DSST Management Information Systems Practice Exam

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• What does a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) cover?
• Which protocol was developed by the Department of Defense in 1972 for internet communications?
• What type of system does an impermeable boundary lead to?
• What is a key feature of an Object-Oriented Database Management System (OODBMS)?
• Which statement best defines ethics?
• Why might an organization consider Business Process Reengineering (BPR)?
• What type of problem-solving does Systems Theory emphasize?
• How is Functional Quality defined in the BPR process?
• In a bus topology, how many messages can the network handle at one time?
• What is the primary function of a hub in a network?
• How often can a MAC Address be changed?
• When were microcomputers or personal computers first introduced?
• What defines an Inter-Organizational System?
• Which protocol was developed by Xerox for network communication?
• What defines a Distributed Database?
• What does SDLC stand for in Systems Development?
• DSS systems are primarily designed for which level of management?
• What function does a PBX primarily serve?
• What is meant by a sub-system?
• According to European Union (EU) privacy laws, personal data can only be collected under what condition?
• What is one common concern when outsourcing IT services?
• What does Information Resources encompass?
• Who developed JAD and in what decade?
• MIS systems operate at which Systems Level?
• What does WORD SIZE in computing refer to?
• True or False: Charles Babbage introduced concepts of computer memory and programmable processors.
• What is a primary disadvantage of outsourcing your IT department?
• Who is known for the concept of the "Categorical Imperative"?
• Which of the following is NOT a part of communications processors?
• What role does a Concentrator play in a network?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of the Evolutionary prototype?
• Annual budgeting and inventory control fall under the domain of which type of system?
• Which of the following best characterizes Internal Elements?
• What occurs to information when it is inputted into a computer?
• Which major era in computing is associated with the widespread introduction of personal computing and the decentralization of IT?
• Which of the following is a disadvantage of the SDLC?
• What is a key advantage of End User Computing (EUC)?
• Which term describes the legal accountability that one has for their actions?
• Which of the following is not a characteristic of a CISC architecture?
• A processor that is 64 bits can move how many bits of information with one clock cycle?
• What term describes the process of completely redesigning a new system without preserving any original functionality?
• Order tracking and payroll management are functions of which type of system?
• What is largely eliminated in the RAD approach compared to traditional SDLC?
• Which of the following is a disadvantage of End User Computing?
• Which type of network service is NOT typically classified as broadband?
• Which type of system provides information such as five-year sales trends and profit planning?
• Which type of system provides management with the tools necessary to analyze data and make decisions?
• How many bytes are contained in 1 Kilobyte?
• What phase includes both the design and the programming of the system?
• What is the relationship between Gigabytes and Terabytes?
• Which of the following does Knowledge Management Systems utilize?
• What does PBX stand for in telecommunications?
• How many Megabytes are there in 1 Gigabyte?
• Which of the following best describes groupware?
• Which of the following rights is NOT one of the Four Basic Information Rights?
• Which of the following systems is responsible for managing relationships between a company and its suppliers?
• Hybrid Artificial Intelligence Systems are primarily utilized in which country?
• What does JAD stand for in system development?
• What does Permeability of Boundary refer to?
• What is another name for the "Demand Collection Model"?
• What is Knowledge Management primarily about?
• What is the definition of Batch Processing?
• What is the major advantage of the RAD Systems Development Approach over the SDLC Approach?
• What is the main purpose of a bus in Jon Von Neumann's architecture?
• Which programming language developed by Sun Microsystems can run on any operating system?
• The main purpose of an Information System Level labeled as 'Work Group' is to:
• What standard does the Token Ring protocol utilize?
• Which type of information system is used for operational tasks?
• What does the term "intellectual property rights" refer to?
• Which company was the leader in the computer industry during the 1950s and 1960s?
• What does Technical Quality refer to in the context of the BPR process?
• What are Web Bugs primarily used for?
• When introducing a New Informational System, what are two key components to ensure success?
• Why did companies choose to decentralize IT resources in the 1980s?
• Which technique is NOT commonly used in Data Mining?
• What defines a system according to the provided information?
• OAS systems primarily serve which type of worker?
• Which term best describes two or more interconnected systems?
• What is the characteristic of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
• What is a notable drawback of the Prototype Systems Development Approach?
• Which technology is essential for e-commerce applications?
• Open systems are characterized by which of the following?
• Which document would likely include a timeline and specific content requirements for vendor submissions?
• Which statement about a system is true?
• What technology does a Computer-Based Information System primarily rely on?
• Sales management processes are most likely handled by which type of system?
• What kind of devices are considered personal computers?
• Which system is referred to as a Management Support System (MSS)?
• What is the primary purpose of cookies downloaded from websites?
• What does M-commerce stand for?
• What is the role of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system?
• What is meant by 'User Interface' in computing?
• What do 28 T1 lines combine to form?
• Which of the following is essential for ensuring data is useful in Information Management?
• What does the SQL command 'DELETE' do?
• What is a LAN?
• Which of the following can be a result of effective End User Computing?
• KWS systems are utilized mainly by which category of workers?
• What is the main function of the TCP protocol in networking?
• In early computing, what was a common limitation of computers?
• What does Collaborative Commerce refer to?
• What is a key component of the RAD Systems Development Approach?
• What is one main characteristic of a super system?
• Which system is used primarily for order processing and ticket reservations?
• What method allows gradual implementation of a new system, adapting over time?
• Which of the following is a limitation of Capital Budget Models?
• Which system would likely be used for gathering and analyzing data?
• What does NIC stand for in networking?
• What is a key focus of Information Management practices?
• What is the main purpose of Data Mining?
• What does Information System Literacy encompass?
• What is one key characteristic of the Waterfall model?
• What does a real pricing option evaluate?
• What is the primary function of a Network Interface Card (NIC)?
• What was a characteristic of early computers in the 1950s and 1960s?
• What method do computers on an Ethernet network use to check for data transmission?
• Which engineering process in BPR typically follows the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) approach?
• Who is credited as the first person to develop concepts used in modern computers?
• What is Distributed Processing?
• What is the function of IT infrastructure in an organization?
• What is System Software used for?
• What is a key feature of Jon Von Neumann's architecture?
• Which type of system is focused on sales region analysis and production scheduling?
• By which year are M-commerce sales anticipated to reach $23 billion?
• What are the steps involved in the Systems Development process?
• What is the Bullwhip Effect in supply chain management?
• What does RISC stand for in computing?
• What does End User Computing/Development (EUC) primarily involve?
• What does the IEEE 802.11 standard relate to?
• What is a characteristic of the Object-Relational DBMS?
• What is software that is free to download but has limited functionality until purchased called?
• What term describes a person who attempts to gain unauthorized access to a computer network?
• How does a switch differ from a hub?
• Who is responsible for ensuring adherence to the corporate credo within an organization?
• What does CPFR stand for in supply chain management?
• In what year did The Association for Computing Machinery develop two codes of ethics?
• True or False? Initially, IT was centralized within IT Units of a company.
• In the context of SQL, what does the 'JOIN' command do?
• Which component is not considered a core hardware part of a computer?
• Which of the following best describes the primary function of an IDS?
• In the context of BPR, what does the term 'complete redesigning' mean?
• Which stage of the Phased Development Approach is critical for discovering problems?
• Which type of system primarily serves knowledge and data workers throughout significant tasks?
• What type of system encompasses applications like spreadsheets and electronic calendaring?
• Which of the following is NOT typically measured by Capital Budget Models?
• ESS systems are designed to assist which group of users?
• Which type of network utilizes PSTN lines for communication?
• Who do DSS systems primarily serve?
• Which of the following software tools is considered a Fourth-Generation Programming Language?
• True or False: Cookies are files left on your hard drive that store personal information you have entered on websites.
• What is a significant challenge associated with computer viruses?
• What is the primary difference between a worm and a virus in terms of replication?
• What is a spoof site?
• Which of the following is a type of data the computer can handle?
• What does Business Process Integration (BPI) focus on?
• In Object Oriented System Development Approach, what is considered the standard unit of development?
• Which of the following is an example of Application Software?
• Which statement best describes IT infrastructure?
• What role does Customer Relationship Management play in a business?
• How does Online Processing operate?
• What is the term used to describe the measure of disorder in a system?
• The 1973 Fair Information Practices Act served as the foundation for US Privacy Laws in which year?
• What is an advantage of using a RISC architecture?
• Who discovered that 20% of the instruction code did 80% of the work?
• KWS systems are utilized at which Systems Level?
• Which of the following is NOT an example of System Software?
• What is the function of a Controller in telecommunications?
• What is a Data Mart?
• MIS systems are typically meant for which type of management level?
• John Cocke's discovery led to the development of which type of computers?
• What is primarily used in the RAD Systems Development Approach to transform documentation into working software?
• What is another name for the *Waterfall* approach in systems development?
• What does the acronym CIO stand for?
• What is the correct order of the Database Hierarchy from smallest to largest?
• What is the primary purpose of Management Information Systems?
• Which wildcard character in SQL represents zero or more characters?
• Which term describes small, embedded graphics used for tracking visits to web pages?
• What is the purpose of the SQL command 'ORDER BY'?
• What type of database is characterized by its ability to relate data across multiple tables?
• Which company developed the Token Ring Protocol?
• What is a MAC Address?
• What does SCP stand for in a Supply Chain Management System (SCMS)?
• What does SQL stand for?
• What is the purpose of Acceptance Testing in the Systems Development process?
• What is the name of the Systems Development Approach that combines SDLC, RAD, and prototyping elements?
• What type of system focuses on internal business managerial needs and deals with high volume data input?
• How is bandwidth calculated?
• Fully functional software that is free to use for an unlimited time is known as?
• What is a key feature of the Network DBMS?
• Which Systems Development Approach is deemed most effective for rapidly changing organizational environments?
• What type of numbers does the floating point data type represent?
• What is a potential disadvantage of Systems Theory?
• What is the primary goal of Knowledge Management Systems?
• Which of the following best explains the role of the Front-End Processor concerning errors?
• Which type of system is typically utilized by middle-level managers to support decision-making?
• Which influential figure is known for contributions to mathematics, computer science, and quantum mechanics?
• What does the term "telecommunications channel" refer to?
• What type of systems development is characterized by quickly building an experimental system for user review?
• Which Systems Development approach is similar to traditional SDLC yet more repetitive and incremental?
• Which SQL clause specifies the conditions that must be met?
• What does Descartes' "Rule of Change" imply about acceptable actions?
• What is the term used to describe the reworking or overhaul of obsolete systems to improve efficiency?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding RISC architecture?
• What is the first task in Systems Analysis?
• Which of the following characterizes a Transnational organization?
• What are the core hardware components of a computer?
• What is the primary purpose of the ethical codes developed by The Association for Computing Machinery?
• Examples of systems that include graphics workstations and engineering workstations are known as?
• Which term describes the likelihood of disorder occurring in any system?
• Which of the following describes Parallel Processing?
• Which term describes a business model where consumers sell directly to each other?
• Which of the following is an emerging service in telecommunications?
• What significant feature did FORTRAN provide?
• In telecommunications, what does PSTN stand for?
• Which of the following best describes the concept of accountability in ethics?
• What is the primary purpose of Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)?
• What is the smallest data size in a computer?
• What characterizes an Object Relational Database Management System (ORDBMS)?
• What does CBIS stand for?
• What is the purpose of the computer BIOS?
• What is the main purpose of an Operational Level system?
• What is defined as using two or more processors in one computer to work on the same job simultaneously?
• Who was the founder of Intel Corporation?
• What does the term "corporate credo" refer to?
• Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of early IT deployment in companies?
• External Elements can include which of the following?
• What is detailed in a Request for Proposal (RFP)?
• What does EDI stand for?
• What type of devices are typically involved in M-commerce?
• Which step includes the rigid division of labor between end users and programmers in a traditional methodology?
• In 1952, who developed FORTRAN?
• What is the primary function of a Front-End Processor?
• What is the role of feedback in an Information System?
• What is NOT included as a step in the process of Information Management?
• What is the primary role of Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) in supply chains?
• True or False: Trojan Horse viruses can replicate and spread via email.
• What is the primary function of fuzzy logic in data mining?
• What is an essential aspect of Management Information Systems?
• What is the equivalent of 1 Megabyte in Kilobytes?
• Which of the following is NOT a step in Information Management?
• What is a significant drawback associated with the Parallel Strategy Conversion method?
• At what speeds does the Token Ring protocol operate?
• Which characteristic defines a Data Warehouse?
• What type of system typically supports senior executives with data analysis?
• What is a potential advantage of Data Mining?
• What is the main source of information input and processes daily transactions in a business?
• What does GDSS stand for?
• What does ETL stand for in data management?
• True or False: The main tasks of the CIO include understanding industry dynamics.
• What device did Charles Babbage develop in 1834?
• Which statement best describes a ring network topology?
• One of the advantages of employing CASE tools is?
• Following the decentralization of IT, which area began to experience more significant influence from business units?
• What does RFI stand for in procurement processes?
• What are the two categories of computer software?
• Which SDLC stage focuses on defining the project scope and purpose?
• What does the Neural Networks tool in Data Mining aim to replicate?
• What characterizes a bus network topology?
• What does Wi-Fi stand for?
• What does MICR stand for in banking technology?
• What is a common disadvantage of a Distributed Database?
• Which system allows organizations to leverage intangible knowledge for decision making?
• What is one key benefit of telecommunications?
• Which system handles low volume data input and often employs sophisticated modeling techniques?
• What is one advantage of the Prototype Systems Development Approach?
• What defines an Expert System in the context of management information systems?
• Which of the following is NOT an activity of an Information System?
• What does IDS stand for in network security?
• Personal computer devices are primarily designed for which use?
• Material movement and cash management are functions of which type of system?
• What is the primary function of Information Management?
• What is the focus of Restructuring Engineering in the BPR process?
• Which of the following is a feature of a CISC computer?
• What is the primary function of Supply Chain Execution (SCE) in a SCMS?
• Which of the following is one of the three most common network topologies?
• In 1972, which programming language was developed?
• What are Data Flow Diagrams primarily used for?
• Who developed the RAD System Development Approach and in what year?
• What does CASE stand for in systems development?
• What type of system is designed to enhance productivity by providing task-specific information?
• Which two codes of ethics were developed by The Association for Computing Machinery?
• What is Moore's Law?
• True or False: CBIS is a conceptual system that is tailored around physical resources.
• What type of network structure allows for flexible connectivity of resources such as printers and scanners?
• What does BPS measure in telecommunications?
• Which systems development approach is most likely to involve intense user feedback during its process?
• Which of the following methodologies is likely to lead to less organizational change during a BPR project?
• Which of the following is NOT a stage of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?
• Which statement best describes genetic algorithms within data mining?
• What is the potential downside of implementing an ERP system?
• Which of the following best describes the holistic approach of Information System Literacy?
• What is an advantage of using Systems Theory?
• What is a set of statements about the ethical values a business desires to uphold called?
• Which type of system is primarily aimed at providing support to middle management?
• Prototyping is primarily used to...
• What does Portfolio Analysis enable organizations to do?
• What is the primary function of TPS systems?
• What phase comes immediately after Analysis in the Phased Development Approach?
• What does Reverse Engineering primarily involve in the BPR process?
• What is the primary function of EDI?
• Which network device uses various protocols to connect networks through packet forwarding?
• When considering outsourcing IT, which is a significant advantage?
• What type of Testing checks if each program performs as expected?
• Which of the following describes the role of Information Management at a high level?
• What is one of the main features of Group Decision Support Systems (GDSS)?
• Which of the following is an example of an auction site that operates under a consumer-to-consumer business model?
• In Data Flow Diagrams, what do control flows represent?
• What is a significant difference in the JAD Systems Development Approach?
• What is a Multiplexer used for in telecommunications?
• Normalization is primarily used in databases for what purpose?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of engineering process utilized in BPR?
• What type of protocol is Token Ring?
• Which procurement document indicates a buyer's needs for products but also requests cost estimates?
• What does RAD stand for in systems development?
• The MAC Address is assigned by which component?
• What is the role of tools in the RAD Systems Development Approach?
• What does the SQL command 'UPDATE' accomplish?
• What character is used in SQL to represent all records?
• Which aspect of End User Computing is primarily focused on speed?
• Which of the following statements is true about Integrated Inter-Organizational Systems?
• In what decade did companies begin to decentralize IT resources and assign them to smaller business units?
• During BPR, what might companies overlook that contributes to failure?
• What does the term metadata refer to?
• What does RISC stand for in computing?
• What Conversion method involves running both the new and old systems simultaneously?
• What does a Knowledge Work System primarily focus on?
• Why does the BPR process have a high failure rate in many organizations?
• What does BPR stand for in the context of organizational development?
• What role does the Customer Relationship Management System play in an organization?
• Which type of system connects the CEO to all levels and features graphic summary reports designed for executives?
• Which concept refers to the expectation of accuracy of information about someone?
• The Greek word "ethos" primarily refers to what concept?
• What information do Email Web Bugs track?
• Which type of global organizational information system is characterized by centralized corporate activities in the home country?
• Which of the following roles falls under the category of Information Specialists?
• Data in a ring topology is transmitted in what manner?
• What does VPN stand for in networking?
• What is meant by Source Code?
• In Systems Development, what drives the Systems Design phase?
• What is an Extranet?
• How many Terabytes are in 1 Petabyte?
• What does BPR primarily aim to reduce aside from costs?
• When would an Evolutionary prototype be most effectively used?
• How many bits are there in one byte?
• What is typically the outcome of lack of proper documentation in prototype development?
• How can Information Systems best be defined?
• Which type of computing mainly emphasizes simpler instructions?
• What is the maximum cable length for a typical LAN setup?
• Who is credited with developing the concept of Systems Theory?
• Which describes a key focus of Ludwig von Bertalanffy's Systems Theory?
• What are applications that automate parts of the software development lifecycle known as?
• In programming, what does a Boolean data type represent?
• What does CRM stand for?
• Which system is geared towards improving the productivity of office staff?
• During which step in Systems Development would you fix any bugs that were missed?
• ESS systems primarily operate at which Systems Level?
• Which of the following best describes Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)?
• In which business model do consumers place bids for products and services?
• Which approach emphasizes user feedback during system design?
• What type of system does a permeable boundary result in?
• What does System Analysis primarily involve?
• Which of the statements best explains the role of Technical Quality during BPR?
• Fourth-Generation Programming Languages are designed for which type of users?
• OAS systems are classified under which Systems Level?
• Which aspect is NOT a function of OLAP?
• Which term refers to a network's secure communication channel over the Internet?
• What does TPS stand for in information systems?
• In the context of Supply Chain Management, what does "planning" involve?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the items to consider when dealing with ethics issues?
• What does an enterprise information system (EIS) primarily do?
• Which of the following is NOT a step in the Testing phase of Systems Development?
• When did companies start giving IS departments the authority over IT infrastructure?
• What is the primary function of a Data Warehouse?
• Which of the following is NOT a high-speed transmission service?
• In a star network topology, how are all network devices connected?
• In a hierarchical DBMS, how is data structured?
• What is the primary function of scoring models in information systems?
• Which of the following is a primary advantage of using a Data Mart?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of modern database management system?
• Which procurement document would you issue if you know the problem but need vendor proposals to solve it?
• Which was the first marketed computer in the US in 1951?
• Due process in legal action primarily includes what type of system?
• What is one key characteristic of CBIS?
• The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act of 1999 primarily protects what aspect of consumers?
• What type of information do cookies typically store?
• What primarily determines the power of a processor?
• What is the role of a Database Administrator (DBA)?
• Which component is crucial to ensure that a New Informational System does not fail?
• What overall trend was indicated for M-commerce sales growth from 2009 to 2015?
• Why are Fourth-Generation Programming Languages easier for users?
• Which type of prototype is used when the end user is unsure of their requirements?
• What is the data transmission speed of a T1 Line?
• What is a workstation in the context of computer networking?
• What aspect of telecommunications benefits B2B and B2C interactions?
• Which of the following is a responsibility of the CIO?
• Capital Budget Models are designed to measure which aspect?
• Which SQL command is used to create a new table?
• Which of the following is an input device?
• What was the total M-commerce sales in 2009?
• What impact did the evolution of IT decentralization have on managerial roles within businesses?