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

    During which century did the First Industrial Revolution begin?

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

    What was one significant evolution during the Second Industrial Revolution?

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

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

    <p>Electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Telegraph</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Watt steam engine</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Memory Devices</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has corporate organizational structure changed in recent years?

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

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

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

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