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Multiple Choice 31. _____ is a model of software deployment in which an application is hosted as a service provided to customers over the Internet. a. Hardware as a Help b. Software as a Service c. Process as a Product d. Software Licensing ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Software as a Service (SaaS) is a model of software deployment in which an application is hosted as a service provided to customers over the Internet. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 211 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.07.07 - Explain the role of the systems analyst in selecting a development strategy NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: The Impact of the Internet KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:37 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/25/2019 12:51 PM 32. _____ reduces the customer's need for software maintenance, operation, and support. a. Hardware as a Help b. Software as a Service c. Processing as a Product d. Storage as a Solution ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Software as a Service (SaaS) reduces the customer's need for software maintenance, operation, and support. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 211 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.07.07 - Explain the role of the systems analyst in selecting a development strategy NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology

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The Impact of the Internet Bloom’s: Remember 1/30/2019 11:37 AM 4/22/2019 2:18 PM

33. Identify a major web-based development environment. a. Microsoft’s .NET b. HP ArcSight c. Cisco's CSR d. Oracle DBA ANSWER: a RATIONALE: One representative web-based development environment is Microsoft’s .NET. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 201 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.07.01 - Explain the differences between traditional and webbased systems development NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: The Impact of the Internet KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:37 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2019 2:21 PM 34. In a(n) _____, the web becomes an integral part of the application, rather than just a communication channel, and systems analysts need new application development tools and solutions to handle the new systems. a. Internet-based system b. file-based system c. quality-based system d. agent-based system ANSWER: a RATIONALE: In an Internet-based system, the web becomes an integral part of the application, rather than just a communication channel, and systems analysts need new application development tools and solutions to handle the new systems. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 201 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False

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SAD.12e.07.01 - Explain the differences between traditional and webbased systems development United States - BUSPROG: Technology The Impact of the Internet Bloom’s: Remember 1/30/2019 11:37 AM 4/22/2019 2:22 PM

35. Building an application in a _____ environment can offer greater benefits, and sometimes greater risks, when compared to a traditional environment. a. GUI b. web-based c. cloud d. multinational ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Building the application in a web-based environment can offer greater benefits (and sometimes greater risks) when compared to a traditional environment. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 201 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.07.01 - Explain the differences between traditional and webbased systems development NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: The Impact of the Internet KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:37 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/25/2019 12:55 PM 36. Web-based software usually requires additional layers, called _____, to communicate with existing software and legacy systems. a. freeware b. shareware c. middleware d. public domain software ANSWER: c RATIONALE: Web-based software usually requires additional layers, called middleware, to communicate with existing software and legacy systems. POINTS: DIFFICULTY:

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202 Multiple Choice False SAD.12e.07.01 - Explain the differences between traditional and webbased systems development United States - BUSPROG: Technology The Impact of the Internet Bloom’s: Remember 1/30/2019 11:37 AM 4/22/2019 2:24 PM

37. When companies acquire web-based software as a(n) _____, they can limit in-house involvement to a minimum. a. product b. process c. service d. outsource ANSWER: c RATIONALE: When companies acquire web-based software as a service rather than a product they purchase, they can limit in-house involvement and have the vendor install, configure, and maintain the system by paying agreed-upon fees. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 202 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.07.02 - Define Web 2.0, cloud computing, and mobile devices NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: The Impact of the Internet KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:37 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2019 2:26 PM 38. Which is true of a traditional systems development environment? a. Many applications require substantial desktop computing power and resources. b. Systems are developed and delivered in an Internet-based framework such as .NET or WebSphere. c. Systems are easily scalable and can run on multiple hardware environments. d. Internet-based development treats the traditional systems development environment as the platform, rather than just a communication channel. ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Many applications require substantial desktop computing power and

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resources. 1 Easy 201 Multiple Choice False SAD.12e.07.01 - Explain the differences between traditional and webbased systems development United States - BUSPROG: Technology The Impact of the Internet Bloom’s: Remember 1/30/2019 11:37 AM 4/22/2019 2:27 PM

39. Which is true of a web-based systems development environment? 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. ANSWER: d RATIONALE: Web-based software treats the software application as a service that is less dependent on desktop computing power and resources. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 202 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.07.02 - Define Web 2.0, cloud computing, and mobile devices NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: The Impact of the Internet KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:37 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2019 2:29 PM 40. The _____ environment enhances interactive experiences, including wikis and blogs, and social networking applications. a. outsourcing b. Software as a Service c. Web 2.0 d. command-line ANSWER: c

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The Web 2.0 environment enhances interactive experiences, including wikis and blogs, and social networking applications such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. 1 Easy 202 Multiple Choice False SAD.12e.07.02 - Define Web 2.0, cloud computing, and mobile devices United States - BUSPROG: Technology The Impact of the Internet Bloom’s: Remember 1/30/2019 11:37 AM 4/22/2019 2:30 PM

41. _____ 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. a. Utility computing b. Mainframe computing c. Grid computing d. Cloud computing ANSWER: d RATIONALE: Cloud computing is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, ondemand 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. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 202 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.07.02 - Define Web 2.0, cloud computing, and mobile devices NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: The Impact of the Internet KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:37 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2019 2:32 PM 42. _____ is the transfer of information systems development, operation, or maintenance to an outside firm that provides these services, for a fee, on a temporary or long-term basis. a. Outsourcing b. Commission

c. Subscription d. External provisioning ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Outsourcing is the transfer of information systems development, operation, or maintenance to an outside firm that provides these services, for a fee, on a temporary or long-term basis. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 208 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.07.04 - Explain the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Outsourcing KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:37 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2019 2:34 PM 43. A firm that offers outsourcing solutions is called a _____. a. subscription provider b. software provider c. service provider d. resource provider ANSWER: c RATIONALE: A firm that offers outsourcing solutions is called a service provider. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 208 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.07.04 - Explain the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Outsourcing KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:37 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2019 2:35 PM 44. A(n) _____ is a firm that delivers a software application, or access to an application, by charging a usage or subscription fee. a. software delivery service b. manufacturer outsourcing provider

c. transaction service d. application service provider ANSWER: d RATIONALE: An application service provider (ASP) is a firm that delivers a software application, or access to an application, by charging a usage or subscription fee. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 208 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.07.04 - Explain the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Outsourcing KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:37 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/25/2019 1:07 PM 45. Some firms offer _____, which provide powerful web-based support for transactions such as order processing, billing, and customer relationship management. a. application service providers (ASP) b. Internet business services (IBS) c. outsource hosting providers (OHP) d. fixed outsourcing services (FOS) ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Some firms offer Internet business services (IBSs), which provide powerful web-based support for transactions such as order processing, billing, and customer relationship management. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 209 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.07.04 - Explain the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Outsourcing KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:37 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/25/2019 1:09 PM 46. When determining outsourcing fees, a _____ uses a set fee based on a specified level of service and user support.

a. fixed fee model b. usage model c. subscription model d. transaction model ANSWER: RATIONALE: POINTS: DIFFICULTY: REFERENCES: QUESTION TYPE: HAS VARIABLES: LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NATIONAL STANDARDS: TOPICS: KEYWORDS: DATE CREATED: DATE MODIFIED:

a A fixed fee model uses a set fee based on a specified level of service and user support. 1 Easy 209 Multiple Choice False SAD.12e.07.04 - Explain the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing United States - BUSPROG: Technology Outsourcing Bloom’s: Remember 1/30/2019 11:37 AM 4/22/2019 2:37 PM

47. When determining outsourcing fees, a _____ has a variable fee based on the number of users or workstations that have access to the application. a. fixed fee model b. usage model c. subscription model d. transaction model ANSWER: c RATIONALE: A subscription model has a variable fee based on the number of users or workstations that have access to the application. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 209 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.07.04 - Explain the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: In-House Software Development Options KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:37 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2019 2:38 PM 48. The main reason for offshore outsourcing is to _____. a. lower bottom-line costs

b. manage operations only in one country c. reduce project control issues and security risks d. ship bulky raw materials ANSWER: a RATIONALE: The main reason for offshoring is the same as for domestic outsourcing: lower bottom-line costs. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 210 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.07.05 - Explain the advantages and disadvantages of offshoring NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Outsourcing KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:37 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/25/2019 1:13 PM 49. A(n) _____ is an outsourcing fee model that charges a variable fee based on the volume of transactions or operations performed by the application. a. method model b. administrative model c. usage model d. interpolated model ANSWER: c RATIONALE: A usage model is an outsourcing fee model that charges a variable fee based on the volume of transactions or operations performed by the application. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 209 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.07.04 - Explain the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: Outsourcing KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:37 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2019 2:42 PM 50. In the context of in-house software development options, the choice between developing versus purchasing software often is called a _____ decision.

a. build or make b. subscription c. transactional d. build or buy ANSWER: RATIONALE: POINTS: DIFFICULTY: REFERENCES: QUESTION TYPE: HAS VARIABLES: LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NATIONAL STANDARDS: TOPICS: KEYWORDS: DATE CREATED: DATE MODIFIED:

d The choice between developing versus purchasing software often is called a make or buy, or build or buy, decision. 1 Easy 203 Multiple Choice False SAD.12e.07.03 - Explain advantages and disadvantages of in-house software development United States - BUSPROG: Technology In-House Software Development Options Bloom’s: Remember 1/30/2019 11:37 AM 4/22/2019 2:44 PM

51. The software that a company’s IT department makes, builds, and develops is called _____. a. in-house software b. internal software c. external software d. indexed software ANSWER: a RATIONALE: The company’s IT department makes, builds, and develops in-house software. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 203 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.07.03 - Explain advantages and disadvantages of in-house software development NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: In-House Software Development Options KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:37 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2019 2:45 PM 52. Which is a software collection obtained from a vendor or application service provider?

a. software package b. software cluster c. software metric d. software aggregate ANSWER: RATIONALE: POINTS: DIFFICULTY: REFERENCES: QUESTION TYPE: HAS VARIABLES: LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NATIONAL STANDARDS: TOPICS: KEYWORDS: DATE CREATED: DATE MODIFIED:

a A software package is obtained from a vendor or an application service provider. 1 Moderate 203 Multiple Choice False SAD.12e.07.03 - Explain advantages and disadvantages of in-house software development United States - BUSPROG: Technology In-House Software Development Options Bloom’s: Remember 1/30/2019 11:37 AM 4/22/2019 2:47 PM

53. In the context of in-house software development options, companies that develop software for sale are called _____. a. software stockers b. software distributers c. software vendors d. software dealers ANSWER: c RATIONALE: Companies that develop software for sale are called software vendors. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 203 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.07.03 - Explain advantages and disadvantages of in-house software development NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: In-House Software Development Options KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:37 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2019 2:49 PM 54. In the context of in-house software development options, a firm that enhances a commercial package by adding custom features and configuring it for a particular industry is called a(n) _____.

a. business process outsourcing (BPO) firm b. enterprise resource planner (ERP) c. online service provider (OSP) d. value-added reseller (VAR) ANSWER: d RATIONALE: A firm that enhances a commercial package by adding custom features and configuring it for a particular industry is called a value-added reseller (VAR). POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 203 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.07.03 - Explain advantages and disadvantages of in-house software development NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: In-House Software Development Options KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:37 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/25/2019 1:20 PM 55. A software package that can be used by many different types of organizations is called a(n) _____. a. vertical application b. symmetric application c. horizontal application d. asymmetric application ANSWER: c RATIONALE: A software package that can be used by many different types of organizations is called a horizontal application. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 203 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.07.03 - Explain advantages and disadvantages of in-house software development NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: In-House Software Development Options KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:37 AM DATE MODIFIED: 4/22/2019 2:52 PM

56. A software package developed to handle information requirements for a specific type of business is called a(n) _____. a. vertical application b. symmetric application c. horizontal application d. asymmetric application ANSWER: a RATIONALE: A software package developed to handle information requirements for a specific type of business is called a vertical application. POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: 203 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.07.03 - Explain advantages and disadvantages of in-house software development NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology TOPICS: In-House Software Development Options KEYWORDS: B...