Question 1

Mission-critical IT systems should be outsourced only if the result is a cost-attractive, reliable business solution that fits the company's long-term business strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When software is purchased, a _____ is being bought that gives the purchaser the right to use the software under certain terms and conditions.

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed fee model
B)  request for proposal
C)  software license
D)  supplemental maintenance agreementE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

A subscription model charges a variable fee based on the volume of transactions or operations performed by the application.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_____ reduces the customer's need for software maintenance, operation, and support.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hardware as a Help
B)  Software as a Service
C)  Processing as a Product
D)  Storage as a SolutionE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is true of web-based development?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Web-based software treats the software as a product that is more dependent on desktop computing powers and resources.
B)  Web-based software usually requires middleware to communicate with existing software and legacy systems.
C)  Web-based systems can run on multiple hardware environments.
D)  When companies acquire web-based software as a service rather than a product they purchase, they can limit in-house involvement to a minimum.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is true of a web-based systems development environment?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Scalability of web-based systems can be affected by network limitations and constraints.
B)  Internet-based development treats the web only as a communication channel.
C)  Web-based solutions do not open complex security issues that should be addressed.
D)  Web-based software treats the software application as a service that is less dependent on desktop computing power and resources.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Matching
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-This is attractive to customers because it offers online data center support, mainframe computing power for mission-critical functions, and universal access via the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cloud computing
B)  Internet Business Services (IBS) 
C)  Managed hostingD) All of the above
E) B) and C)

Question 8

Although the traditional model of software acquisition still accounts for more software acquisition, a new model, called _____, is changing the picture dramatically.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hardware as a Help
B)  Software as a Service
C)  Process as a Product
D)  Storage as a SolutionE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

The _____ must include users, who will participate in the selection process and feel a sense of ownership in the new system.

Accepted Answer

A)  development and testing team
B)  evaluation and selection team
C)  maintenance team
D)  quality audit teamE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

_____ is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.

Accepted Answer

A)  Utility computing
B)  Mainframe computing
C)  Grid computing
D)  Cloud computingE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is a software collection obtained from a vendor or application service provider?

Accepted Answer

A)  software package
B)  software cluster
C)  software metric
D)  software aggregateE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is true of a traditional systems development environment?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Systems design is influenced by compatibility issues.
B)  Systems are designed to run on local and wide-area company networks.
C)  Systems often utilize Internet links and resources.
D)  Systems applications require fewer desktop computing power and resources.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

In most large and medium-sized companies, a(n)  _____ within the IT department is responsible for providing user support.

Accepted Answer

A)  service desk
B)  evaluation team
C)  planning center.
D)  planning centerE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Discuss the concerns and issues related to outsourcing.

Accepted Answer

When a company decides to outsource IT f...

Question 15

Which of the following is a reason Priscilla will share with the new analysts, with regard to a client that wants to purchase a software package?​

Accepted Answer

A)  The client wants to develop internal resources and capabilities.
B)  The client is looking for the lowest possible costs.
C)  The client has unique business requirements that must be satisfied by this software application.
D)  The client has some existing technology in place whose requirements must be met by the new software.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

A company considering outsourcing must realize that the solution can be only as good as the outsourcing firm that provides the service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When companies acquire web-based software as a(n)  _____, they can limit in-house involvement to a minimum.

Accepted Answer

A)  product
B)  process
C)  service
D)  outsourceE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

By designing a system in-house, companies can develop and train an IT staff that understands the organization's business functions and information support needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A(n)  _____ is a firm that delivers a software application, or access to an application, by charging a usage or subscription fee.

Accepted Answer

A)  software delivery service
B)  manufacturer outsourcing
C)  manufacturer outsourcing.
D)  application service providerE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The _____ contains the prerequisites for the new system, describes the alternatives that were considered, and makes a specific recommendation to management.

Accepted Answer

A)  software requirements specification
B)  request for quoting document
C)  software license
D)  maintenance agreementE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 7: Development Strategies

Which of the following is a reason Priscilla will share with the new analysts, with regard to a client that wants to purchase a software package?​

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The _____ contains the prerequisites for the new system, describes the alternatives that were considered, and makes a specific recommendation to management.

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Mission-critical IT systems should be outsourced only if the result is a cost-attractive, reliable business solution that fits the company's long-term business strategy.

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A(n) _____ is a firm that delivers a software application, or access to an application, by charging a usage or subscription fee.

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Although the traditional model of software acquisition still accounts for more software acquisition, a new model, called _____, is changing the picture dramatically.

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_____ is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.

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A subscription model charges a variable fee based on the volume of transactions or operations performed by the application.

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Discuss the concerns and issues related to outsourcing.

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When software is purchased, a _____ is being bought that gives the purchaser the right to use the software under certain terms and conditions.

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The _____ must include users, who will participate in the selection process and feel a sense of ownership in the new system.

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A company considering outsourcing must realize that the solution can be only as good as the outsourcing firm that provides the service.

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In most large and medium-sized companies, a(n) _____ within the IT department is responsible for providing user support.

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_____ reduces the customer's need for software maintenance, operation, and support.

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When companies acquire web-based software as a(n) _____, they can limit in-house involvement to a minimum.

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Which of the following is true of web-based development?​

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Which of the following is true of a web-based systems development environment?​

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By designing a system in-house, companies can develop and train an IT staff that understands the organization's business functions and information support needs.

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Which of the following is a software collection obtained from a vendor or application service provider?

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