Question 1

Because building information systems is so complex, there is only one correct definition for the SDLC.

Accepted Answer

The Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) can be defined in various ways depending on the methodology or framework being used, such as Waterfall, Agile, or Spiral, each with its own processes and stages.

Question 2

Traditionally, software development has been characterized by:

Accepted Answer

C, D

Question 3

Because enterprise systems are rarely custom-built for a company, making major modifications to the software is advised against.

Accepted Answer

Enterprise systems are typically standardized solutions designed to meet the needs of many organizations, and major modifications can be costly, complex, and may lead to issues with system updates and support.

Question 4

Traditionally, software development has been characterized by:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Traditionally, software development has been characterized by:
...

Question 5

Prior to the past decade, information systems development has concentrated on:

Accepted Answer

Prior to the past decade, the primary focus of information systems development was on writing computer programs, as the main goal was to create functional software solutions.

Question 6

Which of the following is a cause of the system development life cycle being turned inside out?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a cause...

Question 7

As a result of changes during the last decade, building information systems is now focused on:

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a result of changes during the...

Question 8

Which of the following is a cause of the system development life cycle being turned inside out?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a cause...

Question 9

The authors refer to the inversion of the system development life cycle. By this they mean:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The authors refer to the inversion of...

Question 10

Implementation comprises trivial activities related to putting the system in its organizational setting.

Accepted Answer

Implementation involves complex activities, including planning, testing, training, and integrating the system into the organizational setting, not just trivial tasks.

Question 11

Because enterprise systems are usually custom-built for a company, most vendors advocate making modifications to the software.

Accepted Answer

Vendors typically discourage modifications to enterprise systems to maintain system integrity, ensure compatibility with updates, and reduce complexity and costs associated with custom changes.

Question 12

We now recognize that information systems are not technical.

Accepted Answer

Information systems are inherently technical as they involve the use of technology to collect, process, store, and disseminate information.

Question 13

Simple upgrades or enhancements to existing enterprise systems are not generally considered to be implementation projects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Simple upgrades or enhancements to existing enterprise...

Question 14

Deciding who and when to hire, creating a budget, and setting up ways to measure the project outcomes occurs during this specific part of implementing an enterprise system.

Accepted Answer

The planning phase involves deciding on resources, budgeting, and setting up metrics for measuring project outcomes before actual implementation begins.

Question 15

A phased approach to enterprise implementation is generally more efficient and requires less testing than a big bang approach.

Accepted Answer

A phased approach typically requires more testing as each phase needs to be tested individually, whereas a big bang approach involves testing the entire system at once.

Question 16

Deciding who and when to hire, creating a budget, and setting up ways to measure the project outcomes occurs during this specific part of implementing an enterprise system.

Accepted Answer

These activities are part of the planning phase, where the groundwork for the project is laid out, including resource allocation, budgeting, and defining success metrics.

Question 17

Installation of software occurs within which phase of enterprise system implementation:

Accepted Answer

The realization phase is where the actual installation and configuration of the software takes place, following the planning and design stages.

Question 18

Setting the project mission and making important decisions about the scale of the project occurs during this specific part of implementing an enterprise system.

Accepted Answer

Initiation is the first phase of implementing an enterprise system, and it involves setting the project mission and making important decisions about the scale of the project.

Question 19

Assessing the firm's overall security requirements occurs within which phase of enterprise system implementation

Accepted Answer

The answer of Assessing the firm's overall security requirements occurs...

Question 20

Setting the project mission and making important decisions about the scale of the project occurs during this specific part of implementing an enterprise system.

Accepted Answer

Initiation is the first phase of implementing an enterprise system, and it involves setting the project mission and making important decisions about the scale of the project.

Quiz 7: Planning for Enterprise Systems

Because building information systems is so complex, there is only one correct definition for the SDLC.

Traditionally, software development has been characterized by:

Because enterprise systems are rarely custom-built for a company, making major modifications to the software is advised against.

Traditionally, software development has been characterized by:

Prior to the past decade, information systems development has concentrated on:

Which of the following is a cause of the system development life cycle being turned inside out?

As a result of changes during the last decade, building information systems is now focused on:

Which of the following is a cause of the system development life cycle being turned inside out?

The authors refer to the inversion of the system development life cycle. By this they mean:

Implementation comprises trivial activities related to putting the system in its organizational setting.

Because enterprise systems are usually custom-built for a company, most vendors advocate making modifications to the software.

We now recognize that information systems are not technical.

Simple upgrades or enhancements to existing enterprise systems are not generally considered to be implementation projects.

Deciding who and when to hire, creating a budget, and setting up ways to measure the project outcomes occurs during this specific part of implementing an enterprise system.

A phased approach to enterprise implementation is generally more efficient and requires less testing than a big bang approach.

Deciding who and when to hire, creating a budget, and setting up ways to measure the project outcomes occurs during this specific part of implementing an enterprise system.

Installation of software occurs within which phase of enterprise system implementation:

Setting the project mission and making important decisions about the scale of the project occurs during this specific part of implementing an enterprise system.

Assessing the firm's overall security requirements occurs within which phase of enterprise system implementation

Setting the project mission and making important decisions about the scale of the project occurs during this specific part of implementing an enterprise system.