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1.<\/strong>(TCO 3) The information systems group for Ellison, Inc. is starting a project that includes some new technologies that they have not worked with before. The team wants to fully analyze, design, and implement the parts of the system using these new technologies first, before dealing with the rest of the system, so that any problems will be uncovered early. This suggests that Ellison should use a(n) _____ development approach. (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

(X) structured
( ) waterfall
( ) iterative
( ) top-down<\/p>\n

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Question 2.2.<\/strong>(TCO 3) The chief financial officer (CFO) of Flynn, Inc. is concerned about the potential cost of a new information systems project, and is pressuring the chief information officer (CIO) to provide the final cost and benefit estimates for the project. If Flynn, Inc., uses the Unified Process (UP) methodology, at what point will the CIO be able to provide these final estimates? (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) At the start of the inception phase
(X) At the end of the inception phase
( ) At the end of the elaboration phase
( ) At the start of the transition phase<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 3.3.<\/strong>(TCO 3) Egan Enterprises is a large multinational conglomerate with divisions in several different lines of business. Each division needs its own information systems, but there are many elements that all of the divisional systems have in common: They all deal with customers, accounts, payments, and so on. To support all of the divisions efficiently, Egan\u2019s information systems group needs to reuse these common features in many different systems, and avoid creating similar features from scratch for each division. This goal would best be achieved using a(n) _____ development approach. (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) structured
( ) information engineering
(X) object-oriented
( ) agile<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Question 4.4.<\/strong>(TCO 3) Asimov, Inc. sells robot lawn mowers to large property owners. The company wishes to maintain close contact with purchasers so they can market additional products to them in the future, such as robot tree trimmers and robot hedge clippers. This goal could best be accomplished by developing a _____ system. (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

(X) supply chain management (SCM)
( ) human resource management (HRM)
( ) customer relationship management (CRM)
( ) business intelligence<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 5.5.<\/strong>(TCO 3) The Duane Corporation is a marketing firm specializing in social media, a fast-moving, highly competitive field. To help it compete, Duane is developing a large, complex customer relationship management system with many new features. Users want to be able to take advantage of each new feature as soon as possible, without waiting for the entire system to be finished. To make this possible, Duane should use a(n) _____ development approach. (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) predictive
( ) waterfall
( ) incremental
( ) structured<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 6.6.<\/strong>(TCO 4) The objective of _____ is to determine a specific value based on a predetermined discount rate. (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) project evaluation and review technique (PERT)
( ) return on investment (ROI)
( ) cost\/benefit analysis
(X) net present value (NPV)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 7.7.<\/strong>(TCO 4) The present value of $200,000 development costs in year 0 assuming a 10% discount rate is (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) $180,000.
( ) $190,000.
(X) $200,000.
( ) $210,000.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 8.8.<\/strong>(TCO 4) The objective of _____ is to calculate a percentage return so that the costs and benefits are exactly equal over the specified time period. (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

(X) return on investment (ROI)
( ) project evaluation and review technique (PERT)
( ) cost\/benefit analysis
( ) net present value (NPV)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 9.9.<\/strong>(TCO 4) The Gibson Corporation is planning a new customer relationship management system, but some users in the marketing department have a phobia of computers which may cause problems in the deployment. This issue should have been identified during _____. (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) schedule feasibility analysis
(X) technological feasibility analysis
( ) economic feasibility analysis
( ) cultural feasibility analysis<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 10.10.<\/strong>(TCO 4) The Gibson Corporation is implementing a new manufacturing information system, but workers in the factory are resisting its adoption because they are afraid that they will be laid off once the system is in operation. This issue should have been identified during _____. (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) organizational and cultural feasibility analysis
( ) technological feasibility analysis
( ) schedule feasibility analysis
(X) resource feasibility analysis<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 11.11.<\/strong>(TCO 5) Which of the following describes what the system is required to do? (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

(X) Functional requirements
( ) User requirements
( ) Nonfunctional requirements
( ) Financial<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 12.12.<\/strong>(TCO 5) A requirement for Heinlein Inc.\u2019s new e-commerce website is that customers must be able to view the status of their orders. This can best be classified as a _____ requirement. (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) functional
(X) usability
( ) technical
( ) performance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 13.13.<\/strong>(TCO 5) During a fact-finding interview, an important guideline is ____. (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) to minimize importance of the user participants
(X) to include as many users as possible
( ) not to waste project time by including too many analysts
( ) to probe to get sufficient details<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 14.14.<\/strong>(TCO 5) _____ requirements are most often documented in graphical and textual models. (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) Security
( ) Nonfunctional
(X) Technical
( ) Functional<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 15.15.<\/strong>(TCO 1) During a meeting, participants are repeatedly late in returning from breaks. The facilitator has reminded them of the ground rule to return from breaks on time, but this has had no effect. What should be the facilitator\u2019s next response? (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

(X) \u201cLet\u2019s take a few minutes to discuss why we can\u2019t seem to return from breaks on time, and come up with a solution.\u201d
( ) \u201cBecause we\u2019ve been taking extra time for breaks, we will have to continue the meeting for an extra 30 minutes.\u201d
( ) \u201cToday doesn\u2019t seem to be a good day for this meeting, so let\u2019s adjourn and try again next Tuesday.\u201d
( ) \u201cOnce again, let me remind you that we have a ground rule to return from breaks on time.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 16.16.<\/strong>(TCO 1) In a meeting, Charlie is whispering to Dave during Ed\u2019s presentation, and continues to do so even after the facilitator has reminded everyone of the ground rule to \u201chave one discussion at a time.\u201d What should be the facilitator\u2019s next response? (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) \u201cOnce again, everyone, remember the ground rule of one conversation at a time.\u201d
( ) \u201cEd, sorry to interrupt, but I think we need to take a 10-minute break.\u201d
(X) (While making direct eye contact with Charlie) \u201cOne conversation at a time, please.\u201d
( ) \u201cCharlie and Dave, could you please step outside of the room to finish your conversation?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 17.17.<\/strong>(TCO 1) What should be the meeting facilitator\u2019s response the first time that members of the group are late in returning from a break? (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) No response; if it only happens once it\u2019s not worth worrying about.
( ) Say nothing, but make the next break 5 minutes longer.
( ) \u201cWhy do you have a ground rule that says return from breaks on time, but then you come back late?\u201d
(X) \u201cRemember, one of our ground rules is to return from breaks on time so we can finish on time.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 18.18.<\/strong>(TCO 1) Which of the following is a desired outcome of a process intervention by a facilitator during a meeting? (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) Ensure that everyone knows the meeting\u2019s purpose and is prepared to participate.
(X) Confirm that participants understand the agenda and ground rules.
( ) Accurately capture work products and decisions.
( ) Keep the meeting process moving forward with everyone engaged.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 1.1.<\/strong>(TCO 2) Leiber International is developing a new financial information system. The team to gather requirements for the new system includes members from Leiber\u2019s offices in New York, Paris, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. As the team leader, you want to hold a meeting in which you present PowerPoint slides with objectives for the new system; demonstrate the operation of the old system to illustrate some problems; and then brainstorm with the whole team to generate ideas for the new system. The best communication tool to use for this example would be (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) a web conference.
( ) a teleconference.
( ) an online chat.
( ) a wiki.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 2.2.<\/strong>(TCO 2) A project agreement helps to eliminate unnecessary conflict within a virtual team because it (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) defines objectives, expectations, timelines, roles, and responsibilities.
( ) builds trust by helping team members get to know each other as people.
( ) establishes a regular schedule for communication.
( ) creates a central hub for coordinating projects and processes.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 3.3.<\/strong>(TCO 2) On a global virtual team, which of the following is an advantage of using text messaging rather than phone calls for status checks? (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) Text messaging is a more effective way to reach someone in many countries.
( ) Text messaging ensures that documentation is consistent across the whole team.
( ) Text messaging can create a sense of community among a virtual team.
( ) Text messaging is a traditional tool for project management.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 4.4.<\/strong>(TCO 2) The enabler for traditional teams to operate virtually is (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) technology support.
( ) globalization.
( ) colocation.
( ) the team charter.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 5.5.<\/strong>(TCO 6) In the following class diagram for a help desk system: Each call is associated with\"https:\/\/devry.equella.ecollege.com\/items\/c03c7baf-bd6e-4453-a586-ba7f0a3285c6\/0\/BIS261_FinalExam_Question75_Image.png?.vi=fancy\"(Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) zero or more agents.
( ) one or more agents.
( ) exactly one agent.
( ) no agents.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 6.6.<\/strong>(TCO 6) In the following class diagram for a help desk system: Each incident is associated with\"https:\/\/devry.equella.ecollege.com\/items\/c03c7baf-bd6e-4453-a586-ba7f0a3285c6\/0\/BIS261_FinalExam_Question74_Image.png?.vi=fancy\"(Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) no calls.
( ) exactly one call.
( ) zero or more calls.
( ) one or more calls.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 7.7.<\/strong>(TCO 6) In the following class diagram for a help desk system: Each customer is associated with\"https:\/\/devry.equella.ecollege.com\/items\/c03c7baf-bd6e-4453-a586-ba7f0a3285c6\/0\/BIS261_FinalExam_Question73_Image.png?.vi=fancy\"(Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) exactly one Incident.
( ) one or more Incidents.
( ) zero or more Incidents.
( ) no Incidents.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 8.8.<\/strong>(TCO 6) Based on the following use case diagram for a help desk system: When an agent closes an incident, as part of this process, he or she also\"https:\/\/devry.equella.ecollege.com\/items\/c03c7baf-bd6e-4453-a586-ba7f0a3285c6\/0\/BIS261_FinalExam_Question78_Image.png?.vi=fancy\" (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) opens a new incident.
( ) logs a call.
( ) maintains the agent list.
( ) looks up a customer.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 9.9.<\/strong>(TCO 7) Niven Consulting is developing a new mobile app that consultants can use to enter their billable hours from their smartphones. The project is now entering the implementation phase and programmers are about to start coding the software modules. The project manager requires that each module be unit-tested before being checked into the project library. Because the project is using a bottom-up development process, unit testing will make heavy use of (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) technical reviews.
( ) stubs.
( ) drivers.
( ) build and smoke tests.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 10.10.<\/strong>(TCO 7) Orwell Brothers Construction is developing a new budgeting system. Because parts of the system were written by programmers in different locations, the project manager is worried that different modules of the system might not work well together. To address this concern, the project manager should schedule extra time for which type of testing? (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) Unit testing
( ) Integration testing
( ) Usability testing
( ) Acceptance testing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 11.11.<\/strong>(TCO 7) _____ testing tests the behavior of a group of modules or methods. (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) Driver
( ) Integration
( ) System
( ) Unit<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 12.12.<\/strong>(TCO 7) Pournelle Products is planning to launch a new e-commerce website in January. The marketing department will run a commercial during the Super Bowl that is expected to drive large amounts of traffic to the new site. The marketing director is concerned that the site may be too slow or may even crash under the load. This situation indicates a need for _____ testing. (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) unit
( ) integration
( ) usability
( ) performance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 13.13.<\/strong>(TCO 8) If one class calls a method in another class, but uses the wrong API method names, this would be an error that would first be identified by what kind of test? (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) Unit test
( ) System test
( ) Integration test
( ) Build and smoke test<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 14.14.<\/strong>(TCO 8) The goal of _____ is to identify and fix as many errors as possible before units are combined into larger software units. (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) user testing
( ) unit testing
( ) integration testing
( ) stress testing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 15.15.<\/strong>(TCO 8) A principle of iterative development is to implement the high-risk components of the system first. This approach best falls into what kind of development paradigm? (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) Top-down development
( ) Bottom-up development
( ) Use-case-driven development
( ) Input, process, output development<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Question 16.16.<\/strong>(TCO 8) Integration testing of object-oriented programs (OOPs) and systems is _____ integration testing of structured programs and systems. (Points : 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

( ) more complex than
( ) about as complex as
( ) less complex than
( ) no different than<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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