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Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 6e (Valacich) Appendix A Object-Oriented Analysis and Design 1) Structure charts, logic models, and data models are the major deliverables associated with the object-oriented modeling approach. Classification: Concept 2) Improved communication among users, analysts, […]

56) In which object-oriented systems development life cycle phase is the design implemented using a programming language and/or database management system? A) Analysis B) Design C) Implementation D) Selection E) Planning Classification: Concept 57) Which of the following is a […]

82) The technique of hiding the internal implementation details of an object from its external view is called: A) disassociation. B) encryption. C) encapsulation. D) generalization. E) simplification. Classification: Concept 83) A relationship between object classes best defines: A) encapsulation. […]

Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 6e (Valacich) Appendix B Agile Methodologies 1) The developer-as-artist systems development era was marked by a lack of documentation and development tools and by a high degree of dependence on the developer for the […]

54) The key principles of the Agile Methodologies does not include: A) a focus on adaptive rather than predictive methodologies. B) a focus on people rather than roles. C) a self-adaptive process. D) a focus on talented people E) a […]

78) Planning Game players include: A) business and development. B) facilitators, business, and development. C) scribes, sponsors, and business. D) development and scribes. E) sponsors and development. Classification: Concept 79) In the Planning Game, which of the following refers to […]

Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 6e (Valacich) Chapter 1 The Systems Development Environment 1) The end user is not the person in the organization most involved in the systems analysis and design process. CLLO: Discuss the role of information […]

41) The final phase of the SDLC is: A) systems implementation and operation. B) systems analysis. C) systems planning. D) systems design. E) database design. CLLO: Discuss best practices for selecting, evaluating, and managing information systems projects Classification: Application AACSB: […]

71) The extent to which a system or subsystem performs a single function defines: A) modularity. B) coupling. C) decomposition. D) dependence. E) cohesion. CLLO: Describe the components of an information system (IS) Classification: Concept AACSB: Application of Knowledge, Information […]

88) A systems development approach that originated in northern Europe, in which users and the improvement of their work lives are the central focus, best defines: A) participatory design (PD). B) rapid application development. C) joint application design. D) CASE. […]

Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 6e (Valacich) Chapter 2 The Sources of Software 1) A company may consider outsourcing if it feels that its core mission does not involve managing an information systems unit and that it might achieve […]

39) The primary concern about cloud computing is: A) cost. B) reliability. C) compliance with standards. D) dependability. E) sustainability. CLLO: Discuss best practices for selecting, evaluating, and managing information systems projects Classification: Application AACSB: Information Technology, Application of Knowledge […]

66) When an organization invests in carefully designing assets for reuse, choosing assets for domain or product line, they are said to be engaged in: A) ad hoc reuse. B) facilitated reuse. C) designed reuse. D) managed reuse. E) ex […]

84) An organization’s approach to reuse must be matched to its: A) business process. B) strategic business goals. C) objectives. D) staffing. E) budget. CLLO: Compare and contrast different methods for developing information systems Classification: Application AACSB: Information Technology, Application […]

Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 6e (Valacich) Chapter 3 Managing the Information Systems Project 1) The focus of project management is to ensure that systems development projects meet customer expectations and are delivered within budget and time constraints. CLLO: […]

36) Variable expenses are any person, group of people, piece of equipment, or material used in accomplishing an activity. CLLO: Discuss best practices for selecting, evaluating, and managing information systems projects Classification: Application AACSB: Information Technology, Application of Knowledge 37) […]

61) Indicating when and how written and oral reports will be provided by the team, how team members will coordinate work, what messages will be sent to announce the project to interested parties, and what kinds of information will be […]

79) What would be the estimated time for completion if the time estimates for report design are as follows? optimistic = 3 weeks; pessimistic = 9 weeks; realistic = 6 weeks A) 3 weeks B) 5 weeks C) 36 weeks […]

Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 6e (Valacich) Chapter 4 Systems Planning and Selection 1) Systems analysis is the first phase of the systems development life cycle. Classification: Concept 2) Requirements structuring is the first activity of the systems planning […]

47) Potential development projects with a cross-functional focus are often identified by: A) a steering committee. B) top management. C) a senior IS manager. D) individual departments. E) customers. projects Classification: Concept 48) Which of the following possible project sources […]

74) Which of the following would be classified as an intangible cost? A) Hardware costs B) Labor costs C) Employee morale D) Operational costs E) Internet service setup fee Classification: Application 75) A cost associated with project start-up refers to […]

Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 6e (Valacich) Chapter 5 Determining System Requirements 1) The two parts to systems analysis are determining requirements and structuring requirements. projects Classification: Concept 2) During requirements determination, information can be gathered from users of […]

49) Induction refers to the process of first identifying problems and then formulating solutions. projects Classification: Concept 50) Decision support tools aiding nonmanagers is an example of a disruptive technology. Answer: TRUE Explanation: Decision support tools are an example of […]

77) If your analysis of several written procedures reveals a duplication of effort in two jobs, you should: A) indicate that one job be deleted from the new system. B) call the duplication to the attention of management as an […]

Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 6e (Valacich) Chapter 6 Structuring System Requirements: Process Modeling 1) A data-flow diagram (DFD) is a graphical tool that allows analysts to illustrate the flow of data in an information system. Classification: Concept 2) […]

55) Which of the following is NOT a process modeling deliverable? A) A context data-flow diagram B) Thorough descriptions of each DFD component C) DFDs of the current physical system D) An entity relationship diagram E) DFDs of the new […]

82) Which of the following is a true statement regarding data flows? A) A data flow to a data store means retrieve or use. B) A data flow from a data store means update. C) A data flow may have […]

Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 6e (Valacich) Chapter 7 Structuring System Requirements: Conceptual Data Modeling 1) The characteristics of data captured during data modeling are crucial in the design of databases, programs, computer screens, and printed reports. Classification: Concept […]

54) The data modeling perspective that derives the business rules for a data model from an intimate understanding of the nature of the business, rather than from any specific information requirements in screens, reports, or business forms, is referred to […]

82) If entity B is a mandatory participant, then: A) the minimum cardinality of the relationship is two. B) the minimum cardinality of the relationship cannot be defined. C) the minimum cardinality of the relationship is one. D) the minimum […]

Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 6e (Valacich) Chapter 8 Designing the Human Interface 1) The contents of a form or report correspond to the data elements contained in an associated data flow located on a data-flow diagram. Classification: Concept […]

56) Which of the following is an example of a form? A) Invoice B) Pie chart C) Mailing labels D) Weekly sales summaries by region and salesperson E) Automated teller machine transaction layout Classification: Application 57) Which of the following […]

80) The way a user can move from one display to another best describes: A) dialogue sequence. B) transition plan. C) menu-driven interface. D) screen sequence. E) computer interface. Classification: Concept 81) When designing the navigation procedures within your system, […]

Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 6e (Valacich) Chapter 9 Designing Databases 1) One of the purposes of logical and physical database design is to choose data-storage technologies that will efficiently, accurately, and securely process database activities. Classification: Concept 2) […]

60) Multiple key retrieval is possible with sequential file organization. Classification: Concept 61) File restoration can be achieved through backup copies of a file, audit trails, and row image files. Answer: TRUE Explanation: When a file is damaged, it must […]

84) The relation state specifying that nonprimary key attributes do not depend on other nonprimary key attributes is: A) first normal form. B) second normal form. C) Boyce-Codd normal form. D) third normal form. E) fifth normal form. Classification: Concept […]

Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 6e (Valacich) Chapter 10 Systems Implementation and Operation 1) The implementation and operation phase of the systems development life cycle is the most expensive and time-consuming phase of the entire life cycle. Classification: Concept […]

58) The deliverables from the coding, testing, and installation processes include: A) the creation of a document that will consolidate the information that must be considered when implementing a physically distributed systems design. B) structured descriptions and diagrams that outline […]

82) Which of the following is a type of system documentation? A) Data-flow diagrams B) Quick reference guide C) Release description D) System administrator’s guide E) Acceptance sign-off Classification: Concept 83) All of the following are types of user documentation […]