Question 1

-In a system like the one shown in the accompanying figure,a technique called Boolean logic can be used to deal with imprecise data by asking for a level of confidence._________________________

Accepted Answer

fuzzy

Question 2

A(n) enterprise information system supports a variety of large business activities such as inventory management,point-of-sale cash registers,e-commerce,payroll,and managerial planning._________________________

Accepted Answer

An enterprise information system does indeed support a variety of large business activities, including those listed in the statement.

Question 3

Data collected by a transaction processing system TPScan be used by a(n) (DSS (Decision Support System))to create reports that managers can use to make routine business decisions in response to structured problems._________________________

Accepted Answer

MIS
management information system
management information system (MIS)
MIS (management information system)

Question 4

-In the accompanying figure,the arrow symbolizes a data flow._________________________

Accepted Answer

The arrow in the diagram represents the movement of data from one point to another, which is the definition of data flow.

Question 5

-The excerpt from an application specification shown in the accompanying figure describes in detail how the information system's software should process a particular task involving inventory data._________________________

Accepted Answer

The excerpt from an application specification typically includes detailed instructions on how software should handle specific tasks, such as processing inventory data, to ensure the system functions correctly.

Question 6

Despite new tools and the data they provide,many semi-structured and structured problems continue to be resolved based on "guesstimates." _________________________

Accepted Answer

unstructured

Question 7

Every organization has a goal or plan that is often referred to as its ____.

Accepted Answer

A organization's mission refers to its overall objective or purpose. A and C are not correct terms typically used to describe an organization's goal or plan, and D could be a valid term but not the most commonly used one.

Question 8

-In the accompanying figure,the third item in the series is an example of a process._________________________

Accepted Answer

second

Question 9

A(n)____ is a group of people working together to accomplish a goal.

Accepted Answer

An organization is defined as a group or association of people working together to achieve a common purpose or goal. A business is an entity or entity engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities with the primary purpose of generating profits. A mission refers to a specific objective or purpose undertaken by an individual or group. An aggregate refers to a collection of individuals or things gathered into a whole.

Question 10

Planning management software helps managers track and visualize the complex interactions between tasks._________________________

Accepted Answer

Project

Question 11

The purpose of ____ planning is to set incremental goals that can be achieved in a year or less.

Accepted Answer

Tactical planning involves setting specific, short-term goals that can be accomplished within a year or less. Strategic planning focuses on long-term goals and overall direction, while operational planning addresses day-to-day activities. Futuristic planning is not a commonly recognized term in business planning.

Question 12

Nonprofit organizations are formed to accomplish social,political,or charitable goals that do not include amassing profit._________________________

Accepted Answer

Nonprofit organizations are formed to achieve social, political, or charitable objectives that do not include making a profit.

Question 13

OLTP uses a commit or rollback strategy to ensure that each transaction is processed correctly._________________________

Accepted Answer

OLTP systems use a commit or rollback strategy to ensure that each transaction is processed correctly, by either committing changes or rolling back if an error occurs.

Question 14

A(n)____ depicts the hierarchy of employees in a typical organization.

Accepted Answer

An organizational chart depicts the hierarchy of employees in a typical organization. It shows the positions of each employee with their respective titles and who they report to.

Question 15

-A computer system like that shown in the accompanying figure is designed to analyze data and produce a recommendation,diagnosis,or decision based on a set of facts and rules._________________________

Accepted Answer

This describes an expert system, which uses facts and rules to make decisions or recommendations.

Question 16

-In the design phase of the SDLC,the project team must figure out why the new system will fulfill the requirements specified in the System Requirements Report._________________________

Accepted Answer

how

Question 17

Most modern transaction processing systems use batch processing,which is an interactive method in which each transaction is processed as it is entered._________________________

Accepted Answer

online
OLTP
online trAnsweraction

Question 18

Tactical planning emphasizes long-range and future goals._________________________

Accepted Answer

Strategic

Question 19

An information system progresses through several phases as it is developed,used,and finally retired;these phases encompass the HPC._________________________

Accepted Answer

SDLC (system development life cycle)
system development life cycle (SDLC)
system development life cycle

Question 20

____ are the people who directly carry out an organization's mission by,for example,assembling products,selling merchandise,or answering phones.

Accepted Answer

Workers are the people who directly carry out an organization's mission on a day-to-day basis. Managers and CEOs oversee the operations and provide guidance, but they are not the ones physically assembling products, selling merchandise, or answering phones. Associates is a vague term that can be used to refer to anyone in the workforce, so it is not a specific enough answer to this question.

Quiz 10: Information Systems Analysis and Design