Test 1 CIS 209

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1.

Systems analysis is sometimes referred to as "understanding and specification"
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

The system vision document is usually developed before the project actually begins.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

The database is designed using information from the class diagram
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Usually the final step in a given iteration is to deploy part of the system
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Sometimes the activites within Core Processes one are completed before the actual project starts
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

An information system consists of:
- A.
  
  Software,database, and manual processes
- B.
  
  Software, hardware, and network
- C.
  
  Software, hardware, and database
- D.
  
  Application, screens, and database
7.

SDLC stands for what?
- A.
  
  Software Design Life cycle
- B.
  
  System Design Life cycle
- C.
  
  Software Development Life Cycle
- D.
  
  System Development Life Cycle
8.

Those activities that enable a person to describe in detail the system that solves the needis called:__________
- A.
  
  Architectural design
- B.
  
  System design
- C.
  
  Systems analysis
- D.
  
  High-level design
9.

Determining team members and assigning responsibilites is done in which Core Process
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
- E.
  
  5
- F.
  
  6
10.

Two of the primary elements that are included in a Work Breakdown structure include:
- A.
  
  Subsystem iteration assignments and estimated effort
- B.
  
  Sequence of tasks and estimated effort
- C.
  
  List of tasks and assigned resources
- D.
  
  List of tasks and estimated effort
11.

The purpose of a use case is to:
- A.
  
  Identify a sequence of steps to process a user function
- B.
  
  Identify a business event that requires system action
- C.
  
  Identify a useful object for the new system
- D.
  
  Identify a user and describe one user procedure
12.

The purpose of a class diagram is to _________
- A.
  
  Document the hierarchy of class relationships
- B.
  
  Document the methods of classes in the new system
- C.
  
  Document all of the programming classes
- D.
  
  Document the information requirements in the new system
13.

The diagram that is most effective in describing the internal steps of a use case is _______
- A.
  
  A package diagram
- B.
  
  A workflow diagram
- C.
  
  A use case diagram
- D.
  
  A class diagram
14.

An information system development process that emphasizes flexibility to embrace change is called ___________
- A.
  
  Iterative project planning
- B.
  
  Adaptive development projects
- C.
  
  Iterative development
- D.
  
  Agile development
15.

What is usually the end result of an iteration?
- A.
  
  A piece of working code
- B.
  
  A project plan
- C.
  
  A set of specifications
- D.
  
  The final system
16.

List the six core processes:
17.

The ______ approach is an SDLC approach that assumes the output of each phase are frozen before moving onto the next phase.
- A.
  
  Iterative
- B.
  
  Spiral model
- C.
  
  Waterfall model
- D.
  
  Prototyping
18.

The adaptive approach to a development project is best used when __________.
- A.
  
  The system has low technical risk
- B.
  
  The requirements are simple and the system is small
- C.
  
  The requirements are well understood
- D.
  
  The requirements are uncertain
19.

The term "_____" means that work activities are done once, then again, and yet again.
- A.
  
  Agile modeling
- B.
  
  Iteration
- C.
  
  Waterfall approach
- D.
  
  Incremental development
20.

One main principle of structure design is that program modules should be designed so that they are ________
- A.
  
  Highly cohesive
- B.
  
  Tightly coupled
- C.
  
  Tightly structured
- D.
  
  Highly engineered
21.

Resuse is one of the primary benefits of using what type of development methodology?
- A.
  
  Object-oriented
- B.
  
  Structured
- C.
  
  Top-down
- D.
  
  Iterative
22.

Which of the following is not an agile modeling principle?
- A.
  
  Minimize your modeling activity
- B.
  
  Know your models and how to use them
- C.
  
  Focus on content rather than representation
- D.
  
  Maintain core models to verify past decisions
23.

Which of the following best describes the reasons why projects fail?
- A.
  
  Technological problems
- B.
  
  System is too complex
- C.
  
  Wrong development methodology
- D.
  
  Undefined project management practices
24.

Usually the highest cost for the development and deployment of a new system is ______.
- A.
  
  License fees for new software
- B.
  
  Salaries for the development team
- C.
  
  Computer and network equipment
- D.
  
  Data center costs
25.

The fear of using a computer(computer phobia) is a type of ________ risk
- A.
  
  Technological Risk
- B.
  
  Resource(people)risk
- C.
  
  Organizational risk
- D.
  
  Deployment Risk