Question 1

Compare and contrast the various strategies for acquiring IT applications.
Section reference 1: Strategies for acquiring IT Applications

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Question 2

_____ is a software development methodology that delivers functionality in rapid iterations, usually measured in weeks.

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Agile development is a methodology that emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and customer satisfaction. It involves breaking down larger projects into smaller, more manageable tasks, and delivering functionality in rapid iterations, typically lasting a few weeks. This allows for more frequent feedback and adjustments to be made as needed, resulting in a final product that better meets the needs of the customer.

Question 3

Object-oriented development

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Object-oriented development focuses on modeling the processes that must be performed to accomplish a task, which is done by identifying objects and their interactions. This is different from traditional development approaches which focus on a linear progression of steps to accomplish a task. OOD also emphasizes encapsulation of data within objects and the use of inheritance and polymorphism to promote code reuse and flexibility. While identifying subjects and data are important aspects of OOD, they are secondary to the focus on modeling processes.

Question 4

Compare and contrast rapid application development and joint application design.
Section reference 1: Alternative Methods and Tools for Systems Development

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Question 5

The _____ approach to systems development is a group-based tool for collecting user requirements.

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Joint application design (JAD) is a group-based tool for collecting user requirements. It brings together key stakeholders, including end-users, managers, and developers, to participate in structured workshops and meetings to identify and define system requirements. JAD emphasizes collaboration and consensus-building among participants to ensure that the system meets their needs and expectations. It is a useful approach for complex or large-scale projects where a wide range of requirements must be identified and prioritized.

Question 6

Contrast agile development and the SDLC.
Section reference 1: Alternative Methods and Tools for Systems Development

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Question 7

Refer IT's About Business 13.3 - General Motors Insources Its Information Technology Function: Based on reading the case, GM's decision to switch from outsourcing to in-house development was motivated by which of the following factors?

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GM wanted to shorten lead times by bringing IT development in-house.

Question 8

Which of the following is not an advantage of the joint application design approach to systems development?

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Joint application design approach involves more users in the development process, not fewer users. It is a collaborative approach that involves end-users, IT professionals, and stakeholders in the design and development process.

Question 9

Contrast the tangible and intangible benefits of a proposed information system.
Section reference 1: Planning for and Justifying IT Applications

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Question 10

Describe the feasibility study of the SDLC, and discuss why this study is so important.
Section reference 1: The Traditional Systems Development Life Cycle

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Question 11

Refer to Closing Case - Putting It All Together: Which of the following statements is not true about Chubb Insurance's strategy

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The unified architecture does not allow employees to use technologies of their choice. Rather, it provides a standardized platform to ensure consistency and efficiency across the organization.

Question 12

Refer to Opening Case - Tweak or Trash: Which of the following statements concerning Accentures approach to rework their IT needs is not true?

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Question 13

Differentiate between the IT strategic plan and the IS operational plan.
Section reference 1: Planning for and Justifying IT Applications

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Question 14

Refer to IT's About Business 13.2 - A Disastrous Development Project: Marin County hired Deloitte Consulting to work with them on the implementation of the new SAP system. This arrangement is called ____________.

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The arrangement of Marin County hiring Deloitte Consulting to work on the implementation of the new SAP system is an example of outsourcing, as they have contracted an external company to provide the services rather than handling the project completely in-house.

Question 15

Why is it so hard to justify an information system?
Section reference 1: Planning for and Justifying IT Applications

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Question 16

Agile development

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Agile development delivers functionality in rapid interactions or sprints, which emphasizes the importance of working software over comprehensive documentation. This approach allows for flexibility and adaptation to changes in user needs and requirements.

Question 17

Which of the following systems acquisition methods may eventually require maintenance assistance from the IT department, can produce inadequate documentation, and might result in a company's acquiring a system with inadequate interfaces to existing systems?

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End-user development often leads to systems that may require maintenance from the IT department, can have inadequate documentation, and might result in systems with inadequate interfaces to existing systems, as end-users may not have the technical expertise to address these issues comprehensively.

Question 18

Contrast component-based development and the SDLC.
Section reference 1: Alternative Methods and Tools for Systems Development

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Question 19

What are the outputs from each of the six steps in the SDLC?
Section reference 1: The Traditional Systems Development Life Cycle

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Question 20

Refer to IT's About Business 13.1 -- Anniston Orthopaedics and Greenway Medical Technologies: Assuming that a contract can be reached and Anniston decides to install Greenway's software, which is the best implementation approach?

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Quiz 12: Business Intelligence

Compare and contrast the various strategies for acquiring IT applications. Section reference 1: Strategies for acquiring IT Applications

_____ is a software development methodology that delivers functionality in rapid iterations, usually measured in weeks.

Object-oriented development

Compare and contrast rapid application development and joint application design. Section reference 1: Alternative Methods and Tools for Systems Development

The _____ approach to systems development is a group-based tool for collecting user requirements.

Contrast agile development and the SDLC. Section reference 1: Alternative Methods and Tools for Systems Development

Refer IT's About Business 13.3 - General Motors Insources Its Information Technology Function: Based on reading the case, GM's decision to switch from outsourcing to in-house development was motivated by which of the following factors?

Which of the following is not an advantage of the joint application design approach to systems development?

Contrast the tangible and intangible benefits of a proposed information system. Section reference 1: Planning for and Justifying IT Applications

Describe the feasibility study of the SDLC, and discuss why this study is so important. Section reference 1: The Traditional Systems Development Life Cycle

Refer to Closing Case - Putting It All Together: Which of the following statements is not true about Chubb Insurance's strategy

Refer to Opening Case - Tweak or Trash: Which of the following statements concerning Accentures approach to rework their IT needs is not true?

Differentiate between the IT strategic plan and the IS operational plan. Section reference 1: Planning for and Justifying IT Applications

Refer to IT's About Business 13.2 - A Disastrous Development Project: Marin County hired Deloitte Consulting to work with them on the implementation of the new SAP system. This arrangement is called ____________.

Why is it so hard to justify an information system? Section reference 1: Planning for and Justifying IT Applications

Agile development

Which of the following systems acquisition methods may eventually require maintenance assistance from the IT department, can produce inadequate documentation, and might result in a company's acquiring a system with inadequate interfaces to existing systems?

Contrast component-based development and the SDLC. Section reference 1: Alternative Methods and Tools for Systems Development

What are the outputs from each of the six steps in the SDLC? Section reference 1: The Traditional Systems Development Life Cycle

Refer to IT's About Business 13.1 -- Anniston Orthopaedics and Greenway Medical Technologies: Assuming that a contract can be reached and Anniston decides to install Greenway's software, which is the best implementation approach?