Office Productivity and Decision Support Systems

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What do outputs refer to in a system?

Electronic or printed information produced (correct)

Responsibilities for each step in a business process

Logical rules applied to transform data

Information safeguarding controls

What does performance in a system refer to?

Flow of documents and information

Steps making up a business process

Logical rules transforming data (correct)

Hardware protection controls

Which of the following best describes security in a system?

Controls to safeguard and protect data (correct)

Analyzing current processes

Responsibilities for each step in a business process

Flow of documents and information

What is the primary use of a flowchart in business processes?

Illustrating the flow of documents and information Signup and view all the answers

In the context provided, what does 'Document Flowchart' illustrate?

Flow of documents and information between areas of responsibility Signup and view all the answers

During which century did the First Industrial Revolution begin?

18th century Signup and view all the answers

What was one significant evolution during the Second Industrial Revolution?

Development of electricity Signup and view all the answers

Which product/service was NOT associated with the First Industrial Revolution?

Electricity Signup and view all the answers

What type of production system was characteristic of the First Industrial Revolution?

Manual labor to mechanical Signup and view all the answers

What are the four components of a computer system mentioned in the text?

Hardware, Software, Data, User Signup and view all the answers

Which form of communication was prominent during the Second Industrial Revolution?

Telegraph Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant innovation associated with the First Industrial Revolution?

Watt steam engine Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a computer system refers to the physical equipment and devices that support the major functions of the system?

Hardware Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of hardware in a computer system as mentioned in the text?

Controlling input and output of data Signup and view all the answers

How is hardware classified based on their functions according to the text?

By their functions Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT one of the classifications mentioned in the text for hardware components?

Memory Devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the exclusive right regarding reproduction and distribution of the document?

Strictly prohibited without written permission Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a report generator?

To produce documents in a format for human readers Signup and view all the answers

In software development, what is the main limitation of prototypes?

Prototypes are generally discarded rather than developed further Signup and view all the answers

What are some future trends in software development mentioned in the text?

Web services, open source software, and service-oriented architecture Signup and view all the answers

How can systems developers upgrade a prototype into a final information system?

By adding necessary capabilities to the prototype Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of screen generators or form painters?

To design custom interfaces and handle data entry formats Signup and view all the answers

Why is software quality emphasized more than ever in modern development?

Because of the importance of maintaining high standards in software Signup and view all the answers

What is a key observation made about identifying information systems today?

Systems are identified by their functions and features. Signup and view all the answers

How has corporate organizational structure changed in recent years?

Delegated responsibility to operational personnel Signup and view all the answers

What type of system supports tasks like Inventory Control and Reservations according to the text?

Transaction Processing Systems (TPS) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of organizational charts, what is a common trend mentioned in the text?

Flatter organizational charts without hierarchies Signup and view all the answers

Which system is specifically mentioned to support Records Management in the text?

Management Information Systems (MIS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of identifying information systems by their functions and features according to the text?

To align system capabilities with user needs Signup and view all the answers