Question 1

In a business process, a ________ shows the movement of data among activities and repositories.

Accepted Answer

A data flow diagram (DFD) is a graphical representation of the flow of data through an information system. It shows the movement of data among activities and repositories, representing both the flow of information and the processing performed on that information. Options A, B, D, and E are all components of a DFD but do not specifically represent the movement of data.

Question 2

In a business process, a role refers to ________.

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In a business process, a role refers to a collection of activities, which are assigned to individuals or groups within an organization to achieve a specific goal or outcome. Roles can include responsibilities, tasks, and decision-making authority, and they are often defined by the business process owner or manager.

Question 3

A ________ is a person who is well versed in an organization's strategy and focuses on ensuring that business processes and information systems meet the organization's competitive strategies.

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A business analyst is responsible for analyzing an organization's business processes, assessing its business model and integrating its systems in accordance with its competitive strategies. The other options, such as business application programmer, business administrator, business supervisor, and business developer, may have some overlapping tasks, but they do not specifically focus on ensuring that information systems and processes are aligned with an organization's competitive strategies.

Question 4

In a business process, a ________ is defined as a collection of activities.

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Question 5

In a business process, a ________ directs the order of activities.

Accepted Answer

The control flow directs the order in which activities are performed in a business process. It outlines the steps that need to be followed, the process of decision-making, and the actions that are taken.

Question 6

Tranware Inc., an apparel manufacturer, receives cotton and other raw materials from its suppliers at the beginning of every quarter. With reference to this information, Tranware receives its ________ at the beginning of every quarter.

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Question 7

________ are information system (IS) professionals who understand both business and information technology.

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Systems analysts are the professionals in information systems who understand both business and information technology. They analyze the business requirements of an organization, design information systems to meet those requirements, and manage the implementation and maintenance of those systems. Development analysts, database designers, and systems administrators may have some understanding of both business and information technology, but it is not their primary focus. Network administrators are responsible for managing an organization's computer network, but they may not have a deep understanding of the business requirements that their network supports.

Question 8

________ play a key role in moving development projects through the SDLC or scrum development process.

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Question 9

In a business process, a ________ is defined as a collection of something.

Accepted Answer

A repository is a collection of something, such as data, documents, or files. Activities refer to specific tasks within a process, resources are the tools necessary to carry out activities, presentations refer to visual aids or materials, and applications are software programs.

Question 10

Not all information systems have applications or software components.

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All information systems have applications or software components as they rely on software to process, store, and manipulate data. Without software, an information system cannot function.

Question 11

A ________ is a network of activities, repositories, roles, resources, and flows that interact to accomplish a business function.

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A business process is a systematic way of organizing and defining the activities and workflows that are necessary to achieve a particular business objective. It includes people, resources, and information, as well as the different relationships and dependencies between them. A business process can be analyzed, optimized, and automated to improve efficiency and effectiveness in achieving business goals.

Question 12

Information systems and business processes are synonymous terms.

Accepted Answer

Information systems are tools used to support and enable business processes, but they are not the same thing. Business processes refer to the activities and workflows that drive an organization's operations and achieve its objectives, whereas information systems are the technologies and platforms that facilitate these processes.

Question 13

Business processes, information systems, and applications have the same characteristics and components.

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While business processes, information systems, and applications are related, they each have their own distinct characteristics and components. Business processes are the set of activities and tasks that an organization performs to achieve a specific goal. Information systems are the technology and software used to manage and process information within an organization. Applications are specific software programs designed to perform specific tasks or functions within an information system. While there is some overlap between these areas, they are conceptually different and have their own unique components.

Question 14

In a business process, ________ are defined as collections of related tasks that receive inputs and produce outputs.

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Activities are the collections of related tasks that are performed in a business process, which receive inputs and produce outputs. Databases, resources, presentations and data stores are all components that may be used within a business process, but they do not define the collections of tasks themselves.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is True of information systems?

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An information system is a combination of hardware, software, data, and people that supports business processes. An application is a software program that provides a specific functionality within an information system. Therefore, every information system must have at least one application. The other choices are incorrect as information systems do not include ALL business process activities (A), should not be bought entirely off-the-shelf (C), it is not necessary for every business process to include at least one information system (D), and information systems can have multiple applications (E).

Question 16

Describe the composition of a development team for an information system (IS).

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Question 17

Which of the following statements is True about the relationship between business processes and information systems?

Accepted Answer

A business process may operate without any information system, but an information system must always relate to at least one business process. The relationship between business processes and information systems is not one-to-one, as multiple business processes may rely on a single information system or one business process may require multiple information systems. Information systems should ideally be designed after the business processes to ensure that they align with the organization's objectives and requirements. The development of information systems before business processes may lead to systems that do not cater to the actual needs of the organization. The development of information systems before business processes does not inherently ensure system security.

Question 18

The actors or participants in a business process are the users of information systems.

Accepted Answer

The actors or participants in a business process are indeed the users of information systems, as they are the ones who interact with and input data into the systems, as well as utilize the information generated by the systems to carry out business activities.

Question 19

Which of the following is True of scrum?

Accepted Answer

Scrum is a framework designed for managing and completing complex projects. It is generic enough to be used for software development, business processes, information systems, and applications. It can be used in various industries and is not limited to software only.

Question 20

The activities in a business process often involve information systems.

Accepted Answer

Information systems are often used to facilitate and support business processes, such as recording and tracking data, automating tasks, and providing real-time information to decision-makers.

Quiz 12: Information Systems Development