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What is a key objective of acquiring a Business Information System (BIS)?
Which of the following is NOT a typical approach to software acquisition?
What should you be able to do after reading this chapter?
Which stage is involved in building a Business Information System (BIS)?
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What is the primary purpose of building a BIS?
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What is an alternative to bespoke development?
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What is the main topic of Chapter 7?
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What is the ISBN-13 of the book 'Business Information Systems'?
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Who are the authors of the book 'Business Information Systems'?
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What is the agenda of the session?
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What is the purpose of the session?
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Where can students find additional exemplars?
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What is the date of the session?
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What is the name of the university where the session is held?
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What is the primary driver for selecting packaged software?
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What is the main difference between bespoke development and off-the-shelf software?
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What is the last stage of the SDLC?
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Which software development method is based on an incremental approach?
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What is the goal of the initiation stage of the SDLC?
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Which of the following is not an alternative to provide BIS?
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What is the spiral model used for?
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What is RAD?
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What is the purpose of the SDLC?
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What is the main driver for decision making in BIS?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Acquiring and Developing BIS
- Information systems are acquired to support business operations and strategy.
- There are different alternatives for acquiring Business Information Systems (BIS).
Acquisition of Information Systems
- Companies acquire information systems to support business operations, strategy, and internal processes.
- Drivers for decision-making include external business environment, internal business processes, business strategy, and information systems' needs.
SDLC Systems Development Lifecycle
- The systems development lifecycle (SDLC) is a model that describes the stages of a BIS acquisition project.
- The SDLC stages include initiation, feasibility study, requirement analysis, system design, build, implementation, and maintenance.
Options for Software Development
- Bespoke development involves creating tailored software that meets specific business needs.
- Purchasing an off-the-shelf package involves selecting software that covers most business needs.
- User-developed applications involve rapid applications development (RAD) using end-user skills.
- Lean software development involves an incremental approach to software development using methodologies like Agile Unified Process and Scrum.
SDLC Models
- The spiral model is a SDLC model that emphasizes iterative development and risk management.
- The waterfall model is a linear SDLC model that follows a sequential approach.
Case Study
- A case study is provided to illustrate the application of BIS acquisition and development concepts in a real-world context.
Summary
- Alternative methods for providing BIS include off-the-shelf, bespoke, and end-user-developed approaches.
- The SDLC is a useful model for describing the stages of a BIS acquisition project.
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This quiz covers the introduction to acquiring and developing business information systems, including the systems development lifecycle and software development options.