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?

<p>Illustrating the flow of documents and information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Flow of documents and information between areas of responsibility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which century did the First Industrial Revolution begin?

<p>18th century (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one significant evolution during the Second Industrial Revolution?

<p>Development of electricity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Electricity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Manual labor to mechanical (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Hardware, Software, Data, User (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Telegraph (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Watt steam engine (C)</p> 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?

<p>Hardware (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Controlling input and output of data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By their functions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Memory Devices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Strictly prohibited without written permission (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a report generator?

<p>To produce documents in a format for human readers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Prototypes are generally discarded rather than developed further (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Web services, open source software, and service-oriented architecture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By adding necessary capabilities to the prototype (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of screen generators or form painters?

<p>To design custom interfaces and handle data entry formats (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Because of the importance of maintaining high standards in software (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Systems are identified by their functions and features. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has corporate organizational structure changed in recent years?

<p>Delegated responsibility to operational personnel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Transaction Processing Systems (TPS) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Flatter organizational charts without hierarchies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Management Information Systems (MIS) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To align system capabilities with user needs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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