Question 1

Many hardware and software companies offer _____ for IT professionals,which verifies that an individual demonstrated a certain level of knowledge and skill on a standardized test.
A) spot identification
B) certification
C) education
D) accreditation

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes a process by which IT professionals can obtain a certification that verifies their knowledge and skill.

Question 2

The systems implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)includes an assessment,called a _____,to determine whether the system operates properly and if costs and benefits are within expectation.
A) systems estimation
B) systems verification
C) systems validation
D) systems evaluation

Accepted Answer

The systems evaluation is the assessment conducted during the implementation phase of the SDLC to ensure the system operates correctly and that costs and benefits align with expectations.

Question 3

Many large IT departments use a(n)_____ team that reviews and tests all applications and systems changes to verify specifications and software quality standards.
A) beta testing
B) quality assurance
C) alpha testing
D) acceptance verifier

Accepted Answer

Quality assurance teams are responsible for verifying that software and systems meet specific quality standards and specifications. This includes reviewing and testing all applications and systems changes before they are deployed to ensure that they meet the required standards. Beta testing and alpha testing are specific types of testing that are typically performed as part of the quality assurance process. Acceptance verifiers may also be involved in the process, but they are typically focused on validating that the software meets the requirements and expectations of the end users or customers.

Question 4

_____ design and construct web pages,monitor traffic,manage hardware and software,and link web-based applications to a company's information systems.
A) User support specialists
B) Database administrators
C) Web support specialists
D) Network administrators

Accepted Answer

The description provided in the question matches the job responsibilities of Web Support Specialists.

Question 5

Discuss the pros and cons of object-oriented analysis.

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Question 6

Who is a knowledge worker,and why is this kind of worker required by successful companies?

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Question 7

Discuss the pros and cons of structured analysis.

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Question 8

In object-oriented analysis,an object is a member of a(n)_____,which is a collection of similar objects.
A) property
B) class
C) message
D) instance

Accepted Answer

In object-oriented analysis, a class is a template or blueprint for creating objects. Objects are instances of a class, which means they are created based on the properties and behaviors defined in the class. A collection of similar objects are typically created from the same class, therefore, the answer is B) class.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The statement refers to the development of systems, which is the responsibility of the application development group. The other options mentioned (web support, systems support, and database administration) do not necessarily involve the development of new systems.

Question 10

Discuss the pros and cons of agile methods.

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Question 11

Explain what is meant by "corporate culture." Why is it important?

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Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A systems analyst is responsible for investigating, analyzing, designing, developing, installing, evaluating, and maintaining a company's information systems. Application developers focus on developing software applications, database administrators focus on managing databases, and network administrators focus on managing and maintaining network infrastructure.

Question 13

It is a new day at the firm.Roark has been in place for a few weeks,strengthening the communications skills of his employees,getting them to work much better together.Now,the challenge that he faces is not an internal one;it lies with the client,which is increasingly incapable of sticking with decisions.Roark,based on his past experience with other clients like this,is afraid that the client will throw them a curveball and want to make changes late in the game-but that they also will be unwilling to absorb the costs of those changes.For this reason,which method of development will Roark eliminate?
A) Structured analysis
B) Agile/adaptive methods
C) Object-oriented analysis
D) Rapid application development

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Question 14

_____ provides vital protection and maintenance services for system hardware and software,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

Accepted Answer

Systems support and security is the most appropriate option as it specifically mentions the provision of protection and maintenance services for system hardware and software. User support and database administration are important functions, but they do not encompass the overall scope of system support and security. Network administration is related, but it focuses more on managing network infrastructure rather than providing essential protection services.

Question 15

During the _____ of the systems development life cycle (SDLC),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

Accepted Answer

The systems support and security phase is the stage in which the IT staff maintains, enhances, and protects the system. This phase typically occurs after the implementation phase and is focused on ensuring the ongoing functionality and security of the system.

Question 16

In object-oriented design,built-in processes called _____ can change an object's properties.
A) methods
B) functions
C) attributes
D) features

Accepted Answer

In object-oriented design, the built-in processes that can change an object's properties are called methods. Attributes refer to the object's properties or characteristics, while functions and features are more general terms and do not specifically relate to object-oriented design.

Question 17

In object-oriented analysis,objects possess characteristics called _____.
A) properties
B) orientations
C) classes
D) inheritances

Accepted Answer

Objects in object-oriented analysis possess characteristics known as properties (also referred to as attributes or fields). Classes define the properties (as well as methods) that objects of that class type will possess, but classes themselves are not the characteristics of individual objects. Inheritance is a way for classes to inherit properties and methods from their parent classes, but it is not a characteristic possessed by individual objects. Orientation is not a term typically used in the context of object-oriented analysis.

Question 18

Agile methods typically use a(n)_____ ,which represents a series of iterations based on user feedback.
A) incremental model
B) extreme model
C) spiral model
D) evaluative model

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Question 19

After spending a week getting to know the members of the team,including their strengths and weaknesses,and what has worked well (and not so well)for this particular team in the past,Roark realizes that one theme keeps recurring: the team has particularly weak communications skills.Which method is Roark least likely to use,given that he knows about the disadvantages of each method?
A) Structured analysis
B) Agile/adaptive methods
C) Object-oriented analysis
D) Rapid application development

Accepted Answer

Agile/adaptive methods rely heavily on effective communication and collaboration among team members. Given the team's weak communication skills, Roark is least likely to use this method.

Question 20

A _____ answers questions,troubleshoots problems,and serves as a clearinghouse for user problems and solutions.
A) user support specialist
B) database administrator
C) web support specialist
D) network administrator

Accepted Answer

A user support specialist is specifically trained to answer questions, troubleshoot problems, and serve as a clearinghouse for user problems and solutions. This job focuses on providing technical support to users who encounter problems with computer software, hardware, or network. Meanwhile, a database administrator would focus mainly on managing data, a web support specialist would focus on providing technical support for websites specifically, and a network administrator would focus on managing and maintaining network systems.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Many hardware and software companies offer _____ for IT professionals,which verifies that an individual demonstrated a certain level of knowledge and skill on a standardized test.

The systems implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) includes an assessment,called a _____,to determine whether the system operates properly and if costs and benefits are within expectation.

Many large IT departments use a(n) _____ team that reviews and tests all applications and systems changes to verify specifications and software quality standards.

_____ design and construct web pages,monitor traffic,manage hardware and software,and link web-based applications to a company's information systems.

Discuss the pros and cons of object-oriented analysis.

Who is a knowledge worker,and why is this kind of worker required by successful companies?

Discuss the pros and cons of structured analysis.

In object-oriented analysis,an object is a member of a(n) _____,which is a collection of similar objects.

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

Discuss the pros and cons of agile methods.

Explain what is meant by "corporate culture." Why is it important?

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

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

During the _____ of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) ,the IT staff maintains,enhances,and protects the system.

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

In object-oriented analysis,objects possess characteristics called _____.

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

A _____ answers questions,troubleshoots problems,and serves as a clearinghouse for user problems and solutions.