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?

    <p>Describing each function within the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>How information flows within the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Decision support system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Information system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To keep records of events in organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To assist knowledge workers in presenting and analyzing data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Strong technical backgrounds and a Master's degree</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Development phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Determining the need for a new information system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To build a model of the new system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Supports data workers with office automation systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The level of risk associated with each approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the responsibilities of an information systems manager?

    <p>Planning and designing new systems, and overseeing technical professionals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of software?

    <p>To process data into information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of transaction processing systems (TPS)?

    <p>Sales order entry and hotel reservation systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To produce standardized reports to support decision-making by middle managers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>DSS enables managers to get answers to unexpected and generally non-recurring problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an executive support system used for?

    <p>To assist top-level management in long-range planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Transaction processing activities, file and database processing, document and report generation, inquiry processing activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Assisting top-level management in long-range planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Overseeing performance indicators</p> Signup and view all the answers

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