Chapter 11

Question 1

_____ is the process of constructing the programs and code modules that serve as the building blocks of an information system.

Answer 1

Application development

Question 2

Successful completion of system testing is the key to user and management approval, which is why system tests sometimes are called _____.

Answer 2

acceptance tests

Question 3

During _____, existing data is loaded into the new system.

Answer 3

data conversion

Question 4

After completing integration testing, a systems analyst must perform _____, which involves the entire information system and includes all typical processing situations.

Answer 4

system testing

Question 5

In _____, two programmers work on the same task on the same computer; one drives while the other navigates.

Answer 5

Pair programming

Question 6

A _____ consists of related program code organized into small units that are easy to understand and maintain.

Answer 6

Module

Question 7

_____ graphically represent the logical rules and interaction between program modules using a series of symbols connected by arrows.

Answer 7

Flowcharts

Question 8

The main objective of _____ is to avoid problems or to identify them as soon as possible.

Answer 8

quality assurance

Question 9

Using a _____ strategy, knowledgeable users can be selected who then conduct sessions for others.

Answer 9

train-the-trainer

Question 10

Cohesion describes the degree of interdependence among modules.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Data conversion is easier when a new system replaces a manual system because all data can be entered manually, unless it must be scanned.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

Modules that are independent are tightly coupled.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Program documentation describes the system’s functions and how they are implemented.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Agile projects use various iterative and incremental models.

Answer 14

True