A(n) ____ investigates, analyzes, designs, develops, installs, evaluates, and maintains a company's information systems.

A(n) ____ investigates, analyzes, designs, develops, installs, evaluates, and maintains a company's information systems.

a. application developer
b. database administrator
c. network administrator
d. systems analyst




Answer: D

___ provides vital protection and maintenance services for system software and hardware, including enterprise computing systems, networks, transaction processing systems, and corporate IT infrastructure.

___ provides vital protection and maintenance services for system software and hardware, including enterprise computing systems, networks, transaction processing systems, and corporate IT infrastructure.

a. User support
b. Database administration
c. Systems support and security
d. Network administration



Answer: C

The ____ group typically provides leadership and overall guidance, but the systems themselves are developed by teams consisting of users, managers, and IT staff members.

The ____ group typically provides leadership and overall guidance, but the systems themselves are developed by teams consisting of users, managers, and IT staff members.

a. Web support
b. application development
c. systems support
d. database administration




Answer: B

The newest development techniques are called ____, which attempt to develop systems incrementally.

The newest development techniques are called ____, which attempt to develop systems incrementally.

a. structured methods
b. object-oriented methods
c. CASE methods
d. agile/adaptive methods




Answer: D

Agile methods typically use a(n) ____model, which represents a series of iterations based on user feedback.

Agile methods typically use a(n) ____model, which represents a series of iterations based on user feedback.

a. gradual
b. extreme
c. spiral
d. evaluative




Answer: C

In object-oriented design, built-in processes called ____ can change an object's properties.

In object-oriented design, built-in processes called ____ can change an object's properties.

a. methods
b. functions
c. attributes
d. features



Answer: A

Whereas structured analysis treats processes and data as separate components, ____ combines data and the processes that act on the data into things called objects.

Whereas structured analysis treats processes and data as separate components, ____ combines data and the processes that act on the data into things called objects.

a. the MSF
b. the SDLC
c. RUP
d. O-O



Answer: D

In the model of the SDLC shown in the accompanying figure, during the ____, the IT staff maintains, enhances, and protects the system.

In the model of the SDLC shown in the accompanying figure, during the ____, the IT staff maintains, enhances, and protects the system.

a. systems support and security phase
b. systems implementation phase
c. systems analysis phase
d. systems planning phase



Answer: A

In the model of the SDLC shown in the accompanying figure, during the ____, the new system is constructed.

In the model of the SDLC shown in the accompanying figure, during the ____, the new system is constructed.

a. systems planning phase
b. systems support and security phase
c. systems design phase
d. systems implementation phase



Answer: D

In the model of the SDLC shown in the accompanying figure, the purpose of the ____ is to create a physical model that will satisfy all documented requirements for the system.

In the model of the SDLC shown in the accompanying figure, the purpose of the ____ is to create a physical model that will satisfy all documented requirements for the system.

a. systems implementation phase
b. systems planning phase
c. systems analysis phase
d. systems design phase




Answer: D

In the model of the SDLC shown in the accompanying figure, the purpose of the ____ is to build a logical model of the new system.

In the model of the SDLC shown in the accompanying figure, the purpose of the ____ is to build a logical model of the new system.

a. systems analysis phase
b. systems implementation phase
c. systems design phase
d. systems support and security phase


Answer: A

In the model of the SDLC shown in the accompanying figure, the ____ usually begins with a formal request to the IT department, called a systems request, which describes problems or desired changes in an information system or a business process.

In the model of the SDLC shown in the accompanying figure, the ____ usually begins with a formal request to the IT department, called a systems request, which describes problems or desired changes in an information system or a business process.

a. systems design phase
b. systems planning phase
c. systems support and security phase
d. systems analysis phase


Answer: B

In the __swirly picture__, like that shown in the accompanying figure, the result of each phase, which is called a deliverable or end product, flows sequentially into the next phase in the SDLC.

In the __swirly picture__, like that shown in the accompanying figure, the result of each phase, which is called a deliverable or end product, flows sequentially into the next phase in the SDLC.

a. interactive model
b. requirements model
c. waterfall model
d. object model



Answer: C

The ____ method of developing systems stresses team interaction and reflects a set of community-based values.

The ____ method of developing systems stresses team interaction and reflects a set of community-based values.

a. object-oriented analysis
b. agile/adaptive
c. structured analysis
d. rapid application development


Answer: B

____ 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.

____ 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.

a. Scrum
b. Prototyping
c. Modeling
d. Rapid application development



Answer: B

____ is a systems development technique that produces a graphical representation of a concept or process that systems developers can analyze, test, and modify.

____ is a systems development technique that produces a graphical representation of a concept or process that systems developers can analyze, test, and modify.

a. Prototyping
b. Rapid application development
c. Scrum
d. Modeling



Answer: D

A business ____ is an overview that describes a company's overall functions, processes, organization, products, services, customers, suppliers, competitors, constraints, and future direction.

A business ____ is an overview that describes a company's overall functions, processes, organization, products, services, customers, suppliers, competitors, constraints, and future direction.

a. matrix
b. profile
c. index
d. glossary

Answer: B

Systems analysts use a ____ to graphically represent company operations and information needs.

Systems analysts use a ____ to graphically represent company operations and information needs.

a. JAD
b. Scrum
c. RAD
d. business process model



Answer: D