Exam 5: System Design and Acquisition

The DFD level that outlines the major processes (functions)of the system, their basic sequence, the basic data stores, and the external entities which interact with the system is called a

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You are working with a consultant on your HRIS.At your next meeting you expect to discuss the process model and data flows of the department.What should you expect the consultant to bring to the meeting?

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Why is the distinction between data and process views important when designing a new system?

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The distinction between process and data perspectives is important since each represents a portion of the total HRIS but neither provides the complete picture.By modeling each separately, the organization is better able to understand and communicate its needs to the technical staff.In addition, while processes may change in the future, data generally represent the most permanent and stable part of a system.This permanency of data and the more dynamic aspect of processes suggest the importance of dealing with each separately.

Is one perspective, the data or the process perspective, more important than the other…why or why not?

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Question 4

IT Architecture describes the basic hardware, software and networking infrastructure capabilities of the organization.

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Question 5

You are involved with your organization's decision regarding the physical design of the HRIS.The most likely approach that your organization will use is to

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Question 6

A ___________________ is a graphical representation of the key business activities and processes in the HR system, the system boundaries, any external individuals or departments that interact with the system.

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Question 7

The strength of the _______model is that it focuses on how the hardware and software will actually operate.

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Question 8

Explain what is meant by the data perspective.

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Question 9

The basic hardware, software and networking infrastructure of the organization is called:

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Question 10

Pre-written or developed software or hardware products which already exist for purchase is called:

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Question 11

_____________________ focuses on how well the proposed system fits in with the current and future organizational environment.

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Question 12

After receiving the vendor responses, you have the opportunity to evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of each vendor.Which of the following would you consider in your assessment of the software options?

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Question 13

A Data Flow is pictorially depicted by circles with the name of the type of data.

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Question 14

The Request for Proposal (RFP)is a document that solicits potential consultants or vendors to submit proposals and bids for proposed work.

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Question 15

What is meant by a data view of a system?

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Question 16

In the context of HRIS, a vendor is a company which specializes in making or selling commercial software for purchase by other companies.

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Question 17

The focus and goal of ___________ is the determination of the most effective means of translating business processes into a physical system including hardware and software.

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Question 18

What is a logical model of an HRIS?

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Question 19

The ____________ of a system focuses on the translation of business requirements into improved business processes, irrespective of any technological implementation.

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The DFD level that outlines the major processes (functions)of the system, their basic sequence, the basic data stores, and the external entities which interact with the system is called a

You are working with a consultant on your HRIS.At your next meeting you expect to discuss the process model and data flows of the department.What should you expect the consultant to bring to the meeting?

Why is the distinction between data and process views important when designing a new system?

Is one perspective, the data or the process perspective, more important than the other…why or why not?

IT Architecture describes the basic hardware, software and networking infrastructure capabilities of the organization.

You are involved with your organization's decision regarding the physical design of the HRIS.The most likely approach that your organization will use is to

A ___________________ is a graphical representation of the key business activities and processes in the HR system, the system boundaries, any external individuals or departments that interact with the system.

The strength of the _______model is that it focuses on how the hardware and software will actually operate.

Explain what is meant by the data perspective.

The basic hardware, software and networking infrastructure of the organization is called:

Pre-written or developed software or hardware products which already exist for purchase is called:

_____________________ focuses on how well the proposed system fits in with the current and future organizational environment.

After receiving the vendor responses, you have the opportunity to evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of each vendor.Which of the following would you consider in your assessment of the software options?

A Data Flow is pictorially depicted by circles with the name of the type of data.

The Request for Proposal (RFP)is a document that solicits potential consultants or vendors to submit proposals and bids for proposed work.

What is meant by a data view of a system?

In the context of HRIS, a vendor is a company which specializes in making or selling commercial software for purchase by other companies.

The focus and goal of ___________ is the determination of the most effective means of translating business processes into a physical system including hardware and software.

What is a logical model of an HRIS?

The ____________ of a system focuses on the translation of business requirements into improved business processes, irrespective of any technological implementation.

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