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146. Outsourcing can take which of the following forms? A) purchase existing software B) purchase existing software but pay for modifications C) purchase existing software but pay for the right to modify it yourself D) all of the above
Answer: D Page: 293 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Medium LO: 3
147. The trend to outsource IT functions to other countries is termed: A) foreign outsourcing B) offshore outsourcing C) external outsourcing D) outer outsourcing
Answer: B Page: 294 Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension Level: Easy LO: 4
148. Which of the following represents key dates for which you need a certain group of
activities performed? A) Project scope B) Project plan C) Project milestone D) Project manager
Answer: C Page: 292 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Easy LO: 3
149. Which phase distributes the system to all of the users and they begin using the system to
perform their everyday jobs? A) Testing B) Development C) Analysis D) None of the above
Answer: D Page: 286 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Medium LO: 1
150. Which development methodology is sequential in which one phase in the SDLC is
followed by another? A) Waterfall B) Rapid Application Development C) Extreme programming D) Agile
Answer: A Page: 288 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Easy LO: 2
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151. Which development methodology emphasizes extensive user involvement? A) Waterfall B) Rapid Application Development C) Extreme programming D) Agile
Answer: B Page: 289 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Easy LO: 2
152. Which development methodology breaks a project into tiny phases and develops the
system in iterations? A) Waterfall B) Rapid Application Development C) Extreme programming D) Agile
Answer: C Page: 289 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Easy LO: 2
153. Which development methodology aims for customer satisfaction by setting a minimum
number of requirements for a deliverable product? A) Waterfall B) Rapid Application Development C) Extreme programming D) Agile
Answer: D Page: 290 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Easy LO: 2
154. The IT staff and users of Focus, Inc. are creating a prototype that resembles what they
want in their final system. This would be an example of what development methodology? A) Waterfall B) Rapid Application Development C) Extreme programming D) Agile
Answer: B Page: 289 Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension Level: Easy LO: 2
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155. Which of the following can relieve stress from an overworked IT staff? A) Waterfall development B) End-user development C) Extreme programming D) Modeling
Answer: B Page: 302 Taxonomy: 3 Analysis and Evaluation Level: Medium LO: 2
156. Business process outsourcing can help an organization achieve all of the following
except? A) Higher profits B) Lower costs C) Higher productivity D) Lower competitive advantage
Answer: D Page: 297 Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension Level: Medium LO: 5
157. Matrix, Inc. is contracting out IT operations that don't directly affect their profits. This
would be an example of which of the following? A) Extreme programming B) Prototyping C) Joint application development D) Business process outsourcing
Answer: D Page: 297 Taxonomy: 3 Analysis and Evaluation Level: Medium LO: 5
158. Which of the following tools are often used in End-user development? A) Excel B) Access C) FrontPage D) All the above
Answer: D Page: 302 Taxonomy: 2 Comprehension Level: Medium LO: 2
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Fill in the Blank Questions
159. The ____________ is a structured step-by-step approach for developing information
systems.
Answer: Systems development life cycle Page: 280 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Easy LO: 1
160. The______________ involves determining a solid plan for developing your
information system.
Answer: Planning phase Page: 279 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Easy LO: 1
161. A(n) ____________ is a factor critical to your organization's success.
Answer: Critical success factor Page: 280 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Easy LO: 1
162. _________ clearly defines the high-level system requirements.
Answer: Project scope Page: 281 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Medium LO: 1
163. The _________ is a written definition of the project scope and is usually no longer than
a paragraph.
Answer: Project scope document Page: 281 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Medium LO: 1
164. The __________defines the what, when, and who questions of system development
including all activities to be performed, the individuals, or resources, who will perform the activities, and the time required to complete each activity.
Answer: Project plan Page: 281 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Easy LO: 1
165. A(n)___________ is an individual who is an expert in project planning and
management, defines and develops the project plan and tracks the plan to ensure all key project milestones are completed on time.
Answer: Project manager Page: 282 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Easy LO: 1
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166. The _________ involves end-users and IT specialists working together to gather,
understand, and document the business requirements for the proposed system.
Answer: Analysis phase Page: 282 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Easy LO: 1
167. ____________defines the hardware, software, and telecommunication equipment
required to run the system. Most systems run on a computer network with each employee having a workstation and the application running on a server.
Answer: Technical architecture Page: 284 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Medium LO: 1
168. During the ___________ you build a technical blue print of how the proposed system
will work.
Answer: Design phase Page: 283 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Medium LO: 1
169. __________ is the activity of drawing a graphical representation of a design.
Answer: Modeling Page: 284 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Easy LO: 1
170. _________ is the ability to model the information system screens for an entire system.
Answer: GUI screen design Page: 284 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Easy LO: 1
171. ____________ highlights how to use the system.
Answer: User documentation Page: 286 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Easy LO: 1
172. _______ is the delegation of specific work to a third party for a specified length of time,
at a specified cost, and at a specified level of service.
Answer: Outsourcing Page: 290 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Easy LO: 3
173. ____________is the process of building a model that demonstrates the features of a
proposed product, service, or system.
Answer: Prototyping Page: 298 Taxonomy: 1 Knowledge Level: Easy LO: 6
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