Deck 7: Moving Into Design

Question 1

In the initial stage of design,what are business requirements converted into?
A.System Requirements
B.Work Order Summary
C.Computer Qualifications Checklist
D.Vanilla System
E.Hardware Blueprint

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Application service providers might be best associated with:
A.In-house development
B.Packaged software
C.Unique and strategic systems
D.Outsourcing
E.Internet Service Providers

Answer 2

D

Question 3

If on a limited time budget,the best way to be sure you remain efficient and effective in designing a system is to utilize the ____________.
A.Porters 5 Forces Model
B.Outsourcing Model
C.RAD and Timeboxing Techniques
D.Hire/Fire Motivational Theory
E.Not Attempt the Project

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What makes systems integration so difficult?
A.Finding the original data to install on the new server
B.Creating a ghost drive to house the old information
C.Installing new software packages on older machines
D.Bringing legacy system data and new data together
E.None of these

Question 5

Systems Integration refers to:
A.The process of synching all computers to the mainframe
B.The delivery of systems to the final destination office
C.Combining packaged software,the legacy system and new software
D.Adding the original hard drives to a newer system
E.Creating a new software to monitor power consumption

Question 6

Fixed-price contracts are considered:
A.Very flexible
B.Very rigid
C.Always cheaper than any other option
D.Useless when considering a systems design
E.Always the best option for any project

Question 7

Which of the following lists indicates the correct ordering of deliverables in a system specification document?
A.System Acquisition Weighted Alternative Matrix,Interface Design,Physical Data Model Data Storage Design
B.Data Storage Design,Interface Design,Architecture Design,Updated Crud Matrix
C.Hardware and Software Specifications,Interface Design,Data Storage Design,Architecture Design
D.Program Design Specifications,Physical Data Model,Data Storage Design,Architecture Design
E.Update CASE Repository Entries,Update CRUD Matrix,Interface Design,Architecture Design

Question 8

Packaged systems are used when:
A.The business need is not core to the business
B.There is a desire to build in-house skills
C.The time frame is flexible
D.The project has a project manager who can coordinate vendor efforts
E.The decision to outsource is strategic

Question 9

_______ repository entries are updated to reflect specific technology decisions as they are made.
A.DFD
B.Sequential
C.CASE
D.Hardware
E.None of these

Question 10

System design is the determination of the overall system architecture-consisting of a set of physical processing components,_______________,and the communication among them-that will satisfy the system's essential requirements.
A.Workmanship
B.Order entry methods,HR feedback
C.Hardware,Software,People
D.Engineering data plans,fiber optic specifications
E.None of these

Question 11

Which is probably true about packaged software
A.In most cases,the software is a perfect fit for the companies need
B.Packaged software works best where the company has a unique need
C.The time frame is flexible to long
D.The business need is common
E.The project has a highly skills project manager who has been with the company for many years and has an excellent relationship with both business users and the IT development staff

Question 12

Where are the decisions stored that are made regarding the hardware and software that will be purchased to support the new system?
A.Order Manifest
B.Hardware Sales Receipt
C.Suppliers' Computer System
D.President's Office
E.Hardware and Software Specification

Question 13

For efficiency purposes,it is wise to___________ when there is a basic software need to be satisfied.
A.Implement a company-wide project team to handle a custom software scripting
B.Purchase a packaged system
C.Design a blueprint and contract an outside vendor to develop a program
D.Make do with the current software package
E.Utilize a professional consultant to develop a system of servers7

Question 14

Another name for custom development might be:
A.Offshore outsourcing
B.In-house development
C.Vendor supplied in-house consulting
D.CASE tools
E.Package software

Question 15

Workarounds are:
A.Not supported by a vendor who supplied the software
B.Designed by the vendor
C.Created to interface two software packages that are compatible with each other
D.Enterprise Wide Software Packages that are designed for satellite use
E.None of these

Question 16

Custom development is used when:
A.The business need is unique
B.The business need is not core to the business
C.The project has a project manager who can coordinate vendor efforts
D.The time frame is short
E.The skills are not strategic

Question 17

The system inputs and outputs will be designed along with a plan or__________ of the way the system's features will be navigated.
A.Blueprint
B.Compass
C.Instructional Guide
D.Roadmap
E.FAQ

Question 18

In what SDLC stage do we determine the business needs for an information systems project?
A.The design phase
B.The analysis phase
C.The dissection stage
D.The installation stage
E.The big bang stage

Question 19

A time and arrangements deal is considered:
A.Very flexible
B.Very rigid
C.Cheaper than any other option
D.Useless when considering a systems design
E.Always the best option for any project

Question 20

Outsourcing firms called _____________ supply software applications and/or software related services through the Internet.
A.Application Service Providers (ASPs)
B.Enterprise Resource Providers (ERPs)
C.System Development Life Cycle Companies (SDLCs)
D.Information Technology Developers (ITDs)
E.None of these

Question 21

In terms of project management,which option might require excellent project management skills and a proven methodology?
A.Outsourcing to Nebraska
B.Outsourcing to India
C.Buying a packaged solution
D.Doing custom development
E.Buying an ERP system

Question 22

Which is NOT a factor in choosing a development option?
A.Data base normalization
B.In-house experience
C.Time frame
D.Project skills
E.Project management

Question 23

If (a)the business need is common;(b)the skills needed are not strategic;(c)the time frame is short;it might be best to:
A.Use in-house / custom development
B.Hire a vendor to write the code for you
C.Outsource to India
D.Purchase a software package
E.Hire a consultant

Question 24

The following document is utilized with possible vendors on projects with smaller budgets,instead of sending a lengthy document to all possible vendors:
A.Request for Proposal (RFP)
B.Request for Information (RFI)
C.Request for Quote (RFQ)
D.Request for Efficient Information Distribution (REID)
E.More Optimal Desires (MOD)

Question 25

Which of the following is normally NOT done in the design phase of the SDLC?
A.Decisions for hardware and software purchases are made
B.User interactions are planned out (inputs,outputs,user interfaces)
C.Cost / Benefits of the new system are carefully calculated
D.Logical DFDs and ERDs are converted into physical DFDs and ERDs
E.The physical data model is created

Question 26

Prototyping is the interface design step that often uncovers additional information that is needed in the system,leading to a revision of the physical DFDs or ERPs.

Question 27

Application Software Providers (ASPs)should be utilized when considering non-core programming and/custom needs.

Question 28

One problem with using packages software systems is:
A.It takes a very long time to get the system and get it installed
B.The company has to accept the functionality that is provided with the system
C.Many common software packages have been written and tested and are readily available
D.There are many good software packages that are reasonable in price
E.Most software packages allow for some customization

Question 29

The decision to make,to buy,or to outsource influences the design tasks that are performed throughout the rest of the design phase.

Question 30

Building a system in-house builds technical skills and functional knowledge that one may not want to allow to walk out of the door.

Question 31

Outsourcing is used when:
A.The project has a project manager who can coordinate vendor efforts
B.There is a desire to build in-house skills
C.In-house functional and technical skills exist
D.The business need is not core to the business
E.None of these

Question 32

CASE repository entries are updated to reflect specific technology decisions as they are made.

Question 33

System requirements are communicated through a collection of design documents and physical processes and data models.

Question 34

Outsourcing requires the least in-house resources.

Question 35

A workaround is a custom-built add-on program that interfaces with packaged applications to handle specific needs.

Question 36

The key challenge in systems integration is avoiding a system wide crash upon installation of legacy software.

Question 37

Requests for Proposals (RFPs)serve what purpose?
A.Integrate systems with one another
B.Create synergy amongst staff members
C.Solicit information from providers
D.Engage mobile computers with mainframe technology
E.Develop morale amongst managers

Question 38

If (a)the business need is unique,(b)there is a desire to build in-house skills;(c)the time frame is flexible,it might be best to:
A.Do in-house / custom development
B.Buy an ERP system
C.Outsource to India
D.Purchase a software package
E.Hire a consultant

Question 39

In a custom software case,all parts of the system need to be completely customized and scripted to the company's specifications including ancillary software to the current system.

Question 40

An advantage of custom development might be:
A.You get a system that is tailored to the current business and meets specific needs
B.The rapid development of custom systems
C.The low cost (as compared to buying a package)
D.The low risk factor
E.The ability for in-house developers to work on systems that are in new programming languages and in technologies that are unknown to them prior to the development

Question 41

During the initial part of design,the project team converts the business requirements for the system into system requirements.

Question 42

One systems development option is to let users build their own system using tools like Excel and Access,with support from the Microsoft help desk.

Question 43

CRUD stands for Create,Redesign,Update and Deploy - and is a matrix of table functions in databases.

Question 44

Custom development that can be achieved by the in-house team and core business practices are both examples of times when outsourcing is not an option.

Question 45

If the expertise needed to build a system are not readily available that is a good reason to buy a packaged software solution

Question 46

The score column in the Alternative Matrix represents how easily specific criteria are met by the alternative.

Question 47

A reason to use custom development is to get exactly what you want?

Question 48

The only skills that are applied during systems projects are technical.

Question 49

The Design phase of the SDLC uses the requirements that were gathered during analysis to actually build (and code if necessary)the final system.

Question 50

A common need to the business should be satisfied by contracting with an Application Service Provider (ASP).

Question 51

One systems development option is to have a system developed by using an outsourcing strategy.

Question 52

A reason to use a packaged software solution is when there is no need to "reinvent the wheel"

Question 53

The only skills that are applied during systems projects are functional.

Question 54

A department head is apprehensive as to what implementation system he should employ.The best method of ensuring a successful and efficient installation of the new systems would be to utilize an alternative matrix.

Question 55

During the design phase,the project team carefully considers the nonfunctional business requirements (such as performance,cultural and political aspects).

Question 56

The Design phase of the SDLC builds on the logical designs from the analysis phase (like logical ERDs and logical DFDs)

Question 57

The design phase decides how the new system will operate.

Question 58

An IT department has just received its newest onslaught of system maintenance requests from the finance,marketing and accounting divisions and has added them to the growing list of fixes needed.Tomorrow,there will be a request placed by the CTO that there is to be a new processing system put into place that will take the place of the current MS Word system.The best alternative is to utilize a custom program that will replace the original program.

Question 59

In the analysis phase,architecture decisions are made and written up in the 'hardware and software specifications'.

Question 60

Time and arrangements deals are potentially more expensive if the service provider requires unforeseen resources to complete the project on time.

Question 61

NewTechSystems has contracted with a well-known regional consulting company (RCC).In the original contract,the agreement was for time-and-arrangements,but lately it seems like there are excessive time amounts and excessive arrangements.Sometimes what seems minor to NewTechSystems with an estimated time of under 2 hours takes RCC 20 hours.What discussions need to take place?

Question 62

What types of influences are there on determining the type of installation to pursue with relation to resources and the acquisition of a new system?

Question 63

Backlogs and backlog creation are a CON when discussing custom development

Question 64

What are the three acquisition strategies? Describe them.

Question 65

Jeff is an analyst.The human resources department is very unhappy with their payroll package.They want the information systems department to write them a new package as they think they have unique needs that can't be meet with a packaged solution.What should Jeff do?

Question 66

At the end of the design phase,there is a document named the system specification that describes the different design documents and their uses.What is the consolidated purpose of this deliverable and why is it important?