1. __ is the amount of data that can be transferred in a fixed time period.  Bandwidth
2. _______ is a systems development technique that produces a graphical representation of a concept or process that systems developers can analyze, test, and modify.  Modeling
3. A _____ consists of horizontal bars, connected with arrows that indicate task dependencies.  Gantt chart
4. A _____ is a set of letters or numbers that represents a data item.  Code
5. A common tool for showing the distribution of a questionnaire or sampling results is a vertical bar chart called a _____.   Histogram
6. A main advantage of ERP is that it describes a specific hardware and software environment, also called a platform, which ensures connectivity and easy integration of future systems, including in-house software and commercial packages   True
7. A software package developed to handle information requirements for a specific type of business is called a(n) _____.   vertical application
8. A use case represents the steps in a specific business function or process.  True
9. A(n) _____ produces one or more lines of output for each record processed   detail report
10. An evaluation model is a technique that uses a common yardstick to measure and compare vendor ratings.   True
11. An object’s _____ are the tasks or functions that the object performs when it receives a command to do so.   Methods
12. If processes must be performed in a specific sequence, the information should be documented in the _____.  process descriptions
13. In an efficient design, data is reentered at least two times   False
14. In the systems design phase, a logical model is built that describes how the system will be constructed.  False.
15. Internal and external factors affect every business decision that a company makes, and IT systems are no exception.   True
16. IT professionals recognize that successful systems must be user-oriented, and users need to be involved, formally or informally, at every stage of system development.   True
17. Structured application development usually involves a(n) _____, which proceeds from a general design to a detailed structure.   top-down approach
18. The database and the Internet speak the same language   False
19. The first step in managing IT security is to develop a _____ based on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.   security policy
20. Today’s mobile devices have enough computing power to provide processing “at the edge,” which means at the end of a network, in the user’s hands.   True
21. Tools make it easier to build an information system, thereby boosting IT productivity and improving the quality of the finished product.  True
22. Using a work breakdown structure (WBS) allows one to manage a project as one large task.  False
23. Using flowcharts, programmers can break large systems into subsystems that are easier to understand and code.  True
24. When network traffic is encrypted, it is invisible and its content and purpose are masked.  False
25. Which is an example of a discretionary project?  Creating a new report for a user

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