Chapter 1 – Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. ____ refers to the combination of hardware, software, and services that people use to manage, communicate, and share information.
a.Information systems
b.Information technology
c.Computer systems
d.Computer technology
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 4
2. ____ software controls the flow of data, provides data security, and manages network operations.
a.Enterprisec.Application
b.Systemd.Legacy
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 7
3. Examples of company-wide applications, called ____, include order processing systems, payroll systems, and company communications networks.
a.enterprise applicationsc.operating applications
b.network operating systems (NOS)d.legacy systems
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 8
4. Over 40 years ago, a concept called Moore's Law accurately predicted that computer processing power would double about every ____.
a.2 monthsc.24 months
b.12 monthsd.48 months
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 8
5. When planning an information system, a company must consider how a new system will interface with older systems, which are called ____.
a.enterprise applicationsc.operating applications
b.network operating systems (NOS)d.legacy systems
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 7
6. For complex operations, analysts apply computer-based modeling tools that use a standard language called ____.
a.electronic data interchange (EDI)
b.joint application development (JAD)
c.business process modeling notation (BPMN)
d.rapid application development (RAD)
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 14
7. Systems analysts use a ____ to graphically represent company operations and information needs.
a.JADc.RAD
b.Scrumd.business process model
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 13
8. A business ____ is an overview that describes a company’s overall functions, processes, organization, products, services, customers, suppliers, competitors, constraints, and future direction.
a.matrixc.index
b.profiled.glossary
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 13
9. Which of the following is one of the main sectors of e-commerce?
a.C2Cc.C2B
b.B2Cd.BBC
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 9
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. ____ refers to the combination of hardware, software, and services that people use to manage, communicate, and share information.
a.Information systems
b.Information technology
c.Computer systems
d.Computer technology
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 4
2. ____ software controls the flow of data, provides data security, and manages network operations.
a.Enterprisec.Application
b.Systemd.Legacy
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 7
3. Examples of company-wide applications, called ____, include order processing systems, payroll systems, and company communications networks.
a.enterprise applicationsc.operating applications
b.network operating systems (NOS)d.legacy systems
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 8
4. Over 40 years ago, a concept called Moore's Law accurately predicted that computer processing power would double about every ____.
a.2 monthsc.24 months
b.12 monthsd.48 months
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 8
5. When planning an information system, a company must consider how a new system will interface with older systems, which are called ____.
a.enterprise applicationsc.operating applications
b.network operating systems (NOS)d.legacy systems
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 7
6. For complex operations, analysts apply computer-based modeling tools that use a standard language called ____.
a.electronic data interchange (EDI)
b.joint application development (JAD)
c.business process modeling notation (BPMN)
d.rapid application development (RAD)
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 14
7. Systems analysts use a ____ to graphically represent company operations and information needs.
a.JADc.RAD
b.Scrumd.business process model
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 13
8. A business ____ is an overview that describes a company’s overall functions, processes, organization, products, services, customers, suppliers, competitors, constraints, and future direction.
a.matrixc.index
b.profiled.glossary
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 13
9. Which of the following is one of the main sectors of e-commerce?
a.C2Cc.C2B
b.B2Cd.BBC
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 9