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Object-oriented modeling is based on the concepts of:


A) objects and relationships.
B) classes and objects.
C) class and inheritance.
D) objects and inheritance.

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Object-oriented development is more iterative and incremental than traditional structured development.

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You work for the IT department of a startup ASP,and it is your job to set up the testing processes for a new enterprise system the company will be hosting.Describe the processes you will recommend.What unique considerations will you have?

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The first step is to prepare the test pl...

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You have been hired as a consultant to make recommendations for Smarty's,a healthy fast-food chain that is undergoing major expansion.Smarty's needs to create an enterprise resource planning system.However,Smarty's needs to have this system up and running as quickly as possible or it is likely they will begin losing business.What do you recommend?

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Creating new,original enterprise softwar...

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The process of creating workable information systems in a very short period of time is called:


A) RAD.
B) JAD.
C) prototyping.
D) end-user development.

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Discuss the role and influence the user plays in software development.

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The user is the primary focus of softwar...

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Which process develops a detailed description of the functions that a new information system must perform?


A) Feasibility study
B) Requirements analysis
C) Systems design
D) Test plan development

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In a parallel conversion strategy,the new system:


A) is tested by an outsourced company.
B) replaces the old one at an appointed time.
C) and the old are run together.
D) is introduced in stages.

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In object-oriented development:


A) an object combines data and processes that act on the data into a single object.
B) data is separated into discrete,reusable objects that any processes may act upon.
C) an object comprises a single,reusable program that can be combined with other objects to form a robust application.
D) data categories are described as distinct objects,which can share characteristics with other objects.

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A systems analysis includes a ________ that is used to determine whether the solution is achievable from a financial,technical,and organizational standpoint.


A) test plan
B) conversion plan
C) feasibility study
D) risk analysis

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Acceptance testing:


A) includes all the preparations for the trials.
B) tests the functioning of the system as a whole.
C) tests each program separately.
D) provides the final certification that the system is ready to be used in a production setting.

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An information systems plan shows how specific information systems fit into a company's overall business plan and business strategy.

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The Girl Scouts' conversion strategy of first introducing the modules for ordering cookies and then introducing the modules for transmitting orders and instructions to the cookie factory and shipper,is called a(n) ________ strategy.


A) phased approach
B) direct cutover
C) indirect cutover
D) incremental conversion

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You have been hired by a pharmaceutical company to evaluate its portfolio of systems and IT projects.Which types of projects would be best avoided?


A) Any high-risk projects
B) Any low-benefit projects
C) High-risk,low-benefit projects
D) None - any project might be beneficial

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What was the primary problem facing the Girl Scouts regarding their supply chain problems?


A) The ordering process was inefficient for a large volume of orders.
B) There were high error rates in ordering and fulfillment.
C) It required too much time of volunteers.
D) The paper-based system was outdated.

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Americlinic,a national chain of budget health-care clinics,is creating an information system that will allow patients and doctors at participating franchises to communicate online.The goal of the system is to allow doctors to respond to minor health questions quickly and more efficiently,saving patients unnecessary visits to the clinic.This will be a major procedural change - what steps would you recommend to this company to ensure the user acceptance of the system?

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________ describe the transformation occurring within the lowest level of the data flow diagrams.They express the logic of each process.


A) Process specifications
B) Structure charts
C) DFDs
D) Component procedures

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A reduced workforce is an example of a tangible benefit.

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You would expect to find all of the following in an information systems plan except:


A) key business processes.
B) budget requirements.
C) portfolio analysis.
D) milestones and planning.

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Which of the following tools may help identify risk areas associated with employee acceptance of a new information system?


A) Formal planning software
B) Organizational impact analysis
C) System prototype
D) Feasibility study

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