Question 1

What do software engineers use as tools to provide automated support for the development of the system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Software
B)   IEEE
C)   COBIT
D)   CASEE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

What are software suites that automate systems analysis, design, and development?

Accepted Answer

A)   Data flow diagram
B)   Computer-aided software engineering (CAS
E)   tools
C)   Systems development life cycle
D)   Process modelingE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Bugs are defects in the code of an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What makes system changes to repair design flaws, coding errors, or implementation issues?

Accepted Answer

A)   Corrective maintenance
B)   Preventive maintenance
C)   Pilot implementation
D)   Phased implementationE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which implementation discards the legacy system completely and immediately migrates all users to the new system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Parallel implementation
B)   Plunge implementation
C)   Pilot implementation
D)   Phased implementationE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Alpha testing occurs when programmers test the system to ensure it is bug-free.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What determines whether the system satisfies the user and business requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)   Alpha testing
B)   Development testing
C)   Integration testing
D)   User acceptance testingE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Plunge implementation discards the legacy system completely and immediately migrates all users to the new system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is created that highlights how to use the system and how to troubleshoot issues or problems?

Accepted Answer

A)   Detailed user documentation
B)   Requirements definition document
C)   Scope document
D)   All of the choices are correctE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Pilot implementation is a small group of people using the new system until it is verified that it works correctly; then the remaining users migrate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the seven phases of the systems development life cycle.

Accepted Answer

Planning phase-involves establishing a h...

Question 12

Preventive maintenance makes system changes to reduce the chance of future system failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The implementation phase involves taking all of the detailed design documents from the design phase and transforming them into the actual system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 14

A data flow diagram (DFD) illustrates the movement of information between external entities and the processes and data stores within the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 15

Projects are typically dynamic in nature, and change should be expected and anticipated for successful project completion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Second-generation languages are assembly languages that are difficult for people to understand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is held in a classroom environment and led by an instructor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Online training
B)   Workshop training
C)   Help desk
D)   Corrective maintenanceE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

What is the overall process for developing information systems from planning and analysis through implementation and maintenance?

Accepted Answer

A)   Systems development life cycle
B)   Project management
C)   Systems management
D)   Project development life cycleE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which reports provide an internal report that highlights situations occurring outside of the normal operating range for a condition or standard?

Accepted Answer

A)   Internal reports
B)   Detailed internal reports
C)   Summary internal reports
D)   Exception reportsE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

What are defects in the code of an information system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Testing
B)   Bugs
C)   Insects
D)   All of the choices are correctE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Exam 17: Developing Software to Streamline Operations

What do software engineers use as tools to provide automated support for the development of the system?

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What are software suites that automate systems analysis, design, and development?

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Bugs are defects in the code of an information system.

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What makes system changes to repair design flaws, coding errors, or implementation issues?

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Which implementation discards the legacy system completely and immediately migrates all users to the new system?

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Alpha testing occurs when programmers test the system to ensure it is bug-free.

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What determines whether the system satisfies the user and business requirements?

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Plunge implementation discards the legacy system completely and immediately migrates all users to the new system.

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What is created that highlights how to use the system and how to troubleshoot issues or problems?

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Pilot implementation is a small group of people using the new system until it is verified that it works correctly; then the remaining users migrate.

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Describe the seven phases of the systems development life cycle.

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Preventive maintenance makes system changes to reduce the chance of future system failure.

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The implementation phase involves taking all of the detailed design documents from the design phase and transforming them into the actual system.

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A data flow diagram (DFD) illustrates the movement of information between external entities and the processes and data stores within the system.

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Projects are typically dynamic in nature, and change should be expected and anticipated for successful project completion.

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Second-generation languages are assembly languages that are difficult for people to understand.

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What is held in a classroom environment and led by an instructor?

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What is the overall process for developing information systems from planning and analysis through implementation and maintenance?

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Which reports provide an internal report that highlights situations occurring outside of the normal operating range for a condition or standard?

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What are defects in the code of an information system?

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