Answer the attached multiple choices Thanks
Which of the following was true about data processing in the
1970s and early 1980s?
A. Internet and World Wide Web applications were the most
prevalent type
B. Demand for applications was high and there was a long and
growing backlog of work
C. Apple computers were widely used in corporations and
government
D. Users were able to get technology deployed very quickly
Question 2 of 20
5.0 Points
Which one of the following is not a system development life
cycle phase?
A. Development
B. Funding
C. Feasibility and Design
D. Testing
Question 3 of 20
5.0 Points
Which two of the following were the sources of most system
implementation errors?
A. Design and coding
B. Requirements and design
C. Requirements and coding
D. None of the above
Question 4 of 20
5.0 Points
According to your readings, which of the following was NOT
predicted to be true about the role of the CIO in 2020?
A. The IT Department won’t be physical
B. CIOs will manage fewer humans
C. CIOs will impact business direction
D. The CIO role will be obsolete and replaced by the CTO (Chief
Technology Officer)
Question 5 of 20
5.0 Points
We read a case study about implementing Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) software at Rolls Royce. Problems encountered during
the effort are ones that are commonly encountered. Which of the
following problems WAS NOT cited in the case?
A. Training people to accept change and do business in a
TOTALLY new way
B. Problems matching the traditional processes to the software
configuration
C. Coordinating between U.S. offices and headquarters in
Germany
D. Cleaning up the data from the “legacy” (old) systems
Question 6 of 20
5.0 Points
According to one of our readings, system implementation success
depends on the interaction of technology and the organization.
Which one of the following factors is the problem in this case?
A. Awareness of the linkage between system success dimensions
and project risks factors
B. Commitment throughout the organization starting with top
management
C. Institutional and cultural separation between users and
designers
D. Threat of reduced control over a user’s work
Question 7 of 20
5.0 Points
User involvement is critical for system success. Which of the
following factors is NOT a reason for user resistance?
A. End users have been competent at using the old system
B. End users are unfamiliar with the new system
C. End users are risk averse
D. End users are typically older and unable to learn new
technology
Question 8 of 20
5.0 Points
Best practices for managing IT contractors include all of the
following EXCEPT which one?
A. Using many different contracting companies
B. Guarding the contractor Gateway
C. Separating Design and Build responsibilities
D. Managing Project Management
Question 9 of 20
5.0 Points
Which of the following contract types pushes the risk to the
contractor?
A. Fixed price contract
B. Bill As Much As You Want Contract
C. Cost reimbursement (time and materials) contract
D. Funny money contract
Question 10 of 20
5.0 Points
In a performance-based contract, which benefit offers greatest
opportunity to increase innovation?
A. Improved surveillance capabilities
B. Contractor involved in solutions rather than step-by-step
tasks
C. Better value
D. Reduction in contract risk
Question 11 of 20
5.0 Points
A business case is essential. It focuses management and project
personnel on cost and schedule. What third important dimension is
also a vital part of a business case?
A. Innovation
B. Risk
C. Complexity
D. Variability
Question 12 of 20
5.0 Points
According to one of your readings, which of the following is NOT
included as a category of failure?
A. Users maintain low or non-interaction with the IS
B. The IS uses too many contractors
C. The IS overruns its budget or schedule
D. The IS fails to meet its design objectives
Question 13 of 20
5.0 Points
In Government at the Brink, which of the following was
identified as a “big part of the problem?”
A. Poor design
B. Not aligning technology with the role of the agency
C. Not focusing on requirements
D. Having too many contractors involved in a project
Question 14 of 20
5.0 Points
The Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 required that agencies do
what?
A. Bring agency spending in line with Congressional
guidelines
B. Spend less money on information technology
C. Implement an IT Capital Planning and Investment Control
Process
D. Use more off-the-shelf software
Question 15 of 20
5.0 Points
Which of the following is NOT an element of a CPIC process?
A. Select
B. Control
C. Evaluate
D. Criticize
Question 16 of 20
5.0 Points
Which factor is most relevant in the success of an Investment
Review Board?
A. Solid record keeping
B. Regular meetings
C. Use of an Enterprise Architecture
D. Involvement of senior agency leadership
Question 17 of 20
5.0 Points
Which of the following is most problematic for the launch of the
Affordable Care Act?
A. Political in-fighting on Capitol Hill
B. Use of too many contractors
C. Requirements continued to change until the last minute
D. Not enough capacity
Question 18 of 20
5.0 Points
Why is technology so difficult to manage?
A. Because it costs so much
B. Because computer geeks just don't get it
C. Because computer people are not paid enough
D. There are many reasons
Question 19 of 20
5.0 Points
If you are appointed to head a large agency, what would be the
first action you would take to improve IT success?
A. Implement a CPIC process
B. Out-source the technology function
C. Reduce IT spending
D. Fire the Chief Information Officer
Question 20 of 20
5.0 Points
Which part of the business case is most useful for asking
probing questions when considering approving a new IT project?
A. Risk inventory and assessment
B. Alternatives analysis
C. Justification
D. Description
