Systems Architecture, Burd - Exam Preparation Test Bank (Downloadable Doc)

Chapter 1 — Computer Technology: Your Need To Know




TRUE/FALSE



1. Most people feel comfortable purchasing complex devices, such as cars, home theater systems,
and computers.


ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 2



2. To make an informed choice when purchasing a computer, you must know your preferences and
requirements, such as the application software you plan to use and whether you plan to discard or
upgrade the computer in a year or two.


ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 2



3. Large computer systems and the software that runs on them use more complex technology than
smaller ones do.


ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 2



4. Under the UP, an information system is built in a series of 3- to 5-week repeated steps.


ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 2



5. Each iteration of the UP includes whatever activities are needed to produce testable models or
working software.


ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 3



6. The mix of activities in each iteration of the UP is tailored to each development project.

, ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 3



7. Efforts in each discipline of the UP are generally distributed across all of the iterations in the
same way for each project.


ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 3



8. Responsibilities associated with specific job titles are generally consistent from organization to
organization.


ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 8



9. Developers of application software for technical areas, such as robotics, flight navigation, and
scientific instrumentation, typically have degrees in computer science or some branch of
engineering.


ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 9



10. The database administrator can be responsible for many tasks other than operating and
maintaining the network, including installing and maintaining end-user software and assisting
management in selecting and acquiring software and hardware.


ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 10



11. By far, the most important of activity to keep your knowledge current is taking training courses
from hardware and software vendors.


ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 11



12. Consolidation in periodical publishers has created large corporate families of technology-related
Web sites and publications.

, ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 13



13. Competition prevents publishers from providing content and services that transcend a single
paper publication.


ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 13



14. Unbiased information exists on the Web, and it’s generally easy to find.


ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 14



15. Expect to pay for unbiased information.


ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 14



16. When dealing with publicly accessible information sources, be sure to use information from
several unrelated sources to balance the biases of each source.


ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 14



17. Manufacturer Web sites are mainly marketing and customer support tools.


ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 15



18. Hardware and software manufacturers are in the business of providing unbiased information
about products.


ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 15

, 19. The membership of the Association for Information Technology Professionals (AITP) represents
a broad cross-section of the computer community including IS managers and application
developers.


ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: 16



20. The membership of the ACM represents a broad cross-section of the computer community,
including hardware and software manufacturers, educators, researchers, IT professionals, and
students.


ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: 16




MULTIPLE CHOICE



1. When developing an information system, IS professionals follow a series of steps called a ____.

a. project life cycle c. project development life cycle

b. systems development life cycle d. service development life cycle


ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 2



2. Typically, the first iteration or two of the UP produces documentation and a ____ system.

a. trial c. conceptual

b. alpha d. prototype


ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 2



3. In the UP, related activities are grouped into UP ____.

a. disciplines c. services

b. cycles d. practices