ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: With agile methods, team members need a high level of technical and communications skills.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: 18
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: case 1-1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.01.07 - Distinguish among structured analysis, object oriented analysis, and agile systems development methods
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology
TOPICS: Systems Development Methods
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Apply
DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 4/13/2019 11:59 AM
75. It is a new day at the firm. Roark has been in place for a few weeks, strengthening the communications skills of his employees, getting them to work much better together. Now, the challenge that he faces is not an internal one; it lies with the client, which is increasingly incapable of sticking with decisions. Roark, based on his past experience with other clients like this, is afraid that the client will throw them a curveball and want to make changes late in the game—but that they also will be unwilling to absorb the costs of those changes. For this reason, which method of development will Roark eliminate?
a. Structured analysis
b. Agile/adaptive methods
c. Object-oriented analysis
d. Rapid application development
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: With structured analysis, changes can be costly, especially in later phases.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: 18
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
PREFACE NAME: case 1-1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.01.07 - Distinguish among structured analysis, object oriented analysis, and agile systems development methods
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology
TOPICS: Systems Development Methods
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Apply
DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 4/8/2019 3:37 PM
Essay
76. Who is a knowledge worker, and why is this kind of worker required by successful companies?
ANSWER: Knowledge workers include systems analysts, programmers, accountants, researchers, trainers, human resource specialists, and other professionals. Knowledge workers also use business support systems, knowledge management systems, and user productivity systems. Knowledge workers provide support for an organization's basic functions. Just as a military unit requires logistical support, a successful company needs knowledge workers to carry out its mission.
POINTS: 1
RUBRIC: Criteria 0 1 2 3 4
FailureBelow ExpectationsDevelopingCompetentMastery
Explains who knowledge workers are.
Explains why knowledge workers are required by successful companies.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: 17
QUESTION TYPE: Essay
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: SAD.12e.01.06 - Describe the types of information the four classes of users need
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Technology
TOPICS: What Information Do Users Need?
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
DATE CREATED: 1/30/2019 11:34 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 4/15/2019 10:12 AM
77. Discuss the pros and cons of agile methods.
ANSWER: Pros:
Very flexible and efficient in dealing with change.
Stresses team interaction and reflects a set of community-based values.
Frequent deliverables constantly validate the project and reduce risk.
Cons:
Team members need a high level of technical and communications skills. Lack of structure and documentation can introduce risk factors.
Overall project might be subject to scope change as user requirements change.
POINTS: 1
RUBRIC: Criteria 0 1 2 3 4
FailureBelow ExpectationsDevelopingCompetentMastery
Student lists pros.
Student lists cons.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate