INFM109
DevOps
_______________ is the practice of blending the tasks performed by the development and IT operations groups to enable faster and more reliable software releases.
true
A private cloud computing environment can provide more data security than a public cloud computing environment. True or False?
online
The essential characteristic of a(n) ___________ transaction processing system is that it processes transactions as they occur.
is a disruption to business processes that makes businesses rethink how they achieve their objectives
The evolution of e-commerce _______________.
All of the above
A company implementing a new PLM system should do which of the following to maximize its chances for a successful implementation?
missing data
A faulty sensor or a bad network connection can result in __________________ or IoT sensor data that lacks a time stamp indicating when the reading occurred.
system analysis
A preliminary evaluation of software packages and vendors begins during the _______________ phase when the two or three strongest contenders are identified.
Reproducible
Characteristics of expert systems include all of the following except
vendor lock-in
Common issues encountered when moving to public cloud computing include complex pricing arrangements, performance issues, inadequate data security, and
1½ years
According to Moore's Law, how long does it take for the power of computing technology to double for the same cost?
ten
According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), project managers must coordinate _______________ areas of expertise.
Reacts to emotional stimulation
An artificial neural network does all of the following except:
database
At the core of the ERP system is a _______________ that is shared by all users so that all business functions have access to current and consistent data for operational decision making and planning.
True
E-commerce is dependent upon electronic payments. True or False?
Cost center
If an IS organization focuses on stopping IS redundancies and saving money, it would be considered a _______________.
true
Implementation of a B2C e-commerce application can lead to B2B opportunities. True or False?
changing the organization's processes to achieve goals
Improving an organization's performance with e-commerce most often means _______________.
false
Machine learning and AI are the same thing. True or False?
True
Machine learning used in enterprise software is valuable to decision makers because it saves them time while also providing valuable business insights. True or False?
All of the above
Many multinational companies roll out standard IS applications for all to use. However, standard applications often don't account for all the differences among business partners and employees operating in other parts of the world. Which of the following is a frequent modification required for standard software?
construction
Many organizations use a Waterfall approach with six phases, including investigation, analysis, design, ________________, integration and testing, and implementation.
Using a microwave
Natural language processing may be found in which of these activities?
false
Network connectivity is not required for objects with sensors to exchange data with other connected devices. True or False?
security
One of the first things developers of IoT applications should focus on is building in _______________ from the start.
increased redundancy in the event of disaster, reduced costs, and flexible computing capacity
Public cloud computing offers three key benefits to organizations including
True
Small organizations were slow to adopt ERP systems because of the relative complexity and cost of implementing these systems. True or False?
true
The hosted software model for enterprise software helps customers acquire, use, and benefit from new technology while avoiding much of the associated complexity and high start-up costs. True or False?
best practices
The individual application modules included in an ERP system are designed to support ______________ , the most efficient and effective ways to complete a business process.
making the business strategy paramount
The most important issue to be considered when an organization embarks on e-commerce is
analysis
The overall emphasis of the _______________ phase is on gathering data on the existing system, determining the requirements of the new system, considering alternatives within identified constraints, and investigating the feasibility of alternative solutions.
false
Unfortunately, there are few choices for software packages that provide integrated transaction processing system solutions for small- and medium-sized enterprises. True or False?
artificial neural network
What type of computer system can recognize and act on patterns or trends that it detects in large sets of data and is developed to operate like the human brain?
Assess the skill level of the proposed users
When identifying and selecting projects, an organization does all of the following EXCEPT:
A high-speed connection to the network
Which of the following is a key technology infrastructure component?
Custom
_______________ software can provide a better match to the current work processes of the organization and may provide a potential competitive advantage; however, software development can be extremely costly, and it can take months or even years to complete.
Off-the-shelf
_______________ software is less risky and leads to quicker deployment; however, maintenance and support costs may become expensive.
articulated robot
functions like an arm, with rotary joints that can move up and down and also twist.
cobots
handle work that is hard on a person and could cause repetitive injuries.
Data-flow diagram
is a diagram used to document the processes of the current system or to provide a model of a proposed new system.
project
is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.
Scrum
is an Agile development framework that uses a team-based approach in order to keep the development effort focused and moving quickly.
cRM
software helps a company manage all aspects of customer encounters, including marketing, sales, distribution, accounting, and customer service.
less expensive
A cloud-based solution is _______________ than purchasing ERP software and upgrading hardware.
heuristics
A trial-and-error method of problem solving used when an algorithmic or mathematical approach is called
editing
Business data goes through a cycle that includes data collection, data ___________ , data correction, data processing, data storage, and documentation production.
Both A and B (a. Tangible benefits b. Intangible benefits)
Business value of a proposed project can be which of the following?
Omnichannel marketing
Businesses may use multiple, coordinated e-commerce applications that engage you in a purchase decision (such as allowing a customer in a physical store to scan a product UPC code to see social media comments, price comparisons for nearby stores, or a coupon for a discounted purchase). What is this marketing plan called?
false
Businesses should use Web sites as standalone items for e-commerce and not connect them to other commerce efforts by the business. True or False?
data collection
Capturing and gathering all the data necessary to complete the processing of transactions is called
product owner
In the Scrum framework, the _______________ is a person who represents the project stakeholders and is responsible for communicating and aligning project priorities between stakeholders and the development team.
False
One of the problems with machine learning is that it is not able to identify unique patterns. True or False?
false
Organizations cannot use existing technologies in innovative ways, they must wait for new Technology to emerge before they innovate. True or False?
Analyze situation
The SWOT analysis is part of which phase in goals-based strategic planning?
True
The Waterfall approach allows for a high degree of management control, but it does not allow for user interaction with the system until the integration and testing phase, when the system is nearly complete. True or False?
innovators
The _______________ category of innovation adoption is the first group to try new products and ideas.
system construction
The _______________ phase converts the system design into an operational system by coding and testing software programs, creating and loading data into databases, and performing initial program testing
Mission, vision, values
The _______________, _______________, and _______________ must be established before an organization can establish its goals and objectives.
machine learning
The ability to learn without being programmed is known as
cost, time, quality, user expectations, and scope
The five highly interrelated parameters of a project are:
how teams form, evolve, and dissolve
The forming-storming-norming-performing-adjourning model describes:
learning, reasoning, self-correction
The people, procedures, hardware, software, data, and knowledge needed to develop computer systems and machines that can simulate human intelligence process include _____________, _______________, and _______________.
RFI
The primary tool for assessing the software marketplace to determine whether existing packages can meet the organization's needs is the _______________.
gain a clear understanding of the specifics of the problem to solve or the opportunity to address
The purpose of the system investigation phase is to _______________.
True
The specific business needs and goals of the organization define the method of transaction processing best suited for the various application of the company. True or False?
hybrid
Three commonly used approaches to cloud computing are public cloud computing, private cloud computing, and ___________ cloud computing.
transactions
Transaction processing systems (TPS) capture and process the fundamental data about events that affect the organization called ____________ that are used to update the official records of the organization.
Low user interest in accessing global markets and competitive pricing
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a key challenge of e-commerce?
Using cash in transactions
Which of the following is not a Payment Card Industry security safeguard?
M-commerce only works when an app are your phone makes the payment.
Which of the following is not a main characteristic to consider with m-commerce application?
The software does not need to be scalable.
Which of the following is not a reason to subscribe to on-demand software?
Ensure that data is processed immediately upon occurrence of a business transaction
Which of the following is not an objective of an organization's batch transaction processing system?
Analytical models
Which of the following is not one of the basic components of a TPS?
SCUBA
Which of these is not a type of industrial robot?
Unsupported learning
Which of these is not a type of training for machine learning?
Analyze situation
Which phase of the goals-based strategic planning involves an in-depth analysis of the company and its competitors?
Breakthrough
Which type of project should result in an increase of company revenue?
Data correction
_______________ involves providing feedback regarding a potential data problem and enables users to change the data.
CAE
_______________ is software used to analyze the robustness and performance of components and assemblies.