Question 1

The operational feasibility assessment focuses on which of the following factors?
A)How well the proposed system supports the business priorities of the organization.
B)Cost savings.
C)Hardware,software,and network capability,reliability,and availability.
D)Patent,copyright,and licensing.

Accepted Answer

Operational feasibility assesses how well a proposed system supports the business priorities and objectives of an organization, ensuring it aligns with operational goals and processes.

Question 2

A feasibility study will answer all of the following questions except:
A)Does the technology exist that is necessary to implement the proposed system?
B)Is the proposed system technologically,economically,and operationally feasible?
C)Which brand and model of computer will be used by the proposed system?
D)What impact will the proposed system have on current employees?

Accepted Answer

The feasibility study is focused on determining the feasibility of a proposed system from different angles such as economic, technological, and operational. The feasibility study is not concerned with the specific brand or model of the computer to be used in the proposed system. Therefore, option C is not a part of the feasibility study.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of an intangible cost?
A)Employee salaries
B)Loss of customer goodwill
C)Reduced inventory-carrying costs
D)Improved customer service

Accepted Answer

An intangible cost is a cost that cannot be easily quantified or measured physically, such as loss of customer goodwill. This is in contrast to tangible costs such as employee salaries, reduced inventory-carrying costs, or improved customer service, which can be easily measured or quantified.

Question 4

Systems thinking means that an individual sees:
A)Inter-relationships among systems and processes
B)Discrete snapshots of change,whenever it occurs
C)Linear cause-and-effects when events occur
D)All of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Systems thinking involves understanding and analyzing the inter-relationships among various systems and processes, rather than taking a narrow, linear view of cause and effect. Discrete snapshots and linear causality are not characteristic of systems thinking.

Question 5

Which of the following are done during the systems design stage of application development?
A)Develop logical models of the current system.
B)Acquire or develop hardware and software.
C)Convert to the new business system.
D)Develop logical models of the new system.

Accepted Answer

During the systems design stage, logical models of the new system are developed. A logical model is an abstract representation of the system without including specific details of hardware or software. Acquiring or developing hardware and software is typically done during the systems acquisition stage, and converting to the new system occurs during the implementation stage. Developing logical models of the current system is done during the system analysis stage.

Question 6

The overall process by which information systems are designed and implemented within organizations is referred to as systems _______________.
A)design
B)analysis
C)analysis and design
D)implementation

Accepted Answer

The overall process of designing and implementing information systems within organizations involves both analysis and design, making choice C the most appropriate answer. While design and implementation are critical components of the process, analysis is also necessary to ensure that the information system meets the needs of the organization and its users. Therefore, options A and D are too limited to accurately describe the full process, and choice B only covers part of the process.

Question 7

Which of the following are done during the systems maintenance stage of application development?
A)Use a postimplementation review process to monitor,evaluate,and modify the business system as needed.
B)Acquire or develop hardware and software.
C)Convert to the new business system.
D)Develop logical models of the new system.

Accepted Answer

Systems maintenance stage involves monitoring, evaluating, and modifying the business system as needed through a postimplementation review process. Acquiring or developing hardware and software, converting to the new system, and developing logical models are done in earlier stages of application development such as system planning and analysis, design, and development.

Question 8

A feasibility study is a preliminary study to investigate the information needs of prospective users and is used to determine the proposed system's _______________.
A)resource requirements
B)costs and benefits
C)feasibility
D)All of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

A feasibility study encompasses all of these aspects: it looks into the resource requirements, costs and benefits, and overall feasibility of the proposed system.

Question 9

The _______________ feasibility assessment focuses on the degree to which the proposed development project fits with the existing business environment and objectives,with regard to development schedule,delivery date,corporate culture,and existing business processes.
A)technical
B)legal/political
C)economic
D)operational

Accepted Answer

The operational feasibility assessment is concerned with how the proposed project will fit within the existing business environment, including the development schedule, delivery date, corporate culture, and existing business processes. This assessment looks at whether the project is practical in terms of the resources and skills required, and whether it will be accepted by employees and stakeholders. The other feasibility assessments (technical, legal/political, and economic) focus on different aspects of the proposed project, such as whether it can be built or implemented, whether it complies with laws and regulations, and whether it will be profitable.

Question 10

Which of the following correctly reflects the stages of the system development life cycle?
A)Investigation,analysis,implementation,and maintenance
B)Analysis,design,and implementation
C)Investigation,analysis,design,implementation,and maintenance
D)Investigation,prototyping,design,conversion,and change management

Accepted Answer

The correct stages of the system development life cycle are investigation, analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance. Option A is missing the design stage, option B is missing the investigation and maintenance stages, and option D has prototyping and change management stages that are not part of the traditional system development life cycle.

Question 11

The legal/political feasibility assessment focuses on all of the following factors,except:
A)Affected stakeholders and reporting authority.
B)Cost/benefit analysis.
C)Governmental restrictions.
D)Patent,copyright,and licensing.

Accepted Answer

Cost/benefit analysis is typically part of an economic or financial feasibility assessment, not a legal/political feasibility assessment.

Question 12

Economic feasibility is concerned with:
A)How well a proposed information system supports the objectives of the organization and its strategic plan for information systems
B)Whether expected cost savings,increased revenue,increased profits,reductions in required investment,and other types of benefits will exceed the cost of developing and operating a proposed system
C)Determining if reliable hardware and software capable of meeting the needs of a proposed system can be acquired or developed by the business in the required time
D)The willingness and ability of management,employees,customers,suppliers,and others to operate,use,and support a proposed system

Accepted Answer

Economic feasibility is concerned with determining whether the expected cost savings, increased revenue, increased profits, reductions in required investment, and other types of benefits will exceed the cost of developing and operating a proposed system.

Question 13

The human factors feasibility assessment focuses on which of the following factors?
A)How well the proposed system supports the business priorities of the organization.
B)Cost/benefit analysis.
C)Governmental restrictions.
D)Management support.

Accepted Answer

The human factors feasibility assessment evaluates how well the proposed system is supported by management, as management support is crucial for successful implementation and user acceptance.

Question 14

Which category of feasibility study focuses on determining if reliable hardware and software,capable of meeting the needs of a proposed system,can be acquired or developed in the required time?
A)Economic
B)Operational
C)Technical
D)Legal/political

Accepted Answer

The category of feasibility study that focuses on determining if reliable hardware and software capable of meeting the needs of a proposed system can be acquired or developed in the required time is the technical feasibility study. It assesses whether the technology needed to implement the proposed system is available, reliable, and affordable. The economic feasibility study focuses on determining if the proposed system is financially viable, while the operational feasibility study assesses whether the proposed system is feasible and acceptable to end-users. The legal/political feasibility study assesses whether there are any legal or political barriers to implementing the proposed system.

Question 15

Which of the following are done during the systems analysis stage of application development?
A)Develop a project management plan and obtain management approval.
B)Analyze the information needs of employees,customers,and other business stakeholders.
C)Convert to the new business system.
D)Manage the effects of system changes on end users.

Accepted Answer

During the systems analysis stage of application development, the focus is on analyzing the existing system, identifying problems and opportunities, and determining the requirements for the new system. Analyzing the information needs of employees, customers, and other business stakeholders is one of the key tasks performed during this stage. Developing a project management plan and obtaining management approval typically occurs during the project planning stage, and converting to the new business system and managing the effects of system changes on end users occur during the implementation stage.

Question 16

All of the following would be a focus of a human factors feasibility study except:
A)Acceptance by employees
B)How well a proposed system fits the company plans
C)Customer and supplier acceptance
D)All of the choices are factors in human factors feasibility.

Accepted Answer

Human factors feasibility studies focus on assessing how well a proposed system or technology meets human needs and capabilities. Therefore, options A, C, and D are all relevant factors that would be considered in such a study. Option B, however, is more related to the strategic fit of a system within a company's plans and goals, and is therefore not a specific focus of a human factors feasibility study.

Question 17

All of the following are done during the systems implementation stage of application development except:
A)Develop logical models of the current system.
B)Acquire or develop hardware and software.
C)Convert to the new business system.
D)Manage the effects of system changes on end users.

Accepted Answer

Developing logical models of the current system is done during the systems analysis stage, not during the systems implementation stage. During the systems implementation stage, hardware and software are acquired or developed, the conversion to the new business system takes place, and the effects of system changes on end users are managed.

Question 18

Which of the following are done during the systems investigation stage of application development?
A)Develop logical models of new system.
B)Analyze the information needs of employees,customers,and other business stakeholders.
C)Develop a project management plan and obtain management approval.
D)Manage the effects of system changes on end users.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Determining whether expected cost savings,increased profits,and other benefits exceed the cost of developing and operating a system is related to _______________ feasibility.
A)economic
B)functional
C)operational
D)system

Accepted Answer

Economic feasibility is concerned with determining whether the benefits, in terms of cost savings, increased profits or other benefits, outweigh the costs associated with developing and operating a system. It involves analyzing the financial aspects of a proposed system to determine whether it makes economic sense to proceed with its development and implementation.

Question 20

The economic feasibility assessment focuses on all of the following factors,except:
A)Decreased investment requirements.
B)Cost/benefit analysis.
C)Governmental restrictions.
D)Increased revenue.

Accepted Answer

The economic feasibility assessment focuses on factors such as decreased investment requirements, cost/benefit analysis, and increased revenue to determine whether a project or investment is financially viable. However, governmental restrictions are typically considered as part of the regulatory and legal feasibility assessment, rather than the economic feasibility assessment.

Quiz 10: Enterprise Resource Planning and Collaboration Systems

The operational feasibility assessment focuses on which of the following factors?

A feasibility study will answer all of the following questions except:

Which of the following is an example of an intangible cost?

Systems thinking means that an individual sees:

Which of the following are done during the systems design stage of application development?

The overall process by which information systems are designed and implemented within organizations is referred to as systems _______________.

Which of the following are done during the systems maintenance stage of application development?

A feasibility study is a preliminary study to investigate the information needs of prospective users and is used to determine the proposed system's _______________.

The _______________ feasibility assessment focuses on the degree to which the proposed development project fits with the existing business environment and objectives,with regard to development schedule,delivery date,corporate culture,and existing business processes.

Which of the following correctly reflects the stages of the system development life cycle?

The legal/political feasibility assessment focuses on all of the following factors,except:

Economic feasibility is concerned with:

The human factors feasibility assessment focuses on which of the following factors?

Which category of feasibility study focuses on determining if reliable hardware and software,capable of meeting the needs of a proposed system,can be acquired or developed in the required time?

Which of the following are done during the systems analysis stage of application development?

All of the following would be a focus of a human factors feasibility study except:

All of the following are done during the systems implementation stage of application development except:

Which of the following are done during the systems investigation stage of application development?

Determining whether expected cost savings,increased profits,and other benefits exceed the cost of developing and operating a system is related to _______________ feasibility.

The economic feasibility assessment focuses on all of the following factors,except: