Managing Systems Implementation

Multiple Choice 31. The main objective of _____ is to avoid problems or to identify them as soon as possible. a. direct cutover b. quality assurance c. application development d. cohesion ANSWER: b RATIONALE: The main objective of quality assurance (QA) is to avoid problems or to identify them as soon as possible. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 353 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.01 - Explain quality assurance and three techniques to help improve the finished product NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Software Quality Assurance KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 1:58 PM 32. To achieve better, faster, and less expensive methods of software development, the _____ designed the Capability Maturity Model (CMM), which improves quality, reduces development time, and cuts costs. a. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) b. Software Engineering Institute (SEI) c. Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) project d. Center for the Application of Information Technologies (CAIT) ANSWER: b RATIONALE: SEI’s primary objective is to find better, faster, and lessexpensive methods of software development. To achieve that goal, SEI designed an influential set of software development standards called the Capability Maturity Model (CMM)®, which has been used successfully by thousands of organizations around the globe. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 353 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.01 - Explain quality assurance and three techniques to help improve the finished product NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: A-head: Introduction KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 5/1/2019 12:25 PM 33. The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) established a new model, called _____, which incorporates software and systems development into a much larger framework. a. the Department of Defense (DoD) model b. the Thousand-Yard Model c. Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) model d. Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) ANSWER: d RATIONALE: Eventually the SEI established a new model, called Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)®, that integrates software and systems development into a much larger framework. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 353 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.01 - Explain quality assurance and three techniques to help improve the finished product NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Software Quality Assurance KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:01 PM 34. _____ requires that a software supplier document all testing and maintain records of test results. a. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) b. The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) c. Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) d. The Center for the Application of Information Technologies (CAIT) ANSWER: a RATIONALE: ISO requires that a software supplier document all testing and maintain records of test results. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 355 QUESTION TYPE: HAS VARIABLES: LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Multiple Choice False SAD.12e.11.01 - Explain quality assurance and three techniques to help improve the finished product NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Software Quality Assurance KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 5/1/2019 12:28 PM 35. _____ is the process of constructing the programs and code modules that serve as the building blocks of an information system. a. Application structuring b. Application analysis c. Application development d. Application virtualization ANSWER: c RATIONALE: Application development is the process of constructing the programs and code modules that serve as the building blocks of the information system. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 356 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.02 - Outline application development NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Overview of Application Development KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 5/1/2019 12:30 PM 36. A _____ consists of related program code organized into small units that are easy to understand and maintain. a. node b. stub c. decision tree d. module ANSWER: d RATIONALE: A module consists of related program code organized into small units that are easy to understand and maintain. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 357 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.02 - Outline application development NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Overview of Application Development KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:04 PM 37. _____ graphically represent the logical rules and interaction between program modules using a series of symbols connected by arrows. a. Training plans b. Acceptance tests c. Flowcharts d. Simulations ANSWER: c RATIONALE: A flowchart represents logical rules and interaction graphically, using a series of symbols connected by arrows. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 358 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.02 - Outline application development NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Overview of Application Development KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:05 PM 38. Structured application development usually involves a(n) _____, which proceeds from a general design to a detailed structure. a. top-down approach b. test plan c. training plan d. integrated approach ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Structured application development usually involves a top-down approach, which proceeds from a general design to a detailed structure. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 359 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.03 - Apply structured development NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Structured Application Development KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:06 PM 39. In a structure chart, a control couple shows a message, also called a(n) _____, which one module sends to another. a. pilot b. status flag c. open loop d. unit plan ANSWER: b RATIONALE: A control couple shows a message, also called a status flag, that one module sends to another. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 360 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.03 - Apply structured development NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Structured Application Development KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:07 PM 40. In a structure chart, a(n) _____ line, with a diamond on one end, indicates that a control module determines which subordinate modules will be invoked. a. method b. condition c. class d. attribute ANSWER: b RATIONALE: A condition line indicates that a control module determines which subordinate modules will be invoked, depending on a specific condition. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 361 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.03 - Apply structured development NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Structured Application Development KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:08 PM 41. In a structure chart, a curved arrow represents a _____, which indicates that one or more modules are repeated. a. pie b. status flag c. loop d. freeform ANSWER: c RATIONALE: A curved arrow represents a loop. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 361 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.03 - Apply structured development NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Structured Application Development KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:09 PM 42. _____ measures a module’s scope and processing characteristics. a. Coupling b. Indexing c. Cohesion d. Partitionin g ANSWER: c RATIONALE: Cohesion measures a module’s scope and processing characteristics. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 361 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.03 - Apply structured development NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Structured Application Development KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:10 PM 43. _____ describes the degree of interdependence among modules. a. Resolution b. Modularit y c. Dynamism d. Coupling ANSWER: d RATIONALE: Coupling describes the degree of interdependence among modules. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 362 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.03 - Apply structured development NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Structured Application Development KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:11 PM 44. In sequence, the steps typically followed to create a structure chart are _____. a. reviewing the data flow diagrams (DFDs); identifying modules and relationships; adding couples, loops, and conditions; and analyzing the structure chart b. identifying modules and relationships; adding couples, loops, and conditions; analyzing the structure chart and the data dictionary; and reviewing the data flow diagrams (DFDs) c. adding couples, loops, and conditions; analyzing the structure chart and the data dictionary; reviewing the data flow diagrams (DFDs); and identifying modules and relationships d. analyzing the structure chart and the data dictionary; reviewing the data flow diagrams (DFDs); identifying modules and relationships; and adding couples, loops, and conditions ANSWER: a RATIONALE: In sequence, the steps typically followed to create a structure chart are reviewing the data flow diagrams (DFDs); identifying modules and relationships; adding couples, loops, and conditions; and analyzing the structure chart and the data dictionary. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 363-364 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.03 - Apply structured development NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Structured Application Development KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:13 PM 45. A class diagram includes the class _____, which represent the program logic. a. attributes b. events c. methods d. characters ANSWER: c RATIONALE: A class diagram includes methods, which represent program logic. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 365 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.04 - Apply object-oriented development NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Object-Oriented Application Development KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:14 PM 46. A class diagram includes the class _____, which describe the characteristics of objects in the class. a. methods b. keys c. events d. attributes ANSWER: d RATIONALE: A class diagram includes the class attributes, which describe the characteristics of objects in the class. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 365 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.04 - Apply object-oriented development NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Object-Oriented Application Development KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:15 PM 47. In _____, two programmers work on the same task on the same computer; one drives while the other navigates. a. pair programming b. multitasking c. dual tasking d. driver programming ANSWER: a RATIONALE: In pair programming, two programmers work on the same task on the same computer; one drives (programs) while the other navigates (watches). POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 368 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.05 - Apply agile development NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Agile Application Development KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:16 PM 48. _____ is the process of reviewing program code to spot logic errors, which produce incorrect results. a. Desk checking b. Direct cutover examination c. Results walkthrough d. Cohesion assurance ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Desk checking is the process of reviewing the program code to spot logic errors, which produce incorrect results. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 370 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.07 - Explain unit, integration, and system testing NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Testing the System KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 5/1/2019 12:42 PM 49. Many organizations require a more formal type of desk checking called _____. a. a control module b. integration testing c. a structured walkthrough d. a data couple ANSWER: c RATIONALE: Many organizations require a more formal type of desk checking called a structured walk-through. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 370 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.07 - Explain unit, integration, and system testing NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Testing the System KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 5/1/2019 12:44 PM 50. In addition to analyzing logic and program code, a project team usually holds a session with users, called a _____, to review the interface with a cross-section of people who will work with the new system and ensure that all the necessary features have been included. a. unit test b. design walk-through c. function assessment d. closure meeting ANSWER: b RATIONALE: In addition to analyzing logic and program code, the project team usually holds a session with users called a design walk-through, to review the interface with a cross section of people who will work with the new system and ensure that all necessary features have been included. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 370 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.07 - Explain unit, integration, and system testing NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Testing the System KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 5/1/2019 12:44 PM 51. The objective of _____ is to identify and eliminate execution errors that could cause a program to terminate abnormally, and logic errors that could have been missed during desk checking. a. unit testing b. integration testing c. functional testing d. global testing ANSWER: a RATIONALE: The objective of unit testing is to identify and eliminate execution errors that could cause a program to terminate abnormally, and logic errors that could have been missed during desk checking. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 370 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.07 - Explain unit, integration, and system testing NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Testing the System KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:20 PM 52. During _____, programmers must test programs that interact with other programs and files separately before they are integrated into the system. a. unit testing b. integrated testing c. acceptance testing d. functional testing ANSWER: a RATIONALE: During unit testing, programmers must test programs that interact with other programs and files individually, before they are integrated into the system. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 371 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.07 - Explain unit, integration, and system testing NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Testing the System KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:22 PM 53. In a technique called _____, the programmer simulates each program outcome or result and displays a message to indicate whether or not the program executed successfully. a. modular testing b. stub testing c. acceptance testing d. unit testing ANSWER: b RATIONALE: In stub testing, the programmer simulates each program outcome or result and displays a message to indicate whether or not the program executed successfully. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 371 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.07 - Explain unit, integration, and system testing TOPICS: Testing the System KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:22 PM 54. Which is specified by the detailed procedures in a test plan? a. The result of the final test of all programs b. How a separate operational and test environment is prepared c. The test data to be used d. Who will work with the new system and ensure that all necessary features have been included ANSWER: c RATIONALE: A test plan consists of detailed procedures that specify how and when the testing will be performed, who will participate, and what test data will be used. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 371 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.07 - Explain unit, integration, and system testing NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Testing the System KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:24 PM 55. Testing two or more programs that depend on each other is called _____. a. integration testing b. unit testing c. acceptance testing d. system testing ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Testing two or more programs that depend on each other is called integration testing. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 372 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.07 - Explain unit, integration, and system testing NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Testing the System KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:24 PM 56. Successful completion of system testing is the key to user and management approval, which is why system tests sometimes are called _____. a. integrated tests b. modular tests c. unit tests d. acceptance tests ANSWER: d RATIONALE: Successful completion of system testing is the key to user and management approval, which is why system tests sometimes are called acceptance tests. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 372 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.07 - Explain unit, integration, and system testing NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Testing the System KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:25 PM 57. After completing integration testing, a systems analyst must perform _____, which involves the entire information system and includes all typical processing situations. a. functional testing b. unit testing c. stub testing d. system testing ANSWER: d RATIONALE: After completing integration testing, system testing is performed, which involves the entire information system. A system test includes all likely processing situations and is intended to assure users, developers, and managers that the program meets all specifications and that all necessary features have been included. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 372 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.07 - Explain unit, integration, and system testing NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Testing the System KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:27 PM 58. Program documentation _____. a. describes the inputs, outputs, and processing logic for all program modules b. consists of instructions and information for users who will interact with the system and includes user manuals, help screens, programs, and online tutorials c. includes data dictionary entries, data flow diagrams, screen layouts, and the systems request that initiated the program d. creates links within the program that will take a user to the appropriate documentation ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Program documentation describes the inputs, outputs, and processing logic for all program modules. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 374 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.08 - Differentiate between program, system, operations, and user documentation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Documentation KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 5/1/2019 12:54 PM 59. System developers use _____ to document and trail program defects, code changes, and replacement code. a. bug tracking software b. the obstruction generator c. fault promotion analysis d. the defect distribution policy ANSWER: a RATIONALE: System developers also use defect tracking software, sometimes called bug tracking software, to document and track program defects, code changes, and replacement code. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 374 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.08 - Differentiate between program, system, operations, and user documentation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Documentation KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:30 PM 60. Operations documentation _____. a. describes the inputs, outputs, and processing logic for all program modules b. describes a system’s functions and how they are implemented c. contains all the information needed for processing and distributing online and printed output d. consists of instructions and information for users who will interact with the system ANSWER: c RATIONALE: Operations documentation contains all the information needed for processing and distributing online and printed output. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 375 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.08 - Differentiate between program, system, operations, and user documentation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Documentation KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 5/1/2019 12:57 PM 61. User documentation _____. a. allows users to prepare overall documentation, such as process descriptions and report layouts, early in the software development life cycle (SDLC) b. describes a system’s functions and how they are implemented c. contains all the information needed for users to process and distribute online and printed output d. consists of instructions and information for users who will interact with the system ANSWER: d RATIONALE: User documentation consists of instructions and information for users who will interact with the system and includes user manuals, help screens, and online tutorials. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 375 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.08 - Differentiate between program, system, operations, and user documentation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Documentation KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: DATE MODIFIED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM 5/1/2019 12:58 PM 62. The environment for the actual system operation is called the _____. a. production environment b. exploratory environment c. functional environment d. globalized environment ANSWER: a RATIONALE: The environment for the actual system operation is called the operational environment or production environment. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 378 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.10 - Describe the five tasks involved in system installation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Operational and Test Environments KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:33 PM 63. Access to the operational environment is limited to _____ and must strictly be controlled. a. systems analysts b. users c. programmers d. managers ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Access to the operational environment is limited to users and must strictly be controlled. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 378 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.10 - Describe the five tasks involved in system installation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Operational and Test Environments KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:35 PM 64. A(n) _____ refers to a web-based broadcast that allows a user to download multimedia files to a PC or portable device. a. webinar b. tutorial c. podcast d. data frame ANSWER: c RATIONALE: A podcast refers to a web-based broadcast that allows a user to download multimedia files to a PC or portable device. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 385 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.10 - Describe the five tasks involved in system installation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Training KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:36 PM 65. When developing a training program, which guideline should be kept in mind? a. Train people individually. b. Select the most effective place to conduct the training. c. Develop a single training program for distinct employee groups. d. Provide only hands-on experience training. ANSWER: b RATIONALE: When developing a training program, select the most effective place to conduct the training. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 386 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.10 - Describe the five tasks involved in system installation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Training KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:37 PM 66. Using a _____ strategy, knowledgeable users can be selected who then conduct sessions for others. a. structured walkthrough b. train-the-trainer c. direct cutover d. top-down design ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Using a train-the-trainer strategy, knowledgeable users can be selected who then conduct sessions for others. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 387 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.10 - Describe the five tasks involved in system installation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Training KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 5/1/2019 1:03 PM 67. When training is complete, many organizations conduct a full-scale test, or _____, which is a dress rehearsal for users and IT support staff. a. a parallel operation b. a pre-implementation evaluation c. data conversion d. simulation ANSWER: d RATIONALE: When training is complete, many organizations conduct a full-scale test, or simulation, which is a dress rehearsal for users and IT support staff. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 387 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.10 - Describe the five tasks involved in system installation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Training KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:39 PM 68. During _____, existing data is loaded into the new system. a. data visualization b. data conversion c. data collision d. data normalization ANSWER: b RATIONALE: During data conversion, existing data is loaded into the new system. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 382 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.10 - Describe the five tasks involved in system installation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Data Conversion KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:40 PM 69. _____ is the process of putting a new information system online and retiring the old system. a. System integration b. Online system documentation c. System override d. System changeover ANSWER: d RATIONALE: System changeover is the process of putting the new information system online and retiring the old system. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 379 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.10 - Describe the five tasks involved in system installation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: System Changeover KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:41 PM 70. _____ involves more risk than other changeover methods. a. Direct cutover b. Pilot operation c. Parallel cutover d. Phased operation ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Direct cutover involves more risk than other changeover methods. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 380 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.10 - Describe the five tasks involved in system installation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: System Changeover KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:42 PM 71. As the accompanying figure illustrates, the _____ approach causes the changeover from the old system to the new system to occur immediately when the new system becomes operational. a. phased operation b. parallel operation c. pilot operation d. direct cutover ANSWER: d RATIONALE: The direct cutover approach causes the changeover from the old system to the new system to occur immediately when the new system becomes operational. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 379-380 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False PREFACE NAME: Figure 2 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.10 - Describe the five tasks involved in system installation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: System Changeover KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:43 PM 72. As the accompanying figure illustrates, the _____ changeover method requires that both the old and the new information systems operate fully for a specific period. a. phased operation b. parallel operation c. pilot operation d. direct cutover ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Parallel operation requires that both systems run simultaneously for a specified period. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 380 381 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False PREFACE NAME: Figure 2 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.10 - Describe the five tasks involved in system installation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: System Changeover KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 5/1/2019 1:10 PM 73. As the accompanying figure illustrates, the _____ changeover method involves implementing the complete new system at a selected location of the company. a. phased operation b. parallel operation c. pilot operation d. direct cutover ANSWER: c RATIONALE: The pilot operation changeover method involves implementing the complete new system at a selected location of the company. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 381 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False PREFACE NAME: Figure 2 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.10 - Describe the five tasks involved in system installation NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: System Changeover KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:46 PM Critical Thinking Questions 11-1 Lisa and her team have finished the coding of a new application, and they are ready to begin testing. She asks Tina, a senior software tester, for help in designing the types of tests that Lisa and her team should perform. 74. Lisa mentions that one program has been developed to interact with other programs, and she wants to begin by testing the programs individually. Tina tells her about a process in which a programmer simulates each program outcome or result and displays a message to indicate whether or not the program executed successfully. What is the name of this process? a. Integration testing b. System testing c. Link testing d. Stub testing ANSWER: d RATIONALE: In stub testing, the programmer simulates each program outcome or result and displays a message to indicate whether or not the program executed successfully. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Challenging REFERENCES: 371 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False PREFACE NAME: Case 11-1 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.07 - Explain unit, integration, and system testing NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Testing the System KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Apply DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 5/1/2019 1:14 PM 75. Tina also recommends that Lisa test groups of programs that depend on each other to confirm that they work together correctly. What is one of the names of this type of testing? a. Integration testing b. System testing c. Unit testing d. Stub testing ANSWER: RATIONALE: a Testing two or more programs that depend on each other is called integration testing. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Challenging REFERENCES: 372 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False PREFACE NAME: Case 11-1 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.11.07 - Explain unit, integration, and system testing NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Testing the System KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Apply DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:40 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/29/2019 2:48 PM