Exam 9: Information Systems

A(n) ___________ is the sequence of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer.

The design phase of an SDLC includes all of the following except _________.

As the design phase of an SDLC begins, programming languages, development tools, and application software needed for the new information system are purchased, installed, and tested to ensure that they work correctly.

The implementation phase of an SDLC includes all of the following except _________.

Dark data centers are an extension of ___________, which allows system administrators to monitor and manage servers using remote control software.

Data centers are designed to proactively reduce the risk of data loss that might occur as a result of a disaster.

Industry standard tools for scheduling and project management include PERT, WBS, and ________.

Payment processing is based on an online payment __________ that authorizes credit and debit cards, PayPal, and Apple Pay transactions.

_________ documentation describes how to interact with the system to accomplish specific tasks.

Horizontal market software is designed to meet the needs of a single industry while vertical market software meets the needs of many different industries.

The term quality of service refers to the level of performance a computer system provides.

Businesses use ___________ chain management to maximize efficiency and profitability by tracking the movement of raw materials and products.

The maintenance phase of an SDLC includes all of the following except _________.

Detailed application specifications can be developed before or after selecting the hardware and software for an information system.

The goal of the planning phase for an information system project is to create a(n) ____________.

In an information system, problems can be classified into three types: structured, ________, and unstructured.

Every organization has a goal or plan that's referred to as its ___________.

One of the major functions of an information system is to help people make decisions in response to problems.

A DSS derives its name from the fact that it provides the tools a decision maker needs to analyze data.

The emphasis on long-range and future goals is referred to as _________ planning.