MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Spring 2010
CS507- Information Systems
Time: 60 min
M a r k s: 40
Question No: 1 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Instead of Information, data is more important in day to day decision making.
► True
► False
Information is required in day to day decision making. Without the availability of right quantity of information at the right time, the process of decision making is highly affected.
Question No: 2 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Medium size organizations usually have simple management structure than those of small organizations.
► False
► True
Small organizations usually have simple management structure.
Question No: 3 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Organizational culture is the specific collection of values and norms that are shared by people and groups in an organization and that control the way they interact with each other and with stakeholders outside the
► Sector
► Country
► Organization
Organizational culture is the specific collection of values and norms that are shared by people and groups in an organization and that control the way they interact with each other and with stakeholders outside the organization.
Question No: 4 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
The information from the system not used for control purpose called--------------------
► Open loop system
► Closed loop system
► Open end System
Open-Loop System: The determinant factor is in an open loop system is that the information from the system not used for control purpose.
Question No: 5 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
----------infrastructure consists of the physical facilities services and management that support all computing resources in an organization.
► Information
► Decision
► Management
Information infrastructure consists of the physical facilities services and management that support all computing resources in an organization.
Question No: 6 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
The turnaround time from the input of the transaction to the production for the output must be a few --------------------
► Minutes or less
► Hours or less
► Seconds or less
Fast performance with a rapid response time is critical. Businesses cannot afford to have customers waiting for a TPS to respond, the turnaround time from the input of the transaction to the production for the output must be a few seconds or less.
Question No: 7 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Accounts should have a control over various recording points in the entire process from procurement to finished goods store room.
► False
► True
Accounts should have a control over various recording points in the entire process from procurement to finished good store room.
Question No: 8 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Which of the following views organization as a combination of process oriented groups whose information needs are related but Independent?
► OIS
► MIS
► EIS
► CBIS
Organizational Information Systems (OIS): The term OIS views organization as a combination of process oriented groups whose information needs are related but independent.
Question No: 9 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Organizations are distinguished on the basis of __________
► Attributes
► Policy
► Management
Organizations can be distinguished on the basis of various criteria. These are as follows.
• Organizational structure
• Culture of the Organizations
• Management Style
• Decision Making Style
Question No: 10 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Devaluation of currency is called ________
► Interest rate
► Inflation
► Markup
Devaluation of currency is another word for inflation.
Question No: 11 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
_______ is not connected with environment.
► Close system
► Open system
► Closed Loop System
Closed Systems: A system that is not connected with its environment.
Question No: 12 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Incremental model combines the elements of the RAID model with the philosophy of prototyping.
► True
► False
Incremental Model: This model combines the elements of the waterfall model with the philosophy of prototyping.
Question No: 13 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Which of the following models are an approach for developing systems based on producing deliverables frequently/repetitively?
► Iterative
► Incremental
► RAID
► SDLC
Iterative Models: Iterative models are an approach for developing systems based on producing deliverables frequently/repetitively.
Question No: 14 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
The spiral lifecycle model is a combination of the classic RAID model and aspects of risk analysis.
► True
► False
Spiral Model: The spiral lifecycle model is a combination of the classic waterfall model and aspects of risk analysis.
Question No: 15 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
_______ models are three dimensional representation of an entity (Object/Process).
► Physical
► Narrative
► Graphical
Physical models are three dimensional representation of an entity (Object / Process).
Question No: 16 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
There are five phases of decision making process.
► True
► False
Five Phases of decision-making process are:
• Intelligence – searching for conditions in the environment that call for decisions
• Design – inventing, developing, and analyzing possible courses of action
• Choice – selecting a course of action from those available
• Implementation – implementing the selected course of action
• Monitoring – checking the consequences of the decision made after implementation
Question No: 17 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
System analysts work as a link between business people and computer programmers.
► True
► False
Systems analysts work as a link between Business people, & Computer Programmers.
Question No: 18 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Decision support systems are designed to be ad hoc and quick-response systems which are initiated and controlled by decision makers.
► TRUE
► FALSE
Ref: DSS systems are designed to be ad hoc, quick-response systems that are initiated and controlled by decision makers.
Question No: 19 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
_______ is the set of interconnected structural elements that provide the framework for supporting the entire
► Management System
► Infrastructure
► Decision Support System
Infrastructure, generally, is the set of interconnected structural elements that provide the framework for supporting the entire structure.
Question No: 20 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
There are five phases of the decision making process, first one is intelligence.
► True
► False
Five Phases of decision-making process are:
• Intelligence – searching for conditions in the environment that call for decisions
• Design – inventing, developing, and analyzing possible courses of action
• Choice – selecting a course of action from those available
• Implementation – implementing the selected course of action
• Monitoring – checking the consequences of the decision made after implementation
Question No: 21 ( M a r k s: 2 )
List any two tools used to implement TQM.
Answer:
There are certain Graphical tools used to implement and promote TQM. For instance
1. Histogram
2. Pareto Analysis
3. Cause & Effect Diagram
Question No: 22 ( M a r k s: 2 )
Identify the basic function and responsibilities of a system analyst.
Answer:
Systems analysts work as a link between Business people, & Computer Programmers. Functions of system analysis: At least one person should have a detailed knowledge of
1-The organization
2. How current system operates
3. Information needs of the system
4. Defects in the existing system
Question No: 23 ( M a r k s: 3 )
Define basic goals of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) .
Answer:
CIM has three basic goals
• Simplification of all manufacturing technologies and techniques
• Automation of as many of the manufacturing processes as possible by integration of many information technologies.
• Integration and coordination of all the manufacturing aspects through computer hardware and software
Question No: 25 ( M a r k s: 5 )
Define different models of SDLC?
Answer:
Models of System development life cycle:
Waterfall model / Classic lifecycle/ Linear Sequential Model:
The waterfall model is a software development model (a process for the creation of software) in which development is seen as flowing steadily downwards (like a waterfall) through the various phases.
Incremental Models:
In incremental models, software is built not written. Software is constructed step by step in the same way a building is constructed. The products is designed, implemented, integrated and tested as a series of incremental builds, where a build consists of code pieces from various modules interacting together to provide a specific functional capability and testable as a whole.
Iterative Models:
In these models customer feedback is taken at each phase and project is modified accordingly – if need be. Prototypes are used in these models.
Question No: 26 ( M a r k s: 5 )
Differentiate between Empire Building and Garbage Can Model.
Answer :
Garbage Can Model:
This model states that organizations are not rational. Decisions made are largely on accidental basis. Hence wrong solutions may be applied to wrong problems in an organization and critical mistakes may occur.
Information systems should be designed to support and assist in relevant decision making, instead of making unrelated and wrong decisions.
Empire Building:
Empire building is a business term that refers to a common problem in larger organizations, in which managers attempt to gather more administrative and financial power. Power can only be shared in an organization with key employees in terms of their responsibilities & functions. Such employees are the key players in the decision making process. Hence decisions taken in an organization are a result of collective efforts of the leaders involved. This model is also termed as Political Model.
