Question 1

Cathy Weaver is a maintenance supervisor for a major airline. At the end of each shift, Cathy is responsible for certifying that all the required maintenance has been completed on the airplanes serviced during her shift. It is extremely important that Cathy have all the information that is available so she can make an accurate report. In this example, Cathy is concerned with which aspect of information?

Accepted Answer

Cathy's primary concern is with the completeness of the information to ensure that all required maintenance has been accurately reported, indicating that every aspect of necessary service has been addressed.

Question 2

Dale Johnson is the marketing manager for FoodWay Inc. In his position, it is critical that Dave receive sales information when and as he needs it. In this example, Dave is concerned with which aspect of information?

Accepted Answer

Dale Johnson's concern with receiving sales information "when and as he needs it" directly relates to the timeliness of the information. This means he needs up-to-date information available at the right time to make informed decisions.

Question 3

Most information systems are developed through a/an __________ process, in which system design specialists and programmers collaborate with end users.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

When designing the database system for the department of motor vehicles in his state, Matthew Baute first considered the people who would use and interact with the information system and what their needs were before he actually designed the system. Matthew was considering the __________ of the database system.

Accepted Answer

Matthew was considering the "end users" of the database system, which refers to the people who will directly interact with and use the system, ensuring it meets their needs and requirements.

Question 5

When companies such as Dana Corporation develop an information system, they know that a wide variety of employees will use it, including accountants, finance specialists, marketers, and managers. The people in a firm who ultimately use its information system are referred to as

Accepted Answer

The term "end-users" refers to the individuals within an organization who ultimately use its information system for their day-to-day tasks, such as accountants, finance specialists, marketers, and managers.

Question 6

During this phase, the organization determines whether a problem or opportunity exists that can be addressed by an information system.

Accepted Answer

System investigation is the phase where an organization identifies whether a problem or opportunity exists that might be addressed by implementing or modifying an information system. This phase involves preliminary study and analysis to understand the problem or opportunity in detail.

Question 7

Central Michigan Utilities is currently trying to determine if any problems or opportunities that the firm is facing could be addressed by an information system. This stage in the development of an information system is called

Accepted Answer

The stage in the development of an information system where a firm tries to determine if any problems or opportunities could be addressed by an information system is called systems investigation. This stage involves identifying issues or opportunities and considering whether an information system is a viable solution.

Question 8

South Florida Power is currently conducting a feasibility study to determine if a new information system is attainable at this time. Feasibility studies are typically conducted in the __________ stage of an information system's development.

Accepted Answer

Feasibility studies are conducted in the systems investigation stage to assess whether a proposed system is achievable and to explore its viability before moving forward with detailed analysis and design.

Question 9

The purpose of the __________ stage in the development of an information system is to develop the functional requirements for the system.

Accepted Answer

The systems analysis stage is where the functional requirements of the system are developed. This involves understanding and specifying in detail what the system should do.

Question 10

The managers of Hammond, Inc. have worked hard on the second stage in the development of their new information system. This phase began with an examination and analysis of the current system, an assessment of the company's environment, and a detailed assessment of the information needs of the firm's end users. This stage in the development of a new information system is referred to as

Accepted Answer

The second stage described involves examining and analyzing the current system, assessing the company's environment, and understanding the information needs of end users, which are key activities in the systems analysis phase of information system development.

Question 11

The purpose of __________ is to develop the functional requirements for the information system.

Accepted Answer

Systems analysis is the phase in the development of an information system where functional requirements are developed. It involves understanding and specifying in detail what an information system should do.

Question 12

During the development of an information system, the phase in which the system's technological capabilities are addressed, is referred to as

Accepted Answer

System design is the phase in which the technical specifications of a system are planned to meet the functional requirements identified during system analysis. This includes the architecture, components, interfaces, and data for a system to satisfy specified requirements.

Question 13

During the systems design stage in the development of a new information system, the designers identify the hardware, software, people, and data resources that will be needed and describe the information products that will be produced to satisfy the functional requirements specified in the previous phase. More specifically, the __________, or the point of interaction between the people and the information, is also designed.

Accepted Answer

The user interface is the point of interaction between the people and the information system, which is designed during the systems design stage to ensure that the information products produced meet the functional requirements specified.

Question 14

The designers, of an information system, realize that the outcome of the __________ will be an operational system.

Accepted Answer

The outcome of the systems implementation phase in the development of an information system is an operational system. This phase involves putting the designed system into operation, including hardware and software installation, user training, and data conversion.

Question 15

At companies such as Delta Airlines, the most exciting stage in the development of a new information system is when the system comes "alive or becomes operational. Information systems become operational in the

Accepted Answer

The systems implementation stage is when a new information system is fully developed, tested, and finally put into use, or becomes operational. This is the phase where all the planning, design, and development efforts are put into action and the system starts to be used for its intended purposes.

Question 16

Bringing a new information systems into operation on a trial basis, one location on time, is called using a

Accepted Answer

A pilot system refers to the process of implementing a new information system at a single location or on a limited basis to evaluate its effectiveness before a full-scale implementation.

Question 17

The final phase of the information systems development process helps keep the information system in tip-top shape. This stage is called

Accepted Answer

The final phase of the information systems development process is systems maintenance. This stage involves making necessary changes, corrections, additions, and updates to ensure the system continues to meet its users' needs and remains operational and efficient.

Question 18

__________ focuses on how well the proposed system supports the strategic objectives of the organization.

Accepted Answer

Organizational feasibility assesses how well the proposed system aligns with the strategic goals and objectives of the organization, ensuring that it supports the overall direction and needs of the business.

Question 19

When examining the feasibility of an information system, Sharon Wills, an information specialist for Conner Electronics, always analyzes whether the proposed system will support the strategic objectives of her firm. When she does this, Sharon is analyzing the __________ feasibility of the proposed system.

Accepted Answer

Sharon is analyzing the organizational feasibility of the proposed system by ensuring it aligns with the strategic objectives of her firm. Organizational feasibility assesses how well the proposed system supports the organization's goals and strategic direction.

Question 20

Addressing the hardware and software capabilities of a proposed information system is known as

Accepted Answer

Technical feasibility assesses whether the technology needed for a proposed system is available and capable of meeting the needs of the project, including both hardware and software requirements.

Quiz 17: Information Technology and Control