In most automated cases, data stores from logical DFDs will be converted to:

In most automated cases, data stores from logical DFDs will be converted to:

a. Database files / tables
b. Binary tables
c. Paper files
d. Encrypted hexadecimal values
e. Intersection tables


Answer: Database files / tables

Which of the following is NOT a step completed during the design phase?

Which of the following is NOT a step completed during the design phase?

a. Creating logical process models
b. Architecture design
c. User interface design
d. Deciding on an acquisition strategy
e. Converting logical models to physical


Answer: a. Creating logical process models

An organization most concerned about costs of a project should probably use which of the following conversion strategies?

An organization most concerned about costs of a project should probably use which of the following conversion strategies?

a. parallel, simultaneous, modular
b. direct, phased, whole-system
c. parallel, phased, modular
d. direct, simultaneous, whole-system
e. direct, pilot, whole-system


Answer: direct, pilot, whole-system

What is a program structure chart?

What is a program structure chart?

a. A diagram that shows how all the screens and interfaces of a system are linked together

b. A diagram that shows all the code modules that must be included in a program at a high level

c. A set of instructions for programmers to follow, which may include pseudocode

d. Another name for the physical data flow diagram, which gives details about how to program the processes from the logical data flow diagram


Answer: A diagram that shows all the code modules that must be included in a program at a high level

Regarding the 6 principles of good user interface design, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Regarding the 6 principles of good user interface design, which of the following statements is TRUE?

a. Aesthetics refers to the rules of how the system will be navigated, including the 3 clicks rule
b. Content awareness refers to fitting information on the screen to minimize scrolling
c. Usage level refers to programming multiple versions of a system for different users
d. Consistency refers to making elements of the system look and act in a similar manner throughout the system


Answer: Consistency refers to making elements of the system look and act in a similar manner throughout the system

The two types of module-related conversion strategies are:

The two types of module-related conversion strategies are:

a. waterfall and phased
b. parallel and modular
c. modular conversion and whole-system
d. pilot and modular
e. whole-system and waterfall


Answer: modular conversion and whole-system

When implementing the 'minimize user effort' factor, most interface designers use the ____.

When implementing the 'minimize user effort' factor, most interface designers use the ____.

a. Three-clicks rule
b. Graphical user interface (GUI)
c. Interface metaphor
d. Wireframe diagram


Answer: Three-clicks rule

Another name for custom development might be:

Another name for custom development might be:

a. CASE tools
b. Vendor supplied inhouse consulting
c. In-house development
d. Package software
e. Offshore outsourcing


Answer: In-house development

Which of the following is NOT one of the three work areas for program code?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three work areas for program code?

a. Production (where real organizational data exists)
b. Development (where coding happens)
c. Testing (where the system and code can be tested)
d. Showcase (where code is placed for managers to approve it)


Answer: Showcase (where code is placed for managers to approve it)

Acceptance tests are done primarily by:

Acceptance tests are done primarily by:

a. Systems Analysts
b. Project Managers
c. Users
d. Programmers
e. Developers


Answer: Users

Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 key factors affecting the decision of a conversion strategy?

Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 key factors affecting the decision of a conversion strategy?

a. Project time
b. Project risk
c. Project cost
d. Project size


Answer: Project size

During the implementation phase of the SDLC:

During the implementation phase of the SDLC:

a. Quality assurance will perform software testing
b. Designers will develop user interface prototypes
c. Project managers will convert logical ERDs into physical DFDs
d. Champions will do the data management design


Answer: Quality assurance will perform software testing

Which is NOT a change management plan step?

Which is NOT a change management plan step?

a. installing 'user friendly' hardware to encourage adoption
b. assessing the costs and benefit models of potential adopters
c. enabling people to adopt through training
d. motivating adoption through both informational and political strategies
e. revising management policies


Answer: installing 'user friendly' hardware to encourage adoption

Custom development is used when:

Custom development is used when:

a. The business need is unique
b. The skills are not strategic
c. The business need is not core to the business
d. The project has a project manager who can coordinate vendor efforts
e. The time frame is short


Answer: The business need is unique

Which of the following is an example of cloud computing?

Which of the following is an example of cloud computing?

a. An ERP system installed in an organization allows the company to upload purchase orders that are then forwarded to vendors
b. Using Quickbooks Online instead of installing the full version of Quickbooks on a computer
c. A Web site is designed to look and act the same on both desktop computers and mobile devices
d. Using wireless instead of wired network connections to connect to the Internet


Answer: b. Using Quickbooks Online instead of installing the full version of Quickbooks on a computer

Where are the decisions stored that are made regarding the hardware and software that will be purchased to support the new system?

Where are the decisions stored that are made regarding the hardware and software that will be purchased to support the new system?

a. Hardware Sales Receipt
b. Hardware/Software Specification
c. Suppliers' Computer System
d. System Proposal
e. Interface Structure Diagram


Answer: Hardware/Software Specification

What are the two major groupings of UML diagrams?

What are the two major groupings of UML diagrams?

a. Use case and class
b. Behavioral and economical
c. Structure and design
d. Structure and behavioral


Answer: Structure and behavioral

Based on the 'usage level' design principle, systems that are used infrequently (like decision support systems) should probably emphasize:

Based on the 'usage level' design principle, systems that are used infrequently (like decision support systems) should probably emphasize:

a. More shortcut
keys and built in keyboard functions
b. Higher user flexibility
c. Ease of learning
d. Ease of use (efficiency)
e. Organizational feasibility


Answer: Ease of learning

Packaged systems are used when:

Packaged systems are used when:

a. The project has a project manager who has experience negotiating with outside software vendors
b. The budget allows for extra money to be spent on a higher quality solution
c. The business need is unique
d. There is a desire to build inhouse skills


Answer: The project has a project manager who has experience negotiating with outside software vendors

The two fundamental documentation types are:

The two fundamental documentation types are:

a. Screen documentation and batch documentation
b. User documentation and online documentation
c. System documentation and integration documentation
d. Acceptance documentation and integration documentation
e. System documentation and user documentation


Answer: System documentation and user documentation