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Michael asks…
Can anyone help me with this stupid pre exam for summer course?
Time Remaining:
1. (TCO 1) Analytical skills _____. (Points: 3)
help you work with end users, as well as other analysts and programmers
help you understand the potential and the limitations of information technology
help you manage projects, resources, risk, and change
enable you to understand the organization and its functions, to identify opportunities and problems, and to analyze and solve problems
promote an understanding of the different types of information systems
2. (TCO 1) Technical skills _____. (Points: 3)
help you work with end users, as well as other analysts and programmers
help you understand the potential and the limitations of information technology
help you manage projects, resources, risk, and change
enable you to understand the organization and its functions, to identify opportunities and problems, and to analyze and solve problems
promote an understanding of the different types of information systems
3. (TCO 3) Which of the following is not a true statement? (Points: 5)
An object’s behavior depends on its state and the operation being performed.
An object’s state is determined by its attribute values and links to other objects.
An operation is simply an action that one object performs upon another in order to get a response.
An object’s state and behavior are packaged separately.
An object has a state and exhibits behavior through operations that can examine or affect its state.
4. (TCO 3) A systems development methodology created to radically decrease the time needed to design and implement information systems best describes _____.
(Points: 5)
Participatory Design (PD)
rapid application development
joint application design
CASE
Agile Methodologies
5. (TCO 2) Arguably, the most instrumental person to the successful completion of any project is the _____. (Points: 5)
project manager
chief information officer
department manager
staff consultant
end user
6. (TCO 2) Which of the following is not a project management phase? (Points: 5)
Closing down the project
Planning the project
Executing the project
Initiating a project
Implementing the project
7. (TCO 2) The concept of comparing present cash outlays to future expected returns best defines _____. (Points: 5)
cost/benefit analysis
internal rate of return
time value of money
investment return analysis
monetary futures analysis
8. (TCO 3) The impertinence characteristic of a good systems analyst is represented by which of the following statements? (Points: 5)
You must challenge yourself to look at the organization in new ways.
Every fact must fit with every other fact.
Assume anything is possible and eliminate the infeasible.
You should question everything.
Your role is to find the best solution to a business problem.
9. (TCO 3) Analysts gathering information from as many sources as possible about what the new system should do is indicative of _____.
(Points: 5)
requirements determination
requirements structuring
alternative generation and selection
project identification and selection
project initiation and planning
10. (TCO 3) What is the term that refers to systems development projects bogged down in an abundance of analysis work? (Points: 5)
Information overload
Analysis paralysis
Analysis overload
Information abundance
Disruptive analysis
11. (TCOs 4 & 5) What is the most common style for a logical database model? (Points: 2)
Relational database model
Hierarchical database model
Network database model
Object-oriented database model
Hybrid database model
12. (TCOs 4 & 5) A named two-dimensional table of data is a(n) _____. (Points: 2)
network
tree structure
relation
tuple
object
Administrator answers:
If it’s a pre-exam, they’re probably looking to find out what you know or what level you’re at. So, YOU need to answer the questions or their evaluation of you will be skewed.
Mandy asks…
How does Sun Microsystems make money out of Java?
All the components required to make a Java application are provided free of cost by Sun. Then, how does it make money out of it. I am developing a Swing Java SE application, and I find that the Java Development Kit (JDK), Netbeans IDE and the Java DB aka Derby database are provided free of charge. So, I am not paying a penny to Sun, yet I am able to make a professional Java application.
Does it earn money through training or certification?
Administrator answers:
Excellent question, and I’ve not been able to find a sure answer to it.
There are parallels with Linux (all the different flavours of it) which are also free, being Open Source. The actual development of these is done free, too, by interested volunteers. Companies then can sell it on for money, the money being for training, technical support, and additional features or front ends they put on.
The regular users in the Programming section would know more about it. Ask the question again there,or in Computers – general. Some of them may have had experience with paid services related to Java. Maybe for large enterprise versions, they DO charge?
Charles asks…
How can i get an audience with David Filo and/or his executives?
I invented a super low cost GPS (if not free, how can it be done you say, get me an appointment with them and I will cut you in), along with a long/lat driven SQL database that has a great “conceptional” fit with the new Yahoo services: tagging, local business development, consumer travel, directions and mapping, child safety, NO privacy concerns.
Guaranteed that you are found ONLY when you or yours wants to be found or needs something. This GPS has been designed to be delivered to the masses so everyone could have the benefits of satellite travel, ultimately leading to less oil dependency and a realistic reduction in emissions, outside the Global Warming controversy, how can you argue with either. The satellites are there anyways why not put them to work for everyone. This is no bs, if I have to cut off my ear to prove it I will.
This pulls a lot of things together, from virtual to reality. Yahoo could use the shot in the arm too!!
Administrator answers:
*Write them and tell them what you have.*
Mary asks…
How much should I charge for website design/development?
I am starting a website design/development business on the side, and I am trying to come up with some fair pricing criteria. Here is what I have so far. I would really appreciate it if someone could look it over and advise me! Thanks!
GENERAL PRICING
$25 per page
$125 minimum for basic website package:
•5 pages (example: HOME | ABOUT | GALLERY | SERVICES | CONTACT)
•Original design and content
•HTML/CSS/Javascript
•Domain registration and hosting services assistance
oAdditional cost for domain name purchase and/or hosting service subscription
•20 hours work time included
•Time in excess of 20 hours +$20 per hour
•Meta tags and keywords included
•No charge for copy provided by client
oCopy writing +$15 per page
GRAPHICS PRICING
Logo design + $40
Custom graphic design +$40
1 background image included
Photo editing and optimization:
•2 photos per page included
•+$15 per each additional photo edit/optimization
Headers, title banners included
MULTIMEDIA PRICING
1 video file included
1 audio file included
Additional multimedia +$15 per file
NOT INCLUDED
Database design, photography, photo restoration, print collateral design, tech writing, video editing, Multimedia integration, DHTML, FLASH, XML, Java Applets.
*Upon project completion at final invoice, any additional site updates, editing, and/or site maintenance will be provided at $30 per hour
Administrator answers:
It’s just my opinion but I think it’s too low. You need to figure out how long this will take you to do and how much you want to make per hour. If it’s going to take you 15-20 hours to do, then $125 doesn’t seem too good. If you can knock it out in about 5 hours, then it’s pretty good.
John asks…
How can I get an audience with David Filo and/or his executives?
I invented a super low cost GPS (if not free, how can it be done you say, get me an appointment with them and I will cut you in), along with a long/lat driven SQL database that has a great “conceptional” fit with the new Yahoo services: tagging, local business development, consumer travel, directions and mapping, child safety, NO privacy concerns.
Guaranteed that you are found ONLY when you or yours wants to be found or needs something. This GPS has been designed to be delivered to the masses so everyone could have the benefits of satellite travel, ultimately leading to less oil dependency and a realistic reduction in emissions, outside the Global Warming controversy, how can you argue with either. The satellites are there anyways why not put them to work for everyone. This is no bs, if I have to cut off my ear to prove it I will.
This pulls a lot of things together, from virtual to reality. Yahoo could use the shot in the arm too!!
Administrator answers:
Start here: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/
If you meet a high enough wall, do you have to stick with yahoo?
You’ll can keep plugging away at looking for other potential allies until you find one. Persistence/perseverance is the name of the game.
If a smaller company has enough means to pilot your project it may be much more receptive than Filo and more profitable for you. They may be less bureaucratic and open to innovators.
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