Question 1

If a company doesn't want to write any computer code, it would choose to ________.

Accepted Answer

Using a prewritten application allows a company to avoid writing any computer code, as the application is already developed and ready to use.

Question 2

Shadow IT is a(n) ________ phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

Shadow IT refers to information technology (IT) systems deployed by departments other than the central IT department, to work around the limitations of the existing IT resources. BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is a policy that allows employees to bring personally owned devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones) to their workplace and use these devices to access privileged company information and applications. This policy can lead to Shadow IT when employees use their personal devices and software that are not managed by the IT department, creating security and compliance risks.

Question 3

If a company wants to write all new computer code, it would choose to ________.

Accepted Answer

Custom-writing an entire application means creating all new computer code specifically for the company's needs, which is exactly what a company would do if it wants to write all new computer code.

Question 4

_________ is a disadvantage of the buy option.

Accepted Answer

When buying a solution, you often have less control over the product or service compared to building it in-house, as you must rely on the vendor for updates, changes, and support.

Question 5

_________ is a method of delivering software in which a vendor hosts the applications and provides them as a service to customers over a network, typically the internet.

Accepted Answer

SaaS, or Software as a Service, is the correct answer because it refers to the method of delivering software where the vendor hosts the applications and makes them available to customers over the internet.

Question 6

_________ is an advantage of the buy option.

Accepted Answer

The buy option often saves time as it allows a company to quickly acquire a product or service without the need to develop it internally.

Question 7

If a company acquires IT applications from outside contractors or external organizations, it is called ________.

Accepted Answer

When a company acquires IT applications from outside contractors or external organizations, it is referred to as outsourcing. This process involves hiring third-party vendors to perform tasks, handle operations or provide services that are either difficult to manage or are outside of the company's core business focus.

Question 8

Which BEST describes Gigster's business model?

Accepted Answer

Gigster's business model is focused on providing on-demand access to experienced programmers and developers specifically for entrepreneurs who have ideas for apps but lack the technical expertise to develop them themselves. This enables these entrepreneurs to bring their app ideas to market without needing to have programming skills themselves.

Question 9

If a company wants to write some computer code, it would choose to ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a company wants to write some...

Question 10

Which of the following is the correct order of the SDLC?

Accepted Answer

The correct order of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is: investigation, analysis, design, programming/testing, implementation, and operation/maintenance. This sequence ensures that the project's feasibility is assessed before detailed analysis and design work begins, followed by the actual coding (programming/testing), then the system is implemented, and finally, it is maintained and operated.

Question 11

_________ involves system developers writing a business case to justify funding one or more specific applications or projects.

Accepted Answer

The business case approach involves system developers writing a business case to justify funding one or more specific applications or projects, by outlining the benefits, costs, and risks associated with the project.

Question 12

____________ IT exists when a company is not equipped to deliver the solutions that employees need to be productive in their jobs.

Accepted Answer

Shadow IT refers to IT devices, software, and services outside the ownership or control of IT departments. It arises when employees use their own solutions to meet their work requirements due to the perceived inadequacy of provided IT resources.

Question 13

Insourcing is also called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Insourcing is also called ________.
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Question 14

Gigster is part of the _______ economy.

Accepted Answer

Gigster is part of the sharing economy, which involves platforms that enable individuals to share resources or services, often facilitated by technology.

Question 15

The 80/20 rule means that if the software meets _________ percent of the company's needs, then the company should modify _________ percent of its business processes to use the software.

Accepted Answer

The 80/20 rule, in this context, suggests that if the software meets 80% of the company's needs, then the company should consider modifying 20% of its business processes to fully utilize the software, rather than seeking a perfect software match.

Question 16

SaaS is a method of delivering _________ in which a vendor hosts the applications and provides them as a service to customers over a network, typically the internet.

Accepted Answer

SaaS stands for Software as a Service, where software applications are hosted by a vendor and delivered to customers over the internet.

Question 17

A(n) ____________ is an agent or a vendor who assembles the software needed by enterprises and then packages it with services such as development, operations, and maintenance.

Accepted Answer

ASP (Application Service Provider) is the correct term for an agent or vendor that assembles and packages software with services for enterprises.

Question 18

Gigster and Starchup's relationship can be described as ______.

Accepted Answer

Gigster and Starchup have formed a partnership where Gigster, a platform connecting businesses with freelance software developers, teamed up with Starchup, a provider of laundry pickup and delivery software, to enhance Starchup's software development capabilities. This collaboration is aimed at leveraging Gigster's network of developers to improve and expand Starchup's service offerings.

Question 19

One of the problems with shadow IT, especially in the case of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, is that machines out of purview of an organization's official IT group are not _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the problems with shadow IT,...

Question 20

Starchup is a _______ provider that _______.

Accepted Answer

Starchup is a SaaS (Software as a Service) provider that offers software solutions specifically designed for dry cleaners to manage their operations more efficiently.

Quiz 13: Acquiring Information Systems and Applications