ITEC54 QUIZ 2

Question 1

It is the process of collecting and interpreting facts, identifying problems, and decomposing a system into its components.

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System Analysis

Question 2

It is the process of planning a new system or replacing an existing one by defining its components to satisfy specific requirements.

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System Design

Question 3

It focuses on systems, processes, and technology.

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System Analysis and Design (SAD)

Question 4

A system must have structure and behavior, interconnectivity, interdependence, and prioritize the organization’s objectives.

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Constraints of a System

Question 5

It is the arrangement of components that helps to achieve predetermined objectives.

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Organization

Question 6

It is defined by the manner in which the components operate with each other.

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Interaction

Question 7

It refers to how components depend on each other, where the output of one becomes the input of another.

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Interdependence

Question 8

It is concerned with how system components are connected and work together within the system.

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Integration

Question 9

It is the central purpose of the system, either real or stated, that drives its design and operation.

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Central Objective

Question 10

It involves information that enters into the system for processing.

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Inputs

Question 11

It is the outcome of processing within a system, producing useful results for its users.

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Outputs

Question 12

It is the operational component of a system that transforms inputs into outputs.

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Processor

Question 13

It is the decision-making element that guides the system’s activities, including inputs, processing, and outputs.

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Control

Question 14

It provides information to the system for corrective action and performance improvement.

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Feedback

Question 15

It is the external environment or supersystem within which the organization operates.

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Environment

Question 16

These are limits that define the system’s components, processes, and interrelationships.

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Boundaries

Question 17

They are systems that can be physically touched, such as desks or a computer system.

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Physical Systems

Question 18

It is a conceptual or non-physical entity, such as formulas or models.

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Abstract System

Question 19

It is a system that interacts with its environment by receiving inputs and delivering outputs.

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Open System

Question 20

It is a system isolated from environmental influences and does not interact with the outside.

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Closed System

Question 21

It responds to changes in the environment to improve performance and survive.

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Adaptive System

Question 22

It is a system that does not respond to environmental changes.

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Non-Adaptive System

Question 23

It is a system that operates for a long time, like business policies.

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Permanent System

Question 24

It is a temporary system set up for a specific time and then dismantled.

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Temporary System

Question 25

It is a system created by nature, such as the solar system.

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Natural System

Question 26

It is a man-made system, such as rockets or computers.

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Manufactured System

Question 27

It is a system that operates in a predictable manner, where interactions between components are known.

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Deterministic System

Question 28

It is a system where behavior is uncertain, and the exact output is not known.

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Probabilistic System

Question 29

It is a system made up of people, such as social clubs or societies.

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Social System

Question 30

It is a system where both humans and machines work together to perform tasks, like computer programming.

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Human-Machine System

Question 31

It is a system where machines perform tasks without human interference.

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Machine System

Question 32

It is a system of interconnected resources used to manage data for an organization.

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Man-made Information System

Question 33

It is a man-made information system based on the flow of information from top management to lower levels.

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Formal Information System

Question 34

It is an employee-based information system that solves day-to-day work-related problems.

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Informal Information System

Question 35

It is a computer-based system used to manage business applications such as a library or banking system.

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Computer Based System

Question 36

It is a two-dimensional chart showing system elements and their linkages.

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Schematic Model

Question 37

It shows the orderly flow of material, energy, and information within a system.

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Flow System Model

Question 38

It represents one pair of relationships, such as activity-time or cost-quantity.

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Static System Model

Question 39

It is a model that approximates a constantly changing organization or application.

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Dynamic System Model

Question 40

These are inputs that enter into a dynamic system for processing.

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Inputs (Dynamic System)

Question 41

It is the program(s) required for processing inputs within a dynamic system.

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Program(s)

Question 42

It is the outcome that results from processing within a dynamic system.

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Output(s) (Dynamic System)

Question 43

This type of information is required by top-level management for long-range planning and policies.

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Strategic Information

Question 44

It is the decision support system used to assist top management with strategic information.

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Decision Support System (DSS)

Question 45

This type of information is needed by middle management for short-term and intermediate-range planning.

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Managerial Information

Question 46

It is a management information system that helps middle management with planning.

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Management Information System (MIS)

Question 47

It is the information required by low-level management for day-to-day operational activities.

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Operational Information

Question 48

It is the data processing system used to manage day-to-day operations, such as attendance records.

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Data Processing System (DPS)

Question 49

It is a system of feedback that encourages the system's performance.

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Positive Feedback

Question 50

It is a feedback system that provides information for corrective action within a system.

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Negative Feedback

Question 51

It is the element that guides the system's activities, such as inputs, processing, and outputs.

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Control Element

Question 52

It is the part of the system responsible for processing inputs to produce outputs.

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Processor

Question 53

It represents a system where human-machine interaction is minimized, and tasks are performed autonomously.

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Machine System

Question 54

It refers to systems created by humans to manage specific functions, such as information systems.

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Man-made System

Question 55

It is the property of a system that links components together to achieve a central objective.

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Integration

Question 56

It is the manner in which different departments in an organization, like purchasing and production, interact.

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Interaction (System Property)

Question 57

It defines the set of inputs and outputs that connect a system to its environment.

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Boundary

Question 58

It represents a formal, structured flow of information within an organization, from top management to lower levels.

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Formal Information System

Question 59

It is the decision-making system used by top management to plan for future growth and changes.

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Strategic Planning

Question 60

It refers to the transformation process in which system inputs are converted into useful outputs.

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Processing

Question 61

The output of one subsystem is the required by other subsystem as input.

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Interdependence

Question 62

It means that the parts of the system work together within the system even if each part performs a unique function.

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Integration

Question 63

subsystem that controls the pattern of activities governing input, processing, and output.

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Control

Question 64

is routine in nature that encourages the performance of the system.

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Positive feedback

Question 65

It is informational in nature that provides the controller with information for action.

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Negative feedback