Question 1

Anything which affects the functioning of an organization is considered to be an environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

An attributive entity can only exist if it is connected to at least two other entities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The symbol used to represent a process on a context-level data flow diagram is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a diamond inside a rectangle.
B)  a circle.
C)  an oval inside a rectangle.
D)  a rectangle with rounded corners. D

Question 4

Feedback is a form of system control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A(n)________ system is a system with a relatively free flow of information within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  open
B)  closed
C)  primary
D)  secondary

Question 6

Processes on a data flow diagram:

Accepted Answer

A)  transform incoming data into outgoing information.
B)  represent the system boundaries.
C)  represent the work that a specific user performs.
D)  change the nature of the relationships on an entity-relationship diagram.

Question 7

Which of the following symbols is not used on the context-level data flow diagram?

Accepted Answer

A)  rectangle with rounded corners
B)  triangle
C)  arrow
D)  shaded corner square

Question 8

An enterprise resource planning system describes an integrated organizational information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which level of management makes decisions using predetermined rules that have predictable outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  operations
B)  middle
C)  strategic
D)  None are interested in detailed information.

Question 10

The requirements met area shows why this use case is important and necessary for the business area to be successful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An organization with many employees with each employee having a unique phone extension is said to be a ________ relationship.

Accepted Answer

A)  1:1
B)  1:Many
C)  Many:1
D)  Many:None

Question 12

Another way a systems analyst can show the scope of a system and define proper system boundaries is to use a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  flow chart.
B)  entity-relationship diagram.
C)  database diagram.
D)  spreadsheet.

Question 13

List the three broad,horizontal levels of management in organizations.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Another name for an attributive entity is a gerund.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Enterprise resource planning systems are software that help the flow of information between the functional areas in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Often,considering organizational subcultures is more useful than is considering organizational culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Use cases allow people to tell stories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One drawback of working on a virtual team is that there is no easy way for members to share project results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Middle managers make decisions using predetermined rules that have predictable outcomes when implemented correctly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An integrated organizational information system is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  virtual organization.
B)  open system.
C)  interrelated external entity.
D)  enterprise resource planning system.

Exam 2: Understanding and Modeling Organizational Systems

Anything which affects the functioning of an organization is considered to be an environment.

An attributive entity can only exist if it is connected to at least two other entities.

The symbol used to represent a process on a context-level data flow diagram is:

Feedback is a form of system control.

A(n) ________ system is a system with a relatively free flow of information within the organization.

Processes on a data flow diagram:

Which of the following symbols is not used on the context-level data flow diagram?

An enterprise resource planning system describes an integrated organizational information system.

Which level of management makes decisions using predetermined rules that have predictable outcomes?

The requirements met area shows why this use case is important and necessary for the business area to be successful.

An organization with many employees with each employee having a unique phone extension is said to be a ________ relationship.

Another way a systems analyst can show the scope of a system and define proper system boundaries is to use a(n) :

List the three broad,horizontal levels of management in organizations.

Another name for an attributive entity is a gerund.

Enterprise resource planning systems are software that help the flow of information between the functional areas in an organization.

Often,considering organizational subcultures is more useful than is considering organizational culture.

Use cases allow people to tell stories.

One drawback of working on a virtual team is that there is no easy way for members to share project results.

Middle managers make decisions using predetermined rules that have predictable outcomes when implemented correctly.

An integrated organizational information system is called a(n) :