Question 1

During software development which factor is most crucial?

Accepted Answer

The most crucial factor in software development is people, as the success of any project largely depends on the skills, communication, and collaboration of the team members involved.

Question 2

Upper CASE tools are used

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

______________. focuses on planning, policies, and procedures regarding the use of corporate data and information.

Accepted Answer

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) focuses on planning, policies, and procedures regarding the use of corporate data and information, ensuring that the organization's IT aligns with its strategic goals.

Question 4

______________ is software programs that were developed for a general market and that can be purchased in a store.

Accepted Answer

Off-the-shelf software refers to software that is developed for the mass market, meaning it can be bought by anyone from a store or online retailer without the need for customization. This contrasts with proprietary or custom software, which is developed specifically for an individual or organization.

Question 5

With the ______________ form of data processing, each transaction is processed immediately.

Accepted Answer

OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) is the form of data processing where each transaction is processed immediately, in real time, without waiting for a batch of transactions to accumulate.

Question 6

In any of the system ______________ resource is consider as people resources.

Accepted Answer

In any system, the "end user" resource is considered as people resources because it refers to the individuals or groups who are the final users of the software, hardware, or data, and directly interact with the system or application.

Question 7

______________ information system that express a fundamental concept and activities of information systems.

Accepted Answer

A model is an information system that represents the fundamental concepts and activities of information systems, providing a simplified and abstract representation of these systems for better understanding and analysis.

Question 8

In general the information system can also describe in terms of ______________.

Accepted Answer

Information systems can be described in terms of their functions, which refers to the various processes and capabilities they offer to users or organizations. Functions can include data processing, storage, retrieval, and communication among others.

Question 9

______________ is the people who develop and operate the information systems.

Accepted Answer

Information systems specialists are the people who develop and operate information systems.

Question 10

______________ is a collection of single-application software packages in a bundle designed to work similarly so that once you learn the basics for one application, the other applications are easy to learn and use.

Accepted Answer

A software suite is a collection of single-application software packages bundled together. These applications are designed to work in a similar manner, making it easier for users to learn and use them after they become familiar with one application in the suite.

Question 11

Information systems that support the firm in its interaction with its environment are said to be performing within the ______________.

Accepted Answer

Information systems that support the firm in its interaction with its environment are said to be performing within the enterprise sphere of influence. The enterprise sphere of influence includes all of the activities that the firm undertakes in order to interact with its customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Question 12

The current major stage in the business use of IS is oriented towards ______________.

Accepted Answer

The current major stage in the business use of Information Systems (IS) is primarily focused on gaining competitive advantage. This involves leveraging technology to outperform competitors by enhancing products, services, and operational processes.

Question 13

______________ is the process of converting a message into a secret code and changing the encoded message back to regular text.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ is the process of converting a...

Question 14

Problems that are routine and have well-defined relationships are called ______________.

Accepted Answer

Structured problems are routine and have well-defined relationships, making them easier to solve using established procedures.

Question 15

The four key questions related to fairness in information use are ______________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The four key questions related to fairness...

Question 16

Acquiring, training and retaining good network ______________ should be a top priority.

Accepted Answer

Network administrators are crucial for managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting networks, making their acquisition, training, and retention vital for organizational success.

Question 17

Primary storage device such as semiconductor memory chips are called ______________.

Accepted Answer

Primary storage devices, like semiconductor memory chips, allow for direct access to data, meaning any byte of memory can be accessed without having to go through other bytes first. This is in contrast to sequential access, where data must be accessed in a specific order.

Question 18

In network the different communication are interconnected by using a communication processors called a ______________.

Accepted Answer

A gateway is a communication processor that connects different networks, allowing them to communicate with each other.

Question 19

______________ is single user workstation that provide presenttion services,database services and connectivity

Accepted Answer

A client is typically a single-user workstation that can request various services such as presentation, database access, and connectivity from servers in a networked environment.

Question 20

FIFO stands for ______________

Accepted Answer

FIFO stands for "first in, first out," which is a method used in inventory management and computing to describe the way items are stored and retrieved.

Quiz 5: Information Systems and Technology Terminology and Concepts