1.Cross-Functional Information Systems Are: A.Distributed Information Systems B.Multi Modal

HW1

Student: ______

1.Cross-functional information systems are:
A.distributed information systems
B.multi modal information systems
C.information systems that support relevant business processes from several business functions
D.none of these
E.all of these

2.A layer of utility software that sits between the application software and systems software to transparently integrate differing technologies so that can interoperate is called:
A.layerware
B.tool kit
C.interfaceware
D.middleware
E.none of these

3.The person who constructs the information system components based on the design specifications is a
A.systems designer
B.systems builder
C.systems user
D.network manager
E.none of these

4.A comprehensive approach to facilitate quality improvements and management within a business and its products and services is known as:
A.capability maturity model
B.continuous process improvement
C.business process redesign
D.total quality management
E.none of these

5.How does globalization affect systems analysis?
A.information systems must support multiple languages
B.information systems must support currency exchange
C.information systems become more complex
D.increased demand for multi-lingual analysts
E.all of these

6.XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is a technology used for:
A.sharing data between systems
B.developing web graphics
C.decision support systems
D.specifying business requirements
E.none of these

7.Information systems that support the business functions that reach out to customers (or constituents) are know as:
A.back office information systems
B.decision support systems
C.expert information systems
D.front office information systems
E.none of these

8.An information system that processes payroll checks would be an example of a/an
A.TPS
B.DSS
C.MIS
D.EIS
E.expert system

9.System builders and designer's perspective of an information system tend to focus on:
A.database, software, and interface technologies
B.data base systems only
C.business goals
D.transaction processing systems
E.none of these

10.Business Knowledge is derived from:
A.data
B.information
C.upper management
D.information systems
E.both data and information.

11.Any person who has an interest in existing or new information systems is known as
A.A stockholder
B.an end-user
C.a stakeholder
D.a network manager
E.none of thee

12.The people who use or are affected by the information system on a regular basis, capturing, validating, entering, responding to, storing and exchanging data and information are
A.system owners
B.system analysts
C.system builders
D.system users
E.none of these

13.An information system's sponsor and chief advocate is the
A.system user
B.system builder
C.system owner
D.system analyst
E.none of these

14.Historically, most information systems were ______-centered.
A.data
B.function
C.communication
D.policy
E.Internet

15.. The decision makers who focus on the day-to-day management issues are
A.supervisors
B.middle managers
C.executive managers
D.mobile managers
E.none of these

16.Business process requirements are frequently defined in terms of
A.policies
B.procedures
C.functions
D.tasks
E.both policies and procedures

17.System owners view communication in terms of:
A.which business units, employees, customers and businesses will use the information system
B.where are the business units, employees, customers and external businesses located that need to access the information system
C.with what other information systems will it have to interface
D.all of the above
E.none of these

18.A systems analyst who sells his or her expertise to other businesses is known as a/an:
A.ERP
B.ESP
C.EIS
D.B2C
E.scab

19.Contemporary Information Systems are interfacing with customers and suppliers using:
A.Electronic commerce
B.CRM
C.SCM
D.all of the above
E.none of these

20.An arrangement of people, data, processes, and information technology that interact to support and improve day-to-day operations in a business as well as support the problem-solving and decision making needs of management and users is
A.an information system
B.information technology
C.expert system
D.the Internet
E.none of these