Question 1

Which of the following describes exchanges between a system and other systems or a system and any external agencies?&#10;A)interface.&#10;B)suprasystem.&#10;C)environment.&#10;D)subsystem.

Accepted Answer

An interface describes the point of interaction or communication between a system and other systems or external entities.

Question 2

A system that responds to changes in the environment and modifies its operation accordingly is known as:&#10;A)a deterministic system.&#10;B)a closed system.&#10;C)a soft system.&#10;D)an adaptive system.

Accepted Answer

An adaptive system is designed to adjust its behavior in response to the environment. This means it can change its operation based on external conditions, making it responsive and flexible.

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the five competitive forces identified by Michael Porter?&#10;A)the bargaining power of customers.&#10;B)the threat of substitute products or services.&#10;C)the threat of new entrants.&#10;D)the threat of changes in the global economy.

Accepted Answer

Michael Porter's Five Forces model includes the bargaining power of customers, the threat of substitute products or services, the threat of new entrants, the bargaining power of suppliers, and the intensity of competitive rivalry. The threat of changes in the global economy is not one of the forces identified by Porter.

Question 4

Which category of computer-based information systems is concerned with supporting the functional areas of an organisation?&#10;A)strategic information systems.&#10;B)business information systems.&#10;C)expert systems.&#10;D)end user computing systems.

Accepted Answer

Business information systems are designed to support the various functional areas within an organization, such as finance, marketing, and operations, by providing relevant information for decision-making and operational support.

Question 5

Which category of computer-based information systems is concerned with improving efficiency by applying information technology to common administrative tasks, such as creating business documents?&#10;A)expert systems.&#10;B)office automation systems.&#10;C)business information systems.&#10;D)strategic information systems.

Accepted Answer

Office automation systems are designed to improve the productivity of data workers by automating the management of documents, scheduling, and communication. These systems encompass a variety of tools and technologies aimed at facilitating everyday administrative tasks.

Question 6

Which of the following defines the scope of a system?&#10;A)interface.&#10;B)boundary.&#10;C)process.&#10;D)feedback mechanism.

Accepted Answer

The scope of a system is defined by its boundary, which delineates what is inside the system (and thus under consideration) from what is outside.

Question 7

E-business is:&#10;A)any electronically mediated communication between an organisation and its stakeholders.&#10;B)the use of electronic communications for all business processes.&#10;C)an organisation using electronic media to purchase from its suppliers.&#10;D)an organisation using electronic media to sell direct to its customers.

Accepted Answer

E-business encompasses the use of electronic communications for all business processes, not just communication or transactions with specific stakeholders.

Question 8

Which of the following is a network of facilities for procuring materials, transforming raw materials into intermediate and finished products, and distributing the finished products to customers?&#10;A)production chain&#10;B)primary chain&#10;C)supply chain&#10;D)distribution chain

Accepted Answer

The correct term is "supply chain," which encompasses the entire process of procuring materials, transforming them into finished products, and distributing those products to customers.

Question 9

Which of the following level of managers develop short- and medium-range plans, schedules, and budgets and specify the policies, procedures, and business objectives for their sub-units of the company?&#10;A)strategic&#10;B)tactical&#10;C)operational&#10;D)front line

Accepted Answer

Tactical managers are responsible for translating the general goals and plans developed by strategic managers into specific objectives and activities. They focus on short- to medium-term plans and are involved in the planning and directing of the operations of the company at a more detailed level.

Question 10

According to your text book, the emerging class of applications focuses on personalized decision support, modelling, information retrieval, data warehousing, what-if scenarios, and reporting is called:

A)decision support trends
B)decision support history
C)decision support models
D)decision support class

Accepted Answer

The emerging class of applications that focuses on personalized decision support, modeling, information retrieval, data warehousing, what-if scenarios, and reporting is referred to as "decision support trends."

Deck 2: Information Systems and Management: Exploring Concepts and Applications