63) The central method used in a scoring model is to A) inventory all of the organization’s informat

63)
The central method used in a scoring model is to
A)
inventory all of the organization’s information systems projects and assets.
B)
perform a weighted comparison of the criteria used to evaluate a system.
C)
survey a large sample of managers on their objectives, decision-making process,
and uses and needs for data and information.
D)
interview a small number of top managers to identify their goals and criteria
for achieving success.

64)
You have been hired by a pharmaceutical company to evaluate its inventory of
systems and IT projects. Which types of projects would be best avoided?
A)
any high risk projects
B)
any low-benefit projects
C)
all high-risk, low benefit projects
D)
None, any project might be beneficial.

65)
Which method is used to assign weights to various features of a system?
A)
information systems plan
B)
scoring model
C)
portfolio analysis
D)
CSF

66)
The criteria used for evaluation in a scoring model are usually determined by
A)
lengthy discussions among the decision-making group.
B)
a CSF analysis.
C)
the IS steering committee.
D)
systems analysts.

67)
________ are all intangible benefits of information systems.
A)
Improved asset utilization, increased organizational learning, and improved
operations
B)
Reduced workforce, lower outside vendor costs, and increased productivity
C)
Increased productivity, reduced workforce, and increased job satisfaction
D)
Lower operational costs, improved resource control, and more information

68)
________ are all tangible benefits of information systems.
A)
Improved asset utilization, increased organizational learning, and improved
operations
B)
Reduced workforce, lower outside vendor costs, and increased productivity
C)
Increased productivity, reduced workforce, and increased job satisfaction
D)
Lower operational costs, improved resource control, and more information

69)
The worth of systems from a financial perspective essentially revolves around
the issue of
A)
CSFs.
B)
adherence to information requirements.
C)
asset utilization.
D)
return on invested capital.

70)
When using a capital budgeting method in measuring the worth of an information
system, which of the following related costs would you use to assess the cash
inflow?
A)
increased sales of products
B)
hardware and software expenditures
C)
labour expenditures
D)
reduced costs in production and operation
E)
both A and D
F)
both B and C
G)
A, B, C and D