final examination questions...need assistance
____ 67. The system analysis concludes with a formal system analysis report that includes ____.
a. identification of the strengths and weaknesses of the existing system
b. functional requirements for the new system
c. organizational requirements for the new system
d. all of the above
____ 68. ____ is an effective way to reduce risk and protect an organization’s critical data resources.
a. Secure any off-site IS facilities c. Encrypt data and files
b. Control access to critical data d. All of the above
____ 69. The purpose of ____ is to ensure that the system operates as intended and to modify the system so it continues to meet changing business needs.
a. systems implementation c. systems analysis
b. systems maintenance and review d. systems design
____ 70. The ____ phase of the traditional systems development life cycle identifies strengths, weakensses, and opportunities for improvement in the current system.
a. systems investigation c. systems design
b. systems analysis d. systems implementation
____ 71. The first of the systems implementation tasks is ____.
a. user acceptance c. testing
b. site preparation d. hardware acquisition
____ 72. The process of physically placing the computer equipment on the site and making it operational is called ____.
a. site preparation c. installation
b. user acceptance d. start-up
____ 73. A disadvantage of the purchasing of computer hardware is that ____.
a. there is a risk of equipment obsolescence c. it is less expensive than renting
b. the equipment can be depreciated d. there is no long term financial investment
____ 74. A possible benefit of a new system might include ____.
a. the fixed costs of the computer equipment
b. the operating costs of electric and other utilities needed to run the hardware
c. the system development costs
d. increased revenues associated with new customers
____ 75. From the purchaser’s perspective, a vendor’s standard contract for purchase of new computer hardware or software _____.
a. is preferred over developing a custom contract
b. should not include any vendor penalty clauses
c. should include details from the RFP specifying what is expected from the vendor
d. all of the above
____ 76. A key system design tasks is____.
a. hardware acquisition c. site preparation
b. user preparation d. develop an RFP
____ 77. Called “on demand” computing, this approach requires an organization to ____.
a. pay the service provider periodically as requested by the provider
b. pay only for the computer power it uses
c. request the service provider for services well in advance of needing them
d. none of the above
____ 78. When purchasing computer-related equipment via Internet auction, companies can ____.
a. always expect prices to be much lower
b. frequently purchase equipment at a 20 to 30 cents on the dollar
c. obtain product warranties and support
d. expect a broad range of equipment selection
____ 79. In comparing the pros and cons of developing application software with internal resources versus buying off-the-shelf software, an advantage of off-the-shelf is ____.
a. the organization can use the software to gain a lasting competitive advantage
b. the software will match the organization’s needs exactly with no need for customization
c. the lead time to implement the software is greatly shortened
d. none of the above
____ 80. An advantage of in-house developed software is ____.
a. meeting user and organizational requirements without customization
b. greater potential for providing competitive advantage
c. increased flexibility in terms of customization and change
d. all of the above
____ 81. Site preparation can include ____.
a. the hiring and training of IS personnel
b. readying users for the new system
c. installing special wiring and air conditioning
d. physically placing the computer system on the site and making it operational
____ 82. Installation of computer equipment typically involves this action ____.
a. someone from the customer’s organization oversees the manufacturer as the equipment is installed
b. once the equipment is installed, someone performs several tests to ensure everything is working properly
c. the contract should be used to ensure that all equipment is delivered and installed
d. all of the above
a. identification of the strengths and weaknesses of the existing system
b. functional requirements for the new system
c. organizational requirements for the new system
d. all of the above
____ 68. ____ is an effective way to reduce risk and protect an organization’s critical data resources.
a. Secure any off-site IS facilities c. Encrypt data and files
b. Control access to critical data d. All of the above
____ 69. The purpose of ____ is to ensure that the system operates as intended and to modify the system so it continues to meet changing business needs.
a. systems implementation c. systems analysis
b. systems maintenance and review d. systems design
____ 70. The ____ phase of the traditional systems development life cycle identifies strengths, weakensses, and opportunities for improvement in the current system.
a. systems investigation c. systems design
b. systems analysis d. systems implementation
____ 71. The first of the systems implementation tasks is ____.
a. user acceptance c. testing
b. site preparation d. hardware acquisition
____ 72. The process of physically placing the computer equipment on the site and making it operational is called ____.
a. site preparation c. installation
b. user acceptance d. start-up
____ 73. A disadvantage of the purchasing of computer hardware is that ____.
a. there is a risk of equipment obsolescence c. it is less expensive than renting
b. the equipment can be depreciated d. there is no long term financial investment
____ 74. A possible benefit of a new system might include ____.
a. the fixed costs of the computer equipment
b. the operating costs of electric and other utilities needed to run the hardware
c. the system development costs
d. increased revenues associated with new customers
____ 75. From the purchaser’s perspective, a vendor’s standard contract for purchase of new computer hardware or software _____.
a. is preferred over developing a custom contract
b. should not include any vendor penalty clauses
c. should include details from the RFP specifying what is expected from the vendor
d. all of the above
____ 76. A key system design tasks is____.
a. hardware acquisition c. site preparation
b. user preparation d. develop an RFP
____ 77. Called “on demand” computing, this approach requires an organization to ____.
a. pay the service provider periodically as requested by the provider
b. pay only for the computer power it uses
c. request the service provider for services well in advance of needing them
d. none of the above
____ 78. When purchasing computer-related equipment via Internet auction, companies can ____.
a. always expect prices to be much lower
b. frequently purchase equipment at a 20 to 30 cents on the dollar
c. obtain product warranties and support
d. expect a broad range of equipment selection
____ 79. In comparing the pros and cons of developing application software with internal resources versus buying off-the-shelf software, an advantage of off-the-shelf is ____.
a. the organization can use the software to gain a lasting competitive advantage
b. the software will match the organization’s needs exactly with no need for customization
c. the lead time to implement the software is greatly shortened
d. none of the above
____ 80. An advantage of in-house developed software is ____.
a. meeting user and organizational requirements without customization
b. greater potential for providing competitive advantage
c. increased flexibility in terms of customization and change
d. all of the above
____ 81. Site preparation can include ____.
a. the hiring and training of IS personnel
b. readying users for the new system
c. installing special wiring and air conditioning
d. physically placing the computer system on the site and making it operational
____ 82. Installation of computer equipment typically involves this action ____.
a. someone from the customer’s organization oversees the manufacturer as the equipment is installed
b. once the equipment is installed, someone performs several tests to ensure everything is working properly
c. the contract should be used to ensure that all equipment is delivered and installed
d. all of the above
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