Question 1

For each of the following walkthrough roles, match it with its description.
-This person reviews the work product in terms of future maintenance activities.
A)Coordinator
B)Maintenance oracle
C)Presenter
D)Secretary
E)Standard-bearer
F)User

Accepted Answer

The Maintenance Oracle role is responsible for reviewing the work product in terms of future maintenance activities. They are able to identify potential issues and suggest improvements to ensure the system can be easily maintained in the future.

Question 2

Match each of the following feasibility criteria with its purpose.
-To provide an understanding of any potential legal ramifications due to the construction of the system
A)Economic
B)Legal and contractual
C)Operational
D)Political
E)Schedule
F)Technical

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the legal and contractual feasibility criterion is to identify any potential legal issues and ensure compliance with relevant laws and contracts.

Question 3

Match each of the following feasibility criteria with its purpose.
-To identify the financial benefits and costs associated with the development project
A)Economic
B)Legal and contractual
C)Operational
D)Political
E)Schedule
F)Technical

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the economic feasibility criterion is to identify the financial benefits and costs associated with the development project.

Question 4

Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-A cost associated with project start-up and development, or system start-up
A)Intangible benefit
B)Intangible cost
C)One-time cost
D)Recurring cost
E)Tangible cost

Accepted Answer

One-time cost is a cost associated with project start-up and development or system start-up, which is incurred only once.

Question 5

For each of the following walkthrough roles, match it with its description.
-This person ensures that the work product adheres to organizational technical standards.
A)Coordinator
B)Maintenance oracle
C)Presenter
D)Secretary
E)Standard-bearer
F)User

Accepted Answer

The role of a standard-bearer is to ensure that the work product adheres to organizational technical standards.

Other roles and their descriptions: 
A) Coordinator - Coordinates and schedules the walkthrough 
B) Maintenance oracle - Provides insight into maintenance issues and solutions 
C) Presenter - Leads the walkthrough and presents the work product 
D) Secretary - Takes notes and records the issues and concerns discussed during the walkthrough 
F) User - Provides feedback from a user's perspective on the work product.

Question 6

The use of telecommunications technologies to transfer business documents directly between organizations best defines:
A) electronic delivery.
B) computer conferencing.
C) extranet exchange.
D) electronic data interchange (EDI).
E) electronic commerce.

Accepted Answer

The use of telecommunications technologies to transfer business documents directly between organizations is known as Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). EDI is a structured system for transmitting these documents in a standard format, reducing the need for manual data entry and increasing efficiency. Electronic delivery, computer conferencing, and extranet exchange are related technologies, but do not specifically refer to the transfer of business documents between organizations in a standardized format. Electronic commerce encompasses a wider range of activities beyond the exchange of specific documents between businesses.

Question 7

Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-A major outcome and deliverable from the project initiation and planning phase that contains the best estimate of a project's scope, benefits, costs, risks, and resource requirements
A)Baseline Project Plan
B)Project Scope Statement
C)Walkthrough
D)Operational feasibility
E)Political feasibility

Accepted Answer

B) Discount rate - The percentage used to discount future cash flows to their present value.
C) Economic feasibility - The analysis of whether a project will generate economic benefits that exceed its costs.
D) Intangible benefit - A benefit from a project that is difficult to quantify or measure objectively.
E) Intangible cost - A cost from a project that is difficult to quantify or measure objectively.
F) Legal and contractual feasibility - The analysis of whether a project can be implemented within the constraints of applicable laws and contracts.
G) Operational feasibility - The analysis of whether a project can be implemented within the constraints of existing operations and procedures.
H) One-time cost - A cost that is incurred once and not repeated.
I) Political feasibility - The analysis of whether a project can be implemented within the constraints of political considerations and public opinion.
J) Present value - The value of future cash flows discounted to their present value.
K) Recurring cost - A cost that is incurred repeatedly over time.
L) Schedule feasibility - The analysis of whether a project can be completed within the allotted time frame.
M) Baseline Project Plan - A major outcome and deliverable from the project initiation and planning phase that contains the best estimate of a project's scope, benefits, costs, risks, and resource requirements.
N) Tangible benefit - A benefit from a project that can be quantified or measured objectively.
O) Tangible cost - A cost from a project that can be quantified or measured objectively.
P) Technical feasibility - The analysis of whether a project can be implemented using available technology and expertise.
Q) Walkthrough - A review of a deliverable or process by a group of stakeholders to identify issues and ensure clarity.

Answer:

A) Project Scope Statement 
B) Discount rate 
C) Economic feasibility 
D) Intangible benefit 
E) Intangible cost 
F) Legal and contractual feasibility 
G) Operational feasibility 
H) One-time cost 
I) Political feasibility 
J) Present value 
K) Recurring cost 
L) Schedule feasibility 
M) Baseline Project Plan 
N) Tangible benefit 
O) Tangible cost 
P) Technical feasibility 
Q) Walkthrough

Each term is matched with its appropriate definition.

Question 8

Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-A benefit derived from the creation of an information system that cannot be easily measured in dollars or with certainty
A)Intangible benefit
B)Intangible cost
C)One-time cost
D)Recurring cost
E)Tangible cost

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following terms with...

Question 9

Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-A peer group review of any product created during the system development process
A)Baseline Project Plan
B)Project Scope Statement
C)Walkthrough
D)Operational feasibility
E)Political feasibility

Accepted Answer

A walkthrough is a peer group review of any product created during the system development process.

Choice A, Baseline Project Plan, refers to the approved version of a project plan that is used as a reference or point of comparison throughout the project.

Choice B, Project Scope Statement, refers to a document that defines the scope of a project, including its objectives and deliverables.

Choice D, Operational feasibility, refers to the likelihood that a project will be able to operate effectively within its intended environment, including consideration of technical, logistical, and financial factors.

Choice E, Political feasibility, refers to the likelihood that a project will be accepted by key stakeholders, including social, cultural, and political factors.

Question 10

Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-A cost associated with an information system that cannot be easily measured in terms of dollars or with certainty
A)Intangible benefit
B)Intangible cost
C)One-time cost
D)Recurring cost
E)Tangible cost

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following terms with...

Question 11

Match each of the following feasibility criteria with its purpose.
-To gain an understanding of the organization's ability to construct the proposed system
A)Economic
B)Legal and contractual
C)Operational
D)Political
E)Schedule
F)Technical

Accepted Answer

The purpose of technical feasibility is to assess the organization's ability to construct the proposed system, including whether the necessary technology and expertise are available.

Question 12

Match each of the following feasibility criteria with its purpose.
-To provide an understanding of the likelihood that all potential time frame and completion date schedules can be met, and that meeting these dates will be sufficient for dealing with the needs of the organization
A)Economic
B)Legal and contractual
C)Operational
D)Political
E)Schedule
F)Technical

Accepted Answer

The feasibility criterion of Schedule is meant to assess the organization's ability to complete the project within the proposed time frame and meet the needs of the business.

Question 13

Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-A document prepared for the customer that describes what the project will deliver and outlines generally at a high level all work required to complete the project
A)Baseline Project Plan
B)Project Scope Statement
C)Walkthrough
D)Operational feasibility
E)Political feasibility

Accepted Answer

A Project Scope Statement is a document that describes what the project will deliver and outlines generally at a high level all work required to complete the project.

Answer: A
 A Baseline Project Plan is a document that outlines the detailed work required to complete the project.

Answer: C
 A walkthrough is a process in which the project team and stakeholders review the project deliverables to ensure they meet requirements.

Answer: D
 Operational feasibility refers to whether the project can be implemented within the constraints of the organization’s resources and capabilities.

Answer: E
 Political feasibility refers to whether the project can be implemented within the constraints of the external environment, such as government regulations and stakeholder interests.

Question 14

An Internet-based communication that supports business-to-business activities best describes:
A) Internet.
B) electronic commerce.
C) electronic data interchange.
D) extranet.
E) intranet.

Accepted Answer

An extranet is a private network that uses Internet technology and supports business-to-business activities such as sharing data and collaborating with partners and suppliers. This option best fits the description provided in the question.

Question 15

Match each of the following feasibility criteria with its purpose.
-To evaluate how key stakeholders within the organization view the proposed system
A)Economic
B)Legal and contractual
C)Operational
D)Political
E)Schedule
F)Technical

Accepted Answer

The purpose of evaluating how key stakeholders within the organization view the proposed system falls under the Political feasibility criteria.

Question 16

Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-The process of assessing the degree to which a proposed system solves business problems or takes advantage of business opportunities
A)Baseline Project Plan
B)Project Scope Statement
C)Walkthrough
D)Operational feasibility
E)Political feasibility

Accepted Answer

Operational feasibility refers to the process of assessing how well a proposed system solves business problems or takes advantage of business opportunities. The other choices are:
A) Baseline Project Plan - a document that outlines the scope, objectives, deliverables, schedule, and budget of a project
B) Project Scope Statement - a document that defines the goals, deliverables, and boundaries of a project
C) Walkthrough - a review of a system, design, or document to identify errors or problems
E) Political feasibility - the likelihood that a proposed system will gain support and be implemented based on organizational culture, stakeholder interests, and power dynamics.

Question 17

Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-A cost resulting from the ongoing evolution and use of a system
A)Intangible benefit
B)Intangible cost
C)One-time cost
D)Recurring cost
E)Tangible cost

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following terms with...

Question 18

Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-A cost associated with an information system that can be easily measured in dollars and with certainty
A)Intangible benefit
B)Intangible cost
C)One-time cost
D)Recurring cost
E)Tangible cost

Accepted Answer

A tangible cost is a cost that can be easily measured in dollars and with certainty.

Answer: B
 An intangible cost is a cost associated with an information system that cannot be easily measured in dollars or with certainty.

Answer: C
 A one-time cost is a cost associated with an information system that is incurred only once, such as purchasing hardware or software.

Answer: D
 A recurring cost is a cost associated with an information system that is incurred on a regular basis, such as maintenance or licensing fees.

Answer: A
 An intangible benefit is a benefit associated with an information system that cannot be easily measured in dollars or with certainty.

Question 19

Match each of the following feasibility criteria with its purpose.
-To gain an understanding of the degree to which the proposed system will likely solve the business problems or take advantage of the opportunities outlined in the Systems Service Request or project identification study
A)Economic
B)Legal and contractual
C)Operational
D)Political
E)Schedule
F)Technical

Accepted Answer

The purpose described in the statement aligns with the operational feasibility criteria, which involves assessing whether the proposed system will meet the business needs and requirements effectively. Economic feasibility evaluates the financial aspects, legal and contractual feasibility assesses legal obligations and regulatory compliance, political feasibility examines if the proposed system aligns with the organizational culture and mission, schedule feasibility assesses system implementation time frame, and technical feasibility examines if the proposed system can be developed and implemented with the available technology and infrastructure.

Question 20

Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-The process of evaluating how key stakeholders within the organization view the proposed system
A)Baseline Project Plan
B)Project Scope Statement
C)Walkthrough
D)Operational feasibility
E)Political feasibility

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following terms with...

Quiz 4: Systems Planning and Selection

For each of the following walkthrough roles, match it with its description. -This person reviews the work product in terms of future maintenance activities.

Match each of the following feasibility criteria with its purpose. -To provide an understanding of any potential legal ramifications due to the construction of the system

Match each of the following feasibility criteria with its purpose. -To identify the financial benefits and costs associated with the development project

Match each of the following terms with its definition. -A cost associated with project start-up and development, or system start-up

For each of the following walkthrough roles, match it with its description. -This person ensures that the work product adheres to organizational technical standards.

The use of telecommunications technologies to transfer business documents directly between organizations best defines:

Match each of the following terms with its definition. -A major outcome and deliverable from the project initiation and planning phase that contains the best estimate of a project's scope, benefits, costs, risks, and resource requirements

Match each of the following terms with its definition. -A benefit derived from the creation of an information system that cannot be easily measured in dollars or with certainty

Match each of the following terms with its definition. -A peer group review of any product created during the system development process

Match each of the following terms with its definition. -A cost associated with an information system that cannot be easily measured in terms of dollars or with certainty

Match each of the following feasibility criteria with its purpose. -To gain an understanding of the organization's ability to construct the proposed system

Match each of the following feasibility criteria with its purpose. -To provide an understanding of the likelihood that all potential time frame and completion date schedules can be met, and that meeting these dates will be sufficient for dealing with the needs of the organization

Match each of the following terms with its definition. -A document prepared for the customer that describes what the project will deliver and outlines generally at a high level all work required to complete the project

An Internet-based communication that supports business-to-business activities best describes:

Match each of the following feasibility criteria with its purpose. -To evaluate how key stakeholders within the organization view the proposed system

Match each of the following terms with its definition. -The process of assessing the degree to which a proposed system solves business problems or takes advantage of business opportunities

Match each of the following terms with its definition. -A cost resulting from the ongoing evolution and use of a system

Match each of the following terms with its definition. -A cost associated with an information system that can be easily measured in dollars and with certainty

Match each of the following feasibility criteria with its purpose. -To gain an understanding of the degree to which the proposed system will likely solve the business problems or take advantage of the opportunities outlined in the Systems Service Request or project identification study

Match each of the following terms with its definition. -The process of evaluating how key stakeholders within the organization view the proposed system