Question 1

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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A vendor is indeed a company that specializes in making or selling commercial software for purchase by other companies, including HRIS systems.

Question 2

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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This is a correct definition of the Request for Proposal (RFP) document.

Question 3

What is meant by a data view of a system?

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Question 4

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

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Question 5

What is meant by a process view of a system?

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Question 6

Base design is a phase in the SDLC in which a new system is designed without regard to the technology (e.g.hardware, software, networking, etc.)in which it will be implemented.

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The base design phase in the SDLC considers the technology that will be used, as it involves creating a blueprint for the system that includes hardware, software, and networking specifications.

Question 7

A single data flow diagram typically is all that is typically needed when discussing data flow.

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Multiple data flow diagrams may be needed to fully depict the flow of data in a system or process. One diagram may not show all the necessary details or interactions between components.

Question 8

What is a physical model of an HRIS?

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Question 9

Logical feasibility is a system feasibility assessment tool that focuses on the technical capability of the organization and the availability of the technology necessary to implement a new system.

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Logical feasibility assesses whether a proposed system fits within a company's legal and ethical guidelines, not the technical capability or technology availability. Technical feasibility is the term used for assessing technical resources and capabilities.

Question 10

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

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Question 11

A logical model of the system graphically illustrates what the system does, independent of any technological architecture (e.g.hardware, software, networking, etc.).

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A logical model focuses on the functional aspect of the system and is technology-independent. It is used to illustrate the system's behavior and functions in a way that is easily understood by stakeholders, without being tied to any specific technology implementation.

Question 12

Explain what is meant by the data perspective.

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Question 13

Operational Feasibility is a tool that focuses on how well the new system will fit within the organization, including issues such as development schedule, extent of organizational change, and user responses to the system.

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Operational Feasibility is indeed a tool that focuses on how well the new system will fit within the organization, including issues such as development schedule, extent of organizational change, and user responses to the system.

Question 14

What is a logical model of an HRIS?

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Question 15

Explain what is meant by the process perspective.

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Question 16

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

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IT Architecture defines the fundamental elements and capabilities of an organization's information technology (IT) infrastructure.

Question 17

In a DFD, processes are the mechanism through which data is transformed, manipulated, created, etc.into output such as a report, a decision, etc.

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This is the correct definition of processes in a DFD. They are the actions that take place on the input data to produce some output, which could be a report, a decision or any other result.

Question 18

Logical design describes a phase in the SDLC in which a new system is designed with particular focus on how the hardware, software, networking, activities, users, etc.will be implemented.

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Logical design focuses on the abstract design of the system, detailing the system's architecture and components without specifying the actual hardware or software to be used.

Question 19

Which model - the physical or logical - is more useful in designing the HRIS?

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Quiz 5: System Design and Acquisition