1The design phase of the SDLC creates a(n) _____
a. blueprint for the future system
2To avoid the classic design mistake of "reducing the design time," the analyst should _____
e. use timeboxing
3To avoid the classic design mistake of "feature creep," the analyst should _____
e. use rapid application development techniques or timeboxing
4When an analyst discovers that a set of classes have a similar set of attributes and methods, it may make sense to _____ out the similarities into a separate class
c. factor
5A(n) _____ is the equivalent to a subsystem
b. partition
6The _____ layer contains, among other things, the classes that represent the fundamental data types
e. foundation
7The _____ layer addresses how the software will execute on specific computers and networks
e. problem domain
8The layer that keeps the user interface implementation separate from the application or problem domain classes is the _____ layer
c. human-computer interaction
9The _____ layer addresses the issues involving the persistence of the objects contained in the system
d. data management
10Which of the following is not a fundamental way to approach the creation of a new information system?
d. rely on end-users to develop it themselves
11To avoid the classic design mistake of "silver bullet syndrome," the analyst should _____
d. not use a design tool that appears too good to be true
12There are three methods to create a new system. They are _____
d. in-house custom application, buy a package, and external vendor
13The following are all classic design mistakes EXCEPT _____
b. including design time
14The following are all strengths of a custom development design strategy EXCEPT _____
d. lower risk
15The following are all strengths of a packaged software design strategy EXCEPT _____
d. there is an exact match of functionality to requirements
16An advantage of custom development is that the organization can _____
b. build technical skills and functional knowledge
17An advantage of purchasing packaged software is that the organization can _____
e. save money on the purchase
18A disadvantage of purchasing packaged software is that the organization may _____
a. accept functionality that is not a perfect fit
19The process of building new systems by combining packaged software, existing legacy systems, and new software written to integrate everything together is called _____
d. systems integration
20Manipulating certain parameters to refine the way features work in a software package is called _____
c. customization
21The decision on which design strategy to use depends on _____
e. all of the above
22A(n) ______ matrix can be used to organize the pros and cons of the design alternatives so that the best solution will be chosen in the end
a. alternative
23Which of the following is NOT a layer of a software architecture
d. data structure