Which two activities are normally controlled by the Northbridge part of the chipset? (Choose two.)

Which two activities are normally controlled by the Northbridge part of the chipset? (Choose two.) communication between the CPU and the sound card communication...

A technician looks at a motherboard and sees a 24-pin connector. What component would connect to the motherboard through the use of this 24-pin connector?

A technician looks at a motherboard and sees a 24-pin connector. What component would connect to the motherboard through the use of this 24-pin connector? power...

What type of connector can be used to connect an eSATA interface to an external SATA drive?

What type of connector can be used to connect an eSATA interface to an external SATA drive? 7-pin connector 9-pin connector 15-pin connector 5-pin...

What are two factors that must be considered when choosing a computer case? (Choose two.)

What are two factors that must be considered when choosing a computer case? (Choose two.) the number of LED indicators at the front of the case the...

Which memory module has a front side bus speed of 200 MHz?

Which memory module has a front side bus speed of 200 MHz? DDR3-667 PC100 SDRAM DDR-400 DDR-333 Answer: DDR-40...

Which component controls the communications and interactions between the CPU and other components on the motherboard?

Which component controls the communications and interactions between the CPU and other components on the motherboard? RAM CMOS chipset BIOS A...

Which two storage devices use a magnetic medium for storing data? (Choose two.)

Which two storage devices use a magnetic medium for storing data? (Choose two.) tape drive solid state drive hard disk drive compact disk drive blue-ray...

Which type of memory is primarily used as cache memory?

Which type of memory is primarily used as cache memory? DRAM RAM ROM SRAM Answer: SRA...

Which type of fastener is loosened and tightened with a hex driver?

Which type of fastener is loosened and tightened with a hex driver? six sided bolt cross head screw slotted screw torx bolt Answer: six sided...

Which tool is designed to loosen or tighten crosshead screws?

Which tool is designed to loosen or tighten crosshead screws? torx driver phillips screwdriver flat head screwdriver hex driver Answer: phillips...

What are three important considerations when installing a CPU on a motherboard? (Choose three.)

What are three important considerations when installing a CPU on a motherboard? (Choose three.) The CPU heat sink and fan assembly are correctly installed. The...

What are two examples of settings that can be changed in the CMOS settings? (Choose two.)

What are two examples of settings that can be changed in the CMOS settings? (Choose two.) swap file size boot order enabling and disabling devices device...

Which statement describes the purpose of an I/O connector plate?

Which statement describes the purpose of an I/O connector plate? It makes the I/O ports of the motherboard available for connection in a variety of...

Where is the saved BIOS configuration data stored?

Where is the saved BIOS configuration data stored? hard drive cache CMOS RAM Answer: cmo...

What is the advantage of using signed drivers?

What is the advantage of using signed drivers? They never need upgrading. They are verified to be compatible with the operating system. They are guaranteed...

A technician is assembling a new computer. Which two components are often easier to install before mounting the motherboard in the case? (Choose two.)

A technician is assembling a new computer. Which two components are often easier to install before mounting the motherboard in the case? (Choose two.) sound...

A technician has assembled a new computer and must now configure the BIOS. At which point must a key be pressed to start the BIOS setup program?

A technician has assembled a new computer and must now configure the BIOS. At which point must a key be pressed to start the BIOS setup program? after...

What type of connector would be used to supply power to a PATA optical drive?

What type of connector would be used to supply power to a PATA optical drive? PS/2 AT Berg Molex Answer: mole...

Which two types of data should be backed up before troubleshooting a computer for a customer? (Choose two.)

Which two types of data should be backed up before troubleshooting a computer for a customer? (Choose two.) Windows operating system files BIOS system...

Which step of the six-step troubleshooting process is where a technician would ask the computer user to print a document on a newly installed printer?

Which step of the six-step troubleshooting process is where a technician would ask the computer user to print a document on a newly installed printer? Test...

A customer reports that recently several files cannot be accessed. The service technician decides to check the hard disk status and the file system structure. The technician asks the customer if a backup has been performed on the disk and the customer replies that the backup was done a week ago to a different logical partition on the disk. What should the technician do before performing diagnostic procedures on the disk?

A customer reports that recently several files cannot be accessed. The service technician decides to check the hard disk status and the file system...

What is the preferred method to remove a disc from an optical drive that fails to eject the disc?

What is the preferred method to remove a disc from an optical drive that fails to eject the disc? Remove the top of the drive enclosure. Send the drive...

After a new PCIe video card is added, the computer seems to boot successfully but it will not display any video. The computer was working properly before the new video card was installed. What is the most likely cause of the problem?

After a new PCIe video card is added, the computer seems to boot successfully but it will not display any video. The computer was working properly before...

Which device is most likely to be affected by an incorrect setting saved in CMOS or an incorrect jumper setting?

Which device is most likely to be affected by an incorrect setting saved in CMOS or an incorrect jumper setting? hard drive printer power supply m...

After a technician tests a theory of probable causes, what two actions should the technician take if the testing did not identify an exact cause?

After a technician tests a theory of probable causes, what two actions should the technician take if the testing did not identify an exact cause? Establish...

The 64-bit ARM v8 is an extension of the design of the 32-bit ARM v7.

The 64-bit ARM v8 is an extension of the design of the 32-bit ARM v7. A. T B. F Answer: B....

Early microprocessors which disappeared from the market did so because

Early microprocessors which disappeared from the market did so because A. Insufficient address bits B. Unreliable performance C. They were too expensive. D....

The market in which Intel processors do not do well is

The market in which Intel processors do not do well is A. Laptops B. Cloud machines. C. Personal Mobile Devices D. Web servers E. Servers F. Desktops Answer: G....

The reason the "ugly" Intel architecture has survived over the years is that

The reason the "ugly" Intel architecture has survived over the years is that A. It was adopted for the IBM PC in the early 1980s. B. It has huge market...

Which processor uses instructions which are of different lengths

Which processor uses instructions which are of different lengths A. Samsung B. AMD C. Cortex D. RISC E. MIPS F. ARM Answer: G. Intel B. AMD G....

The Intel instruction set has special instructions for string move and string compare

The Intel instruction set has special instructions for string move and string compare A. F B. T Answer: B....

An addressing scheme where the address is a base register plus 2^n times an index (where n is specified in 2 or 3 bits of the instruction) is called

An addressing scheme where the address is a base register plus 2^n times an index (where n is specified in 2 or 3 bits of the instruction) is called A....

Registers in the current Intel processors are the same length

Registers in the current Intel processors are the same length A. T B. F Answer: B....

In general, Intel's arithmetic instructions

In general, Intel's arithmetic instructions A. Execute faster than others'. B. Perform integer and floating-point calculations equally quickly. C....

Intel's widest register is ____ bits wide.

Intel's widest register is ____ bits wide. A. 64 B. 256 C. 32 D. 1024 E. 128 F. 512 Answer: G. 2^8 B. 256 G. 2...

In the 1970s, a company named Zilog produced a better chip than Intel but used intel's architecture. More recently, what company has been doing this?

In the 1970s, a company named Zilog produced a better chip than Intel but used intel's architecture. More recently, what company has been doing this?  A....

A large number (more than 200) instructions were added to the Intel instruction set

A large number (more than 200) instructions were added to the Intel instruction set A. With the release of the first Pentium chip B. In 1985 with the...

With the arrival of multimedia applications in the late 1990s, Intel introduced

With the arrival of multimedia applications in the late 1990s, Intel introduced A. Micropipelining. B. Instructions which could operate on multiple...

Intel's first 32-bit processor, the 80386 appeared the same year as the MIPS and ARM processors. However

Intel's first 32-bit processor, the 80386 appeared the same year as the MIPS and ARM processors. However A. The 80386 contained a newer instruction...

When floating point operations were introduced in the Intel processor line,

When floating point operations were introduced in the Intel processor line, A. The instruction length was increased to 32-bits. B. Integer processing...

Intel's 1978 microprocessor, the 8086 had a 16-bit architecture with

Intel's 1978 microprocessor, the 8086 had a 16-bit architecture with A. sixteen-bit registers, some of which were special-purpose B. A combination...

In general, a more complex instruction set means

In general, a more complex instruction set means A. Shorter clock cycles B. More compact code C. Lower instruction count D. Faster execution time E....

ARMS processors can load blocks of memory into multiple registers with one instruction

ARMS processors can load blocks of memory into multiple registers with one instruction  A. F B. T Answer: B....

In the ARM 12-bit immediate field, the eight least significant bits are zero-extended to a 32-bit value, then rotated right the number of bits specified in the first four bits of the field multiplied by two. This allows

In the ARM 12-bit immediate field, the eight least significant bits are zero-extended to a 32-bit value, then rotated right the number of bits specified...

Each ARM instruction begins with _____

Each ARM instruction begins with _____ A. A four-bit code which determines whether the instruction will execute. B. Condition codes C. The designation...

The ARM processor uses a status word of four bits: negative, zero, carry and overflow. What is this status word used for?

The ARM processor uses a status word of four bits: negative, zero, carry and overflow. What is this status word used for? A. Passing arguments to...

How many extra instructions does the ARM instruction set require to conditionally skip a single instruction?

How many extra instructions does the ARM instruction set require to conditionally skip a single instruction? A. One B. Zero C. Two D. Three E. Four. F....

The MIPS and ARM instruction sets differ widely on how they perform

The MIPS and ARM instruction sets differ widely on how they perform A. Addition. B. Signed addition. C. Compares and conditional branches D. Register-to-register...

The MIPS instruction set has many more data addressing modes than the ARM set.

The MIPS instruction set has many more data addressing modes than the ARM set. A. T B. F Answer: B....

Which operation is unsupported in the ARM-7 instruction set?

Which operation is unsupported in the ARM-7 instruction set? A. Shift right and left. B. Branch C. compare D. atomic swap E. div F. load halfword...

Which is not a difference between the MIPS and ARM processor

Which is not a difference between the MIPS and ARM processor A. The use of the zero register B. The year of the first product announcement C. The...

The most popular instruction set for embedded devices is _____ ISA.

The most popular instruction set for embedded devices is _____ ISA. A. IBM JCL B. Verilog C. Intel 32-bit D. MIPS E. Acorn RISC Machine F. Motorola Answer: G....

While the C language is compiled and linked, the Java language is __________

While the C language is compiled and linked, the Java language is __________ A. Compiled and Interpreted B. Run C. Run with the JVM. D. Parsed E....

Which is the fastest way to convert an array index to a memory address location

Which is the fastest way to convert an array index to a memory address location A. Divide by four. B. Reroute address lines, each to the second one...

Two methods of indexing lists of numbers are

Two methods of indexing lists of numbers are A. Offsets and shifts. B. Arrays and pointers C. serial and parallel D. Tables and arrays E. Pointers...

Machine Code optimized for speed has the fewest instructions

Machine Code optimized for speed has the fewest instructions A. T B. F Answer: B....

Inlining saves

Inlining saves  A. Programmers from themselves B. variables onto the stack. C. Space on the heap. D. Code size at the expense of execution time. E....

What is the fastest way of saving a variable in the $a0 register

What is the fastest way of saving a variable in the $a0 register A. Use the $at register. B. Place it into cache. C. Add it to $0 and store it in...

If one subroutine calls another, we must at least preserve

If one subroutine calls another, we must at least preserve A. The $sp register B. The $ra register C. The $s registers D. The $a registers E. The...

The disadvantage of the four-model approach is ____.

The disadvantage of the four-model approach is ____. a. it gives an unclear picture of the current system functions before any modifications or improvements...

The major benefit of ____ is that it gives a clear picture of current system functions before any modifications or improvements are made.

The major benefit of ____ is that it gives a clear picture of current system functions before any modifications or improvements are made. a. the four-model...

A decision ____ is a graphical representation of the conditions, actions, and rules found in a decision table.

A decision ____ is a graphical representation of the conditions, actions, and rules found in a decision table. a. base b. tree c. icon d. index ...

Decision trees show the logic structure in a ____.

Decision trees show the logic structure in a ____. a. vertical form that resembles a tree with the roots at the bottom and the branches at the top b....

___ also is called looping.

___ also is called looping. a. Sequence b. Selection c. Iteration d. Process description Answer: ...

Structured English might look familiar to programming students because it resembles ____, which is used in program design.

Structured English might look familiar to programming students because it resembles ____, which is used in program design. a. pseudocode b. a decision...

The iteration structure is the completion of ____.

The iteration structure is the completion of ____. a. one or more process steps based on the results of a test or condition b. steps in chronological...

Typical process description tools include ____.

Typical process description tools include ____. a. context diagrams b. decision trees c. pseudocode d. database tables Answer: ...

The selection structure is the completion of ____.

The selection structure is the completion of ____. a. one or more process steps based on the results of a test or condition b. steps in chronological...

In a DFD, the Gane and Sarson symbol for an entity is a ____.

In a DFD, the Gane and Sarson symbol for an entity is a ____. a. rectangle with rounded corners b. line with a single or double arrowhead c. flat...

In a DFD, the Gane and Sarson symbol for a data store is a ____.

In a DFD, the Gane and Sarson symbol for a data store is a ____. a. rectangle with rounded corners b. line with a single or double arrowhead c. the...

In a DFD, the Gane and Sarson symbol for data flow is a ____.

In a DFD, the Gane and Sarson symbol for data flow is a ____. a. rectangle with rounded corners b. line with a single or double arrowhead c. flat...

In a DFD, the Gane and Sarson symbol for a process is a ____.

In a DFD, the Gane and Sarson symbol for a process is a ____. a. rectangle with rounded corners b. line with a single or double arrowhead c. flat...

A ____ table shows a logical structure, with all possible combinations of conditions and resulting actions.

A ____ table shows a logical structure, with all possible combinations of conditions and resulting actions. a. pseudo c. decision b. logic d. val...

A ____ description documents the details of a functional primitive, which represents a specific set of processing steps and business logic.

A ____ description documents the details of a functional primitive, which represents a specific set of processing steps and business logic. a. logic...

In the accompanying figure, the sequence structure is the completion of ____.

In the accompanying figure, the sequence structure is the completion of ____. a. one or more process steps based on the results of a test or condition b....

___ is based on combinations of the three logical structures, or control structures (one of which is shown in the accompanying figure), which serve as building blocks for the process.

___ is based on combinations of the three logical structures, or control structures (one of which is shown in the accompanying figure), which serve...

In a data dictionary, some data elements have ____ rules, such as an employee's salary must be within the range defined for the employee's job classification.

In a data dictionary, some data elements have ____ rules, such as an employee's salary must be within the range defined for the employee's job classification. a....

A data dictionary specifies a data element's ____, which is the set of values permitted for the data element.

A data dictionary specifies a data element's ____, which is the set of values permitted for the data element. a. range b. domain c. array d. any of...

In a data dictionary, ____ is the maximum number of characters for an alphabetic or character data element or the maximum number of digits and number of decimal positions for a numeric data element.

In a data dictionary, ____ is the maximum number of characters for an alphabetic or character data element or the maximum number of digits and number...

In a data dictionary, ____ refers to whether the data element contains numeric, alphabetic, or character values.

In a data dictionary, ____ refers to whether the data element contains numeric, alphabetic, or character values. a. value c. valence b. type d. d...

In a data dictionary, any name other than the standard data element name is called a(n) ____.

In a data dictionary, any name other than the standard data element name is called a(n) ____. a. clone c. alias b. cipher d. index Answer: ...

The data dictionary usually records and describes a default value, which is the ____.

The data dictionary usually records and describes a default value, which is the ____. a. specification of the set of values permitted for the data...

In a data dictionary, data elements are combined into ____, which are meaningful combinations of data elements that are included in data flows or retained in data stores.

In a data dictionary, data elements are combined into ____, which are meaningful combinations of data elements that are included in data flows or retained...

In a data dictionary, a(n) ____ is the smallest piece of data that has meaning within an information system.

In a data dictionary, a(n) ____ is the smallest piece of data that has meaning within an information system. a. field c. record b. index d. pixel...

A data ____ is a central storehouse of information about a system's data.

A data ____ is a central storehouse of information about a system's data. a. glossary b. knowledgebase c. content bank d. repository Answer:&nb...

Balancing ____.

Balancing ____. a. uses a series of increasingly detailed DFDs to describe an information system b. ensures that the input and output data flows of...

Using ____, an analyst starts with an overall view, which is a context diagram with a single process symbol, and then the analyst creates diagram 0, which shows more detail.

Using ____, an analyst starts with an overall view, which is a context diagram with a single process symbol, and then the analyst creates diagram 0,...

____ maintains consistency among DFDs by ensuring that input and output data flows align properly.

____ maintains consistency among DFDs by ensuring that input and output data flows align properly. a. Balancing c. Leveling b. Indexing d. Explod...

____ is the process of drawing a series of increasingly detailed DFDs, until all functional primitives are identified.

____ is the process of drawing a series of increasingly detailed DFDs, until all functional primitives are identified. a. Leveling c. Indexing b....

Leveling ____.

Leveling ____. a. uses a series of increasingly detailed DFDs to describe an information system b. ensures that the input and output data flows of...

Because diagram 0 is a(n) ____ version of process 0, it shows considerably more detail than a context diagram.

Because diagram 0 is a(n) ____ version of process 0, it shows considerably more detail than a context diagram. a. contracted b. exploded c. condensed d....

If processes must be performed in a specific sequence, you document the information in the ____.

If processes must be performed in a specific sequence, you document the information in the ____. a. leveling guide b. process descriptions c. data...

___ is/are logically impossible in a DFD because a process must act on input, shown by incoming data flow, and produce output, represented by an outgoing data flow.

___ is/are logically impossible in a DFD because a process must act on input, shown by incoming data flow, and produce output, represented by an outgoing...

A grey hole is a process that has ____.

A grey hole is a process that has ____. a. no input b. at least one output and one input, but the output obviously is insufficient to generate the...

A black hole is a process that has ____.

A black hole is a process that has ____. a. no input b. at least one output and one input, but the output obviously is insufficient to generate the...

A spontaneous generation process is a process that has ____.

A spontaneous generation process is a process that has ____. a. no input b. at least one output and one input, but the output obviously are insufficient...

A DFD shows ____.

A DFD shows ____. a. how data are related b. what key fields are stored in the system c. how a system transforms input data into useful information d....

DFD symbols are referenced by using all ____ letters for the symbol name.

DFD symbols are referenced by using all ____ letters for the symbol name. a. capital c. italicized b. lowercase d. boldfaced Answer: A ...

In data and process modelling, a(n) ____ model shows what the system must do, regardless of how it will be implemented physically.

In data and process modelling, a(n) ____ model shows what the system must do, regardless of how it will be implemented physically. a. operational...

A project triangle shows three legs: _____.

A project triangle shows three legs: _____. a. project cost, scope, and time b. project cost, size, and scope c. project size, scope, and time d....

When a project manager first recognizes that a project is in trouble, the options available to her include ____.

When a project manager first recognizes that a project is in trouble, the options available to her include ____. a. expanding the project requirements b....

Problems with timetables and project milestones can indicate ____.

Problems with timetables and project milestones can indicate ____. a. recognition of task dependencies b. continuity of project personnel c. good...

____ is a possible cause of cost overruns related to human resource issues.

____ is a possible cause of cost overruns related to human resource issues. a. unrealistic estimates b. poor monitoring of progress c. inaccurate...

When an information system does not meet business requirements, causes might include ____.

When an information system does not meet business requirements, causes might include ____. a. identified requirements b. adequately defined scope c....

A continuous risk-tracking process can ____.

A continuous risk-tracking process can ____. a. identify new risks b. prevent human resource turnover issues c. increase employee satisfaction d....

A risk ____ plan is a proactive effort to anticipate risk and describe an action plan to deal with it.

A risk ____ plan is a proactive effort to anticipate risk and describe an action plan to deal with it. a. identification c. response b. management...

Most risk identifications include a brief description of ____.

Most risk identifications include a brief description of ____. a. the team member who might cause a risk to occur b. who would be responsible for...

A risk management plan includes a review of ____.

A risk management plan includes a review of ____. a. employees b. project scope c. program code d. open source Answer: ...

A ____ is an event that could affect a project negatively.

A ____ is an event that could affect a project negatively. a. menace c. doubt b. threat d. risk Answer: ...

A _____ cannot be started until one or more other tasks are completed.

A _____ cannot be started until one or more other tasks are completed. a. dependent task b. concurrent task c. predecessor task d. all of the abo...

When maintaining schedules, if enough ____ and frequent checkpoints exist, problems will be detected rapidly.

When maintaining schedules, if enough ____ and frequent checkpoints exist, problems will be detected rapidly. a. success indices b. critical paths c....

Project managers always must be aware of the ____ path, so they can monitor the vital tasks and keep the project on track.

Project managers always must be aware of the ____ path, so they can monitor the vital tasks and keep the project on track. a. vital c. foundational b....

A ____ path includes all tasks that are vital to the project schedule.

A ____ path includes all tasks that are vital to the project schedule. a. vital c. critical b. baseline d. foundational Answer: ...

When two or more concurrent tasks depend on a single prior task, the concurrent tasks are called ____ tasks.

When two or more concurrent tasks depend on a single prior task, the concurrent tasks are called ____ tasks. a. descendent b. successor c. children d....

Two or more concurrent tasks often depend on a single prior task, which is called a(n) ____ task.

Two or more concurrent tasks often depend on a single prior task, which is called a(n) ____ task. a. predecessor b. a priori c. antecedent d. anc...

When several tasks can start at the same time, each is called a(n) ____ task.

When several tasks can start at the same time, each is called a(n) ____ task. a. synchronous b. asynchronous c. baseline d. concurrent Answer:&...

In a PERT/CPM chart, each task has which of the following ____.

In a PERT/CPM chart, each task has which of the following ____. a. references to successor tasks b. references to predecessor tasks c. start day/date d....

A ____ might involve maximums for one or more resources.

A ____ might involve maximums for one or more resources. a. successor task b. task group c. constraint d. bottom-up technique Answer: ...

In addition to tasks, every project has ____, which are reference points used to monitor progress and manage the project.

In addition to tasks, every project has ____, which are reference points used to monitor progress and manage the project. a. targets c. members b....

An event is a recognizable reference point that you can use to ____.

An event is a recognizable reference point that you can use to ____. a. monitor progress b. assign people c. manage time d. allocate money Answ...

The first step in creating a WBS is to ____.

The first step in creating a WBS is to ____. a. mark all recognizable events b. determine time requirements c. identify all tasks d. estimate task...

A(n) ____ chart displays complex task patterns and relationships.

A(n) ____ chart displays complex task patterns and relationships. a. Gantt c. PERT/CPM b. index d. task Answer: ...

Many project managers find ____ charts more helpful for scheduling, monitoring, and controlling projects.

Many project managers find ____ charts more helpful for scheduling, monitoring, and controlling projects. a. Gantt c. index b. PERT/CPM d. task ...

The first step in the creation of a PERT/CPM chart is to ____.

The first step in the creation of a PERT/CPM chart is to ____. a. determine the logical order of project tasks b. identify the graphical planning...

PERT/CPM is called a(n) ____ technique because it analyzes a large, complex project as a series of individual tasks.

PERT/CPM is called a(n) ____ technique because it analyzes a large, complex project as a series of individual tasks. a. top-down c. indexed b. bottom-up...

The accompanying figure shows task ____, which simplify a complex task by combining several activities.

The accompanying figure shows task ____, which simplify a complex task by combining several activities. a. groups c. aggregates b. clusters d. li...

Effective project reporting requires ____.

Effective project reporting requires ____. a. strong communication skills b. staffing the project team c. creating Gantt charts d. assigning specific...

For a project manager, reporting _____.

For a project manager, reporting _____. a. involves controlling capital b. includes informing management, users, and the project team about the progress...

For a project manager, monitoring _____.

For a project manager, monitoring _____. a. requires guiding, supervising, and coordinating the project team's workload b. involves controlling capital c....

A project manager's scheduling function _____.

A project manager's scheduling function _____. a. involves guiding, supervising, and coordinating the project team's workload b. includes monitoring...

A project manager's planning _____.

A project manager's planning _____. a. involves guiding, supervising, and coordinating the project team's workload b. includes monitoring the progress...

Which of the following are metrics of a successful project ____.

Which of the following are metrics of a successful project ____. a. late completion b. completion with the same personnel as were on the team at the...

In the preliminary investigation report, the ____ section contains the results of the preliminary investigation, including a description of the project's scope, constraints, and feasibility.

In the preliminary investigation report, the ____ section contains the results of the preliminary investigation, including a description of the project's...

In a preliminary investigation report, the ____ contain(s) a brief description of the system, the name of the person or group performing the investigation, and the name of the person or group who initiated the investigation.

In a preliminary investigation report, the ____ contain(s) a brief description of the system, the name of the person or group performing the investigation,...

A(n) _____, sometimes called a(n) _____, is another problem-solving tool often used by an analyst to look for a correlation between two variables.

A(n) _____, sometimes called a(n) _____, is another problem-solving tool often used by an analyst to look for a correlation between two variables. a....

A survey is ____, generally takes less time, and can involve a broad cross-section of people.

A survey is ____, generally takes less time, and can involve a broad cross-section of people. a. more flexible than a series of interviews, and it...

In sequence, the interviewing process involves a series of steps: ____, conduct the interview, document the interview, and evaluate the interview.

In sequence, the interviewing process involves a series of steps: ____, conduct the interview, document the interview, and evaluate the interview. a....

The primary method of obtaining information during the preliminary investigation is to ____.

The primary method of obtaining information during the preliminary investigation is to ____. a. analyze organization charts b. conduct interviews c....

A(n) ____ is a requirement or condition that a system must satisfy or an outcome that a system must achieve.

A(n) ____ is a requirement or condition that a system must satisfy or an outcome that a system must achieve. a. condition c. impediment b. constraint...

Projects with very general scope definitions are at risk of expanding gradually, without specific authorization, in a process called project ____.

Projects with very general scope definitions are at risk of expanding gradually, without specific authorization, in a process called project ____. a....

Determining the project ____ means to define the boundaries, or extent, of a project — being as specific as possible.

Determining the project ____ means to define the boundaries, or extent, of a project — being as specific as possible. a. index c. scope b. matrix...

To avoid the problem of project creep, ____.

To avoid the problem of project creep, ____. a. define project scope as vaguely as possible b. leave project scope undefined c. define project scope...

When using a ____ diagram to investigate the causes of a problem, an analyst first states the problem and then draws a main bone with sub-bones that represent possible causes of the problem.

When using a ____ diagram to investigate the causes of a problem, an analyst first states the problem and then draws a main bone with sub-bones that...

A popular technique for investigating causes and effects is called a ____ diagram, which is an analysis tool that represents the possible causes of a problem as a graphical outline.

A popular technique for investigating causes and effects is called a ____ diagram, which is an analysis tool that represents the possible causes of...

A systems analyst conducts a(n) ____ investigation to study the system's request and recommend specific action.

A systems analyst conducts a(n) ____ investigation to study the system's request and recommend specific action. a. preliminary b. appendix c. systems d....

Projects, where management has no choice in implementing them, are called ____ projects.

Projects, where management has no choice in implementing them, are called ____ projects. a. discretionary b. nondiscretionary c. appended d. conc...

Projects, where management has a choice in implementing them, are called ____ projects.

Projects, where management has a choice in implementing them, are called ____ projects. a. discretionary b. nondiscretionary c. appended d. conca...

___ is an example of a discretionary project.

___ is an example of a discretionary project. a. Creating a new report for a user b. Adding a report required by a new federal law c. Including annual...

When assessing priorities for systems requests, a systems analyst should look for a high score in which of the following ____.

When assessing priorities for systems requests, a systems analyst should look for a high score in which of the following ____. a. Will the proposed...

Of the measures of feasibility in the accompanying figure, issues that relate to ____ include "Has management established a firm timetable for the project?" and "Will a project manager be appointed?"

Of the measures of feasibility in the accompanying figure, issues that relate to ____ include "Has management established a firm timetable for the project?"...

Of the measures of feasibility in the accompanying figure, ____ assesses tangible and intangible benefits to the company in addition to costs.

Of the measures of feasibility in the accompanying figure, ____ assesses tangible and intangible benefits to the company in addition to costs. a....