978-0132574952 Chapter 08 Part 3

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Question 21

Type: MCSA

Which of the following answers best represents the use of a Gantt chart?

1. A Gantt chart is a horizontal bar chart used to illustrate the start and finish dates of the elements of a project.

2. A Gantt chart is useful in the creation of a RFP.

3. A Gantt chart controls the strategic planning process.

4. A Gantt chart is an essential document presented to all stakeholders.

Question 22

Type: MCSA

Which of the following statements best describes the term milestone?

1. A milestone is essential in developing a timeline.

2. A milestone delineates strategic planning goals.

3. A milestone is a major entity in the system’s maintenance.

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4. A milestone guides the selection of the system.

Question 23

Type: MCSA

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the difference between down time and response

time?

1. Response time is the period of time when an information system is not operational and available for use

whereas down time is the amount of time between a user action and the response from the information system.

2. Response time is the moment information is gleaned from the computer whereas down time is the period when

the system is off.

3. Response time is the amount of time between a user action and the response from the information system

whereas downtime refers to the period of time when an information system is not operational and available for

use.

4. Response time occurs when the software is downloaded whereas down time refers to the period of time it takes

for the software to activate.

Question 24

Type: MCSA

Which of the following answers describes the relationship between an open system architecture environment and

the central processing unit?

1. Architecture refers to the goals of the central processing unit and its interrelated elements.

2. Architecture refers to the structure of the central processing unit and its interrelated elements.

3. Architecture refers to the maintenance of the central processing unit and its interrelated elements.

4. Architecture refers to the technology of the central processing unit and its interrelated elements.

Question 25

Type: MCSA

The information system life cycle can be divided into four phases that cover the life span of information systems.

Which of the following answers best describes the end of the relationship?

1. There is no end to the life cycle.

2. The life cycle ends with implementation.

3. The life cycle ends with evaluation.

4. The life cycle ends with assessment.

Question 26

Type: MCSA

Which of the following phases is the first step of the information system life cycle?

1. Implementation

2. Needs assessment

3. System selection

4. Maintenance

Question 27

Type: MCMA

The information system life cycle can be divided into main phases that cover the life span of information systems.

Which of the following phases of the life cycle apply to the organization’s information system?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.

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1. Needs assessment

2. Purchasing phase

3. System selection

4. Upgrading phase

5. Internal review

Question 28

Type: FIB

Once the strategic plan has been developed which identifies the organization’s technology goals and needs, the

selection and implementation of an information system occurs through a well-defined process known as the

________________________.

Standard Text:

Correct Answer: life cycle

Rationale : Once the goals and needs of the system have been identified by the strategic plan, the selection and

implementation of an information system occur through a well defined process known as the life cycle. The life

cycle begins once these goals are developed.

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