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COP4020_Chapter_8

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The design phase of the SDLC creates a(n) _____. blueprint for the future system
To avoid the classic design mistake of “reducing the design time,” the analyst should _____. use timeboxing
To avoid the classic design mistake of “feature creep,” the analyst should _____. use rapid application development techniques or timeboxing
When 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. factor
A(n) _____ is the equivalent to a subsystem. partition
The _____ layer contains, among other things, the classes that represent the fundamental data types. foundation
The _____ layer addresses how the software will execute on specific computers and networks. problem domain
The layer that keeps the user interface implementation separate from the application or problem domain classes is the _____ layer. human-computer interaction
The _____ layer addresses the issues involving the persistence of the objects contained in the system. data managment
Which of the following is not a fundamental way to approach the creation of a new information system? rely on end-users to develop it themselves
To avoid the classic design mistake of “silver bullet syndrome,” the analyst should _____. not use a design tool that appears too good to be true
There are three methods to create a new system. They are _____. in-house custom application, buy a package, and external vender
The following are all classic design mistakes EXCEPT _____. including design time
The following are all strengths of a custom development design strategy EXCEPT _____. lower risk
The following are all strengths of a packaged software design strategy EXCEPT _____. there is an exact match of functionality to requirements
An advantage of custom development is that the organization can _____. build technical skills and functional knowledge
An advantage of purchasing packaged software is that the organization can _____. save money on the purchase
A disadvantage of purchasing packaged software is that the organization may _____. accept functionality that is not a perfect fit
The process of building new systems by combining packaged software, existing legacy systems, and new software written to integrate everything together is called _____. systems integration
Manipulating certain parameters to refine the way features work in a software package is called _____. customization
The decision on which design strategy to use depends on _____. how unique the business need is, the expertise of the project manager, the urgency of the project and the amount of in-house experience
A(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. alternative
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