC) projects?
A) critical path template
B) work breakdown structure
C) scatter plot
D) control chart

Accepted Answer

A work breakdown structure is essential to successfully managing and completing SDLC projects. It helps break down the project into manageable tasks and allows for clear communication and collaboration among team members. Critical path template, scatter plot, and control chart may be useful in project management, but they are not specifically tied to SDLC projects.

Question 13

In the context of system implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), a ________ installation is the riskiest because the old system is shut down and the new system is introduced.
A) pilot
B) phased
C) parallel
D) plunge

Accepted Answer

A plunge installation involves completely shutting down the old system and implementing the new system all at once. This is the riskiest type of installation because if there are any problems with the new system, there is no fallback option. However, it is also the quickest and most efficient type of installation.

Question 14

The work done during ________ phase is either to fix the system so that it works correctly or to adapt it to changes in requirements.
A) implementation
B) maintenance
C) requirements analysis
D) component design

Accepted Answer

The work done during maintenance phase is to either fix the system so that it works correctly or to adapt it to changes in requirements. Implementation phase involves actually building the system according to the design, component design involves designing individual parts of the system and requirements analysis involves determining the needs and constraints of the system.

Question 15

Tasks in the ________ phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) are to build and test system components, and to convert users to the new system.
A) system definition
B) component design
C) system maintenance
D) system implementation

Accepted Answer

The implementation phase of the SDLC involves building and testing system components, as well as converting users to the new system. The other choices do not involve these tasks specifically.

Question 16

Which of the following are the dimensions of feasibility?
A) planning, process, technical, and schedule feasibility
B) operational, strategic, technical, and tactical feasibility
C) cost, schedule, technical, and organizational feasibility
D) schedule, process, technical, and competitive feasibility

Accepted Answer

The dimensions of feasibility are cost (financial), schedule (time), technical (capabilities and resources required), and organizational (impact on the organization and its stakeholders).

Question 17

In the system implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), with the ________ installation, the organization installs the next piece of the system only after the previous piece works.
A) phased
B) pilot
C) parallel
D) plunge

Accepted Answer

Phased installation involves installing the next piece of the system only after the previous piece works. This allows for gradual implementation and testing of the system, reducing the risk of major errors or failures. Pilot installation involves implementing the system in a limited area of the organization before rolling it out to the entire organization, parallel installation involves running the old and new systems simultaneously for a period of time, and plunge installation involves implementing the entire system at once.

Question 18

During the requirements definition stage of developing an information system, the project team will consist mostly of ________.
A) finance and account managers
B) test engineers and business users
C) business and systems analysts
D) database designers and administrators

Accepted Answer

During the requirements definition stage, the project team will mostly consist of business and systems analysts who will analyze the needs of the organization and the requirements for the new system. Finance and account managers may be involved in the later stages of the project for budgeting and cost analysis, test engineers may be involved during the testing phase, and database designers and administrators may be involved in the design and implementation stages.

Question 19

If a defined project is determined to be feasible in the systems development life cycle (SDLC), the next step is to ________.
A) create and test components
B) form the project team
C) maintain the system
D) assess process results

Accepted Answer

Once a project is determined to be feasible, the next step is to form the project team. This team will be responsible for executing the project tasks and ensuring its success. Other steps in the SDLC, such as creating and testing components, maintaining the system, and assessing process results, come later in the development process.

Question 20

Which of the following phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) include identifying what is to be produced, how frequently, and how fast?
A) requirements analysis
B) system implementation
C) component design
D) system definition

Accepted Answer

Requirements analysis is the phase of the SDLC that focuses on identifying what is to be produced, how frequently, and how fast. This phase involves gathering information from stakeholders, identifying user needs, and documenting the functional and non-functional requirements for the system. The other phases (system implementation, component design, and system definition) focus on different aspects of the development process.

Quiz 12: Information Systems Development

The ________ is a sequence of activities that determine the earliest date by which a project can be completed.

A ________ shows the tasks, dates, and dependencies for the tasks of a project.

The ________ phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) involves determining hardware and program specifications, designing the database and procedures, and creating job definitions.

In systems development, documents, designs, prototypes, data models, database designs, and working data entry screens are examples of ________.

Organizational feasibility concerns ________.

Once the project's goals and scope have been defined, the next step in the system definition phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) is to ________.

In the system implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , with ________ installation, the new system runs alongside the old one until it has been tested and is fully operational.

In the system definition phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , the first major task for an assembled project team is to ________.

In the system implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , with ________ installation, the organization implements the entire new system/business processes on a limited portion of the business.

A(n) ________ is a formal description of a system's response to use and misuse scenarios.

During the system implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , once a system has passed testing, the organization installs the new system. Which of the following terms is used to refer to this activity?

Which of the following is the key to successful systems development life cycle (SDLC) projects?

In the context of system implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , a ________ installation is the riskiest because the old system is shut down and the new system is introduced.

The work done during ________ phase is either to fix the system so that it works correctly or to adapt it to changes in requirements.

Tasks in the ________ phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) are to build and test system components, and to convert users to the new system.

Which of the following are the dimensions of feasibility?

In the system implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , with the ________ installation, the organization installs the next piece of the system only after the previous piece works.

During the requirements definition stage of developing an information system, the project team will consist mostly of ________.

If a defined project is determined to be feasible in the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , the next step is to ________.

Which of the following phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) include identifying what is to be produced, how frequently, and how fast?