FMIS QUIZZES
TRUE OR FALSE: The last name is a good primary key for a student table
False
A ______ is made up of a collection of bytes Select one: a. field b. byte c. file d. record
a
A database can be defined as a self-describing collection of __________ Select one: a. integrated records b. linked fields c. similar bytes d. data types
a
Joe,Smith,SLC,UT,84084,8015553211. This is an example of: Select one: a. Data b. Information c. Data flow d. Wisdom
a
According to OS processing tasks, Which of the following allows you to run word processing tool and listen to music concurrently: Select one: a. Multithreading b. Multiprocessing c. Multitasking d. Multiuser
c
Amazon is a general merchandiser that sells consumer products to retail consumers. This is an example of: Select one: a. B2B b. C2C c. B2C d. B2E
c
Which of the following statements is incorrect? Select one: a. CRM system has the ability to track data on individual customers and sales leads and then access that data from any part of an organization. b. ERP systems evolved from MRP systems developed in the 1970s. c. Soft-copy and Hard-copy paper reports are business processes d. ERP implementation includes elimination of non-value added processes
c
TRUE OR FALSE: Legacy systems typically run on the latest hardware.
true
TRUE OR FALSE: As a product model generated in CAD and verified in CAE can be input into CAM software, which controls the machine tool.
true
TRUE OR FALSE: Organizations frequently need to customize a vendor's enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to integrate other business systems.
true
A _______ is made up of a collection of similar records Select one: a. byte b. field c. record d. file
d
A ________ is a column or group of columns that identifies a unique row in a table. Select one: a. column b. record c. field d. key
d
A tool that could be used to analyze historical data that are organized by subject to support decision makers in the organization: Select one: a. Database b. Data warehouse c. Data analysis d. Data mining
d
In a relational database, a ______ is also referred to as a record. Select one: a. file b. column c. field d. row
d
In a transaction processing cycle, ______ involves updating one or more databases in an organization with new transactions. Select one: a. Data Processing b. Data editing c. Data correction d. Data storage
d
Suppose you wish to run two different operating systems on one computer, you can accomplish it by using _______. Select one: a. a multi-processor operating system b. an embedded system c. the system utilities d. virtualization software
d
_____ is/are considered to be the most important element in computer-based information systems. Select one: a. Bandwidth b. Software applications c. Standard operating procedures d. People
d
Kendra is taking a class in Finance and she has been asked to give a speech about a case study in which she's been working. She wants to create a set of slides containing a summary of her study notes that she will project on a screen while she's speaking. Which type of personal application software should she use to create her slides? Select one: a. word processing b. database c. spreadsheet analysis d. presentation graphic
d
The _____ matrix is a simple way to illustrate what the company is doing well, where it can improve, what opportunities are available, and what environmental factors threaten the future of the organization. Select one: a. Stakeholders analysis matrix b. Requirement Analysis Matrix c. Risk Analysis Matrix d. SWOT matrix
d
TRUE OR FALSE: A customer relationship management (CRM) system helps a company to plan, execute, and control all the activities involved in raw material sourcing and procurement, conversion of raw materials to finished products, and the warehousing and delivery of finished product to customers.
false
TRUE OR FALSE: In a command-based user interface the user interacts with icons and menus to send commands to the computer system.
false
TRUE OR FALSE: Large organizations were the first to take on the challenge of implementing enterprise resource planning (ERP).
true
TRUE OR FALSE: Operating systems act as an interface between application software and hardware.
true
TRUE OR FALSE: Transaction processing systems (TPSs) provide valuable input to management information systems, decision support systems, and knowledge management systems.
true
Activities related to the acquisition of goods and/or services for a project from sources outside the organization make up _______. Select one: a. procurement management b. time management c. human resources management d. risk management
a
Columns that belong to a different table than the one in which they reside are called ________. Select one: a. foreign keys b. parallel records c. relational files d. operational records
a
Federal Express (FedEx) was one of the first large companies to empower customers to serve themselves at their convenience through the use of _____. Select one: a. a corporate extranet b. personal assistants c. automated customer service d. a mobile app
a
If your company was purchasing a DBMS, which of these would NOT be on the list of choices: Select one: a. Linux b. Oracle c. MySQL d. Microsoft Access
a
Suppose a business wishes to move away from hosting its own applications, the recommended solution is to use ______. Select one: a. cloud computing b. virtualilzaton c. software as a service d. muti-boot options
a
Which of the following is NOT an application software? Select one: a. Middleware b. Spreadsheets c. Word Processor d. Computer games
a
_____ is the use of software to assist in the creation, analysis, and modification of the design of a component or product. Select one: a. Computer-aided design b. Software-aided design c. Application-aided design d. Program-aided design
a
The ________ part of project management includes the use of work breakdown structure, Gantt charts, and PERT. Select one: a. Time Management b. Cost Management c. Risk management d. quality management
a
Which of the five forces in Michael Porter's model refers to entry barriers and the relative threat of new competitors? Select one: a. Potential entrants b. Buyers c. Suppliers d. Rivalry among existing firms
a
Which of the following are true regarding to Middleware? (Select two) Select one or more: a. Middleware is a system software that allows different systems to communicate and exchange data b. Middleware is an application software c. Middleware is a computer hardware d. Middleware is used in Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
a and d
A _____ is central to individuals and organizations of all sizes and ensures that information can be shared across all business functions and all levels of management to support the running and managing of a business. Select one: a. transaction processing system b. enterprise system c. procurement system d. batch processing system
b
Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) is an example of: Select one: a. IaaS b. DaaS c. SaaS d. PaaS
b
Among ERP, PLM and CRM, _____ is the most essential system a business should have. Select one: a. PLM b. ERP c. CRM d. CAM
b
An information system that operates in the _____ sphere of influence supports two or more people who work together to achieve a common goal. Select one: a. personal b. workgroup c. enterprise d. social
b
In terms of information systems, Google docs would be an example of _________. Select one: a. a personal IS b. a group IS c. an enterprise IS d. an organizational complement
b
Suppose a business wishes to have a system to manage and process all its vital business transactions, they should go for a _______. Select one: a. decision support system b. transaction processing system c. management information system d. enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
b
The standard language that is used to query, extract data or manage a database is called: Select one: a. standard query language b. structured query language (SQL) c. Java d. C++
b
The value of information system is directly linked to how it helps decision makers achieve their organization's _____. Select one: a. cost/profit target b. goals and purposes c. cost reduction initiatives d. customer satisfaction levels
b
When an organization wants to develop a new information system to fit its particular needs, it should _________. Select one: a. buy software off the shelf b. build a custom application c. choose an internet service provider d. all of these answers
b
Which of the following is NOT one of the project's constraints? Select one: a. Scope b. Procurement c. Time d. Cost
b
Which tool is useful in identifying the interests and information needs of the stakeholders? Select one: a. Gantt chart b. Stakeholder analysis matrix c. Work breakdown structure d. Program evaluation and review technique
b
____________ is a set of activities designed to ensure that a project will meet the needs for which it was undertaken. Select one: a. Scope control b. Quality management c. Procurement management d. risk management
b
______________ an uncertain event or condition that, if occurs, has a positive or a negative effect on a project objective Select one: a. risk management b. risk c. risk management plan d. contingency plan
b
As a tool used by project managers, the _____________ depicts the start and finish dates for project tasks based on the calendar format. Select one: a. Tracking Gantt b. Gantt Chart c. PERT d. WBS
b
A customer relationship management (CRM) system helps a company in managing ______. Select one: a. material sourcing and procurement b. product development and manufacturing c. anticipate the needs of current and potential customers d. human resources and finance
c
A key feature of an enterprise system is that _________. Select one: a. it helps a business function isolate information other functions and other levels of management. b. it is exclusive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) c. it employs a database of key operational and planning data that can be shared by all d. it is only used by large organizations
c
A mandatory IS project is something that is needed to meet the requirements of a _____. Select one: a. Problem b. Directive c. Opportunity d. Threat
c
All of the following are hardware functions performed by OS EXCEPT: Select one: a. Display information on a monitor or printer b. Retrieve data from disks c. Establishes a logon procedure d. Get input from keyboard or another input device
c
MS Office suite is an example of: Select one: a. Proprietary software b. System Software c. Off-the-shelf software d. Customized software
c
Which of the following is NOT correct regarding to strategic planning? Select one: a. Porter's Five Forces Model is the most frequently used model for assessing the nature of industry competition b. Both SWOT analysis and porter's model are techniques used for strategic planning c. SWOT analysis is used to analyze an organization's internal and external risks and risks types. d. Planners must consider the current IT investments available in the organization before setting IS organizational strategy.
c
_____ is used primarily by people in the sales, marketing, accounting, and service functions to capture and view data about customers and to improve communications. Select one: a. Transactions Processing System b. Supply Chain Management c. Customer Relationship Management d. Product Lifecycle Management
c
_______________ is a frequently used technique to define the scope of an information system by identifying the business processes it will affect. Select one: a. Resource breakdown structure b. Work breakdown structure c. Functional decomposition d. Cost-benefit matrix
c
________________ is a set of integrated programs that used to plan and manage needed financial, HR, and material resources for an entire organization; even a complex, multi-site, global organization. Select one: a. Customer Relationship Management b. Computer Aided Manufacturing c. Enterprise Resource Planning d. Supply Chain Management
c
_________________ coordinates and requires the assimilation of all other project management knowledge areas. Select one: a. Quality management b. stakeholders management c. integration management d. human resource management
c
_____________a process that helps managers identify long term plans to achieve their objectives by using available resources and capabilities. Select one: a. Planning b. Scope management c. Strategic planning d. Project management
c
_________ involves the generation, collection, dissemination, and storage of project information in a timely and effective manner. Select one: a. Scope management b. Time management c. Communication management d. Cost management
c
