ITPEC IT Passport System Planning Questions with Answers

System Planning

29 questions · IT Passport

Apr 2026 · Question 97

Which of the following is a document that is presented by a user to vendors upon procurement of an information system for requesting their proposals and that describes the overview and procurement conditions for the information system?

a)RFCb)RFIc)RFIDd)RFP

Apr 2026 · Question 100

Company A is investigating the investment of 10 million yen in the rebuilding of a sales support system. When the current operation costs for the system are 5 million yen per year, the operation costs for the system after the rebuilding are 4 million per year, and new profit from the reconstruction is 2 million yen per year, how many years is the payback period for investment? Here, no other effects or costs are considered, and the result of calculation is rounded off to one (1) decimal place.

a)2.5b)3.3c)5.0d)10.0

Apr 2025 · Question 97

Which of the following is the appropriate combination of terms or phrases to be inserted into A through C in the description below concerning a request for proposal?

A request for proposal concerning system development is a document by which generally A presents to B the C, procurement conditions, etc.

ABC

a)an information system departmentvendorssystem requirementsb)an information system departmentuser departmentssystem requirementsc)a vendoran information system departmentsystem installation resultd)a vendora user departmentsystem installation result

Apr 2025 · Question 99

When the software lifecycle is divided into the planning process, the requirements definition process, the development process, and the operation process, which of the following is the process where the system functions that users and stakeholders require are clarified and consensus is built on the basis of a computerization plan?

a)Planning processb)Requirements definition processc)Development processd)Operation process

Oct 2025 · Question 53

Which of the following is appropriate to be prepared in order to select the delivering party for a product or service?

a)A communication management planb)A test casec)Evaluation standardsd)A project charter

Oct 2025 · Question 97

The table below shows the evaluated scores of the proposals of four (4) vendors from the viewpoints of management, technology, and price. When each score of the management viewpoint, technology viewpoint, and price viewpoint is weighted, and the vendor with the highest total score is selected as the supplier, which of the following vendors is selected?

Evaluation item	Weight	Vendor A	Vendor B	Vendor C	Vendor D
Managementviewpoint	2	2	4	3	3
Technologyviewpoint	3	3	4	2	3
Price viewpoint	5	4	2	4	3

a)Vendor Ab)Vendor Bc)Vendor Cd)Vendor D

Oct 2025 · Question 98

When the system life cycle is divided into the planning process, requirements definition process, development process, and operation/maintenance process, which of the following is the appropriate process to clarify the functions of the system for the implementation of business operations?

a)Planning processb)Requirements definition processc)Development processd)Operation/maintenance process

Oct 2025 · Question 99

Which of the following is the appropriate combination of words or phrases to be inserted into blanks A and B in the description below concerning documentation that is created in the procurement of an information system?

The document that sets out the overview, what is being asked for, procurement conditions, and other such information for an information system to be procured and asks for a proposal to be submitted is the A. And the document that asks for the provision of relevant information by indicating the computerization purpose, a business overview, and other such information is the B.

a)RFIRFPb)RFISLAc)RFPRFId)RFPSLA

Apr 2024 · Question 97

In system development, which of the following is a process that clarifies the business functions to be newly constructed or reconstructed, and on the basis of the business functions, specifies the scope of computerization and the functions?

a)External designb)Internal designc)Programmingd)Requirements definition

Apr 2024 · Question 100

Which of the following is the most appropriate explanation of an RFP that is created by a company, government organization, or other such organization that is planning the introduction of a new system?

a)It is a document created for collecting information from vendors and determining a system’s technical issues and feasibility.b)It is a definition of matters such as the performance requirements for a new system by the vendor and the ordering party.c)It sets out the agreed matters concerning the level of service quality between the vendor and the ordering party.d)It provides vendors with the objective of introduction and a functional overview of the system, and solicit a bid.

Oct 2024 · Question 100

A company planning the development of a business information system decided to present an RFP to SIers. Which of the following must be described in the RFP at a minimum?

a)The development scheduleb)The functions that should be implemented in the business information systemc)The method for achieving the business information systemd)The project team

Apr 2023 · Question 17

Which of the following is the most appropriate purpose of installing a business application software package instead of developing own application software?

a)To enhance the environment of developmentb)To reduce the cost of developmentc)To acquire the knowledge of software development methodsd)To improve the skills of application developers

Apr 2023 · Question 97

Which of the following is an explanation of “acceptance testing” performed for a new system?

a)Checking the estimate submitted by the vendor prior to placing an order based on the result of the checkb)Checking whether the deliverables provided by the vendor conform to the requirements specificationsc)Requesting the vendor to study and submit the proposal for a new systemd)Requesting the vendor to provide information for the purpose of collecting information on the technologies that can be applied to a new system

Apr 2023 · Question 98

In the development of a consolidated accounting system, functional requirements and non-functional requirements were classified as shown in the table below. Which of the following is the appropriate requirement to be inserted into blank A?

Functional requirements	Non-functional requirements
•Accounting can be performed in accordance with international accounting standards.•Confirmation of account closing results is performed by the accounting department manager.•Records are obtained for all account closing processes.	•All batch processes are completed within 8 hours.•A.•All data to be kept is encrypted.

a)Annual downtime as a result of failure, etc. totals 10 hours or lessb)Slips with entry mistakes are corrected by using a correction slipc)Apart from legal forms, data for executives meetings can be automatically extractedd)Companies subject to consolidation can be changed every year

Apr 2023 · Question 99

For the reconstruction of a business system, an RFI is scheduled to request multiple vendors to submit an implementation image of the new system. In that regard, which of the following is appropriate information that the vendors are requested to submit at the same time?

a)Overview of the current systemb)Aim for system reconstructionc)Requirements of the new systemd)Applicable technology and its trend

Oct 2023 · Question 97

For the procurement of a system, which of the following is an appropriate combination of the words or terms corresponding to blanks A and B?

In Company A, during the procurement of a new system, an RFI is presented to vendors with the aim of obtaining A. Thereafter, an RFP is presented to the vendors with the aim of obtaining B, and then a contractor is selected.

a)technology trend research reportsproposalsb)technology trend research reportsnon-disclosure agreementsc)financial statementsproposalsd)Proposalstechnology trend research reports

Oct 2023 · Question 98

When the software life cycle is divided into the planning process, requirements definition process, development process, and operation process, which of the following is an appropriate activity in the requirements definition process?

a)Business process and system transitionb)Computerization planningc)Software detailed designd)Stakeholders’ needs identification

Oct 2022 · Question 97

Which of the following is an appropriate procedure for selecting a contractor for system development?

A:Issuance of RFPB:Conclusion of contracting agreementC:Selection of contractorD:Evaluation of proposals

a)A → C → D → Bb)A → D → C → Bc)C → A → B → Dd)C → B → A → D

Apr 2021 · Question 93

When system development is outsourced, which of the following is an appropriate item to be considered?

a)Making the acceptance test simple when placing an order with a reliable outsourceeb)Monitoring the progress of development in order to find and resolve problems earlyc)Entrusting all tasks, including the determination of the specifications of business processes, to an outsourcee who is familiar with the business processesd)Giving detailed instructions on outsourced tasks down to each staff member, even if the outsourcee is reliable

Apr 2021 · Question 98

Company A runs a securities business and Company B is a system developer. Company A outsources a project to develop a stock ordering system to Company B from the start of the project. During the operational test of the project, a defect is discovered. The defect is caused because Company A did not inform Company B of the “Exceptional rule for approval of the responsible person during ordering of stocks.” Which of the following is the phase where such a rule should be clearly explained to Company B?

a)Definition of business requirementsb)Definition of software requirementsc)Definition of system requirementsd)Definition of system test requirements

Apr 2020 · Question 98

Company A is conducting a project to build an internal system in the sales department to be used in daily sales activities by sales persons. In this project, the manager of the system development department is the project manager, and members are chosen from the system development department. Which of the following is an appropriate main procedure for the business requirements definition for this system?

a)An ideal state of the system is depicted by the project members on the basis of the policy on sales activities, and is submitted to the person in charge of sales planning.b)Business needs are heard from the sales manager and sales persons, are organized and summarized by the project members, and are agreed by the sales manager.c)The current workflow of sales activities is documented by the project members as an business requirement and is reported to the sales persons.d)Business requirements are listed by the project members through brainstorming and are approved by the project manager.

Oct 2020 · Question 100

Which of the following items is determined when computerization plan is created on the basis of a company’s information system strategy?

a)Development scheduleb)Management objectivesc)Output screen layoutd)Hardware configuration

Apr 2019 · Question 98

When requirements to be defined are categorized into operational requirements and system requirements, which of the following is an operational requirement?

a)The availability of an online system must be 99% or higher.b)In order to prevent an information leakage, data that is received via a network must be encrypted.c)In order to improve operability, a Web browser can be used for the screen display.d)In order to reduce the cost of logistics, automation of shipment activities must be enhanced.

Oct 2019 · Question 97

The table below was created for evaluating proposal documents that were submitted on the basis of an RFP. Which of the following is the company with the highest evaluation points? Here, “Great” represents 4 points, “Good” represents 3 points, “Fair” represents 2 points, and “Poor” represents 1 point in the evaluation points. In addition, each value of the amount, the contents, and the results is weighted and added together to calculate the evaluation points

Evaluationitem	Weight	Company A	Company B	Company C	Company D
Amount	3	Fair	Great	Fair	Good
Contents	4	Great	Good	Good	Fair
Results	1	Poor	Poor	Great	Good

a)Company Ab)Company Bc)Company Cd)Company D

Apr 2018 · Question 98

Which of the following is an appropriate explanation concerning an RFP (Request for Proposal)?

a)It is created by the vendor with whom an order is placed, with the purpose of requesting the ordering company to submit a request for computerization.b)It is created jointly by the ordering company and the vendor with whom an order is placed, with the purpose of providing the details of the development.c)It is created by the ordering company with the purpose of obtaining specific and concrete ideas for a system from the vendors with whom an order is to be placed.d)It is created by the ordering company with the purpose of collecting information and accumulating know-how and knowledge from a wide range of sources.

Apr 2018 · Question 100

When software is procured based on the procedure shown in the diagram below, which of the following is the most appropriate item to be inserted into blank (1)? Here, each of items a) through d) corresponds to one of blanks (1) through (4).

a)Explanation of RFPb)Creation of criteria for vendor selectionc)Creation of proposald)Evaluation of proposal

Oct 2018 · Question 93

When system development is outsourced for the purpose of building a system, which of the following is an appropriate item to be considered?

a)Placing an order with a reliable outsourcee in order to complete the acceptance test in a simple and easy wayb)Monitoring the progress of development on the outsourcer side in order to find and resolve problems earlyc)Entrusting all tasks, including the determination of the specifications of business processes, to an outsourcee who is familiar with the business processesd)Giving detailed instructions on outsourced tasks down to each staff member, even if the outsourcee is reliable

Oct 2018 · Question 97

Which of the following is an explanation of “acceptance inspection” performed for a vendor?

a)Checking the estimate submitted by the vendor and placing an order on the basis of that estimateb)Checking whether the deliverables provided by the vendor conform to the requested specificationsc)Requesting the vendor to study and submit the proposal for the implementation of a new systemd)Requesting the vendor to provide information for the purpose of collecting information

Oct 2018 · Question 98

Which of the following is a process in the software life cycle that includes the creation of a computerization project?

a)Operationb)Developmentc)Planningd)Requirements definition