depression quiz

Which of the following best defines an information system?

• A collection of interconnected components that collect, process, store, and deliver information

• A set of programs designed to run on a computer

• A single application that performs business tasks

• A software package for data entry only

Which type of information system is mainly concerned with daily business operations such as payroll and inventory?

• MIS

• DSS

• TPS

• ESS

What distinguishes a Management Information System (MIS) from a TPS?

• MIS supports decision-making by using data from TPS

• MIS operates at the operational level

• MIS does not require user interaction

• MIS replaces TPS entirely

Which type of system is primarily used for strategic decision-making by top executives?

• MIS

• DSS

• ESS

• TPS

The role of a Decision Support System (DSS) is to:

• Handle structured daily transactions

• Support ill-structured or semi-structured decisions using analytical models

• Produce graphical presentations for executives

• Replace the need for management reports

What is the primary activity of the analysis phase in the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

• Coding and testing

• Recognizing and recording business needs

• Installing the final system

• Training end-users

Which of the following is a personal quality required of a systems analyst?

• Only technical knowledge of programming

• Creativity and ability to work without tangible results

• Memorization of all IT terminologies

• Strict reliance on hardware troubleshooting

When a systems analyst acts as an agent of change, they:

• Only provide technical expertise

• Focus on small departmental improvements

• Perform activities throughout the system development life cycle to promote transformation

• Avoid interaction with users

Which of the following is the most popular Rapid Application Development (RAD) method?

• CASE Tools

• Modeling

• Prototyping

• Object-Oriented Analysis

In the Waterfall Model of SDLC, each phase:

• Runs simultaneously with others

• Produces output that becomes input for the next phase

• Focuses only on testing and validation

• Requires no documentation