Information System and Systems Analysis Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of an information system?

To develop software and hardware for an organization
To oversee the management levels in an organization
To keep records of events in an organization
To provide information essential to running an organization (correct)

Which part of an information system is often overlooked but plays a crucial role?

People (correct)
Hardware
Internet
Data

What are the rules or guidelines for people to follow when using software, hardware, and data in an information system?

Data
Software
Procedures (correct)
Hardware

What is the functional view of an organization primarily concerned with?

Describing each function within the organization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do competent end users need to understand in an organization's information system?

How information flows within the organization (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of system distinguishes between data workers and knowledge workers?

Decision support system (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the collection of people, procedures, software, hardware, data, and the Internet collectively known as?

Information system (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are computers primarily used for in organizations as stated in the text?

To keep records of events in organizations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a knowledge work system (KWS)?

To assist knowledge workers in presenting and analyzing data (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the qualifications typically sought by employers for information systems managers?

Strong technical backgrounds and a Master's degree (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the systems life cycle involves acquiring the software and hardware, and testing the new system?

Development phase (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the preliminary investigation phase in the systems life cycle?

Determining the need for a new information system (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of prototyping in systems analysis and design?

To build a model of the new system (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an office automation system (OAS)?

Supports data workers with office automation systems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between direct conversion and parallel conversion approaches during system implementation?

The level of risk associated with each approach (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of an information systems manager?

Planning and designing new systems, and overseeing technical professionals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of software?

To process data into information (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of transaction processing systems (TPS)?

Sales order entry and hotel reservation systems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a management information system (MIS)?

To produce standardized reports to support decision-making by middle managers (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does a decision support system (DSS) differ from a management information system (MIS)?

DSS enables managers to get answers to unexpected and generally non-recurring problems (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an executive support system used for?

To assist top-level management in long-range planning (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the stages involved in a transaction processing system (TPS) cycle?

Transaction processing activities, file and database processing, document and report generation, inquiry processing activities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of strategic models in decision support systems (DSS)?

Assisting top-level management in long-range planning (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main use of enterprise resource planning (ERP) dashboards?

Overseeing performance indicators (D) Signup and view all the answers