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What is a graphical user interface? A computer display with mouse-clickable icons. A graphic design software program. A software program for writing text. None of these answers is correct.
A computer display with mouse-clickable icons.
What is a graphical user interface? None of these answers is correct. A software program for writing text. A computer display with mouse-clickable icons. A graphic design software program.
A computer display with mouse-clickable icons.
Which of the following features would be useful to a chain of restaurants implementing an ERP system? A database that will integrate information from across the organization after a delay. Each chain will implement its own system. Each location will use its own bookkeeping system. A database that will be shared by all locations and users.
A database that will be shared by all locations and users.
What happens during the planning stage of the systems development life cycle? A design document is developed. A design document is approved by end-users. Necessary components are obtained and installed. A feasibility study is conducted.
A feasibility study is conducted
In information design, a project can be described as? A list of all steps to accomplish and rectify a problem Phases to accomplish a task A temporary endeavor Permanent work
A temporary endeavor
An information system can be used to: Provide the business with a tool for research All answers are correct Produce digital products like documents and spreadsheets Gather, keep and process data
All answers are correct
What event could trigger the beginning of the SDLC? All answers are correct The current system becomes obsolete The company is opening a new location The company is putting out a new product
All answers are correct
What event could trigger the beginning of the SDLC? The current system becomes obsolete The company is putting out a new product The company is opening a new location All answers are correct
All answers are correct
What is a supply chain? A series of warehouses that are used to store products. A series of delivery trucks used to transport products from suppliers to retailers. All inputs required to produce a product and fulfill a purchase. All resources used to sell a product to an end-user.
All inputs required to produce a product and fulfill a purchase.
What do you think needs to be kept in mind while achieving the aim to build battlefield robots? Spend tons of research and development on AI to ensure their performance in the battlefield Governance of these robots and risk management so that they do not cause more harm than benefit All of the above answers are correct To make human clones in the form of robots to save the lives of hundreds of soldiers that die at the battlefield
All of the above answers are correct
What is supply chain integration? Close alignment of companies within a supply chain. All of these answers are correct. Integration of the activities of multiple companies involved in producing a final product. Coordination of activities within a supply chain, often via a shared management information system.
All of these answers are correct.
What does CLI stand for? Cannot Load Interface Computer Line Interpreter Computer Language Interpreter Command-Line Interface
Command-Line Interface
Which branch does AI belong to? Robotics Computer Science Science Electronics
Computer Science
Which of the following business functions would use Enterprise Resource Planning? Market entry strategies Customer relationship management Hiring new staff Legal strategies
Customer relationship management
What are the possible threats associated with advanced AI? Cybercrime and interception Speech recognization All of the above answers are correct Agriculture apps
Cybercrime and interception
Which type of system is an Executive Information System? Computer Information System Decision Support System Management Information System Business Intelligence System
Decision Support System
What type of decisions is Management Information System typically used for? Decisions by mid-level management that are relatively unique and occur infrequently Decisions by senior management that are strategic in nature Decisions by employees who report to mid-level management Decisions by mid-level management that are relatively routine and occur frequently
Decisions by mid-level management that are relatively routine and occur frequently
Which of the following would be a major challenge in implementing an ERP for a chain of grocery stores? Selection of the operating system. Disruptions from using a new bookkeeping system. Training cashiers in the new scanning system. Disruption from integration with existing systems and processes.
Disruption from integration with existing systems and processes.
_____ can be used for better disaster response in case of natural calamities. Driverless cars Drones Farmlogs Autonomous weapons
Drones
Which of the following is not a specific tool to assist with system development? Pseudo-code CASE tools SDKs E-mail Flowcharting
Which of the following transmits purchase orders between computers using a standard message format? EDI RFID ERP barcodes
EDI
A vendor automatically fulfills an electronic purchase order received from another business. What is this an example of? Electronic data interchange Radio-frequency identification Electronic resource planning Barcode management
Electronic data interchange
What does ERP stand for? Environmental Resource Planning Enterprise Resource Planning Enterprise Recycling Program Enterprise Resource Program
Enterprise Resource Planning
The first step in the SDLC is planning, or it can also be known as what? Analysis and requirements review System design Feasibility study Implementation
Feasibility study
The first step in the SDLC is planning, or it can also be known as what? System design Feasibility study Analysis and requirements review Implementation
Feasibility study
What does the G in GIS stand for? Graphical Geographic Geologic Global
Geographic
In which phase in information systems design is the need or problem identified? Planning phase Initiation phase Close out phase Execution phase
Initiation phase
What is pseudo-code used for? It lays out the steps in software development using boxes and arrows so that the logic of the system can be readily seen. It is used to debug and test individual modules of the system along with the system as a whole. It describes what a computer program does and is written in English so that it can be easily understood. It supports various system development activities, such as the creation of flowcharts and testing of prototypes and interfaces.
It describes what a computer program does and is written in English so that it can be easily understood.
What is radio frequency identification (RFID) used for? It is used to wirelessly identify and keep track of supplies and inventories. It is used by businesses to automatically process and ship customer orders. It is used to manage and automate business back-office tasks. It easily maintains computer systems to avoid major upgrades or drastic changes.
It is used to wirelessly identify and keep track of supplies and inventories.
What does a punch list do in information systems design? It is a double check It lists all original steps in the execution phase It lists all original steps in the close out phase and allows a double check It lists the order of work to be done
It lists all original steps in the close out phase and allows a double check
What is the purpose of a punch list? It is a way to communicate with a computer application without typing instructions. It lists all the original steps and verifies that they are reached. It helps estimate the budget for feasibility studies and project plans. It allows individuals testing computer graphics to easily translate designs into code.
It lists all the original steps and verifies that they are reached.
Why would a chain of grocery stores want to implement ERP? It will be less expensive than their legacy system. Cashiers can implement it themselves without assistance from management. It will improve access to data that will assist their decisions on stocking levels. Implementation will be fast and non-disruptive.
It will improve access to data that will assist their decisions on stocking levels.
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of an integrated supply chain? Limited customers Set pricing Limited ability to take advantage of price decreases Known costs
Known costs
Which phase in information design and development is the hardest? Close out phase Execution phase Planning phase Initiation phase
Planning phase
Which phase in information system design and development requires a work breakdown schedule? Execution phase Initiation phase Planning phase Close out phase
Planning phase
Which statement concerning command-line interface is MOST accurate? Command-line interfaces no longer exist today, as graphical user interfaces have become more common, especially for Windows and Apple Mac OS. Command-line interfaces are only used for mobile devices like cell phones, as all other operating systems currently use graphical user interfaces only. Prior to the development of the graphical user interface, users would communicate with their computers through command-line interface. The main components of command-line interface are a pointer, icons, windows, menus, scroll bars, and input devices.
Prior to the development of the graphical user interface, users would communicate with their computers through command-line interface.
__________ describes what a computer program does and is written in English so it is easily understood. It is not an actual programming language, but it is part of the system design phase to prepare for actual coding. A CASE tool A flowchart A software development kit An outline Pseudo-code
Pseudo-code
What is vertical integration? Adding a second story on to your warehouse. Working closely with other companies within your supply chain. Purchasing other companies within your supply chain. Purchasing other companies that produce the same product that you produce, to develop economies of scale.
Purchasing other companies within your supply chain.
Which of the following uses wireless technology to keep track of inventory? barcodes RFID EDI ERP
RFID
How can AI help farming? Convince more people to join the farming industry AI cannot help farming and other heavy industries Real time detection of the land condition, weather predictions by apps Yeilding more crops
Real time detection of the land condition, weather predictions by apps
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of an integrated supply chain? Inventory management Guaranteed customer Known costs Set pricing
Set pricing
What does SDK stand for? System Development Knowledge Software Demonstration Knowledge Systematic Development Knowledge Software Development Kit Software Demonstration Kit
Software Development Kit
Which of the following provides development tools for a specific platform? Pseudo-code Unified Modeling Language Software Development Kit Computer Aided Software Engineering
Software Development Kit
Which is not a phase of the system development project? Installation Software Documentation Software Coding Software Design Requirements Analysis
Software Documentation
Which statement is a characteristic of specialized information systems? Specialized information systems exist because different companies use the same types of software. Specialized information systems make it possible for different groups within an organization to focus on decisions specific to their role within the organization Specialized information systems allow users to work with similar types of data in separate systems. Specialized information systems have been developed to support general types of decisions.
Specialized information systems make it possible for different groups within an organization to focus on decisions specific to their role within the organization
The phase where we ask end-users what they need out of the proposed new system is known as what step? Integration & Testing Rollout Design System Analysis & Requirements
System Analysis & Requirements
SDLC is an acronym for what? Systems development life cycle Systems distribution life cycle Short-term development life cycle Systems deployment life cycle
Systems development life cycle
Which statement concerning Xerox is MOST accurate? They developed the original Graphical User Interface. They were the first company to use their own operating system. They created the original command-line interface. They were the first company to utilize Software Development Kits for specific platforms.
They developed the original Graphical User Interface.
Which of these is NOT representative of a GUI? GNOME UNIX Microsoft Windows Mac OSX
UNIX
Which of these is NOT representative of a GUI? Mac OSX Microsoft Windows UNIX GNOME
UNIX
What does UML stand for? Unified Modeling Language Unified Model Language Universal Model Language Universal Modeling Language Universal Model Lingo
Unified Modeling Language
The concept of a GUI comes from _____. the Windows operating system Xerox in Palo Alto around 1981 the Apple Macintosh operating system the CP/M operating system
Xerox in Palo Alto around 1981
Which of the following is managed under supply chain management? finished products in process products all of these supplies
all of these
Which of the following uses optical patterns to store data such as item description and price? EDI RFID barcodes ERP
barcodes
A GUI uses all of the following except _____. complex instructions icons pointers Windows
complex instructions
What does EDI stand for? excessive delivery input electronic data interchange electronic daily input electronic data incorporated
electronic data interchange
A database that is shared by all users is the centerpiece of a(n) _____ system. global e-commerce graphical user interface enterprise resource planning supply chain integration
enterprise resource planning
A decision support system is generally used _____. for routine or predictable circumstances to gain a competitive edge in the marketplace to analyze and interpret statistical data for problems that are less structured
for problems that are less structured
What type of information system is predictive analytics typically a part of? Management Information System Decision Support System Expert System Business Intelligence System
Business Intelligence System
