Question 1

Match each of the following maintenance organizational structures to corresponding descriptions.(Answers may occur more than once.)
-An advantage is that the formal transfer of systems between groups improves the system and documentation quality.

Accepted Answer

In a separate maintenance organization, each unit is responsible for a particular system, so the transfer of systems is natural. This organizational structure eliminates duplication, and each unit can concentrate on system improvements.

Question 2

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-The ease with which software can be understood,corrected,adapted,and enhanced.

Accepted Answer

Maintainability refers to the ease with which software can be understood, corrected, adapted, and enhanced.

Question 3

When maintaining Websites,__________,__________,__________,__________,and __________ are issues and procedures to consider.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When maintaining Websites,__________,__________,__________,__________,and __________ are issues and...

Question 4

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-Changes made to a system to add new features or to improve performance.

Accepted Answer

Perfective maintenance refers to changes made to a system to add new features or to improve performance.

Question 5

__________ and __________ are two general kinds of configuration management tools.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ and __________ are two general kinds...

Question 6

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-Changes made to a system to repair flaws in its design,coding,or implementation.

Accepted Answer

Corrective maintenance refers to changes made to a system to repair flaws in its design, coding, or implementation.

Question 7

Match each of the following maintenance organizational structures to corresponding descriptions.(Answers may occur more than once.)
-An advantage is that the maintenance group knows or has access to all assumptions and decisions behind the system's original design.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following maintenance organizational...

Question 8

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-A person responsible for controlling the checking out and checking in of baseline modules for a system that is being developed or maintained.

Accepted Answer

The term "system librarian" refers to the person responsible for controlling the checking out and checking in of baseline modules for a system that is being developed or maintained.

Question 9

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-Software modules that have been tested,documented,and approved to be included in the most recently created version of a system.

Accepted Answer

Baseline modules refer to software modules that have been tested, documented, and approved to be included in the most recently created version of a system.

A) Adaptive maintenance refers to making changes to a system to keep it up-to-date with evolving business needs.

C) Build routines are scripts or programs that automate the process of building a software system.

D) Configuration management is the process of tracking and controlling changes to software, documents, and other artifacts associated with a software project.

E) Corrective maintenance refers to fixing defects or bugs in a software system.

F) Maintainability is a measure of how easy it is to maintain a software system over time.

G) Maintenance refers to the activities involved in keeping a software system operational over time.

H) Mean time between failures is a measure of the reliability of a software system.

I) Perfective maintenance refers to making changes to a software system to improve its quality or enhance its functionality.

J) Preventive maintenance refers to taking proactive measures to minimize the likelihood of failures or other problems in a software system.

K) A system librarian is a person responsible for managing the configuration management system used by a software project.

Question 10

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-A measurement of error occurrences that can be tracked over time to indicate the quality of a system.

Accepted Answer

Mean time between failures is a measurement of error occurrences that can be tracked over time to indicate the quality of a system.

Answer: A
 Adaptive maintenance is the type of maintenance that involves modifying a software system to make it work in a changing environment or to extend its capabilities.

Answer: C
 Build routines are scripts or programs that automate the building of a software system from its source code.

Answer: D
 Configuration management is the process of identifying, organizing, and controlling changes to the software, hardware, documentation, and other artifacts that make up a system.

Answer: E
 Corrective maintenance is the type of maintenance that involves identifying and fixing defects in a software system.

Answer: F
 Maintainability is the ease with which a software system can be modified or repaired.

Answer: G
 Maintenance is the process of keeping a software system operational and up-to-date.

Answer: I
 Perfective maintenance is the type of maintenance that involves improving the performance, efficiency, or usability of a software system.

Answer: J
 Preventive maintenance is the type of maintenance that involves taking proactive measures to prevent defects from occurring in a software system.

Answer: K
 System librarian is a person or team responsible for managing the software artifacts and documentation of a software system, often including version control, build management, and release management.

Question 11

__________ are special software systems that manage system configuration and version control activities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are special software systems that manage...

Question 12

__________ and __________ are two special-purpose tools that are primarily used to maintain older systems that have incomplete documentation or that were developed prior to CASE use.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ and __________ are two special-purpose tools...

Question 13

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-Changes made to a system to fix or enhance its functionality.

Accepted Answer

Maintenance refers to changes made to a system to fix or enhance its functionality, encompassing various types of updates and improvements.

Question 14

Match each of the following maintenance organizational structures to corresponding descriptions.(Answers may occur more than once.)
-A disadvantage is that all things cannot be documented,so the maintenance group may not know critical information about the system.

Accepted Answer

The separate maintenance organizational structure allows for a focus on one specific system or equipment, which can lead to expertise in that area. However, the disadvantage is that communication between different maintenance groups may be limited, and critical information may not be shared or documented.

Question 15

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-Changes made to a system to avoid possible future problems.

Accepted Answer

Preventive maintenance involves making changes to a system to prevent potential future problems, ensuring the system continues to operate smoothly.

Question 16

__________ are guidelines that list the instructions to construct an executable system from the baseline source code.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are guidelines that list the instructions...

Question 17

Match each of the following maintenance organizational structures to corresponding descriptions.(Answers may occur more than once.)
-A disadvantage is that the personnel may have limited job mobility and lack access to adequate human and technical resources.

Accepted Answer

The functional organizational structure groups maintenance personnel according to their specialties, such as mechanics, electricians, or technicians. The disadvantage of this approach is that the personnel may have limited job mobility and lack access to adequate human and technical resources.

Question 18

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-The process of assuring that only authorized changes are made to a system.

Accepted Answer

Configuration management is the process of ensuring that only authorized changes are made to a system, maintaining the integrity and traceability of the system's configuration throughout its lifecycle.

Question 19

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-Changes made to a system to evolve its functionality to changing business needs or technologies.

Accepted Answer

Answer: A
 The definition of adaptive maintenance matches choice letter A.

B) Baseline modules: A snapshot of the source code and related files that are used to build a particular release of a software product.
Answer: B
 The definition of baseline modules matches choice letter B.

C) Build routines: Automated scripts or programs that compile and link software components into executable code.
Answer: C
 The definition of build routines matches choice letter C.

D) Configuration management: The process of identifying, organizing, and controlling changes to the software, hardware, documentation, and other components of a system.
Answer: D
 The definition of configuration management matches choice letter D.

E) Corrective maintenance: Changes made to a system to fix defects or faults in the software.
Answer: E
 The definition of corrective maintenance matches choice letter E.

F) Maintainability: The ease with which a software system can be modified or adapted to meet new requirements or to correct problems.
Answer: F
 The definition of maintainability matches choice letter F.

G) Maintenance: The process of providing ongoing support for a software system, including fixing defects, implementing new features, and adapting to changing business needs or technologies.
Answer: G
 The definition of maintenance matches choice letter G.

H) Mean time between failures: A measure of the reliability of a software system, typically defined as the average time between failures.
Answer: H
 The definition of mean time between failures matches choice letter H.

I) Perfective maintenance: Changes made to a system to improve its performance, usability, or other non-functional characteristics.
Answer: I
 The definition of perfective maintenance matches choice letter I.

J) Preventive maintenance: Changes made to a system to prevent future problems or to improve its maintainability.
Answer: J
 The definition of preventive maintenance matches choice letter J.

K) System librarian: An individual responsible for managing the storage, retrieval, and distribution of software components and related files.
Answer: K
 The definition of system librarian matches choice letter K.

Question 20

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition.
-Guidelines that list the instructions to construct an executable system from the baseline source code.

Accepted Answer

Build routines are the guidelines or instructions used to construct an executable system from the baseline source code.

Quiz 14: Maintaining Information Systems

Match each of the following maintenance organizational structures to corresponding descriptions.(Answers may occur more than once.) -An advantage is that the formal transfer of systems between groups improves the system and documentation quality.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -The ease with which software can be understood,corrected,adapted,and enhanced.

When maintaining Websites,,,,,and __ are issues and procedures to consider.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -Changes made to a system to add new features or to improve performance.

and are two general kinds of configuration management tools.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -Changes made to a system to repair flaws in its design,coding,or implementation.

Match each of the following maintenance organizational structures to corresponding descriptions.(Answers may occur more than once.) -An advantage is that the maintenance group knows or has access to all assumptions and decisions behind the system's original design.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -A person responsible for controlling the checking out and checking in of baseline modules for a system that is being developed or maintained.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -Software modules that have been tested,documented,and approved to be included in the most recently created version of a system.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -A measurement of error occurrences that can be tracked over time to indicate the quality of a system.

__________ are special software systems that manage system configuration and version control activities.

and are two special-purpose tools that are primarily used to maintain older systems that have incomplete documentation or that were developed prior to CASE use.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -Changes made to a system to fix or enhance its functionality.

Match each of the following maintenance organizational structures to corresponding descriptions.(Answers may occur more than once.) -A disadvantage is that all things cannot be documented,so the maintenance group may not know critical information about the system.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -Changes made to a system to avoid possible future problems.

__________ are guidelines that list the instructions to construct an executable system from the baseline source code.

Match each of the following maintenance organizational structures to corresponding descriptions.(Answers may occur more than once.) -A disadvantage is that the personnel may have limited job mobility and lack access to adequate human and technical resources.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -The process of assuring that only authorized changes are made to a system.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -Changes made to a system to evolve its functionality to changing business needs or technologies.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition. -Guidelines that list the instructions to construct an executable system from the baseline source code.