Question 1

A request for proposal (RFP)is sent to buyers who might potentially be interested in buying hardware and/or software for the system.

Accepted Answer

An RFP (Request for Proposal) is sent to potential vendors or suppliers, inviting them to submit a proposal to provide goods or services, such as hardware and/or software, not to buyers.

Question 2

BelAir has developed and run its own information system for the past ten years.However,the company has now decided to outsource its information systems (IS)function to a service provider.Which of the following,if true,will strengthen BelAir's decision?
A) BelAir's IS team developed the existing system from scratch and has ironed out most of the faults over the years.
B) The service provider is highly recommended by its other clients.
C) Most BelAir employees are familiar with the current information system.
D) BelAir has seen a fall in its revenue over the last year.
E) Outsourcing its IS function did not benefit BelAir's competitor, Amis Systems.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Purchasing an existing system from an outside vendor is referred to as external acquisition.

Accepted Answer

External acquisition means the procurement of a system or technology from a third-party vendor or supplier.

Question 4

In a basic relationship,the buyer and the supplier set preferences and prices to benefit each other.

Accepted Answer

In a basic relationship, the buyer and supplier may not necessarily set preferences and prices to benefit each other; such arrangements are more characteristic of strategic partnerships or collaborative relationships.

Question 5

Which of the following steps takes place in an organization during both in-house systems development and external acquisition?
A) vendor selection
B) systems selection
C) systems analysis
D) development of a request for proposal (RFP)
E) proposal evaluation

Accepted Answer

Systems analysis is a crucial step in both in-house systems development and external acquisition. In both cases, the organization needs to carefully evaluate its current systems and requirements, identify areas for improvement or new functionality, and develop a clear understanding of the scope and goals of the project before moving forward with implementation. While other steps, such as vendor selection, systems selection, and proposal evaluation, may also be important in both types of projects, they are not universal to all cases and may vary depending on the specific circumstances of each project.

Question 6

A company needs a new information system to manage increasing customer orders and changing demands.The company's five-member information system (IS)team is competent and capable of developing a new system,but decides against developing a system in-house.Which of the following,if true,would most weaken the company's decision?
A) The company's preferred vendor is willing to provide a basic information system at a reduced rate.
B) The company's IS team is short-staffed, and is finding it difficult to cope with increased work.
C) The costs of outsourcing systems development are greater than those of adapting an off-the-shelf system.
D) The company's IS department has the qualifications to develop the new system.
E) The company's requirements for the new system are very specialized.

Accepted Answer

The fact that the company's requirements for the new system are very specialized weakens the decision to not develop the system in-house, as specialized requirements might be better met by a custom-developed system by the in-house team who understands the company's unique needs.

Question 7

What is a request for proposal (RFP)? What areas does a request for proposal cover?

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Question 8

Which of the following steps distinguishes external acquisition process from in-house development?
A) systems planning and selection
B) systems analysis
C) development of a request for proposal
D) proposal evaluation
E) vendor selection

Accepted Answer

Development of a request for proposal (RFP) is a step that distinguishes external acquisition process from in-house development. An RFP is a document that outlines the requirements for a project and is used to solicit bids from potential vendors.

Question 9

Systems benchmarking is the use of standardized performance tests to facilitate comparison between systems.

Accepted Answer

Systems benchmarking is indeed the use of standardized performance tests to compare systems.

Question 10

An enterprise license is also known as a(n)________ license.
A) shrink-wrap
B) volume
C) click-wrap
D) shareware
E) implied

Accepted Answer

An enterprise license is commonly referred to as a volume license because it allows an organization to purchase a large number of software licenses at a discounted price. Shrink-wrap, click-wrap, shareware, and implied licenses are all different types of software licenses but they are not commonly referred to as enterprise licenses.

Question 11

________ is the use of standardized performance tests to facilitate comparison between systems.
A) Beta testing
B) Systems benchmarking
C) Data modeling
D) Systems prototyping
E) Alpha testing

Accepted Answer

Systems benchmarking is the use of standardized performance tests to facilitate comparison between systems. Beta testing and alpha testing are methods of testing software before it is released to the public. Data modeling is the process of creating a model of data in order to analyze and improve it. Systems prototyping is the process of creating a prototype of a system in order to test and refine its design. Therefore, none of these options accurately describe the use of standardized performance tests for comparison between systems.

Question 12

Public domain software severely restricts access to the source code and does not give users any rights to copy or modify the software.

Accepted Answer

Public domain software is actually the opposite of this statement. Public domain software is software that is not copyrighted and can be used, modified, and distributed freely without any restrictions.

Question 13

A(n)________ license refers to a license primarily used for downloaded software that requires computer users to choose "I accept" before installing the software.
A) click- wrap
B) shareware
C) enterprise
D) volume
E) implied

Accepted Answer

A click-wrap license is a type of license agreement that appears on the user's computer screen and requires the user to click "I accept" or "I agree" before being able to use the software. It is primarily used for downloaded software and is a type of shrink-wrap license.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a basic relationship between an outsourcing vendor and client?
A) STS Systems usually offers BelAir a discount on every purchase it makes.
B) BelAir sets its system preferences according to STS products.
C) BelAir buys a system from the vendor who offers the cheapest prices.
D) STS has a direct stake in the success of BelAir's performance.
E) STS modifies its product prices according to BelAir's requirements.

Accepted Answer

A basic relationship in outsourcing is typically transactional, where the client chooses a vendor based on cost considerations, such as buying from the vendor offering the cheapest prices.

Question 15

________ licenses are activated as soon as the packaging of the software has been removed.
A) Click-wrap
B) Shareware
C) Shrink-wrap
D) Volume
E) Implied

Accepted Answer

Shrink-wrap licenses are activated as soon as the packaging of the software has been removed. Click-wrap licenses require the user to accept the terms and conditions by clicking on a button, and shareware licenses allow the user to try the software for free for a limited time before requiring payment. Volume licenses are purchased in bulk for use on multiple devices, and there is no such thing as an implied license.

Question 16

Explain why a firm might choose to outsource its information systems (IS)services.

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Question 17

Describe the steps in the external acquisition process for information systems.

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Question 18

A company has submitted a request for proposals to a number of vendors.It must now evaluate the proposals it has received.Which of the following methods can it use to compare the different systems?
A) systems benchmarking
B) alpha testing
C) data modeling
D) beta testing
E) prototyping

Accepted Answer

Systems benchmarking is the process of comparing the performance of different systems against a set of predefined standards or criteria. This method can be used to evaluate the proposals received from vendors and enables the company to compare the performance of different systems against each other. It is considered the best choice in this scenario as it provides a quantitative and objective way of comparing the various proposals.

Question 19

A ________ is a document that an organization uses to tell vendors what its requirements are and to invite them to provide information about how they might be able to meet those requirements.
A) request letter
B) vendor request
C) request for proposal
D) requirements specification
E) demand letter

Accepted Answer

A request for proposal (RFP) is a document that outlines an organization's requirements for a particular project or purchase and invites vendors to submit proposals on how they can fulfill those requirements. It typically includes information about the organization's needs, budget, evaluation criteria, and timeline. The RFP process allows the organization to compare proposals from different vendors and select the one that best meets its needs and budget.

Question 20

Which of the following is true of Software as a Service?
A) It is not scalable in response to large increases in demand.
B) It involves fixed monthly and yearly costs for the services.
C) It requires the installation of specialized interfaces at the client end.
D) It allows clients to access services on an as-needed basis.
E) It requires an organization to maintain and develop the software.

Accepted Answer

Software as a Service (SaaS) allows clients to access services on an as-needed basis, typically through a subscription-based model. It is highly scalable and can accommodate large increases in demand without requiring additional hardware or software investments. SaaS providers typically handle software maintenance and development, so clients do not need to manage these tasks themselves. Monthly and yearly costs may vary based on usage and customization, but they are not fixed. Specialized interfaces are not typically required, as SaaS applications can be accessed through a web browser or other standard software.

Quiz 9: Developing and Acquiring Information Systems

A request for proposal (RFP)is sent to buyers who might potentially be interested in buying hardware and/or software for the system.

BelAir has developed and run its own information system for the past ten years.However,the company has now decided to outsource its information systems (IS) function to a service provider.Which of the following,if true,will strengthen BelAir's decision?

Purchasing an existing system from an outside vendor is referred to as external acquisition.

In a basic relationship,the buyer and the supplier set preferences and prices to benefit each other.

Which of the following steps takes place in an organization during both in-house systems development and external acquisition?

What is a request for proposal (RFP)? What areas does a request for proposal cover?

Which of the following steps distinguishes external acquisition process from in-house development?

Systems benchmarking is the use of standardized performance tests to facilitate comparison between systems.

An enterprise license is also known as a(n) ________ license.

________ is the use of standardized performance tests to facilitate comparison between systems.

Public domain software severely restricts access to the source code and does not give users any rights to copy or modify the software.

A(n) ________ license refers to a license primarily used for downloaded software that requires computer users to choose "I accept" before installing the software.

Which of the following is an example of a basic relationship between an outsourcing vendor and client?

________ licenses are activated as soon as the packaging of the software has been removed.

Explain why a firm might choose to outsource its information systems (IS)services.

Describe the steps in the external acquisition process for information systems.

A company has submitted a request for proposals to a number of vendors.It must now evaluate the proposals it has received.Which of the following methods can it use to compare the different systems?

A ________ is a document that an organization uses to tell vendors what its requirements are and to invite them to provide information about how they might be able to meet those requirements.

Which of the following is true of Software as a Service?