CPIN239 — S01-03 – Flashcards
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____ refers to the combination of hardware, software, and services that people use to manage, communicate, and share information.
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Information techonology
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The ____ method of developing systems stresses team interaction and reflects a set of community-based values.
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agile/adaptive
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____ enabled computer-to-computer transfer of data between companies, usually over private telecommunications networks.
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EDI
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____ software controls the flow of data, provides data security, and manages network operations.
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System
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For complex operations, analysts apply computer-based modeling tools that use a standard language called ____.
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business process modeling notation (BPMN)
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Business support systems ____.
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provide job-related information support to users at all levels of a company
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Hardware-based security controls include ____.
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none of the above
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When using a ____ diagram to investigate causes of a problem, an analyst first states the problem and then draws a main bone with sub-bones that represent possible causes of the problem.
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fishbone
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Of the measures of feasibility in the accompanying figure, ____ considers questions such as "Does management support the project?" and "Will the new system require training for users?"
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operational feasibility
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____ planning is the process of identifying long-term organizational goals, strategies, and resources.
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Strategic
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Projects with very general scope definitions are at risk of expanding gradually, without specific authorization, in a process called project ____.
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creep
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In the accompanying figure showing factors that affect IT systems projects, changing _________________________ is a major force affecting business and society in general.
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technology
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A(n) _________________________ describes a company for its stakeholders and briefly states the company's overall purpose, products, services, and values.
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Mission Statement
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The term _________________________ refers to the reasons, or justification, for a systems development proposal.
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business case
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_________________________ are advantages that are difficult to measure in dollars but are important to a company.
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Intangible benefits
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A(n) _________________________ is included in the report to management if you need to attach supporting information (e.g., the interviews you conducted, the documentation you reviewed).
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appendix
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In the project planning process, a(n) ____________________ is any work that has a beginning and an end and requires the use of company resources.
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task
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Over time, the distinctions between the Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) and the Critical Path Method (CPM) have disappeared, and today the scheduling technique is called ____________________, as represented in the accompanying figure.
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PERT/CPM
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____________________ can involve dependent tasks, multiple successor tasks, and multiple predecessor tasks.
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Task patterns
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Instead of training a project as one large task, you break the project down into a series of smaller tasks, called a(n) ____________________.
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work breakdown structure
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The PERT chart called a network diagram in the accompanying figure represents a bottom-up technique, because it analyzes a large, complex project as a series of individual ____________________.
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tasks
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In a PERT/CPM chart, each task has which of the following ____.
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start day/date
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The accompanying figure shows task ____, which simplify a complex task by combining several activities.
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groups
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A event is a recognizable reference point that you can use to ____.
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monitor progress
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The first step in the creation of a PERT/CPM chart is to ____.
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identify all the project tasks
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A ____ path includes all tasks that are vital to the project schedule.
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critical
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When maintaining schedules, if enough ____ and frequent checkpoints exist, problems will be detected rapidly.
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milestones
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Electronic data interchange (EDI) enables ____ inventory systems, which rely on computer-to-computer data exchange to minimize unnecessary inventory.
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JIT
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A(n) ____ shows the data that flows in and out of system processes.
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process model
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The ____ method of developing systems produces code that is modular and reusable.
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object-oriented analysis
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In the ____, like that shown in the accompanying figure, the result of each phase, which is called a deliverable or end product, flows sequentially into the next phase in the SDLC.
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waterfall model
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GanttProject can open files created with ____.
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Microsoft Project
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When an information system does not meet business requirements, causes might include ____.
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imprecise targets
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A risk management plan includes a review of ____.
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project scope
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When setting priorities for systems requests, the highest priority goes to projects that provide the ____.
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greatest benefit, at the lowest cost, in the shortest period of time
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A(n) ____ chart can be used to display the qualitative risk analysis matrix.
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XY
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Problems with timetables and project milestones can indicate ____.
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personality conflicts among team members
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A(n) ____ investigates, analyzes, designs, develops, installs, evaluates, and maintains a company's information systems.
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systems analyst
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In the model of the SDLC shown in the accompanying figure, the purpose of the ____ is to create a physical model that will satisfy all documented requirements for the system.
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systems design phase
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User productivity systems ____.
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include e-mail, voice mail, fax, video and Web conferencing, word processing, automated calendars, database management, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, presentation graphics, company intranets, and integrated mobile computing systems
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Projects where management has no choice in implementing them are called ____ projects.
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nondiscretionary
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In the preliminary investigation report, the ____ section contains the results of the preliminary investigation, including a description of the project's scope, constraints, and feasibility.
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findings
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A project manager's planning _____.
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includes identifying project tasks and estimating completion times and costs
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The Apptivo ____ is free of charge with unlimited duration.
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Standard Plan
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Most risk identifications include a brief description of ____.
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who would be responsible for responding to a given risk
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Strategic planning starts with a ____ that reflects the firm's vision, purpose, and values..
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Mission Statement
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