Question 1

________ provide periodic updates of what is occurring in the business.
A) Performance reports
B) Records
C) Data capture reports
D) Blank forms

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ provide periodic updates of what is...

Question 2

Sampling helps accelerate the process by gathering selected data rather than all data for the entire population.

Accepted Answer

Sampling is a technique that involves collecting a subset of data from a larger population, with the aim of making inferences about the whole population as efficiently as possible. This can help to save time and resources, as well as reduce the potential for errors or biases that may arise from attempting to collect and analyze data from every single member of a population.

Question 3

An office lighted with warm, incandescent lighting indicates a tendency toward:
A) formal communication.
B) gathering information from memos.
C) casual communication.
D) a person that is interested in external information.

Accepted Answer

Warm, incandescent lighting creates a cozy and relaxed atmosphere, which is conducive to casual communication. Other lighting options, such as bright fluorescent lighting, might indicate a more formal environment where communication is more structured and professional. The type of lighting does not necessarily indicate anything about the person's interest in external information or their preferred method of gathering information.

Question 4

When the systems analyst selects a group of documents or people to study, it is an example of ________ sampling.
A) cluster
B) simple random
C) purposive
D) systematic

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the systems analyst selects a group...

Question 5

Data-gathering bias can be reduced by sampling.

Accepted Answer

Sampling can help reduce data-gathering bias because it allows for the selection of a representative subset of the population, rather than relying on data from only a specific group or individual. By including a diverse range of participants in the sample, the potential for bias can be minimized.

Question 6

Qualitative documents include:
A) email messages.
B) memos.
C) signs on bulletin boards.
D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative documents refer to any non-numerical data that can be analyzed to gain insights and understanding. Email messages and memos are examples of written qualitative documents, while signs on bulletin boards can also be considered qualitative data as they are visual representations of information. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 7

Qualitative documents include memos, ________ on bulletin boards and in work areas, procedure manuals, and policy handbooks.
A) signs
B) pictures
C) flags
D) banners

Accepted Answer

Qualitative documents typically include written materials such as memos, signs posted on bulletin boards and in work areas, procedure manuals, and policy handbooks. While pictures, flags, and banners may convey information, they are not typically considered qualitative documents in the same way that written materials are.

Question 8

Stratification is the process of identifying subpopulations (or strata) and then selecting objects or people for sampling within these subpopulations.

Accepted Answer

This is a true statement. Stratification is a method used in sampling where the population is divided into subgroups or strata based on certain characteristics, and then individuals or objects are selected randomly from each stratum for sampling. The purpose of stratification is to increase the precision or accuracy of the sample, by ensuring that it is representative of the entire population and includes a proportional representation of each stratum.

Question 9

A good rule of thumb is to interview at least ________ people on every level of the organization.
A) three
B) two
C) four
D) five

Accepted Answer

Interviewing at least three people at every level of the organization provides a diverse range of perspectives and helps ensure a more comprehensive understanding of the organization.

Question 10

It is necessary to set a sample size greater than one but less than the size of the population itself.

Accepted Answer

Setting a sample size greater than one is important to ensure that the sample is representative of the population, but it should not be equal to or greater than the size of the population as it would not be considered a sample anymore.

Question 11

Which of the following is not an element observed in STROBE?
A) office location
B) desk placement
C) office lighting
D) desk chair fabric

Accepted Answer

STROBE (Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology) is a reporting guideline that includes items related to study design, analysis, and interpretation. None of the items listed in the options are included in the STROBE checklist, but desk chair fabric is the least related to the study design or analysis.

Question 12

Most ________ reports take on the general form of actual versus intended performance.
A) performance
B) sales
C) production
D) data capture

Accepted Answer

The sentence specifically mentions "actual versus intended performance" as the general form of the reports, which pertains to performance reports. Sales, production, and data capture reports may include performance information, but they are not necessarily focused solely on performance.

Question 13

The duties and responsibilities of the systems analyst are to identify the ________, the attributes, and even the associated attributes that need to be gathered in the sample.
A) sample size
B) constants
C) variables
D) leaders

Accepted Answer

The systems analyst's duties and responsibilities involve identifying the variables that need to be gathered in the sample. Variables are the characteristics or attributes of a sample that can change, and they are important to identify and measure in order to analyze and understand a system. Sample size, constants, and leaders are not directly related to the identification of variables in a sample.

Question 14

Typically, most information flows:
A) downward and horizontally.
B) upward and vertically.
C) Both A and B.
D) Neither A nor B.

Accepted Answer

In most organizations, information flows down from higher levels of management to lower levels and horizontally among colleagues at the same level. There may be some upward flow of information, but it is typically less frequent and less significant in terms of shaping organizational decisions and actions.

Question 15

Observing ________, their physical environment, and their interaction with their physical, ergonomic environment is an important unobtrusive method for a systems analyst.
A) software developers
B) administrative assistants
C) decision makers
D) receptionists

Accepted Answer

Decision makers are the ones who make decisions about how a system should be designed and implemented. Observing them, their physical environment, and their interaction with their physical, ergonomic environment can provide valuable insights into their needs and requirements.

Question 16

________ is the process of systematically selecting representative elements of a population.
A) Questioning
B) Calling
C) Sampling
D) Learning

Accepted Answer

Sampling is the process of selecting a small group of individuals from a larger population to represent the population in a study or survey. This is done to make inferences about the larger population based on the characteristics of the smaller sample.

Question 17

The absolute number is more important in sampling than the percentage of the:
A) sample size.
B) standard deviation.
C) population.
D) average.

Accepted Answer

The absolute number of individuals sampled from the population is more important than the percentage of any other variable. This is because the absolute number determines the representativeness of the sample and the accuracy of the statistical inference made from the sample to the population. A larger sample size generally leads to more accurate estimates of the population parameters.

Question 18

When the systems analyst asks an opinion of a permanent feature of the installed information system, the executive interviewed may provide an unbiased evaluation since there is little possibility of changing it.

Accepted Answer

Executives may still have biases in their evaluations due to personal preferences, experiences, or organizational politics, regardless of the possibility of change.

Question 19

Assessing use of ________ provides a quick and accurate barometer of many HCI, interpersonal, and organizational variables.
A) humor
B) anger
C) rage
D) indifference

Accepted Answer

Humor can indicate several variables in HCI, interpersonal, and organizational contexts. For example, the use of humor can suggest a positive attitude, a willingness to engage with others, and a sense of camaraderie or teamwork. Additionally, humor can be used as a coping mechanism and can indicate how individuals or groups are dealing with stress or conflict. Overall, assessing the use of humor can provide meaningful insights into various aspects of a given context.

Question 20

The simplest method of probability sampling is called ________ sampling.
A) convenience
B) systematic
C) simple random
D) purposive

Accepted Answer

The answer of The simplest method of probability sampling is...

Quiz 5: Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods

________ provide periodic updates of what is occurring in the business.

Sampling helps accelerate the process by gathering selected data rather than all data for the entire population.

An office lighted with warm, incandescent lighting indicates a tendency toward:

When the systems analyst selects a group of documents or people to study, it is an example of ________ sampling.

Data-gathering bias can be reduced by sampling.

Qualitative documents include:

Qualitative documents include memos, ________ on bulletin boards and in work areas, procedure manuals, and policy handbooks.

Stratification is the process of identifying subpopulations (or strata) and then selecting objects or people for sampling within these subpopulations.

A good rule of thumb is to interview at least ________ people on every level of the organization.

It is necessary to set a sample size greater than one but less than the size of the population itself.

Which of the following is not an element observed in STROBE?

Most ________ reports take on the general form of actual versus intended performance.

The duties and responsibilities of the systems analyst are to identify the ________, the attributes, and even the associated attributes that need to be gathered in the sample.

Typically, most information flows:

Observing ________, their physical environment, and their interaction with their physical, ergonomic environment is an important unobtrusive method for a systems analyst.

________ is the process of systematically selecting representative elements of a population.

The absolute number is more important in sampling than the percentage of the:

When the systems analyst asks an opinion of a permanent feature of the installed information system, the executive interviewed may provide an unbiased evaluation since there is little possibility of changing it.

Assessing use of ________ provides a quick and accurate barometer of many HCI, interpersonal, and organizational variables.

The simplest method of probability sampling is called ________ sampling.