Question 1

Tools that have been created to assist in the sequencing of project activities include dependence diagrams, program evaluation and review (PERT), critical path method (CPM), and a commonly used timeline diagram known as a __________ chart.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tools that have been created to assist...

Question 2

Switching from the use of a present system to the operation of a new or improved system is a(n)  _______________ activity.

Accepted Answer

A)   acquisition
B)   software development
C)   documentation
D)   conversionE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following are activities performed during the planning project management phase?

Accepted Answer

A)   Establish reporting obligations
B)   Identify and sequence activities
C)   Commit resources to specific tasks
D)   Meet with stakeholdersE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Installing a new application may require converting the data elements in databases that are affected by the new application into new formats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Other users are frequently the best source of the information needed to evaluate the claims of manufacturers and suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

There is little that can be learned from studying the system that will be replaced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following are activities performed during the controlling project management phase?

Accepted Answer

A)   Establish reporting obligations
B)   Identify and sequence activities
C)   Commit resources to specific tasks
D)   Meet with stakeholdersE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

Every project objective and every activity associated with that objective must be identified and sequenced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to the text, adaptive maintenance includes:

Accepted Answer

A)   Fixing software bugs and logic errors not detected during the implementation testing period
B)   Modifying existing functions or adding new functionality to accommodate changes in the business or operating environments
C)   Reducing the chances of system failure or extending the capacity of a current system's useful life
D)   Making changes to an existing system that are intended to improve the performance of a function or interfaceE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

All of the following would be a focus of a human factors feasibility study except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Acceptance by employees
B)   How well a proposed system fits the company plans
C)   Customer and supplier acceptance
D)   All of the choices are factors in human factors feasibility.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is done during the systems analysis stage of application development?

Accepted Answer

A)   Develop logical models of the current system
B)   Conduct a feasibility study
C)   Develop logical models of new system
D)   Test the system, and train people to operate and use itE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

A feasibility study is a preliminary study to investigate the information needs of prospective users and is used to determine the proposed system's _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   resource requirements
B)   costs and benefits
C)   feasibility
D)   All of the choices are correct.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The danger of a technical feasibility study is finding technology that does not yet exist in a stable form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a function of the systems analysis stage?

Accepted Answer

A)   Conducting a feasibility study
B)   Developing the functional requirements of the system
C)   Writing program code
D)   Data conversionE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is done during the systems maintenance stage of application development?

Accepted Answer

A)   Develop logical models of the current system
B)   Monitor, evaluate, and modify the business system as needed
C)   Develop logical models of new system
D)   Convert to the new business systemE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Most successful Web sites are built to specifications that satisfy executives, rather than customers or users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Assessing and making necessary corrections to the programs, procedures, and hardware used by a new system is a(n)  _______________ activity.

Accepted Answer

A)   acquisition
B)   software development
C)   testing
D)   conversionE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Dealing with patents, copyrights, and licensing for a proposed system is related to _______________ feasibility.

Accepted Answer

A)   economic
B)   technical
C)   operational
D)   legal/politicalE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is related to human factors feasibility?

Accepted Answer

A)   Customer acceptance
B)   How well the proposed system will fit with the existing organizational structure
C)   Increased profits
D)   Hardware capabilityE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

According to the text case, some organizations using PPM simply end projects that go bad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Developing Businessit Solutions

Which of the following is related to human factors feasibility?

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Every project objective and every activity associated with that objective must be identified and sequenced.

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Tools that have been created to assist in the sequencing of project activities include dependence diagrams, program evaluation and review (PERT), critical path method (CPM), and a commonly used timeline diagram known as a __________ chart.

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Dealing with patents, copyrights, and licensing for a proposed system is related to _______________ feasibility.

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According to the text case, some organizations using PPM simply end projects that go bad.

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Installing a new application may require converting the data elements in databases that are affected by the new application into new formats.

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Which of the following is done during the systems maintenance stage of application development?

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All of the following would be a focus of a human factors feasibility study except:

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Which of the following are activities performed during the controlling project management phase?

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There is little that can be learned from studying the system that will be replaced.

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The danger of a technical feasibility study is finding technology that does not yet exist in a stable form.

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Switching from the use of a present system to the operation of a new or improved system is a(n) _______________ activity.

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According to the text, adaptive maintenance includes:

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Which of the following is done during the systems analysis stage of application development?

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Most successful Web sites are built to specifications that satisfy executives, rather than customers or users.

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Other users are frequently the best source of the information needed to evaluate the claims of manufacturers and suppliers.

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Assessing and making necessary corrections to the programs, procedures, and hardware used by a new system is a(n) _______________ activity.

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Which of the following are activities performed during the planning project management phase?

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Which of the following is a function of the systems analysis stage?

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A feasibility study is a preliminary study to investigate the information needs of prospective users and is used to determine the proposed system's _______________.

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