Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Select the most true statement
a. | IT is a subset of IS | c. | IS is a subset of IT | b. | IT and IS are separate
concepts | d. | IS is essentially
about computers |
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A Business Information System is an IS that supports business, making use of a
variety of resources. Select the resource least likely to be associated with a Business Information
System.
a. |
Data |
d. |
People |
b. | Information | e. |
Hardware |
c. |
Software |
f. |
Communications |
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Which of the following attributes are least likely to be used when
distinguishing between computer based business information systems?
a. | Process & Interaction | d. | Connection | b. | Structure &
Hierarchy | e. | Stored
data | c. | Components |
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Which option lists the activities of the systems acquisition process in their
correct order?
a. | Feasibility, Initiation, Search (e.g. RFQ), Tender, Select | b. | Initiation,
Feasibility,Tender, Search (e.g. RFQ), Select | c. | Initiation, Feasibility, Search (e.g. RFQ),
Tender, Select | d. | Search (e.g. RFQ), Initiation, Feasibility, Tender,
Select |
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Which of the following is not a typical Alternative systems acquisition
method
a. |
Off-the-shelf |
d. |
Bespoke development |
b. |
End-user-developed by the IT
dept |
e. |
End-user-developed
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c. |
Prototyping |
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Which acquisition method would you recommend in the following case:
A law
firm requires a document management system
a. |
Off-the-shelf |
d. |
Bespoke by the IT department |
b. |
Off-the-shelf with
some customisation |
e. |
Bespoke
by the end-user themselves |
c. | Prototype |
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Which of the following is not generally regarded as a systems development
method?
a. | SDLC | d. | RAD | b. | Prototyping | e. | FIS | c. | SSADM |
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The traditional information systems development cycle is based upon
stages. Select the option that lists those stages in their correct sequence
a. | Systems Analysis, Systems Investigation, Systems Design, Systems Implementation,
Systems Maintenance | b. | Systems Investigation, Systems Analysis,
Systems Design, Systems Implementation, Systems Maintenance | c. | Systems Design,
Systems Investigation, Systems Analysis, Systems Implementation, Systems
Maintenance | d. | Systems Investigation, Systems Analysis, Systems Design, Systems Maintenance, Systems
Implementation, |
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Which systems implementation / changeover strategy would you recommend for a
hotel implementing a new bespoke front desk system
a. | Parallel | c. | Pilot | b. | Phased | d. | Direct cutover |
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Which of the following is least likely to be a BI system function?
a. |
Decision support |
d. |
Data mining |
b. |
Query and reporting |
e. |
Transaction processing |
c. | OLAP | f. |
Statistical analysis |
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Company A is a small sized MNC operating in five countries, has a small IT
department and mainly competes on cost - they are considering the acquisition of an ES. Which
approach would be most likely in such cases?
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For the MNC pursuing a Multinational strategy, which statement is least likely
to be true?
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Typically have local, independently run IT operations and ERP
systems |
b. |
Tend to select a “multi-flnancials/multi-operations” logical
structure |
c. |
Installations are linked to HQ for financial and production reporting
purposes |
d. |
Have centralised IT operations |
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 Consider the Characteristics of a system Which
characteristic is represented by the letter “A” in the diagram? a. | The environment | d. | Component | b. | Boundary | e. | Objective | c. | Relationship |
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 Consider the Characteristics of a system Which
characteristic is represented by the letter “D” in the diagram? a. | The environment | d. | Component | b. | Boundary | e. | Objective | c. | Relationship |
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 Consider the systems Acquisition process Which
activity is labelled with the letter “B” in the diagram? a. | System selected | c. | Tendering | b. | Search |
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