Open Cybernetic Systems Quiz

What does Information Technology (IT) refer to?

Any computer-based tool used to work with information

What do Information Systems (IS) do?

Collect, process, store, analyze, and disseminate information for a specific purpose

What is a system?

A set of interrelated components with a clearly defined boundary

What are the characteristics of all systems?

All systems have input, processing, and output Signup and view all the answers

What does a cybernetic system add to a system?

Feedback and control Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Information Technology (IT)?

To work with information and support an organization’s information and information-processing tools Signup and view all the answers

Which type of machine learning uses a small amount of labeled data with a large amount of unlabeled data during training?

Semi-Supervised Learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Speech Recognition?

Transcribing human speech Signup and view all the answers

What does False Positive refer to?

A result that shows a given condition exists when it does not Signup and view all the answers

Which type of ML searches for previously undetected patterns with no pre-existing labels and minimal human supervision?

Unsupervised Learning Signup and view all the answers

What does Computer Vision refer to?

Identifying objects in images Signup and view all the answers

In which type of ML does the system learn to achieve a goal in an uncertain, and complex environment?

Reinforcement Learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Natural Language Processing (NLP)?

Working with text like humans do Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)?

Identifying objects in images Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Computer Vision?

Identifying objects, scenes, and activities in images. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Generative Adversarial Network (GAN)?

Competing to separate real data from synthetic data. Signup and view all the answers

What does Information Technology (IT) refer to?

Computer-based tools for working with information and supporting an organization’s information Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an Information System (IS)?

Collecting, processing, storing, analyzing, and disseminating information for a specific purpose Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what defines a system?

A set of interrelated components with a clearly defined boundary that work together to achieve a common set of objectives Signup and view all the answers

What are the key components of all systems mentioned in the text?

Input, processing, output Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a cybernetic system from other systems?

It is a self-monitoring, self-regulating system that adds feedback and control Signup and view all the answers

What does Delta - The Ukrainian Situational Awareness and battlefield management system refer to?

A system for battlefield management with situational awareness capabilities Signup and view all the answers

Which type of machine learning involves training a system with relationships and expected output, and then testing with unlabelled data to ensure accuracy?

Supervised Learning Signup and view all the answers

Which type of classification involves problems with unequally distributed number of classes?

Imbalanced Classification Signup and view all the answers

In which type of machine learning is the predicted output continuous with a constant slope?

Linear Regression Signup and view all the answers

Which subset of machine learning involves artificial neural networks learning from large amounts of data?

Deep Learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Natural Language Processing?

Working with text like humans do Signup and view all the answers

Which type of classification involves problems with more than two class labels?

Multi-Label Classification Signup and view all the answers

What is the main task of Speech Recognition?

Transcribing human speech Signup and view all the answers

Which type of machine learning learns to achieve a goal in an uncertain and complex environment?

Reinforcement Learning Signup and view all the answers

What does Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) focus on separating in image inputs?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main task of Computer Vision?

Identifying objects in images Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of efficiency in business processes?

Minimizing resource usage without delays Signup and view all the answers

What does Robotic Process Automation (RPA) primarily enable enterprises to automate?

Repetitive, high-volume tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk associated with Business Process Re-engineering?

Extremely high risk Signup and view all the answers

According to the 80/20 Rule, what percentage of sub-processes cause the majority of problems in business processes?

20% Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Measure' phase in Business Process Improvement?

Identify relevant process metrics Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a Strategic Information System (IS)?

Gain a competitive advantage Signup and view all the answers

According to Porter's Competitive Forces Model, what creates industry rivalry?

Bargaining Power of Suppliers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Cost Leadership business-level strategy?

Producing goods at the lowest possible cost Signup and view all the answers

'Master Data Management' involves a strategy for data governance that spans...

All organizational business processes and applications Signup and view all the answers

What problem does the database approach aim to minimize?

Data redundancy and inconsistency Signup and view all the answers

In a database management system, what does the term 'field' refer to?

Cell in a table Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Big Data?

Volume, velocity, variety, and dirty data Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Business Process Re-engineering?

Implementing radical redesign of business processes Signup and view all the answers

What does Strategic Information System aim to help an organization achieve?

Gain a competitive advantage Signup and view all the answers

What creates industry rivalry according to Porter's Competitive Forces Model?

Bargaining Power of Suppliers Signup and view all the answers

What are the two basic competitive approaches (business-level strategies) mentioned in the text?

Cost Leadership and Differentiation Signup and view all the answers

What is Master Data Management a strategy for?

Involving a process that spans all organizational business processes and applications Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Database Management System (DBMS)?

Creating and managing a database Signup and view all the answers

What does a Data Warehouse store?

Data that has been extracted from other databases Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of Big Data mentioned in the text?

Dirty, inaccurate, incomplete, incorrect data Signup and view all the answers

'No Data Model' and 'No Uniform Structure' are characteristics of which type of data repository?

'Data Lake' Signup and view all the answers

'How-to' knowledge in workers' mind is an example of which type of knowledge mentioned in the text?

'Tacit Knowledge' Signup and view all the answers

'An application of AI that provides systems with the ability to automatically learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed' refers to which concept mentioned in the text?

'Machine Learning' Signup and view all the answers

What is AI designed to perform according to the text?

Tasks that normally require human intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an operating system?

Supervising the overall operation of the computer Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of ergonomics (Human Factors Engineering)?

Increasing employee morale and productivity Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a computer system is responsible for performing the actual computation?

Central Processing Unit (CPU) Signup and view all the answers

What does open-source software provide that proprietary software does not?

Source code availability Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of supercomputers?

Scientific and engineering computations Signup and view all the answers

Which type of memory has the least capacity but is the fastest?

Cache Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of information systems?

Converting data to information Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of ergonomics (human factors engineering)?

To increase employee morale and productivity by designing healthy work environments Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer system?

To perform the actual computation inside any computer Signup and view all the answers

What type of memory has the least capacity but is the fastest?

Registers (part of the CPU) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of secondary memory (storage) in a computer system?

To store much larger amounts of data, including entire software programs Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of open-source software?

To make the source code available at no cost to both developers and users Signup and view all the answers

Which component is responsible for managing the computer’s operations, such as Windows 11?

Operating System Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of network in an information system?

Connecting systems (wireline, or wireless) that permit different computers to share resources Signup and view all the answers

What are the main types of input technologies used in computer systems?

Human Data-Entry, Source-Data Automation Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes systems software in a computer?

It primarily serves as an intermediary between computer hardware and applications programs Signup and view all the answers

What does proprietary software entail?

It has restrictions on its use, copying, and modifications with private code Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates open-source software from proprietary software?

The source code for open-source software is available at no cost to both developers and users. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of communication technologies in an information system?

To connect systems (wireline, or wireless) that permit different computers to share resources. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a cybernetic system?

Self-monitoring and self-regulating Signup and view all the answers

What does a system consist of, according to the text?

A set of interrelated components working together to achieve a common set of objectives Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Information Technology (IT) from Information Systems (IS)?

IT refers to any computer-based tool for working with information, while IS collects, processes, stores, analyzes, and disseminates information Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'input' refer to in a system?

Capturing and assembling elements that enter the system to be processed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a Strategic Information System (IS)?

Helping an organization achieve a competitive advantage Signup and view all the answers

What is the essential characteristic of a cybernetic system?

A self-monitoring and self-regulating system - adds feedback and control Signup and view all the answers

In which type of machine learning does the system learn to achieve a goal in an uncertain and complex environment?

Reinforcement Learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)?

Separating areas of image inputs by extracting features Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of efficiency in business processes?

Minimizing cost and time Signup and view all the answers

Which type of classification involves problems with more than two class labels?

Multi-Class Classification Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk associated with Business Process Re-engineering?

Resistance to change Signup and view all the answers

What creates industry rivalry according to Porter's Competitive Forces Model?

Bargaining power of buyers Signup and view all the answers

'No Data Model' and 'No Uniform Structure' are characteristics of which type of data repository?

Data Lake Signup and view all the answers

'Master Data Management' involves a strategy for data governance that spans...

'All Data' sources and domains Signup and view all the answers

'How-to' knowledge in workers' mind is an example of which type of knowledge mentioned in the text?

'Tacit' knowledge Signup and view all the answers

'An application of AI that provides systems with the ability to automatically learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed' refers to which concept mentioned in the text?

'Deep Learning' Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Robotic Process Automation (RPA)?

Enabling enterprises to automate repetitive, high-volume tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Master Data Management?

Creating a central repository for all organizational data Signup and view all the answers

What do databases minimize as mentioned in the text?

Data redundancy and data inconsistency Signup and view all the answers

What creates industry rivalry according to Porter's Competitive Forces Model?

Bargaining Power of Suppliers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of efficiency in business processes?

Doing things with minimum resources without delay or wasting money Signup and view all the answers

'No Data Model' and 'No Uniform Structure' are characteristics of which type of data repository?

Data Lake Signup and view all the answers

What does Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) focus on separating in image inputs?

Patterns and features Signup and view all the answers

'An application of AI that provides systems with the ability to automatically learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed' refers to which concept mentioned in the text?

Machine Learning Signup and view all the answers

'How-to' knowledge in workers' mind is an example of which type of knowledge mentioned in the text?

'Tacit Knowledge' Signup and view all the answers

'A differentiated product that can satisfy a customer in a way that competitors cannot' is related to which basic competitive approach mentioned in the text?

'Differentiation' Signup and view all the answers

What problem does the database approach aim to minimize?

Data Redundancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Strategic Information System (IS)?

Gaining a competitive advantage for the organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

Processing data and performing computations Signup and view all the answers

Which type of computer system is designed for massive numeric computations and can cost between $5 to $50 million?

Supercomputer Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of Systems Software?

Intermediary between computer hardware and applications programs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Secondary Memory (Storage) in a computer system?

Storing much larger amounts of data including software programs Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Proprietary Software from Open-Source Software?

Private source code and restrictions on use, copying, and modifications Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a computer system is responsible for temporarily storing frequently used data for the CPU?

Cache Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Ergonomics (Human Factors Engineering)?

Designing healthy work environments Signup and view all the answers

Which type of computer input technology involves devices such as Keyboard, Mouse, Joystick, and Gesture Recognition?

Human Data-Entry Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Network in an Information System?

Connecting different computers to share resources Signup and view all the answers

'Registers', 'Cache', 'Random Access Memory', and 'Read Only Memory' are types of which component in a computer system?

Primary Storage Signup and view all the answers

What does a cybernetic system aim to achieve?

Self-monitoring and self-regulating Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Network in an Information System?

Data communication and resource sharing Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of ergonomics (Human Factors Engineering)?

Optimizing human-computer interaction Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'input' refer to in a system?

Capturing and assembling elements for processing Signup and view all the answers

What do Information Systems (IS) primarily do?

Process, analyze, and disseminate information for specific purposes Signup and view all the answers

'An application of AI that provides systems with the ability to automatically learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed' refers to which concept mentioned in the text?

Machine Learning (ML) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Ergonomics (Human Factors Engineering)?

To design healthy work environments that increase employee morale and productivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

Performing the actual computation inside the computer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Secondary Memory (Storage) in a computer system?

Storing much larger amounts of data, including entire software programs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Supercomputers?

Handling complex computations and managing input/output operations Signup and view all the answers

Which type of memory temporarily stores data that are frequently used by the CPU?

Cache Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Systems Software?

Serving as an intermediary between computer hardware and applications programs Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Proprietary Software from Open-Source Software?

Open-source software has closed-code aspects while proprietary software does not Signup and view all the answers

What is the main task of Operating System, a major type of systems software?

Supervising the overall operation of the computer Signup and view all the answers

'Safe', 'Comfortable', and 'Pleasant to work in' are key characteristics associated with which concept mentioned in the text?

'Ergonomics (Human Factors Engineering)' Signup and view all the answers

'Registers', 'Cache', 'Random Access Memory - RAM', and 'Read Only Memory - ROM' are all types associated with which component of a computer system?

'Central Processing Unit (CPU)' Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Information Technology (IT)?

To design healthy work environments Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Database Management System (DBMS)?

Minimizing data redundancy and inconsistency Signup and view all the answers

What type of memory has the least capacity but is the fastest?

Cache Memory Signup and view all the answers

Which type of machine learning involves artificial neural networks learning from large amounts of data?

Deep Learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a cybernetic system?

Regulate and control a system's behavior Signup and view all the answers

What does 'False Positive' refer to?

A result that shows a given condition exists when it does not Signup and view all the answers

What problem does the database approach aim to minimize?

Redundancy Signup and view all the answers

What creates industry rivalry according to Porter's Competitive Forces Model?

Threat of substitute products or services Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates open-source software from proprietary software?

Availability of the source code Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of efficiency in business processes?

Optimizing resource utilization Signup and view all the answers

'No Data Model' and 'No Uniform Structure' are characteristics of which type of data repository?

'NoSQL' Database Signup and view all the answers

'Master Data Management' involves a strategy for data governance that spans...

...all organizational departments and systems. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Business Process Re-engineering?

To improve efficiency and effectiveness of business processes Signup and view all the answers

In Master Data Management, what is the primary role of master data?

To provide a central source of static, core business data Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a Data Warehouse?

It stores static data extracted from other databases Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates Data Lakes from Data Warehouses?

Data Lakes store data regardless of source and structure Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Explicit Knowledge in the context of Knowledge Management?

It refers to documents and written down material Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Tacit Knowledge in the context of Knowledge Management?

It is 'how-to' knowledge in workers' minds Signup and view all the answers

In the context of databases, what does the term 'Field' refer to?

A single alphabet, numeric, or other symbol Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes the 'Database Management System (DBMS)'?

Tools to create and manage a database Signup and view all the answers

'Big Data' is characterized by which factor according to the text?

'Dirty' data (inaccurate, incomplete, incorrect) Signup and view all the answers

'Strategic Information System (IS)' uses IT to help an organization achieve what goal?

Gain a competitive advantage Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Artificial Intelligence (AI) according to the text?

To recreate human thought process with information systems Signup and view all the answers

What does Machine Learning aim to achieve according to the text?

To automatically learn and improve from experience without explicit programming Signup and view all the answers

Open Cybernetic Systems Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does Information Technology (IT) refer to?

What do Information Systems (IS) do?

What is a system?

What are the characteristics of all systems?

What does a cybernetic system add to a system?

What is the main purpose of Information Technology (IT)?

Which type of machine learning uses a small amount of labeled data with a large amount of unlabeled data during training?

What is the main focus of Speech Recognition?

What does False Positive refer to?

Which type of ML searches for previously undetected patterns with no pre-existing labels and minimal human supervision?

What does Computer Vision refer to?

In which type of ML does the system learn to achieve a goal in an uncertain, and complex environment?

What is the main focus of Natural Language Processing (NLP)?

What is the main function of Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)?

What is the main focus of Computer Vision?

What is the main function of Generative Adversarial Network (GAN)?

What does Information Technology (IT) refer to?

What is the function of an Information System (IS)?

According to the text, what defines a system?

What are the key components of all systems mentioned in the text?

What distinguishes a cybernetic system from other systems?

What does Delta - The Ukrainian Situational Awareness and battlefield management system refer to?

Which type of machine learning involves training a system with relationships and expected output, and then testing with unlabelled data to ensure accuracy?

Which type of classification involves problems with unequally distributed number of classes?

In which type of machine learning is the predicted output continuous with a constant slope?

Which subset of machine learning involves artificial neural networks learning from large amounts of data?

What is the focus of Natural Language Processing?

Which type of classification involves problems with more than two class labels?

What is the main task of Speech Recognition?

Which type of machine learning learns to achieve a goal in an uncertain and complex environment?

What does Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) focus on separating in image inputs?

What is the main task of Computer Vision?

What is the main focus of efficiency in business processes?

What does Robotic Process Automation (RPA) primarily enable enterprises to automate?

What is the primary risk associated with Business Process Re-engineering?

According to the 80/20 Rule, what percentage of sub-processes cause the majority of problems in business processes?

What is the purpose of the 'Measure' phase in Business Process Improvement?

What is the primary goal of a Strategic Information System (IS)?

According to Porter's Competitive Forces Model, what creates industry rivalry?

What is the primary focus of the Cost Leadership business-level strategy?

'Master Data Management' involves a strategy for data governance that spans...

What problem does the database approach aim to minimize?

In a database management system, what does the term 'field' refer to?

What is the main characteristic of Big Data?

What is the main focus of Business Process Re-engineering?

What does Strategic Information System aim to help an organization achieve?

What creates industry rivalry according to Porter's Competitive Forces Model?

What are the two basic competitive approaches (business-level strategies) mentioned in the text?

What is Master Data Management a strategy for?

What is the purpose of Database Management System (DBMS)?

What does a Data Warehouse store?

What are the characteristics of Big Data mentioned in the text?

'No Data Model' and 'No Uniform Structure' are characteristics of which type of data repository?

'How-to' knowledge in workers' mind is an example of which type of knowledge mentioned in the text?

'An application of AI that provides systems with the ability to automatically learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed' refers to which concept mentioned in the text?

What is AI designed to perform according to the text?

What is the primary function of an operating system?

What is the main purpose of ergonomics (Human Factors Engineering)?

Which component of a computer system is responsible for performing the actual computation?

What does open-source software provide that proprietary software does not?

What is the main function of supercomputers?

Which type of memory has the least capacity but is the fastest?

What is the primary goal of information systems?

What is the primary goal of ergonomics (human factors engineering)?

What is the main function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer system?

What type of memory has the least capacity but is the fastest?

What is the main purpose of secondary memory (storage) in a computer system?

What is the goal of open-source software?

Which component is responsible for managing the computer’s operations, such as Windows 11?

What is the primary function of network in an information system?

What are the main types of input technologies used in computer systems?

What characterizes systems software in a computer?

What does proprietary software entail?

What differentiates open-source software from proprietary software?

What is the main purpose of communication technologies in an information system?

What is the primary function of a cybernetic system?

What does a system consist of, according to the text?

What distinguishes Information Technology (IT) from Information Systems (IS)?