Question 1

The ____ contains a list of technical specifications for equipment, software, and services needed for a new system, as determined during the system design phase, and requests that vendors propose products that meet those specifications.

Accepted Answer

A)  benchmark test 
B)  request for proposal (RFP) 
C)  request for quotation (RFQ) 
D)  data dictionary

Question 2

DSSs are most often used by middle and executive managers for unstructured decisions, which often need to be based on unpredictable events or incomplete knowledge. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In addition to the normal business transaction processing systems, there are also specialty transaction processing systems used by law enforcement, the military, financial institutions, and other organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Class diagrams and use case diagrams are used to illustrate systems that are based on the concept of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  procedures 
B)  functions 
C)  entities 
D)  objects

Question 5

____________________ systems are software programs that can make decisions and draw conclusions, similar to a human expert.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ systems are software programs that can...

Question 6

____________________-the use of intelligent software to find subtle patterns that may not be evident otherwise-is often used with data warehouses and data marts to identify patterns and relationships among data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________-the use of intelligent software to find...

Question 7

Once a system has been designed and the required types of software and hardware have been specified, the ____________________ must decide where to obtain the necessary components.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Once a system has been designed and...

Question 8

Typically, information systems are used to support business intelligence (BI).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Neural networks is the field devoted to the study of robots-devices, controlled by a person or a computer - that can move and react to sensory input. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Digital badges consist of icons that represent academic achievements or acquired skills. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

With the ____________________ approach, the user is primarily responsible for the development of the system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With the ____________________ approach, the user is...

Question 12

The data dictionary resulting from the system analysis phase includes any instruments (such as questionnaires or interview questions) used in the data gathering stage, as well as the resulting diagrams, tables, trees, models, and other tools used to summarize and analyze the gathered data. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

____ is the phase of system development in which the current system and identified problems are studied in depth and the needs of system users are assessed.

Accepted Answer

A)  Preliminary investigation 
B)  System design 
C)  System analysis 
D)  System acquisition

Question 14

Describe the purpose and contents of a feasibility report. At what stage of system development is it generated and why?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the purpose and contents of a...

Question 15

To help store, organize, and retrieve documents once they have been created in or converted to digital form, a(n) ____ system can be used.

Accepted Answer

A)  transaction processing 
B)  document processing 
C)  document management 
D)  office automation

Question 16

Two of the most common design and manufacturing systems are known as CAM and CAD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A paperless office can be implemented today through a variety of technologies and processing techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The goal of SCM is to reduce operating and inventory costs while meeting delivery objectives and increasing profits; that is, to be able to deliver the right product to the right place, at the right time, and at the right price.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A computer operations manager designs and builds the end-user interfaces and tools used with cloud services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

System development can take place in-house or it can be outsourced to external companies. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Information Systems and System Development

The ____ contains a list of technical specifications for equipment, software, and services needed for a new system, as determined during the system design phase, and requests that vendors propose products that meet those specifications.

DSSs are most often used by middle and executive managers for unstructured decisions, which often need to be based on unpredictable events or incomplete knowledge. _________________________

In addition to the normal business transaction processing systems, there are also specialty transaction processing systems used by law enforcement, the military, financial institutions, and other organizations.

Class diagrams and use case diagrams are used to illustrate systems that are based on the concept of ____.

____________________ systems are software programs that can make decisions and draw conclusions, similar to a human expert.

____________________-the use of intelligent software to find subtle patterns that may not be evident otherwise-is often used with data warehouses and data marts to identify patterns and relationships among data.

Once a system has been designed and the required types of software and hardware have been specified, the ____________________ must decide where to obtain the necessary components.

Typically, information systems are used to support business intelligence (BI).

Neural networks is the field devoted to the study of robots-devices, controlled by a person or a computer - that can move and react to sensory input. _________________________

Digital badges consist of icons that represent academic achievements or acquired skills. _________________________

With the ____________________ approach, the user is primarily responsible for the development of the system.

____ is the phase of system development in which the current system and identified problems are studied in depth and the needs of system users are assessed.

Describe the purpose and contents of a feasibility report. At what stage of system development is it generated and why?

To help store, organize, and retrieve documents once they have been created in or converted to digital form, a(n) ____ system can be used.

Two of the most common design and manufacturing systems are known as CAM and CAD.

A paperless office can be implemented today through a variety of technologies and processing techniques.

The goal of SCM is to reduce operating and inventory costs while meeting delivery objectives and increasing profits; that is, to be able to deliver the right product to the right place, at the right time, and at the right price.

A computer operations manager designs and builds the end-user interfaces and tools used with cloud services.

System development can take place in-house or it can be outsourced to external companies. _________________________