Chapter 7 \u2013 Development Strategies<\/p>\n
MULTIPLE CHOICE<\/p>\n
1. Although the traditional model of software acquisition still accounts for more software acquisition, a new model, called ____, is changing the picture dramatically.<\/p>\n
a. Hardware as a Help<\/p>\n
b. Software as a Service<\/p>\n
c. Processing as a Product<\/p>\n
d. Storage as a Solution<\/p>\n
2. ____ is a model of software deployment where an application is hosted as a service provided to customers over the Internet.<\/p>\n
Hardware as a Help b. Software as a Service <\/p>\n
c. Processing as a Product<\/p>\n
d. Storage as a Solution<\/p>\n
3. ____ reduces the customer\u2019s need for software maintenance, operation, and support.<\/p>\n
a. Hardware as a Help<\/p>\n
b. Software as a Service<\/p>\n
c. Processing as a Product<\/p>\n
d. Storage as a Solution<\/p>\n
4. ____ promotes a broader vision of Software + Services, which refers to the company\u2019s strategy for cloud computing \u2014 integrating software applications, platforms, and infrastructure.<\/p>\n
a. Oracle<\/p>\n
b. Hewlett-Packard<\/p>\n
c. IBM<\/p>\n
d. Microsoft<\/p>\n
5. Gartner, Inc. predicts that by 2015 SaaS revenue will grow to ____.<\/p>\n
a. $7.1 billion<\/p>\n
b. $8.6 billion<\/p>\n
c. $14.5 billion<\/p>\n
d. $22.1 billion<\/p>\n
6. Microsoft\u2019s____ is one of the major Web-based development environments.<\/p>\n
a. WebSphere<\/p>\n
b. .NET<\/p>\n
c. NetSphere<\/p>\n
d. .WEB<\/p>\n
7. Buildingan application in a ____ environment can offer greater benefits, and sometimes greater risks, compared to a traditional environment.<\/p>\n
a. GUI<\/p>\n
b. Web-based<\/p>\n
c. cloud<\/p>\n
d. multinational<\/p>\n
8. Web-based software usually requires additional layers, called ____, to communicate with existing software and legacy systems.<\/p>\n
a. freeware<\/p>\n
b. shareware<\/p>\n
c. middleware<\/p>\n
d. public domain software<\/p>\n
9. When companies acquire Web-based software as a(n) ____, they can limit in-house involvement to a minimum.<\/p>\n
a. product<\/p>\n
b. value-add<\/p>\n
c. service<\/p>\n
d. outsource<\/p>\n
10. Some industry leaders predict that ____ computing will offer an overall online software and data environment supported by supercomputer technology.<\/p>\n
a. interpolated<\/p>\n
b. mainframe<\/p>\n
c. outsourced<\/p>\n
d. cloud<\/p>\n
11. ____is the transfer of information systems development, operation, or maintenance to an outside firm that provides these services, for a fee, on a temporary or long-term basis.<\/p>\n
a. Outsourcing<\/p>\n
b. Commission<\/p>\n
c. Subscription<\/p>\n
d. External provision<\/p>\n
12. A firm that offers outsourcing solutions is called a ____ provider.<\/p>\n
a. subscription<\/p>\n
b. software<\/p>\n
c. service<\/p>\n
d. resource<\/p>\n
13. Oracle Corporation offers a service called ____, which provides e-business applications on a fixed fee basis.<\/p>\n
a. WebSphere<\/p>\n
b. .NET<\/p>\n
c. Business Process Outsourcing<\/p>\n
d. Oracle On Demand<\/p>\n
14. Outsourcing a basic business process is often called ____.<\/p>\n
a. RFO<\/p>\n
b. TFO<\/p>\n
c. BPO<\/p>\n
d. TCO<\/p>\n
15. The____ environment enhances interactive experiences, including wikis and blogs, and social networking applications.<\/p>\n
a. outsourcing<\/p>\n
b. SaaS<\/p>\n
c. Web 2.0<\/p>\n
d. Web 3.0<\/p>\n
16. Some____ providers concentrate on specific software applications; others offer resources like order processing and customer billing.<\/p>\n
a. subscription<\/p>\n
c. service<\/p>\n
b. software<\/p>\n
d. resource<\/p>\n
17. A(n)____ is a firm that delivers a software application, or access to an application, by charging a usage or subscription fee.<\/p>\n
a. ASP<\/p>\n
b. OSP<\/p>\n
c. ISP<\/p>\n
d. USP<\/p>\n
18. Some firms offer ____, which provide powerful Web-based support for transactions such as order processing, billing, and customer relationship management.<\/p>\n
a. ASP<\/p>\n
c. fixed usage<\/p>\n
b. IBS<\/p>\n
d. fixed-fee transfer<\/p>\n
19. When determining outsourcing fees, a ____ uses a set fee based on a specified level of service and user support.<\/p>\n
a. fixed fee model<\/p>\n
b. usage model<\/p>\n
c. subscription model<\/p>\n
d. transaction model<\/p>\n
20. When determining outsourcing fees, a ____ has a variable fee based on the number of users or workstations that have access to the application.<\/p>\n
a. fixed fee model<\/p>\n
b. usage model<\/p>\n
c. subscription model<\/p>\n
d. transaction model<\/p>\n
21. A(n)____ model is an outsourcing fee model that charges a variable fee based on the volume of transactions or operations performed by the application.<\/p>\n
a. method<\/p>\n
b. administrative<\/p>\n
c. transaction<\/p>\n
d. interpolated<\/p>\n
22. The choice between developing versus purchasing software often is called a ____decision.<\/p>\n
a. build or make<\/p>\n
b. subscription<\/p>\n
c. transactional<\/p>\n
d. build or buy<\/p>\n
23. The software that a company\u2019s IT department makes, builds, and develops is called____ software.<\/p>\n
a. in-house<\/p>\n
b. internal<\/p>\n
c. external<\/p>\n
d. indexed<\/p>\n
24. A software ____ is software that is obtained from a vendor or application service provider.<\/p>\n
a. package<\/p>\n
b. cluster<\/p>\n
c. subscription<\/p>\n
d. aggregate<\/p>\n
25. Companies that develop software for sale are called software ____.<\/p>\n
a. VARs<\/p>\n
b. resellers<\/p>\n
c. vendors<\/p>\n
d. packages<\/p>\n
26. A firm that enhances a commercial package by adding custom features and configuring it for a particular industry is called a(n) ____.<\/p>\n
a. BRE<\/p>\n
b. IRH<\/p>\n
c. OSP<\/p>\n
d. VAR<\/p>\n
27. Typically, companies choose in-house software development for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to ____.<\/p>\n
a. minimize changes in business procedures and policies<\/p>\n
b. meet constraints of existing systems and existing technology<\/p>\n
c. develop internal resources and capabilities<\/p>\n
d. obtain input from other companies who already have implemented the software<\/p>\n
28. Advantages of purchasing a software package over developing software in-house include all of the following EXCEPT ____.<\/p>\n
a. satisfaction of unique business requirements<\/p>\n
b. lower costs and less time to implement<\/p>\n
c. proven reliability and performance benchmarks<\/p>\n
d. less technical development staff<\/p>\n
29. Buyer scan customize a software package by ____.<\/p>\n
a. negotiating directly with the software vendor to make enhancements to meet the buyer\u2019s needs by paying for the changes<\/p>\n
b. purchasing a basic package that vendors will customize to suit the buyer\u2019s needs<\/p>\n
c. purchasing the software and making their own modifications, if this is permissible under the terms of the software license<\/p>\n
d. all of the above<\/p>\n
30. A user ____ utilizes standard business software, such as Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel, which has been configured in a specific manner to enhance user productivity.<\/p>\n
a. application<\/p>\n
c. interface<\/p>\n
b. configuration<\/p>\n
d. interpolation<\/p>\n
31. In addition to configuring software, the IT staff can create a user ____, which includes screens, commands, controls, and features that enable users to interact more effectively with the application.<\/p>\n
a. montage<\/p>\n
c. interface<\/p>\n
b. index<\/p>\n
d. package<\/p>\n
32. Some data files should be hidden totally from view, while others should have ____ so users can view, but not change, the data.<\/p>\n
a. no-access properties<\/p>\n
c. full-access properties<\/p>\n
b. read-only properties<\/p>\n
d. write-only properties<\/p>\n
33. The____ team must include users, who will participate in the selection process andfeel a sense of ownership in the new system.<\/p>\n
a. prototyping<\/p>\n
b. evaluation and selection<\/p>\n
c. JAD<\/p>\n
d. assessment<\/p>\n
34. Nearly____ percent of total costs occur after the purchase of hardware and software.<\/p>\n
a. 15<\/p>\n
b. 45<\/p>\n
c. 80<\/p>\n
d. 95<\/p>\n
35. A____ is a document that describes a company, lists the IT services or products needed, and specifies the features required.<\/p>\n
a. request for quotation (RFQ)<\/p>\n
b. net present value (NPV)<\/p>\n
c. request for proposal (RFP)<\/p>\n
d. return on investment (ROI)<\/p>\n
36. When companies use a ____, they already know the specific products or service theywant and need to obtain price quotations or bids from vendors.<\/p>\n
a. request for quotation (RFQ)<\/p>\n
b. net present value (NPV)<\/p>\n
c. request for proposal (RFP)<\/p>\n
d. return on investment (ROI)<\/p>\n
37. Many IT ____ offer specialized services that help companies select software packages.<\/p>\n
a. proxies<\/p>\n
b. forums<\/p>\n
c. consultants<\/p>\n
d. managers<\/p>\n
38. ____is an example of a nonprofit organization that publishes standards and reports for its members and the general public.<\/p>\n
a. IEEE<\/p>\n
b. RFP<\/p>\n
c. The TPC<\/p>\n
d. Oracle<\/p>\n
39. A____ measures the time a package takes to process a certain number of transactions.<\/p>\n
a. newsgroup<\/p>\n
b. parameter<\/p>\n
c. benchmark<\/p>\n
d. default<\/p>\n
40. When planning a slide presentation to management at the end of the systems analysis phase, systems analysts should keep all of the following suggestions in mind EXCEPT ____.<\/p>\n
a. summarize the primary viable alternatives<\/p>\n
b. ignore time for discussion and questions and answers<\/p>\n
c. explain why the evaluation and selection team chose the recommended alternative<\/p>\n
d. obtain a final decision or agree on a timetable for the next step in the process<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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