Question 1

Traditional companies sometimes are called _________________________ companies because they conduct business primarily from physical locations.

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Question 2

A(n) _________________________ uses various symbols and shapes to represent data flow, processing, and storage.

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Question 3

-In the accompanying figure showing the components of an information system, _________________________ consist(s) of everything in the physical layer of the information system.

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-In the accompanying figure showing the components...

Question 4

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
a.MIS
f.team leaders
b.modeling
g.operational employees
c.message
h.supply chain
d.spiral model
i.scalable design
e.ERP
j.prototype
-An approach that proponents believe reduces risks and speeds up software development.

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The answer of MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that...

Question 5

-In the accompanying figure showing the components of an information system, _________________________ describe(s) the tasks and business functions that users, managers, and IT staff members perform to achieve specific results.

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-In the accompanying figure showing the components...

Question 6

_________________________ design and construct Web pages, monitor traffic, manage hardware and software, and link Web-based applications to a company's information systems.

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Question 7

Internet-based commerce is called _________________________ and includes two main sectors: B2C (business-to-consumer) and B2B (business-to-business).

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Question 8

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
a.MIS
f.team leaders
b.modeling
g.operational employees
c.message
h.supply chain
d.spiral model
i.scalable design
e.ERP
j.prototype
-All companies that provide materials, services, and functions needed to provide a product to a customer.

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Supply chain refers to all companies that provide materials, services, and functions needed to provide a product to a customer.

Answer: E
 Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems can provide cost-effective support for users and managers throughout a company.

Note: None of the other choices directly relate to the definition or phrase provided.

Question 9

_________________________ programs run on a company intranet and enable users to share data, collaborate on projects, and work in teams.

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Question 10

A truck fleet dispatcher might run a series of _________________________ scenarios to determine the impact of increased shipments or bad weather.

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Question 11

Many hardware and software companies offer _________________________ for IT professionals, which verifies that an individual demonstrated a certain level of knowledge and skill on a standardized test.

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Question 12

The systems implementation phase of the SDLC includes an assessment, called a(n) _________________________, to determine whether the system operates properly and if costs and benefits are within expectation.

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Question 13

-In the accompanying figure showing the components of an information system, _________________________ refer(s) to the programs that control the hardware and produce the desired information or results.

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-In the accompanying figure showing the components...

Question 14

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
a.MIS
f.team leaders
b.modeling
g.operational employees
c.message
h.supply chain
d.spiral model
i.scalable design
e.ERP
j.prototype
-In many large companies, these kinds of systems provide cost-effective support for users and managers throughout the company.

Accepted Answer

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems provide cost-effective support for users and managers throughout the company.

Question 15

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
a.MIS
f.team leaders
b.modeling
g.operational employees
c.message
h.supply chain
d.spiral model
i.scalable design
e.ERP
j.prototype
-The name for new business support systems that produced valuable information, in addition to performing manual tasks; their primary users were managers.

Accepted Answer

The phrase describes a Management Information System (MIS), which is designed to support managers with valuable information beyond just manual tasks.

Answer: E
 The phrase could also describe an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, which integrates various business functions to provide managers with valuable information to support decision-making.

Note: None of the other choices accurately match the phrase given.

Question 16

-In the accompanying figure showing the components of an information system, the people, called _________________________, interact with an information system, both inside and outside the company.

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-In the accompanying figure showing the components...

Question 17

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
a.MIS
f.team leaders
b.modeling
g.operational employees
c.message
h.supply chain
d.spiral model
i.scalable design
e.ERP
j.prototype
-People who oversee operational employees and carry out day-to-day functions.

Accepted Answer

Team leaders are the ones who oversee operational employees and carry out day-to-day functions.

Answer: E 
 Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems provide cost-effective support for users and managers throughout the company.

Answer: G 
 Operational employees are the ones who carry out day-to-day functions.

Question 18

The strongest IT companies in the home shopping market are called __________________ because their primary business depends on the Internet rather than a traditional business channel.

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Question 19

_________________________ technology uses high-frequency radio waves to track physical objects.

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Question 20

-In the accompanying figure showing the components of an information system, _________________________ is/are the raw material that an information system transforms into useful information.

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-In the accompanying figure showing the components...

Quiz 1: Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Traditional companies sometimes are called _________________________ companies because they conduct business primarily from physical locations.

A(n) _________________________ uses various symbols and shapes to represent data flow, processing, and storage.

-In the accompanying figure showing the components of an information system, _________________________ consist(s) of everything in the physical layer of the information system.

-In the accompanying figure showing the components of an information system, _________________________ describe(s) the tasks and business functions that users, managers, and IT staff members perform to achieve specific results.

_________________________ design and construct Web pages, monitor traffic, manage hardware and software, and link Web-based applications to a company's information systems.

Internet-based commerce is called _________________________ and includes two main sectors: B2C (business-to-consumer) and B2B (business-to-business).

_________________________ programs run on a company intranet and enable users to share data, collaborate on projects, and work in teams.

A truck fleet dispatcher might run a series of _________________________ scenarios to determine the impact of increased shipments or bad weather.

Many hardware and software companies offer _________________________ for IT professionals, which verifies that an individual demonstrated a certain level of knowledge and skill on a standardized test.

The systems implementation phase of the SDLC includes an assessment, called a(n) _________________________, to determine whether the system operates properly and if costs and benefits are within expectation.

-In the accompanying figure showing the components of an information system, _________________________ refer(s) to the programs that control the hardware and produce the desired information or results.

-In the accompanying figure showing the components of an information system, the people, called _________________________, interact with an information system, both inside and outside the company.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. a.MIS f.team leaders b.modeling g.operational employees c.message h.supply chain d.spiral model i.scalable design e.ERP j.prototype -People who oversee operational employees and carry out day-to-day functions.

The strongest IT companies in the home shopping market are called __________________ because their primary business depends on the Internet rather than a traditional business channel.

_________________________ technology uses high-frequency radio waves to track physical objects.

-In the accompanying figure showing the components of an information system, _________________________ is/are the raw material that an information system transforms into useful information.