ACT 474 FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
ALREADY GRADED A+
A) a payroll processing program - (ANSWER)Identify the system below that end users should not be
allowed to develop.
A) a payroll processing program
B) a program that performs "what-if" statistical modeling
C) developing an application using prewritten software such as a spreadsheet or database system
D) preparing a schedule or list such as a depreciation schedule
C) Pepsi could not find canned software sophisticated enough to meet its needs. - (ANSWER)Why does
Pepsi create most of the software it uses in business operations?
A) Pepsi does not trust canned software.
B) Using canned software actually cost Pepsi more than using custom software.
C) Pepsi could not find canned software sophisticated enough to meet its needs.
D) There is no canned software available in Pepsi's industry.
A) A newly designed AIS always meets user needs for a time period. - (ANSWER)1) Identify the statement
below that is false with regards to the development of an AIS.
A) A newly designed AIS always meets user needs for a time period.
B) Changes to the AIS are often difficult to make after requirements have been frozen into specifications.
C) The development process can take so long that the system no longer meets company needs.
D) Users are sometimes unable to specify their needs adequately.A) A newly designed AIS always meets
user needs for a time period.
A) becomes a make-or-buy decision. - (ANSWER)When canned software is used for systems acquisition,
the conceptual design phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)
A) becomes a make-or-buy decision.
B) is combined with the physical design phase.
C) remains unchanged.
D) becomes a "turn-on turn-off" decision.
,ACT 474 FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
ALREADY GRADED A+
A) does not involve designing and coding, although modifications may still need to be made. -
(ANSWER)When canned software is used for systems acquisition, the physical design phase of the
systems development life cycle (SDLC)
A) does not involve designing and coding, although modifications may still need to be made.
B) is combined with the conceptual design phase.
C) involves designing and coding, although modifications may still need to be made.
D) remains unchanged.
D) involves both A and C. - (ANSWER)When canned software is used for systems acquisition, the
implementation and conversion phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)
A) involves the documentation step.
B) requires the company to have trained AIS personnel.
C) requires the develop and test software step.
D) involves both A and C.
C) is usually the responsibility of the vendor. - (ANSWER)When canned software is used for systems
acquisition, the maintenance aspect of the operations and maintenance phase of the systems
development life cycle (SDLC)
A) is more costly.
B) is often difficult to predict.
C) is usually the responsibility of the vendor.
D) requires trained personnel.
A) a turnkey system. - (ANSWER)When a systems vendor provides both the software and hardware
needed to run a system as a package, this is known as
A) a turnkey system.
B) cloud computing.
C) an application service package.
, ACT 474 FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
ALREADY GRADED A+
D) canned software.
C) an application service package. - (ANSWER)When a systems vendor provides software via the Internet
and gives the user accesses to the software remotely via the Internet, this is known as
A) a turnkey system.
B) cloud computing.
C) an application service package.
D) canned software.
C) Canned software may not meet all of a company's information or data processing needs. -
(ANSWER)Identify one major drawback that is frequently associated with canned software.
A) A commercial software development company develops it.
B) Canned software is sold on the open market to a broad range of users with similar requirements.
C) Canned software may not meet all of a company's information or data processing needs.
D) Canned software may offer easy availability and lower costs.
B) Companies that buy, rather than develop, AIS software can still follow the systems development life
cycle (SDLC) process. - (ANSWER)Which statement is true regarding canned software and the systems
development life cycle (SDLC)?
A) Canned software cannot be modified to meet unique user needs.
B) Companies that buy, rather than develop, AIS software can still follow the systems development life
cycle (SDLC) process.
C) Most canned software meets all of a company's information or data processing needs.
D) The systems development life cycle (SDLC) process does not apply to purchasing canned software.
D) sending out a request for a proposal - (ANSWER)The reasons for ________ are to simplify the
decision-making process, reduce errors, provide time savings, and avoid potential disagreements.
A) leasing
B) outsourcing
ALREADY GRADED A+
A) a payroll processing program - (ANSWER)Identify the system below that end users should not be
allowed to develop.
A) a payroll processing program
B) a program that performs "what-if" statistical modeling
C) developing an application using prewritten software such as a spreadsheet or database system
D) preparing a schedule or list such as a depreciation schedule
C) Pepsi could not find canned software sophisticated enough to meet its needs. - (ANSWER)Why does
Pepsi create most of the software it uses in business operations?
A) Pepsi does not trust canned software.
B) Using canned software actually cost Pepsi more than using custom software.
C) Pepsi could not find canned software sophisticated enough to meet its needs.
D) There is no canned software available in Pepsi's industry.
A) A newly designed AIS always meets user needs for a time period. - (ANSWER)1) Identify the statement
below that is false with regards to the development of an AIS.
A) A newly designed AIS always meets user needs for a time period.
B) Changes to the AIS are often difficult to make after requirements have been frozen into specifications.
C) The development process can take so long that the system no longer meets company needs.
D) Users are sometimes unable to specify their needs adequately.A) A newly designed AIS always meets
user needs for a time period.
A) becomes a make-or-buy decision. - (ANSWER)When canned software is used for systems acquisition,
the conceptual design phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)
A) becomes a make-or-buy decision.
B) is combined with the physical design phase.
C) remains unchanged.
D) becomes a "turn-on turn-off" decision.
,ACT 474 FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
ALREADY GRADED A+
A) does not involve designing and coding, although modifications may still need to be made. -
(ANSWER)When canned software is used for systems acquisition, the physical design phase of the
systems development life cycle (SDLC)
A) does not involve designing and coding, although modifications may still need to be made.
B) is combined with the conceptual design phase.
C) involves designing and coding, although modifications may still need to be made.
D) remains unchanged.
D) involves both A and C. - (ANSWER)When canned software is used for systems acquisition, the
implementation and conversion phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)
A) involves the documentation step.
B) requires the company to have trained AIS personnel.
C) requires the develop and test software step.
D) involves both A and C.
C) is usually the responsibility of the vendor. - (ANSWER)When canned software is used for systems
acquisition, the maintenance aspect of the operations and maintenance phase of the systems
development life cycle (SDLC)
A) is more costly.
B) is often difficult to predict.
C) is usually the responsibility of the vendor.
D) requires trained personnel.
A) a turnkey system. - (ANSWER)When a systems vendor provides both the software and hardware
needed to run a system as a package, this is known as
A) a turnkey system.
B) cloud computing.
C) an application service package.
, ACT 474 FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
ALREADY GRADED A+
D) canned software.
C) an application service package. - (ANSWER)When a systems vendor provides software via the Internet
and gives the user accesses to the software remotely via the Internet, this is known as
A) a turnkey system.
B) cloud computing.
C) an application service package.
D) canned software.
C) Canned software may not meet all of a company's information or data processing needs. -
(ANSWER)Identify one major drawback that is frequently associated with canned software.
A) A commercial software development company develops it.
B) Canned software is sold on the open market to a broad range of users with similar requirements.
C) Canned software may not meet all of a company's information or data processing needs.
D) Canned software may offer easy availability and lower costs.
B) Companies that buy, rather than develop, AIS software can still follow the systems development life
cycle (SDLC) process. - (ANSWER)Which statement is true regarding canned software and the systems
development life cycle (SDLC)?
A) Canned software cannot be modified to meet unique user needs.
B) Companies that buy, rather than develop, AIS software can still follow the systems development life
cycle (SDLC) process.
C) Most canned software meets all of a company's information or data processing needs.
D) The systems development life cycle (SDLC) process does not apply to purchasing canned software.
D) sending out a request for a proposal - (ANSWER)The reasons for ________ are to simplify the
decision-making process, reduce errors, provide time savings, and avoid potential disagreements.
A) leasing
B) outsourcing
