System Integration and Architecture Quiz 1

What is a system?

• A collection of unrelated components

• A set of interconnected components that work together

• A single component functioning independently

• A group of people working on a project

What type of system handles routine transactions like payroll processing?

• Management Information Systems (MIS)

• Decision Support Systems (DSS)

• Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)

• Customer Relationship Management Systems (CRM)

What is the main purpose of a Decision Support System (DSS)?

• To handle routine transactions

• To assist decision-makers with data analysis

• To manage customer relationships

• To process payroll

Which of the following systems is designed to integrate various business functions?

• Customer Relationship Management Systems (CRM)

• Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

• Knowledge Management Systems (KMS)

• Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)

What does the term "system integration" refer to?

• A process of combining different systems or components to create a single, unified system.

• A method of merging multiple systems into a single system.

• A technique of linking together different systems or components.

• A way of creating a new system from scratch.

What type of integration is primarily used to streamline communication between different departments within a company?

• Customer-facing integrations

• Business-to-business (B2B) integration

• Internal integrations

• Data warehouse integration

What is the focus of Business Process Integration?

• Connecting different applications

• Aligning and optimizing business processes

• Managing financial transactions

• Developing new software applications

The following are challenges in systems integration EXCEPT?

• Incompatibility of hardware and software platforms

• Difficulty in integrating legacy systems with new systems

• Data security and privacy concerns

• Lack of standardization in business processes

What is the role of middleware in Enterprise Application Integration (EAI)?

• To integrate multiple applications within a single enterprise

• To facilitate data exchange between different systems and applications

• To provide a platform for developing new applications

• To manage and optimize network traffic

Which type of software application is used to manage and organize employee data, including information such as personnel records, job descriptions, and benefits?

• Financial Management Systems

• Customer Relationship Management Systems

• Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)

• Inventory Management Systems