Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is a chart type, also called a network diagram, that is best suited for scheduling large, complex projects?

Accepted Answer

PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) is a type of network diagram used for scheduling and managing large, complex projects. It helps in identifying the critical path and analyzing the time required to complete each task.

Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following describes an information system?

Accepted Answer

An information system is defined as a collection of hardware, software, data, people, and procedures that work together to produce quality information.

Question 3

Which of the following is a set of technologies from Microsoft that allows almost any type of program to run on the Internet or an internal business network?

Accepted Answer

.NET is a framework developed by Microsoft that supports the development and execution of applications on the Internet and internal business networks.

Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your project manager realizes the team will not be able to meet the original project deadline, so she extends the deadline. What process is she using?

Accepted Answer

Change management involves adjusting project plans, including deadlines, to accommodate new information or circumstances.

Question 5

Which of the following is an advantage of an interpreter?

Accepted Answer

An interpreter provides immediate feedback by executing code line-by-line, which helps in quickly identifying and correcting errors.

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not a phase in system development?

Accepted Answer

Regeneration is not a phase in system development. The phases in system development are planning, analysis, design, implementation, and support and security.

Question 7

Which of the following is an interpreted language that allows a programmer to add dynamic content and interactive elements to a webpage?

Accepted Answer

JavaScript is an interpreted language commonly used to add dynamic content and interactive elements to webpages.

Question 8

To convert an assembly language source program as shown in the accompanying figure into machine language, programmers use which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The answer of  To convert an assembly language source...

Question 9

HTML uses codes that specify links to other documents and indicate how a webpage is displayed when viewed on the web. What is the term for these codes?

Accepted Answer

HTML uses tags to define elements within a webpage, including links and how content is displayed.

Question 10

Which of the following summarizes in writing all the safeguards that are in place to protect an organization's information assets?

Accepted Answer

A computer security plan outlines all the measures and safeguards implemented to protect an organization's information assets.

Question 11

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following general terms is used to describe charts, diagrams, reports, and program files?

Accepted Answer

Deliverables is the general term used to describe charts, diagrams, reports, and program files as they are the outputs or results produced during a project.

Question 12

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What term is used to measure how suitable the development of a system will be to the organization?

Accepted Answer

Feasibility refers to the assessment of how practical and suitable the development of a system will be for an organization, considering factors like cost, time, and resources.

Question 13

Wireless devices use a subset of XML that allows webpage developers to design pages specifically for microbrowsers. What is the name of this subset?

Accepted Answer

WML, which stands for Wireless Markup Language, is a subset of XML used to design web pages for microbrowsers on wireless devices.

Question 14

Which of the following originally was developed at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory as a procedural scripting language similar to C and C++?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following originally was developed...

Question 15

Which of the following is a special formatting language that programmers use to format documents for display on the web?

Accepted Answer

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the standard language used to create and format documents for display on the web.

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What occurs during scope creep?

Accepted Answer

Scope creep occurs when additional features or tasks are added to a project without proper authorization or adjustments to time, cost, and resources, leading to unplanned activities.

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT One of the guidelines of system development is to define standards. What is meant by standards?

Accepted Answer

Standards refer to sets of rules and procedures that an organization expects employees to accept and follow, ensuring consistency and quality in system development.

Question 18

Which of the following is an object-oriented programming language that is an extension of the C programming language?

Accepted Answer

C++ is an object-oriented programming language that is an extension of the C programming language.

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are applying for a job as a system analyst. What will your job entail?

Accepted Answer

Designing and developing an information system is the primary responsibility of a system analyst.

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms best describes a decision-making body in an organization?

Accepted Answer

A steering committee is typically a decision-making body within an organization, responsible for guiding and overseeing projects or initiatives.

Quiz 12: Information Systems and Program Development: Designing and Building Solutions