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
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Classification: Application
AACSB: Information Technology, Application of Knowledge
40) One type of cloud computing service that allows companies to order server capacity and
storage on demand is called:
A) software as a service.
B) leased computing.
C) hardware as a service.
D) storage on demand.
E) middleware as a service.
CLLO: Discuss best practices for selecting, evaluating, and managing information systems
projects
Classification: Concept
AACSB: Information Technology
41) One type of cloud computing service that allows companies to run applications on servers
maintained by a service provider is called:
A) software as a service.
B) leased computing.
C) hardware as a service.
D) storage on demand.
E) middleware as a service.
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42) Open-source software is developed by:
A) in-house developers.
B) employees of a particular company.
C) communities of interested people.
D) consultants.
E) application service providers.
CLLO: Discuss best practices for selecting, evaluating, and managing information systems
projects
Classification: Concept
AACSB: Information Technology
43) Money can be made from open source software by:
A) selling source code.
B) providing maintenance and other services.
C) communities of interested people.
D) adding to the code base.
E) selling documentation to the open-source community.
CLLO: Discuss best practices for selecting, evaluating, and managing information systems
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AACSB: Information Technology, Application of Knowledge
44) In addition to operating systems, e-mail, databases and Web browsers, open source software
also includes:
A) hardware.
B) machine code.
C) software components and objects.
D) firmware.
E) proprietary software.
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45) An organization should acquire software from in-house developers when:
A) the supported task is generic.
B) complete systems that cross functional boundaries are needed.
C) the task requires custom support and the system cannot be built internally.
D) the resources and staff are available and the system must be built from scratch.
E) there is a pre-built option
CLLO: Discuss best practices for selecting, evaluating, and managing information systems
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Classification: Application
AACSB: Information Technology, Application of Knowledge
46) One possible source of software which involves in-house development with purchased
solutions is called a(n):
A) generic solution.
B) hybrid solution.
C) mid-point solution.
D) composite solution.
E) amalgamated solution.
CLLO: Discuss best practices for selecting, evaluating, and managing information systems
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Classification: Application
AACSB: Information Technology, Application of Knowledge
47) Which of the following describes the internal staffing requirements when software
components are acquired from packaged software producers?
A) Some internal staff are necessary, but mostly consultants are needed.
B) Some information systems (IS) and user staff to define requirements and evaluate packages
are needed.
C) Internal staff may be needed, depending on the application.
D) Internal staff are necessary, though staff size may vary.
E) None of the above are correct.
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AACSB: Information Technology, Application of Knowledge
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48) Which of the following describes the internal staffing requirements when software
components are acquired from enterprise-wide solutions providers?
A) Some internal staff are necessary, but mostly consultants are needed.
B) Some IS and user staff to define requirements and evaluate packages are needed.
C) Internal staff may be needed, depending on the application.
D) Internal staff are necessary, though staff size may vary.
E) None of the above are correct.
CLLO: Discuss best practices for selecting, evaluating, and managing information systems
projects
Classification: Application
AACSB: Information Technology, Application of Knowledge
49) All of the following are common criteria to consider when selecting off-the-shelf software
EXCEPT:
A) flexibility.
B) vendor viability.
C) functionality.
D) cost.
E) needs of staff.
CLLO: Discuss best practices for selecting, evaluating, and managing information systems
projects
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AACSB: Information Technology, Application of Knowledge
50) Two criteria that are always among the most important when choosing software are:
A) ease of installation and flexibility.
B) response time and vendor support.
C) vendor support and vendor viability.
D) cost and functionality.
E) functionality and documentation.
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51) In terms of criteria to consider when choosing off-the-shelf software, ease of customization is
also referred to as:
A) response time.
B) documentation.
C) functionality.
D) flexibility.
E) development time
CLLO: Discuss best practices for selecting, evaluating, and managing information systems
projects
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AACSB: Information Technology, Application of Knowledge
52) Software that cannot be modified to meet the particular needs of an organization is called
a(n):
A) Vanilla System.
B) ERP system.
C) Turnkey system.
D) Software as a Service System.
E) Turnbuckle System.
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53) In terms of criteria to consider when choosing off-the-shelf software, documentation refers to
all of the following EXCEPT:
A) user’s manuals.
B) technical documentation.
C) the cost for multiple copies.
D) the baseline project plan.
E) how understandable the documentation is.
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AACSB: Information Technology, Application of Knowledge
54) Which of the following is not a way of validating purchased software information?
A) Reviewing software documentation and technical marketing literature
B) Sending prospective vendors a questionnaire asking specific questions about their packages
C) Using the software yourself and running it through a series of tests based on the criteria for
selecting software
D) Obtaining feedback from other users of the software
E) Purchasing the software first and then testing
CLLO: Discuss best practices for selecting, evaluating, and managing information systems
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55) The document sent to vendors asking them to propose hardware and software that will meet
the requirements of your new system is called a:
A) requirements statement.
B) request for proposal (RFP).
C) baseline project plan.
D) business case.
E) systems service request.
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56) The use of previously written software resources is also referred to as:
A) reuse.
B) reengineering.
C) reprocessing.
D) re-analysis.
E) restructuring.
CLLO: Compare and contrast different methods for developing information systems
Classification: Concept
AACSB: Information Technology, Application of Knowledge
57) Reuse typically refers to using previously written:
A) objects and components.
B) use cases.
C) documentation.
D) business cases.
E) requests for proposals.
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AACSB: Information Technology
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58) Which of the following are the basic steps in software reuse?
A) Abstraction, storage, and recontextualization
B) Overloading and overriding
C) Developing a business plan and an implementation plan
D) Contextualization and generalization
E) Purchasing new software and integrating it into existing systems
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AACSB: Information Technology
59) Reusing software can:
A) increase the cost of software development.
B) decrease development time.
C) increase development time.
D) increase schedule overruns.
E) decrease programmer productivity.
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AACSB: Information Technology
60) Which of the following is NOT a result of reuse?
A) Higher-quality software
B) Lower defect rates
C) Decreased maintenance costs
D) Higher defect rates
E) Increased maintenance costs
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61) Technical issues related to reuse include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) the over-reliance on class libraries.
B) lack of a methodology for creating reusable components.
C) lack of a methodology for clearly defining reusable components.
D) the small number of reusable resources available.
E) the small number of reliable resources available.
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62) The four approaches to reuse include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) ad hoc.
B) facilitated.
C) managed.
D) designed.
E) ex ante.
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63) The typical reuse level of facilitated reuse:
A) varies.
B) is low.
C) is high.
D) is very high.
E) is moderate.
CLLO: Compare and contrast different methods for developing information systems
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AACSB: Information Technology
64) The typical reuse level of designed reuse:
A) varies.
B) is low.
C) is moderate.
D) is high.
E) is none to low.
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AACSB: Information Technology
65) The relative cost of ad hoc reuse is:
A) low.
B) none.
C) moderate.
D) high.
E) extremely high.
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