University of Maryland IFSM 201 Quiz 5
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Question 1 (0.25
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(True/False). If the definition of an IS is the medium for recording and storing data, and disseminating information, this would be an IS from a functional perspective.
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True
False
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Question 2 (0.25 points)
Which of the following statements best describes an information system?
Question 2 options:
An information system is a process of planning, scheduling, and controlling activities of a business.
An information system consists of the hardware, software, data, people, and procedures that work together to produce quality information.
An information system is the collection and summarizing of data and information. Wrong Answer
An information system is a set of activities used to build hardware and software.
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Question 3 (0.25 points)
There are 5 components of a computer-based IS. They are:
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Input devices, software, data, network, and people.
Hardware, operating software, network connections, people, and data.
Hardware, software, data, , network and IS specialists.
Hardware, software, data, network, and people
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Question 4 (0.25 points)
(True/False). A transaction processing system is a type of tactical system.
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True
False
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Question 5 (0.25 points)
(True/False). A management information system is a type of tactical system.
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True
False
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Question 6 (0.25 points)
A decision support information system is which type of system?
Question 6 options:
Operational
Tactical (Wrong Answer)
Strategic
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Question 7 (0.25 points)
Which of the following is an example of a tactical information system?
Question 7 options:
TPS
MIS
DSS
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Question 8 (0.25 points)
(True/False). An operations support system is a type of tactical information system.
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True
False
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Question 9 (0.25 points)
(True/False). Every general purpose computer, regardless of type, requires an application package that supports business functions.
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True
False
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Question 10 (0.25 points)
What is the most significant issue that needs to be addressed when ensuring the proper functioning of a computer?
Question 10 options:
A) Compatibility among the hardware, OS, and application software
B) Determining the best fit of hardware, OS, and software for the user
C) Evaluating application packages that support the user's needs
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Question 11 (0.25 points)
Which type of information system would most likely be used to implement a dashboard or scorecard?
Question 11 options:
TPS
MIS
DSS
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Question 12 (0.25 points)
In the four-phase approach to the SDLC, feasibility of implementing the system and identifying resources is completed during the ________ phase of the SDLC.
Question 12 options:
planning (Wrong Answer)
analysis
design
implementation
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Question 13 (0.25 points)
In the nine-phase approach to the SDLC, defining functional and technical requirements, reviewing the list, and getting approval is completed during the ________ phase of the SDLC.
Question 13 options:
planning
design
development
requirements-analysis
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Question 14 (0.25 points)
Which of the SDLC models is the most rigid in its use in developing an information system?
Question 14 options:
Waterfall
Fountain
Build-and-Fix
Agile
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Question 15 (0.25 points)
In the list of types of SDLC Models, RAD is sometimes equated with:
Question 15 options:
Radical Application Development
Rapid Code Generation
Rapid Prototyping Model
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Question 16 (0.25 points)
What is a prototype?
Question 16 options:
A prototype is a working model of the proposed system.
A prototype identifies required programs and their relationships.
A prototype is a process for capturing data and information.
A prototype involves showing users exactly how to use a new system.
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Question 17 (0.25 points)
(True/False). Unlike the SDLC, the project management process does not include clients or stakeholders.
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True
False
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Question 18 (0.25 points)
In and Excel spreadsheet, if you want to autofill cells D1 to D10 with the numbers 10 to 20, the quickest way would be to:
Question 18 options:
type the individual values (10-20) in the cells D1 to D10
type 10 in cell D1, 11 into D2, and drag the box at the lower right corner of D2 down to D10.
type 10 in cell D1, 11 into D2, highlight both cells D1 and D2 and drag the box at the lower right corner of D2 down to D10.
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Question 19 (0.25 points)
You set the number type for cell A1 to Currency. If you type in the function =(RAND()*5) into cell A1, what would you expect to see as the result?
Question 19 options:
A random whole number between 1 and 5
A random dollar amount between $1 and $5.
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Question 20 (0.25 points)
(True/False). You use the function =INT(RAND()*10) in cell B1. It results in a value of 7. If you simply copy/paste =INT(RAND()*10) from Cell B1 to Cell C1, the number appearing in Cell C1 would always also be the value 7.
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False
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