Question 1

A systems analyst is an IS professional who either creates a new software program or is an expert on a certain type of technology.

Accepted Answer

A systems analyst primarily focuses on analyzing, designing, and implementing information systems to meet organizational needs, rather than solely creating new software programs or specializing in a specific technology.

Question 2

Outsourcing is the use of outside contractors or external organizations to acquire IT services.

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing refers to the practice of hiring contractors or organizations outside of the company to perform IT services.

Question 3

In ___________ conversion, a firm implements a new information system in one of its plants, assesses the new system's performance, and then implements the new system in its other plants.
A) Phased
B) Direct
C) Parallel
D) Pilot

Accepted Answer

This is a description of a pilot conversion approach, where a new system is implemented in a small part of the organization (one plant) and then assessed before being rolled out to other parts (other plants).

Question 4

In the _____ stage of the systems development life cycle, the design specifications are translated into computer code.
A) Systems analysis
B) Programming
C) Systems design
D) Prototyping
E) Feasibility study

Accepted Answer

In the programming stage of the systems development life cycle, the design specifications are translated into computer code. This is where the actual development of the system takes place.

Question 5

Purchasing packaged software programs is appropriate when the organization is looking for an easy-to-use and highly customized product.

Accepted Answer

Purchasing packaged software programs may not always result in a highly customized product as it is designed for a larger audience and may not fit every organization's specific needs. Custom software development may be a better option for highly tailored and unique requirements.

Question 6

In the case of _____, organizations obtain a license to implement a version of the software product and are then able to further customize it to suit their needs.
A) Open source
B) Software leasing
C) Software-as-a-Service (SAAS)
D) In-sourcing
E) Custom development

Accepted Answer

The description fits the definition of open source software, which allows organizations to obtain a license and customize the software to fit their needs.

Question 7

The reasons why so many IS software development projects do not deliver their potential value include all of the following except:
A) Lack of sufficient planning
B) Technology compatibility problems
C) Management's failure to provide the necessary resources
D) Poorly defined project scope
E) Poor definition of user requirements

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which of the following statements concerning the agile method is not true?
A) It focuses on rapid development.
B) It requires only infrequent user contact.
C) It focuses on end goals rather than immediate needs.
D) It understands that all problems cannot be fully understood from the start.

Accepted Answer

The statement "It requires only infrequent user contact" is not true. Agile method emphasizes on continuous customer/user involvement and feedback throughout the development process.

Question 9

Leasing software is a good choice for small companies that cannot afford huge IT investments and do not have the resources to manage and maintain the IT they need.

Accepted Answer

Leasing software allows small companies to access the IT they need without incurring significant costs or needing to manage and maintain the infrastructure themselves.

Question 10

_____ feasibility concerns a firm's policies and politics, power structures, and business relationships.
A) Technical
B) Economic
C) Organizational
D) Behavioral

Accepted Answer

Organizational feasibility concerns a firm's internal and external factors that may affect its ability to successfully adopt and implement a new project or technology. This includes its policies and politics, power structures, and business relationships that can impact the organization's culture, values, and decision-making processes. Therefore, organizational feasibility is an important factor to consider when evaluating the potential success of a new project.

Question 11

Which of the following systems acquisition methods may eventually require maintenance assistance from the IT department, produce inadequate documentation, and result in a system with inadequate interfaces to existing systems?
A) Systems development life cycle
B) Prototyping
C) End-user development
D) External acquisition
E) Component-based development

Accepted Answer

End-user development often leads to systems that may require maintenance from the IT department due to the end users' limited technical expertise. This method can also result in inadequate documentation and systems with poor interfaces to existing systems, as end users may not have the skills or knowledge to ensure compatibility or comprehensive documentation.

Question 12

The application portfolio in an organization is a set of recommended applications resulting from the planning and justification process in application development.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes the application portfolio in an organization.

Question 13

The _____ method combines JAD, prototyping, and ICASE tools to produce high-quality systems.
A) Traditional systems development life cycle
B) Joint application development
C) Rapid application development
D) None of these

Accepted Answer

The method described combines JAD (Joint Application Development), prototyping, and ICASE (Integrated Computer-Aided Software Engineering) tools, which is the basis of Rapid Application Development (RAD). Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Question 14

The information systems planning process proceeds in which order?
A) Organization mission - organization strategic plan - IS strategic plan - new IT architecture
B) Organization mission - IS strategic plan - organization strategic plan - IS operational plan
C) Organization strategic plan - organization mission - IS strategic plan - new IT architecture
D) IT architecture - IS strategic plan - organization strategic plan - organization mission
E) IS development projects - IS operational plan - new IT architecture - organization mission

Accepted Answer

The information systems planning process should start with identifying the organization's mission, followed by the development of the organization's strategic plan. This, in turn, should lead to the IS strategic plan, which should inform the development of the new IT architecture. This order ensures that the IS planning aligns with the broader organizational objectives and helps support them.

Quiz 12: Acquiring Information Systems and Applications

A systems analyst is an IS professional who either creates a new software program or is an expert on a certain type of technology.

Outsourcing is the use of outside contractors or external organizations to acquire IT services.

In ___________ conversion, a firm implements a new information system in one of its plants, assesses the new system's performance, and then implements the new system in its other plants.

In the _____ stage of the systems development life cycle, the design specifications are translated into computer code.

Purchasing packaged software programs is appropriate when the organization is looking for an easy-to-use and highly customized product.

In the case of _____, organizations obtain a license to implement a version of the software product and are then able to further customize it to suit their needs.

The reasons why so many IS software development projects do not deliver their potential value include all of the following except:

Which of the following statements concerning the agile method is not true?

Leasing software is a good choice for small companies that cannot afford huge IT investments and do not have the resources to manage and maintain the IT they need.

_____ feasibility concerns a firm's policies and politics, power structures, and business relationships.

Which of the following systems acquisition methods may eventually require maintenance assistance from the IT department, produce inadequate documentation, and result in a system with inadequate interfaces to existing systems?

The application portfolio in an organization is a set of recommended applications resulting from the planning and justification process in application development.

The _____ method combines JAD, prototyping, and ICASE tools to produce high-quality systems.

The information systems planning process proceeds in which order?