Question 1

A(n)____________________ is a place where software testing can occur without disrupting the organization's regular information system.

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The answer of A(n)____________________ is a place where software testing...

Question 2

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Keeps the old system in service while some or all of the new system is activated
A)structured problem
B)semi-structured problem
C)unstructured problem
D)system conversion
E)direct conversion
F)phased conversio
G)parallel conversion
H)pilot conversion
I)decision model
J)system requirements
K)project management software
L)rollback

Accepted Answer

Parallel conversion keeps the old system running while the new system is activated, allowing for comparison and ensuring continuity.

Question 3

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Figuring out which of your customers should receive overdue notices is an example
A)structured problem
B)semi-structured problem
C)unstructured problem
D)system conversion
E)direct conversion
F)phased conversio
G)parallel conversion
H)pilot conversion
I)decision model
J)system requirements
K)project management software
L)rollback

Accepted Answer

Figuring out which customers should receive overdue notices is a structured problem because it involves a clear, routine process with defined criteria and procedures.

Question 4

Security ____________________ include stolen data,physical intrusions,and deliberate sabotage.

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The answer of Security ____________________ include stolen data,physical intrusions,and deliberate...

Question 5

-The items in the accompanying figure are symbols from a(n)____________________.

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The answer of 
-The items in the accompanying figure are...

Question 6

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Works well with larger modularized information systems because the new system is activated one module at a time
A)structured problem
B)semi-structured problem
C)unstructured problem
D)system conversion
E)direct conversion
F)phased conversio
G)parallel conversion
H)pilot conversion
I)decision model
J)system requirements
K)project management software
L)rollback

Accepted Answer

Phased conversion is the process of activating one module at a time, making it the best choice for working with larger modularized information systems.

Question 7

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Completely deactivates the old system and immediately activates the new system
A)structured problem
B)semi-structured problem
C)unstructured problem
D)system conversion
E)direct conversion
F)phased conversio
G)parallel conversion
H)pilot conversion
I)decision model
J)system requirements
K)project management software
L)rollback

Accepted Answer

Direct conversion, also called "big bang" conversion, completely deactivates the old system and immediately activates the new system.

Question 8

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Process of deactivating an old information system and activating a new one
A)structured problem
B)semi-structured problem
C)unstructured problem
D)system conversion
E)direct conversion
F)phased conversio
G)parallel conversion
H)pilot conversion
I)decision model
J)system requirements
K)project management software
L)rollback

Accepted Answer

System conversion refers to the process of deactivating an old information system and activating a new one.

Answer: E
 Direct conversion is a system conversion method that involves immediately replacing the old system with the new one.

Answer: F
 Phased conversion is a system conversion method that involves implementing the new system in phases or stages.

Answer: G
 Parallel conversion is a system conversion method that involves running the old and new systems simultaneously for a period of time.

Answer: H
 Pilot conversion is a system conversion method that involves implementing the new system in a small, controlled environment before rolling it out to the entire organization.

Answer: L
 Rollback refers to the process of reverting back to the old system if the new system fails or cannot be implemented successfully.

Question 9

-A system like the one in the accompanying figure is sometimes referred to as a(n)____________________ system.

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The answer of 
-A system like the one in the...

Question 10

In UML,a(n)____________________ diagram documents the users of an information system and the functions they perform.

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The answer of In UML,a(n)____________________ diagram documents the users of...

Question 11

A(n)____________________ diagram depicts the detailed sequence of interactions that take place for a use case.

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The answer of A(n)____________________ diagram depicts the detailed sequence of...

Question 12

A(n)____________________ tool is a software application that is designed for documenting system requirements,diagramming current and proposed information systems,scheduling development tasks,and developing computer programs.

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The answer of A(n)____________________ tool is a software application that...

Question 13

A(n)____________________ usually includes data from an organization's transaction processing system,and it might include or access external data,such as stock market reports.

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The answer of A(n)____________________ usually includes data from an organization's...

Question 14

EIS stands for ____________________.

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The answer of EIS stands for ____________________....

Question 15

In the PIECES framework,a(n)____________________ problem means that the system costs too much to operate or use.

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Question 16

During the ____________________ phase of the SDLC,the project team supervises the tasks necessary to construct the new information system.

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The answer of During the ____________________ phase of the SDLC,the...

Question 17

The current standard for object-oriented documentation is called ____________________.

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The answer of The current standard for object-oriented documentation is...

Question 18

In development of an information system,the ____________________ methodology focuses on the processes that take place within an information system.

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The answer of In development of an information system,the ____________________...

Question 19

A spreadsheet can be used to produce a(n)____________________ support worksheet for comparing potential solutions.

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The answer of A spreadsheet can be used to produce...

Question 20

In the PIECES framework,a(n)____________________ problem means that users do not receive the right information at the right time in a usable format.

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