CPT 264 EXAM WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
Whereas structured analysis treats processes and data as separate components, ____
combines data and the processes that act on the data into things called objects. -
ANSWER O-O
Knowledge management systems are called expert systems because they ____. -
ANSWER simulate human reasoning by combining a knowledge base and inference
rules that determine how the knowledge is applied
____ is a systems development technique that tests system concepts and provides an
opportunity to examine input, output, and user interfaces before final decisions are
made. - ANSWER Prototyping
Transaction processing (TP) systems ____. - ANSWER process data generated by
day-to-day business operations
Examples of company-wide applications, called ____, include order processing systems,
payroll systems, and company communications networks. - ANSWER enterprise
applications
In launching a new information system, the greatest risk occurs when a company ____. -
ANSWER tries to decide how the system will be implemented before determining what
the system is supposed to do
In the model of the SDLC shown in the accompanying figure, during ____, the IT staff
maintains, enhances, and protects the system. - ANSWER systems support and security
Structured analysis is a traditional systems development technique that uses a series of
phases, called the ____, to plan, analyze, design, implement, and support an information
system. - ANSWER SDLC
When building an information system, all of the following basic guidelines should be
considered except ____. - ANSWER ensure that users are not involved in the
development process
The ____ group typically provides leadership and overall guidance, but the systems
themselves are developed by teams consisting of users, managers, and IT staff
members. - ANSWER application development
____ planning is the process of identifying long-term organizational goals, strategies,
and resources. - ANSWER Strategic
A(n) _____, sometimes called a(n) _____, is another problem-solving tool often used by an
analyst to look for a correlation between two variables.. - ANSWER XY chart, scatter
,diagram
Projects where management has no choice in implementing them are called ____
projects. - ANSWER nondiscretionary
When setting priorities for systems requests, the highest priority goes to projects that
provide the ____. - ANSWER greatest benefit, at the lowest cost, in the shortest period of
time
Hardware-based security controls include ____. - ANSWER none of the above
A(n) ____ is an example of an intangible benefit. - ANSWER user-friendly system that
improves employee job satisfaction
Of the measures of feasibility in the accompanying figure, ____ considers points such as
"Does the proposed platform have sufficient capacity for future needs?" and "Will the
hardware and software environment be reliable?" - ANSWER technical feasibility
Electronic data interchange (EDI) enables ____ inventory systems, which rely on
computer-to-computer data exchange to minimize unnecessary inventory. - ANSWER
JIT
Determining the project ____ means to define the boundaries, or extent, of a project —
being as specific as possible. - ANSWER scope
Of the measures of feasibility in the accompanying figure, issues that relate to ____
include "Has management established a firm timetable for the project?" and "Will a
project manager be appointed?" - ANSWER schedule feasibility
When using a ____ diagram to investigate causes of a problem, an analyst first states the
problem and then draws a main bone with sub-bones that represent possible causes of
the problem. - ANSWER fishbone
Systems development typically starts with a ____. - ANSWER systems request, followed
by a preliminary investigation, which includes a feasibility study
When evaluating systems requests, which of the following is an advantage of a systems
review committee ____. - ANSWER one person's bias is less likely to affect the decisions
An example of a tangible benefit includes a(n) ____. - ANSWER online package tracking
system that decreases the need for clerical staff
A survey is ____, generally takes less time, and can involve a broad cross-section of
people. - ANSWER not as flexible as a series of interviews, but it is less expensive
In the preliminary investigation report, the ____ section contains the results of the
preliminary investigation, including a description of the project's scope, constraints,
and feasibility. - ANSWER findings
A popular technique for investigating causes and effects is called a ____ diagram, which
, is an analysis tool that represents the possible causes of a problem as a graphical
outline. - ANSWER fishbone
A feasibility study includes tests for ____ feasibility, which refers to the practical
resources needed to develop, purchase, install, or operate the system. - ANSWER
technical
Strategic planning starts with a ____ that reflects the firm's vision, purpose, and values..
- ANSWER Mission Statement
IT Departments today ____ . - ANSWER are more team-oriented
A systems request form should ____. - ANSWER have clear instructions
When assessing priorities for systems requests, a systems analyst should look for a high
score in which of the following ____. - ANSWER Will the proposed system increase
revenue for the company?
A feasibility study includes tests for ____ feasibility, which means that a proposed
system will be used effectively after it has been developed. - ANSWER operational
Projects with very general scope definitions are at risk of expanding gradually, without
specific authorization, in a process called project ____. - ANSWER creep
Of the measures of feasibility in the accompanying figure, ____ considers questions such
as "Does management support the project?" and "Will the new system require training
for users?" - ANSWER operational feasibility
A(n) ____ chart displays complex task patterns and relationships. - ANSWER PERT/CPM
Which of the following are metrics of a successful project ____. - ANSWER delivery of a
product that satisfies users
SOLUTION
Whereas structured analysis treats processes and data as separate components, ____
combines data and the processes that act on the data into things called objects. -
ANSWER O-O
Knowledge management systems are called expert systems because they ____. -
ANSWER simulate human reasoning by combining a knowledge base and inference
rules that determine how the knowledge is applied
____ is a systems development technique that tests system concepts and provides an
opportunity to examine input, output, and user interfaces before final decisions are
made. - ANSWER Prototyping
Transaction processing (TP) systems ____. - ANSWER process data generated by
day-to-day business operations
Examples of company-wide applications, called ____, include order processing systems,
payroll systems, and company communications networks. - ANSWER enterprise
applications
In launching a new information system, the greatest risk occurs when a company ____. -
ANSWER tries to decide how the system will be implemented before determining what
the system is supposed to do
In the model of the SDLC shown in the accompanying figure, during ____, the IT staff
maintains, enhances, and protects the system. - ANSWER systems support and security
Structured analysis is a traditional systems development technique that uses a series of
phases, called the ____, to plan, analyze, design, implement, and support an information
system. - ANSWER SDLC
When building an information system, all of the following basic guidelines should be
considered except ____. - ANSWER ensure that users are not involved in the
development process
The ____ group typically provides leadership and overall guidance, but the systems
themselves are developed by teams consisting of users, managers, and IT staff
members. - ANSWER application development
____ planning is the process of identifying long-term organizational goals, strategies,
and resources. - ANSWER Strategic
A(n) _____, sometimes called a(n) _____, is another problem-solving tool often used by an
analyst to look for a correlation between two variables.. - ANSWER XY chart, scatter
,diagram
Projects where management has no choice in implementing them are called ____
projects. - ANSWER nondiscretionary
When setting priorities for systems requests, the highest priority goes to projects that
provide the ____. - ANSWER greatest benefit, at the lowest cost, in the shortest period of
time
Hardware-based security controls include ____. - ANSWER none of the above
A(n) ____ is an example of an intangible benefit. - ANSWER user-friendly system that
improves employee job satisfaction
Of the measures of feasibility in the accompanying figure, ____ considers points such as
"Does the proposed platform have sufficient capacity for future needs?" and "Will the
hardware and software environment be reliable?" - ANSWER technical feasibility
Electronic data interchange (EDI) enables ____ inventory systems, which rely on
computer-to-computer data exchange to minimize unnecessary inventory. - ANSWER
JIT
Determining the project ____ means to define the boundaries, or extent, of a project —
being as specific as possible. - ANSWER scope
Of the measures of feasibility in the accompanying figure, issues that relate to ____
include "Has management established a firm timetable for the project?" and "Will a
project manager be appointed?" - ANSWER schedule feasibility
When using a ____ diagram to investigate causes of a problem, an analyst first states the
problem and then draws a main bone with sub-bones that represent possible causes of
the problem. - ANSWER fishbone
Systems development typically starts with a ____. - ANSWER systems request, followed
by a preliminary investigation, which includes a feasibility study
When evaluating systems requests, which of the following is an advantage of a systems
review committee ____. - ANSWER one person's bias is less likely to affect the decisions
An example of a tangible benefit includes a(n) ____. - ANSWER online package tracking
system that decreases the need for clerical staff
A survey is ____, generally takes less time, and can involve a broad cross-section of
people. - ANSWER not as flexible as a series of interviews, but it is less expensive
In the preliminary investigation report, the ____ section contains the results of the
preliminary investigation, including a description of the project's scope, constraints,
and feasibility. - ANSWER findings
A popular technique for investigating causes and effects is called a ____ diagram, which
, is an analysis tool that represents the possible causes of a problem as a graphical
outline. - ANSWER fishbone
A feasibility study includes tests for ____ feasibility, which refers to the practical
resources needed to develop, purchase, install, or operate the system. - ANSWER
technical
Strategic planning starts with a ____ that reflects the firm's vision, purpose, and values..
- ANSWER Mission Statement
IT Departments today ____ . - ANSWER are more team-oriented
A systems request form should ____. - ANSWER have clear instructions
When assessing priorities for systems requests, a systems analyst should look for a high
score in which of the following ____. - ANSWER Will the proposed system increase
revenue for the company?
A feasibility study includes tests for ____ feasibility, which means that a proposed
system will be used effectively after it has been developed. - ANSWER operational
Projects with very general scope definitions are at risk of expanding gradually, without
specific authorization, in a process called project ____. - ANSWER creep
Of the measures of feasibility in the accompanying figure, ____ considers questions such
as "Does management support the project?" and "Will the new system require training
for users?" - ANSWER operational feasibility
A(n) ____ chart displays complex task patterns and relationships. - ANSWER PERT/CPM
Which of the following are metrics of a successful project ____. - ANSWER delivery of a
product that satisfies users
