MIS 523 Final

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MIS 523 Final


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  • 1. 

    Which of the following is not a type of integration?

    • A.

      Data

    • B.

      Applications

    • C.

      Interface

    • D.

      Processes

    Correct Answer
    C. Interface
  • 2. 

    Integration of computer-based systems can be at the __________ level or at the application system level.

    • A.

      Development

    • B.

      Design

    • C.

      Solution

    • D.

      Plan

    Correct Answer
    A. Development
  • 3. 

    Which of the following is one level in functional integration?

    • A.

      Within MSS

    • B.

      Outside MSS

    • C.

      Remote MSS

    • D.

      Isolate MSS

    Correct Answer
    A. Within MSS
  • 4. 

    Which of the following is not part of a decision-making process?

    • A.

      Define objective

    • B.

      Generate solution alternatives

    • C.

      Select an alternative

    • D.

      Provide feedbacks

    Correct Answer
    D. Provide feedbacks
  • 5. 

    An enterprise knowledge __________ provides universal access and an interface into all relevant corporate information and knowledge.

    • A.

      Link

    • B.

      Web site

    • C.

      Portal

    • D.

      Gateway

    Correct Answer
    C. Portal
  • 6. 

    Which of the followingare self-contained, self-describing business and consumer modular applications, delivered over the Internet that users can select and combine through almost any device from personal computers to mobile phones?

    • A.

      Web browsers

    • B.

      Web Xs

    • C.

      Web services

    • D.

      Web analytics

    Correct Answer
    C. Web services
  • 7. 

    MSS can have __________ implications.

    • A.

      Micro

    • B.

      Macro

    • C.

      Both micro and macro

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. Both micro and macro
  • 8. 

    Which of the following impact is not from computers and MSS technologies?

    • A.

      Organizational

    • B.

      Governmental

    • C.

      Individual

    • D.

      Societal

    Correct Answer
    B. Governmental
  • 9. 

    Which of the following is not an impact of automated decision systems?

    • A.

      Reduction of upper management

    • B.

      Empowerment of customers

    • C.

      Improved customer service

    • D.

      Increased productivity

    Correct Answer
    A. Reduction of upper management
  • 10. 

    MSS are expected to increase productivity, speed, customer satisfaction, quality, and supply chain improvements, which results in __________ advantage.

    • A.

      Real-time

    • B.

      Operational

    • C.

      Tactical

    • D.

      Strategic

    Correct Answer
    D. Strategic
  • 11. 

    Which of the following is not an information anxiety?

    • A.

      Frustration with not being able to master computers

    • B.

      Frustration with the quality of information available on the Web

    • C.

      Frustration with the amount of money needs to be invested

    • D.

      Frustration with not being better informed

    Correct Answer
    C. Frustration with the amount of money needs to be invested
  • 12. 

    Which of the following is not an impact of MSS on managers’ job?

    • A.

      Less expertise is required

    • B.

      Less reliance on experts and analysts

    • C.

      Information needed can be self-generated

    • D.

      Less experience in managing people

    Correct Answer
    D. Less experience in managing people
  • 13. 

    Privacy has long been a(n) __________ issue.

    • A.

      Legal

    • B.

      Ethical

    • C.

      Social

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
  • 14. 

    Which of the following is a way to collect individual’s information over the Web?

    • A.

      Cookie

    • B.

      Ipconfig

    • C.

      Telnet

    • D.

      Ftp

    Correct Answer
    A. Cookie
  • 15. 

    Which of the following is a newly created MSS-related job?

    • A.

      System integrator

    • B.

      CKO

    • C.

      Knowledge maintainer

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
  • 16. 

    Which of the following is not a robot used in Japan?

    • A.

      Receptionists

    • B.

      Guides

    • C.

      Babysitters

    • D.

      Truck drivers

    Correct Answer
    D. Truck drivers
  • 17. 

    Which of the following is not a positive impact of MSS?

    • A.

      Work in hazard environment

    • B.

      Opportunities for the disabled and elders

    • C.

      Improvement in health care delivery

    • D.

      Too much power for the consumers

    Correct Answer
    D. Too much power for the consumers
  • 18. 

    Which of the following is not a negative impact of MSS?

    • A.

      Computer crime and Internet fraud

    • B.

      Social reasonability

    • C.

      Changing role of single parent

    • D.

      Danger of Web

    Correct Answer
    C. Changing role of single parent
  • 19. 

    MSS will play a larger role in strategic management mainly due to its contribution to the area of corporate __________.

    • A.

      Strategic decision making system

    • B.

      Business performance management systems

    • C.

      Business feedback systems

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    B. Business performance management systems
  • 20. 

    Which of the following technology is not the technology that will make the trend of making MSS systems more intelligent continue?

    • A.

      Fuzzy logic

    • B.

      Exact algorithm

    • C.

      Neural networks

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    B. Exact algorithm
  • 21. 

    Which of the following is not a typical MSS-oriented infrastructure?

    • A.

      Data warehouse

    • B.

      Knowledge management system

    • C.

      Legacy system

    • D.

      Enterprise information system

    Correct Answer
    C. Legacy system
  • 22. 

    Due to the iterative nature of the creating architecture in MSS, collaborative methodologies such as __________ are especially useful in identifying and modifying system requirements.

    • A.

      AD

    • B.

      JED

    • C.

      JOD

    • D.

      JCD

    Correct Answer
    A. AD
  • 23. 

    Which of the following is not a test in the testing step in implementing a MSS application?

    • A.

      Unit test

    • B.

      Integration test

    • C.

      Quality test

    • D.

      Acceptance test

    Correct Answer
    C. Quality test
  • 24. 

    Usability testing tests the quality of the user’s __________.

    • A.

      Experience

    • B.

      Knowledge

    • C.

      Skill

    • D.

      Understanding

    Correct Answer
    A. Experience
  • 25. 

    The first generation of MSS was constructed largely through __________ programming and in-house development.

    • A.

      Assembly

    • B.

      Structured

    • C.

      Proprietary

    • D.

      Visual basic

    Correct Answer
    C. Proprietary
  • 26. 

    Which of the following is not a basic option for developing a MSS?

    • A.

      Develop it in-house

    • B.

      Buy a software package

    • C.

      Lease application from third party

    • D.

      Jointly develop with outside experts

    Correct Answer
    D. Jointly develop with outside experts
  • 27. 

    Which of the following is not a development option for in-house development in developing a MSS?

    • A.

      Build from scratch

    • B.

      Build from component

    • C.

      Build from enhanced modules

    • D.

      Integrating applications

    Correct Answer
    C. Build from enhanced modules
  • 28. 

    SDLC is a structured framework that consists of __________ processes by which MSS are developed.

    • A.

      Parallel

    • B.

      Sequential

    • C.

      Queued

    • D.

      Several

    Correct Answer
    B. Sequential
  • 29. 

    The RAD methodology involves breaking a system up into a series of versions that are developed__________.

    • A.

      Parallel

    • B.

      Concurrently

    • C.

      Simultaneously

    • D.

      Sequentially

    Correct Answer
    D. Sequentially
  • 30. 

    Prototyping involves performing the analysis, design, and implementation phase __________.

    • A.

      Parallel

    • B.

      Concurrently

    • C.

      Simultaneously

    • D.

      Sequentially

    Correct Answer
    B. Concurrently
  • 31. 

    Prototyping is also known as __________ development.

    • A.

      Parallel

    • B.

      Concurrent

    • C.

      Sequential

    • D.

      Evolutionary

    Correct Answer
    D. Evolutionary
  • 32. 

    Which of the following is not an advantage of prototyping?

    • A.

      Short development time

    • B.

      Short user reaction time

    • C.

      Short time for users to understand the systems

    • D.

      Low cost

    Correct Answer
    C. Short time for users to understand the systems
  • 33. 

    The MicroStrategy 8 product set is built from a __________ architectural foundation.

    • A.

      Single

    • B.

      Double

    • C.

      Multiple

    • D.

      None

    Correct Answer
    A. Single
  • 34. 

    Which of the following is not a style of BI delivered by MicroStrategy 8 product?

    • A.

      Dashboards

    • B.

      Reporting

    • C.

      Alerts

    • D.

      Optimization

    Correct Answer
    D. Optimization
  • 35. 

    The reporting capability of Hyperion System 9 BI combines __________ and financial information.

    • A.

      Operational

    • B.

      Tactical

    • C.

      Strategic

    • D.

      Real-time

    Correct Answer
    A. Operational
  • 36. 

    Which of the following is not a tier in multitiered application architecture?

    • A.

      Web browser

    • B.

      Web server

    • C.

      Security server

    • D.

      Database server

    Correct Answer
    C. Security server
  • 37. 

    Technologies can greatly facilitate the development of complex MSS applications and enhance integration. Which of the following is not one of them?

    • A.

      Web services

    • B.

      Xml

    • C.

      SOAP

    • D.

      SOA

    Correct Answer
    C. SOAP
  • 38. 

    Externally acquired MSS should be evaluated to ensure that they provide the organization with which of the following advantage?

    • A.

      On time

    • B.

      On time and on budget

    • C.

      On time, on budget, and full functionality

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. On time, on budget, and full functionality
  • 39. 

    According to Martin et al., which of the following is not a step in selecting a software vendor and package?

    • A.

      Identify potential vendors

    • B.

      Negotiate a contract

    • C.

      Send out bidding offer

    • D.

      Evaluate vendors

    Correct Answer
    C. Send out bidding offer
  • 40. 

    The philosophy of development tools is based on __________.

    • A.

      The use of highly automated tools throughout the development process

    • B.

      The use of highly versatile tools throughout the development process

    • C.

      The use of highly adaptable tools throughout the development process

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. The use of highly automated tools throughout the development process
  • 41. 

    The agents retrieve documents for a user exhibits this level of intelligent:

    • A.

      Level 0.

    • B.

      Level 1.

    • C.

      Level 2.

    • D.

      Level 3.

    Correct Answer
    A. Level 0.
  • 42. 

    Intelligent agents must have a(n) __________ to an owner’s account and an electronic address for billing purposes.

    • A.

      Link

    • B.

      Anchor

    • C.

      Pointer

    • D.

      Connection

    Correct Answer
    B. Anchor
  • 43. 

    Which of the following is a feature intelligent agent?

    • A.

      Social ability

    • B.

      Communication ability

    • C.

      Relay ability

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    B. Communication ability
  • 44. 

    Intelligent agents are able to exhibit __________ behavior by taking the initiative in order to satisfy their design objectives.

    • A.

      Communication

    • B.

      Learning

    • C.

      Action-directed

    • D.

      Goal-directed

    Correct Answer
    D. Goal-directed
  • 45. 

    Intelligent agents can improve __________.

    • A.

      Quality

    • B.

      Productivity

    • C.

      Speed

    • D.

      Quality, productivity, and speed

    Correct Answer
    D. Quality, productivity, and speed
  • 46. 

    Which of the following is true about expert systems?

    • A.

      Being reactive

    • B.

      Being proactive

    • C.

      Acting through a user as a middleman

    • D.

      With social ability

    Correct Answer
    C. Acting through a user as a middleman
  • 47. 

    Which of the following perform tasks on the behalf of individual users?

    • A.

      Personal agents

    • B.

      Individual agents

    • C.

      Single agents

    • D.

      Corporate agents

    Correct Answer
    A. Personal agents
  • 48. 

    An agent that can transport itself across different system architectures is called a __________.

    • A.

      Mobile agent

    • B.

      Transport agent

    • C.

      Transport demon

    • D.

      Mobility demon

    Correct Answer
    A. Mobile agent
  • 49. 

    Which of the following is not a type of agent?

    • A.

      Mobile

    • B.

      Personal

    • C.

      Software

    • D.

      Neural

    Correct Answer
    D. Neural
  • 50. 

    Which of the following is not a type of agent?

    • A.

      Shopbot

    • B.

      Hardbot

    • C.

      Knowbot

    • D.

      Daemon

    Correct Answer
    B. Hardbot

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