Analyzing the Business Case

Multiple Choice 31. The term _____ refers to the reasons, or justifications, for a proposal. a. business case b. use case c. work statement d. problem charter ANSWER: a RATIONALE: A business case should provide the justification to proceed. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 47-48 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.04 - Explain the concept of a business case NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Introduction KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:18 AM 32. Systems development typically starts with a _____. a. feasibility study b. systems request c. preliminary investigation d. financial snapshot ANSWER: b RATIONALE: The starting point for most information systems projects is called a systems request, which is a formal way of asking for IT support. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 49 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.03 - Explain how tools can support strategic planning NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Introduction KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:18 AM 33. _____ planning is the process of identifying long-term organizational goals, strategies, and resources. a. Prospect b. Pilot c. Strategi c d. Vertical ANSWER: c RATIONALE: Strategic planning is the process of identifying long-term organizational goals, strategies, and resources. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 45 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.01 - Describe the strategic planning process NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: A Framework for IT Systems Development KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:18 AM 34. Strategic planning starts with a _____ that reflects a firm’s vision, purpose, and values. a. relationship diagram b. feasibility study c. performance assessment d. mission statement ANSWER: d RATIONALE: Strategic planning starts with a mission statement that reflects the firm’s vision, purpose, and values. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 45 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.01 - Describe the strategic planning process NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: A Framework for IT Systems Development KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:18 AM 35. _____ usually focus on long-term challenges and goals, the importance of a firm’s stakeholders, and a commitment to the firm’s role as a corporate citizen. a. Performance assessments b. Relationship assessments c. Vision statements d. Mission statements ANSWER: d RATIONALE: Mission statements usually focus on long-term challenges and goals, the importance of the firm’s stakeholders, and a commitment to the firm’s role as a corporate citizen. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 45 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.01 - Describe the strategic planning process NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: A Framework for IT Systems Development KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:18 AM 36. A _____ must be achieved to fulfill a company’s mission. a. key performance factor b. core competency c. critical success factor d. vision competency ANSWER: c RATIONALE: A critical success factor is one that must be achieved to fulfill the company’s mission. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 45 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.01 - Describe the strategic planning process NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: A Framework for IT Systems Development KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:18 AM 37. The overall aim of a _____ is to avoid seeking goals that are unrealistic, unprofitable, or unachievable. a. SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis b. CSF (critical success factor) analysis c. BCF (business case factor) analysis d. SWCT (strategy, weakness, cost, and technology) analysis ANSWER: a RATIONALE: The overall aim of a SWOT analysis is to avoid seeking goals that are unrealistic, unprofitable, or unachievable. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 45 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.01 - Describe the strategic planning process NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: A Framework for IT Systems Development KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/13/2019 12:41 PM 38. Hardware-based security controls include _____. a. password fields b. online forms c. system patterns d. biometric devices ANSWER: d RATIONALE: Hardware-based security controls include biometric devices that can identify a person by a retina scan or by mapping a fingerprint pattern. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 49 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.07 - Explain how system requests are processed NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Information Systems Projects KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:18 AM 39. _____ limitations result when a system that was designed for a specific hardware configuration becomes obsolete when new hardware is introduced. a. Accessibility b. Relationship c. Feasibility d. Performance ANSWER: RATIONALE: d Performance limitations result when a system that was designed for a specific hardware configuration becomes obsolete when new hardware is introduced. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 50 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.07 - Explain how system requests are processed NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Information Systems Projects KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:18 AM 40. _____ technology uses radio frequency identification (RFID) tags to identify and monitor the movement of each individual product, from a factory floor to the retail checkout counter. a. EPC (electronic product code) b. EPOD (electronic proof of delivery) c. MCC (magnetic character code) d. RTPD (real-time product delivery) ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Electronic product code (EPC) technology uses RFID tags to identify and monitor the movement of each individual product, from the factory floor to the retail checkout counter. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 52 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.06 - Describe the two factors affecting systems projects NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Information Systems Projects KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/13/2019 12:44 PM 41. _____ components can provide automated responses to sales inquiries, online order processing, and inventory tracking. a. Just-in-time (JIT) b. Customer relationship management (CRM) c. Automatic teller machine (ATM) d. Total cost of ownership (TCO) ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Customer relationship management (CRM) components can provide automated responses to sales inquiries, online order processing, and inventory tracking. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 53 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.06 - Describe the two factors affecting systems projects NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Information Systems Projects KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/13/2019 12:45 PM 42. Electronic data interchange (EDI) enables _____ inventory systems, which rely on computer-tocomputer data exchange to minimize unnecessary inventory. a. CRM (customer relationship management) b. EPOD (electronic proof of delivery) c. JIT (just-in-time) d. RFID (radio frequency identification) ANSWER: c RATIONALE: Electronic data interchange (EDI) enables JIT (just-in-time) inventory systems, which rely on computer-to-computer data exchange to minimize unnecessary inventory. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 52 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.06 - Describe the two factors affecting systems projects NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Information Systems Projects KEYWORDS: DATE CREATED: DATE MODIFIED: Bloom’s: Remember 1/30/2019 11:34 AM 4/13/2019 12:47 PM 43. Many companies implement _____ systems that integrate all customer-related events and transactions. a. CRM (customer relationship management) b. TCO (total cost of ownership) c. JIT (just-in-time) d. RFID (radio frequency identification) ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Many companies implement customer relationship management (CRM) systems that integrate all customer-related events and transactions, including marketing, sales, and customer service activities. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 53 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.06 - Describe the two factors affecting systems projects NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Information Systems Projects KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/13/2019 12:48 PM 44. Using _____, a supplier can use radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on each crate, case, or shipping unit to create a digital shipping list. a. EPOD (electronic proof of delivery) b. PPOD (physical proof of delivery) c. RPS (radio positioning system) d. RDS (radar detection system) ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Using EPOD (electronic proof of delivery), a supplier can use radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on each crate, case, or shipping unit to create a digital shipping list. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 53 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.06 - Describe the two factors affecting systems projects NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Information Systems Projects KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/13/2019 12:48 PM 45. The objective of a _____ is to use the combined judgement and experience of several analysts to evaluate systems projects. a. computer resources committee b. data storage committee c. system networking committee d. topology identification committee ANSWER: a RATIONALE: The objective of a computer resources committee is to use the combined judgement and experience of several analysts to evaluate systems projects. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 54 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.07 - Explain how system requests are processed NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Evaluation of Systems Requirements KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:18 AM 46. _____ means that a proposed system will be used effectively after it has been developed. a. Operational feasibility b. Technical feasibility c. Schedule feasibility d. Economic feasibility ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Operational feasibility means that a proposed system will be used effectively after it has been developed. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 57 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.08 - Explain how system request feasibility is assessed NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Overview of Feasibility KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 47. _____ refers to the practical resources needed to develop, purchase, install, or operate a system. a. Operational feasibility b. Technical feasibility c. Schedule feasibility d. Market feasibility ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Technical feasibility refers to the technical resources needed to develop, purchase, install, or operate the system. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 58 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.08 - Explain how system request feasibility is assessed NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Overview of Feasibility KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 48. _____ includes ongoing support and maintenance costs, as well as acquisition costs. a. CRC (customer relationship costs) b. TCO (total cost of ownership) c. JIT (just-in-time costs) d. RCT (real cost of time) ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Total cost of ownership (TCO) includes ongoing support and maintenance costs, as well as acquisition costs. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 57 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.08 - Explain how system request feasibility is assessed NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: KEYWORDS: DATE CREATED: DATE MODIFIED: Overview of Feasibility Bloom’s: Remember 1/30/2019 11:34 AM 4/13/2019 12:51 PM 49. Of the measures of feasibility, questions such as “Does management support the project?” and “Will the new system require training for users?” would help predict a system’s _____. a. schedule feasibility b. technical feasibility c. economic feasibility d. operational feasibility ANSWER: d RATIONALE: Of the measures of feasibility, questions such as “Does management support the project?” and “Will the new system require training for users?” would help predict a system’s operational feasibility. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 57 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.08 - Explain how system request feasibility is assessed NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Overview of Feasibility KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 50. Of the measures of feasibility, questions such as “Does the proposed platform have sufficient capacity for future needs?” and “Will the hardware and software environment be reliable?” should be considered while assessing _____. a. schedule feasibility b. technical feasibility c. economic feasibility d. ethical feasibility ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Of the measures of feasibility, questions such as “Does the proposed platform have sufficient capacity for future needs?” and “Will the hardware and software environment be reliable?” should be considered while assessing technical feasibility. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 58 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.08 - Explain how system request feasibility is assessed NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Overview of Feasibility KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 51. _____ means that the projected benefits of a proposed system outweigh the estimated costs. a. Economic feasibility b. Schedule feasibility c. Operational feasibility d. Technical feasibility ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Economic feasibility means that the projected benefits of the proposed system outweigh the estimated costs. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 57 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.08 - Explain how system request feasibility is assessed NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Overview of Feasibility KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 52. Which is an example of a tangible benefit? a. A user-friendly system that improves employee job satisfaction b. A sales tracking system that supplies better information for marketing decisions c. A new website that enhances a company’s image d. An online package tracking system that improves service and decreases the need for clerical staff ANSWER: d RATIONALE: An online package tracking system that improves service and decreases the need for clerical staff is an example of a tangible benefit. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 58 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.08 - Explain how system request feasibility is assessed NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Overview of Feasibility KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 53. Which is an example of an intangible benefit? a. A user-friendly system that improves employee job satisfaction b. A new scheduling system that reduces overtime c. An online package tracking system that improves service and decreases the need for clerical staff d. A sophisticated inventory control system that cuts excess inventory ANSWER: a RATIONALE: A user-friendly system that improves employee job satisfaction is an example of an intangible benefit. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 58 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.08 - Explain how system request feasibility is assessed NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Overview of Feasibility KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 54. _____ are the benefits that can be measured in dollars. a. Tangible benefits b. Intangible benefits c. Ethical benefits d. Agile benefits ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Tangible benefits are benefits that can be measured in dollars. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 58 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.08 - Explain how system request feasibility is assessed NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Overview of Feasibility KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 55. _____ are advantages that are difficult to measure in dollars but are important to a company. a. Tangible benefits b. Intangible benefits c. Tactile benefits d. Real benefits ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Intangible benefits are advantages that are difficult to measure in dollars but are important to the company. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 58 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.08 - Explain how system request feasibility is assessed NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Overview of Feasibility KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 56. _____ result from a decrease in expenses, an increase in revenues, or both. a. Tangible benefits b. Intangible benefits c. Agile benefits d. Ethical benefits ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Tangible benefits result from a decrease in expenses, an increase in revenues, or both. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 58 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.08 - Explain how system request feasibility is assessed NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Overview of Feasibility KEYWORDS: DATE CREATED: DATE MODIFIED: Bloom’s: Remember 1/30/2019 11:34 AM 4/13/2019 12:57 PM 57. Of the measures of feasibility, _____ assesses tangible and intangible benefits to a company in addition to costs. a. schedule feasibility b. technical feasibility c. economic feasibility d. operational feasibility ANSWER: c RATIONALE: Of the measures of feasibility, economic feasibility assesses tangible and intangible benefits to a company in addition to costs. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 57 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.08 - Explain how system request feasibility is assessed NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Overview of Feasibility KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 58. _____ means that a project can be implemented in an acceptable time frame. a. Operational feasibility b. Technical feasibility c. Schedule feasibility d. Economic feasibility ANSWER: c RATIONALE: Schedule feasibility means that a project can be implemented in an acceptable time frame. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 58 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.08 - Explain how system request feasibility is assessed NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Overview of Feasibility KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 59. When assessing _____, a systems analyst must consider the interaction between time and costs. a. resource feasibility b. technical feasibility c. schedule feasibility d. market feasibility ANSWER: c RATIONALE: When assessing schedule feasibility, a systems analyst must consider the interaction between time and costs. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 58 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.08 - Explain how system request feasibility is assessed NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Overview of Feasibility KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 60. Projects that provide the _____ are assigned the highest priority when setting priorities for systems requests. a. greatest benefit, at the lowest cost, in the shortest period of time b. greatest benefit, at the highest cost, in the shortest period of time c. least benefit, at the lowest cost, in the longest period of time d. least benefit, at the highest cost, in the longest period of time ANSWER: a RATIONALE: The highest priority goes to project requests that provide the greatest benefit, at the lowest cost, in the shortest period of time. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 59 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.09 - Explain how systems requests are prioritized NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Setting Priorities KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand DATE CREATED: DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 61. Which is an example of a discretionary project? a. Creating a new report for a user b. Adding a report required by a new federal law c. Including annual updates to payroll and tax percentages d. Updating quarterly changes in reporting requirements for an insurance processing system ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Creating a new report for a user is an example of a discretionary project; adding a report required by a new federal law is an example of a nondiscretionary project. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 60 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.09 - Explain how systems requests are prioritized NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Setting Priorities KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 62. Projects where management has a choice in implementing them are called _____ projects. a. discretionary b. nondiscretionary c. appended d. concatenated ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Projects where management has a choice in implementing them are called discretionary projects. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 60 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.09 - Explain how systems requests are prioritized NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Setting Priorities KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 63. Projects where management has no choice in implementing them are called _____ projects. a. discretionary b. nondiscretionary c. appended d. concatenated ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Projects where no choice exists are called nondiscretionary projects. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 60 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.09 - Explain how systems requests are prioritized NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Setting Priorities KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 64. A systems analyst conducts a preliminary investigation to study the _____ and recommend specific action. a. systems request b. project scheduling report c. systems validation d. project staffing report ANSWER: a RATIONALE: A systems analyst conducts a preliminary investigation to study the systems request and recommend specific action. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 60 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.10 - Conduct a preliminary investigation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Preliminary Investigation Overview KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 65. A popular technique for investigating causes and effects is called a _____ diagram. a. causebone b. fishbone c. jawbone d. crossbone ANSWER: b RATIONALE: A popular technique for investigating causes and effects is called a fishbone diagram. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 62 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.10 - Conduct a preliminary investigation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Preliminary Investigation Overview KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 66. A _____ is an analysis tool that represents the possible causes of a problem as a graphical outline. a. causebone diagram b. fishbone diagram c. jawbone diagram d. crossbone diagram ANSWER: b RATIONALE: A fishbone diagram is an analysis tool that represents the possible causes of a problem as a graphical outline. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 62 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.10 - Conduct a preliminary investigation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Preliminary Investigation Overview KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 67. Determining the _____ means defining the specific boundaries, or extent, of a project. a. project index b. project matrix c. project scope d. project table ANSWER: c RATIONALE: Determining the project scope means defining the specific boundaries, or extent, of the project. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 62 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.10 - Conduct a preliminary investigation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Preliminary Investigation Overview KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 68. To avoid the problem of _____, a project’s scope should be defined as clearly as possible. a. project dilation b. project expansion c. project creep d. project drift ANSWER: c RATIONALE: To avoid the problem of creep, a project’s scope should be defined as clearly as possible. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 62 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.10 - Conduct a preliminary investigation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Preliminary Investigation Overview KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 69. Projects with very general scope definitions are at risk of expanding gradually, without specific authorization, in a process called _____. a. project dilation b. project creep c. project expansion d. project drift ANSWER: RATIONALE: b Projects with very general scope definitions are at risk of expanding gradually, without specific authorization, in a process called project creep. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 62 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.10 - Conduct a preliminary investigation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Preliminary Investigation Overview KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 70. A _____ is a requirement or condition that a system must satisfy or an outcome that a system must achieve. a. trigger b. constraint c. query d. key ANSWER: b RATIONALE: A constraint is a requirement or condition that the system must satisfy or an outcome that the system must achieve. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 63 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.10 - Conduct a preliminary investigation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Preliminary Investigation Overview KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 71. The objective of _____ is to gather data about project usability, costs, benefits, and schedules. a. mediation b. fact-finding c. project execution d. project maintenance ANSWER: RATIONALE: b The objective of fact-finding is to gather data about project usability, costs, benefits, and schedules. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 64 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.10 - Conduct a preliminary investigation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Preliminary Investigation Overview KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/14/2019 9:44 AM 72. A(n) _____ is not as flexible as a series of interviews, but it is less expensive, generally takes less time, and can involve a broad cross-section of people. a. fishbone b. experiment c. survey d. research ANSWER: c RATIONALE: A survey is not as flexible as a series of interviews, but it is less expensive, generally takes less time, and can involve a broad cross-section of people. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 65 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.10 - Conduct a preliminary investigation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Preliminary Investigation Overview KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/10/2019 9:19 AM 73. The _____, named after a nineteenth-century economist, is a widely used tool for visualizing issues that need attention and is drawn as a vertical bar graph. a. Pareto chart b. Gantt chart c. Scatter chart d. XY chart ANSWER: RATIONALE: a Named for a nineteenth-century economist, a Pareto chart is drawn as a vertical bar graph. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 65 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.10 - Conduct a preliminary investigation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Preliminary Investigation Overview KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/14/2019 9:48 AM CASE Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-1 Lara, managing director of an information technology firm, has received a big project from one of their highly valuable clients. However, the project received is different from the usual projects they handle. 74. Lara performs certain analyses and ensures that the company’s image will not be at risk as a result of taking this project. This is an example of _____. a. operational feasibility b. economic feasibility c. technical feasibility d. schedule feasibility ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Operational feasibility means that a proposed system will be used effectively after it has been developed. Operational feasibility is difficult to measure with precision but must be studied very carefully. One question among many that would help predict a system's operational feasibility is: Will any risk to the company's image or goodwill result? POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 57 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False PREFACE NAME: case 2-1 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.08 - Explain how system request feasibility is assessed NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Overview of Feasibility KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/14/2019 9:53 AM 75. Lara is involved in many other projects so she appoints a project manager for this project to ensure that the project is completed on time. This is an example of _____. a. operational feasibility b. economic feasibility c. technical feasibility d. schedule feasibility ANSWER: d RATIONALE: Schedule feasibility means that a project can be implemented in an acceptable time frame. When assessing schedule feasibility, a systems analyst must consider the interaction between time and costs. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 58 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False PREFACE NAME: case 2-1 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.02.08 - Explain how system request feasibility is assessed NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Overview of Feasibility KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/14/2019 9:54 AM