1. Object – oriented database (OODBs) are designed for data that is ………….

C Variable
2. Which of the following statements best explains a program object in object – oriented
programming ?
A It contains methods and data

3. The advantages of using 4GL software application include which of the following ?
D the 4GL Provides screen-authoring and report-writing utilities that automate database
access. The 4GL tools do not create the business logic necessary for data transformation
4. Which of the following is the best method of reviewing of the logic used in software
written in program script ?
C Crystal-box test

5. Which of the following principles includes the concept of writing all or nothing to the
database ?
B Automicity, consistency, isolation, and durability

6. The best definition of database normalization is to :

C Minimize duplication of data and reduce the size of data tables

7. Which of the following statements is true concerning the inference engine used in expert
systems ?
A Makes decisions using heuristics

8. The Software Engineering Institute’s Capability Maturity Model (CMM) would best to
which of the following ?
D Baseline of the current progress or regression

9. What is the primary objective of post implementation review ?

D Determine that it’s organizational objectives have been fulfilled

10. Which of the following migration methods provides the lowest risk to the organization ?
C Parallel
11. Which of the following best describes a data mart ?
D Stores results from data mining

12. what are the advantages of the integrated development environment (IDE) ?
A Simplies programming and helps debug program code

13. what does the term referential integrity mean ?

B it’s valid link between a data entry contained in two tables

14. what is difference between certification and accreditation ?

C Certification is a technical test, and accreditation is management’s view of fitness for
use

15. An IT steering committee would most likely perform which of the following fuctions ?
C Fasiliate cooperation between the users and IT to ensure that business objectives are
met

16. What is the IS auditror’s primary purpose in regard to life – cycle management ?
A To verify that evidence supports the organizational objectives and that each decisions is
properly authorized by management

17. Which of the software development methods includes planning activities in phase 1 of the
SDLC model ?
D Project Management

18. Which of the following design techniques will document internal logic functions used for
data transformation ?
B Flowchart

19. Software development uses several types of testing to ensure proper functionality. Which
of the following types of testing is used to test functionality on commercially complied
software ?
C Black-box
20. Which of the following statements is true concerning regression testing ?
B Verifies that a change did not create a new problem

21. Programing software modules by using a time-box style of management is also referred to
as the ……………… method. The pupose is to force rapid iterations of software
prototypes by small teams of talented programmers.
A Agile

22. What should be the basis for management’s decision to buy available software or to build
a custom software application ?
D Data from the feasbility study and business specifications

23. What is the real issue regarding software escrow ?

C The client is entitled to the benefit of only using the software and not owning it, unless
the pay more money. Escrow may provide some protection if the vendor goes out of
business, but does not prevent software from being discontinued.

24. What is the primary purpose of the reviews at the end of each phase in the SDLC ?
B Approval by management to proceed to the next phase or possibly kill the project

25. Which of the following development methodologies is based on knowledge in someone’s

head, as opposed to traditional documentation of requirements ?
D Agile