IFSM300 Quiz 8 Latest 2020 November

IFSM300 Information systems in Organization

Quiz 8

Question 1 An effective systems proposal report should:

be written for any potential reader

make vague recommendations

provide detailed and specific, covering every aspect of the analysis

be written clearly and concisely to convey key points

Question 2          A systems proposal report should

begin with providing the recommended solution to address a potential business problem

address how the solution will duplicate the existing business process

avoid addressing what existing data should be migrated to the new system

identify how a technology solution should help achieve the key business strategic goals and objectives and address a current business problem or opportunity

Question 3          It is important that the implementation planning section of a systems proposal report address

only future data requirements

costs of technology solution

training, communication and support

consequences of not adapting to the new system quickly

Question 4          True or false:  Leadership can be demonstrated only by those in positions of authority.

                True

                False

Question 5          Place the following key areas for a systems proposal report in the correct logical sequence.

____                     Requirements

____                     Process Analysis

____                     Strategic Analysis

____                     Implementation Planning

____                     Solution Building

Question 6          Which of the following is a common element of most definitions of leadership?

subject-matter expertise

the ability to influence

the use of power

financial acumen

Question 7          True or false:  An effective change  management strategy will eliminate employees’ resistance to change.

                True

                False

Question 8          Which of the following is the key benefit of effective organizational change management strategies?

create an organizational strategic plan

stop any resistance from employees

keep projects on schedule

help individuals transition to the future state successfully

Question 9  Which of the following represents a natural progression of an individual’s emotional response to change?

acceptance, anger, denial, depression

depression, anger, denial, testing

bargaining, immobilization, acceptance, testing

immobilization, denial, depression, acceptance

 

Question 10        True or false:  Implementation planning is a secondary focus for a systems proposal report.

                True

                False

Question 11        Which of the following is not a principle of effective leadership?

fairness

competitiveness

mutual respect

honesty

Question 12        True or false:  Often,  one of the responsibilities of a business analyst is to help inform key stakeholders of the results of the analysis and propose a system or technology recommendation.

                True

                False

Question 13        Which of the following are the five characteristics of resilient people?

positive, focused, flexible, organized, and proactive

technically skilled, intelligent, experienced, articulate, and motivated

optimistic, worldly, smooth talker, savvy, and influential

structured, intelligent, quick, alert, and friendly

Question 14        The Solution Building section of a systems proposal report should (select all that apply)

include system performance requirements

describe key user requirements and how the solution will address those

avoid indicating alignment with IT strategic plan and architecture

include build vs. buy analysis regarding acquiring the solution

Question 15        Three key areas to focus on for successful system implementation are:

project plan, project schedule, and project management

leadership, project management, and change management

leadership, management, and supervision

system identification, change management, and budget