M1S1 Characteristics and Elements of a System ⚙️

Question 1

In a computer system, what does the term “organization” imply?

A) Disorder and chaos
B) Structure and order
C) Randomness and unpredictability
D) Complexity and confusion

Answer 1

B) Structure and order

Question 2

In the design of a business system, what represents the organizational structure?

A) Hierarchical relationships from blue-collar workers to the president
B) Hierarchical relationships from the president to blue-collar workers
C) Horizontal relationships between departments
D) Non-hierarchical relationships between employees

Answer 2

B) Hierarchical relationships from the president to blue-collar workers

Question 3

What does “interaction” refer to in a system?

A) Independence of components
B) How each component operates with other components
C) Random behavior of components
D) Isolation of components

Answer 3

B) How each component operates with other components

Question 4

Why is it important for users to understand the central objective of a computer application early in the analysis process?

A) To complicate the design process
B) To increase confusion among users
C) For a successful design and conversion
D) To delay the implementation process

Answer 4

C) For a successful design and conversion

Question 5

It implies structure and order.

Answer 5

Organization

Question 6

What does “central objective” refer to in the context of an organization or computer system?

A) A secondary goal
B) A hidden goal
C) The real objective
D) An optional objective

Answer 6

C) The real objective

Question 7

______________ refers to the arrangement of components aimed at achieving objectives.

Answer 7

Structure

Question 8

_____________ pertains to how each component operates with other components within the system.

Answer 8

Interaction

Question 9

_______________signifies that parts of the organization or computer system rely on each other. They are coordinated and interconnected according to a plan.

Answer 9

Interdependence

Question 10

_____________ refers to the holism of systems.

Answer 10

Integration

Question 11

_______________ follows analysis to achieve the central objective of the organization.

Answer 11

Synthesis

Question 12

_______________is concerned with how a system is tied together.

Answer 12

Integration

Question 13

What are the characteristics of a system?

Answer 13

Organization
Interaction
Interdependence
Integration
Central Objective

Question 14

What are the elements of a system?

Answer 14

Input and Output
Processor
Control
Feedback
Environment
Boundaries and Limitatiion

Question 15

Comprise the elements (material, human resources, and information) that enter the system for processing

Answer 15

Input

Question 16

Represents the result of processing.

Answer 16

Output

Question 17

_________ are elements that enter the system for processing.

Answer 17

Inputs

Question 18

__________ are the outcomes of processing

Answer 18

outputs

Question 19

The _______ is the component of a system responsible for the actual transformation of input into output.

Answer 19

processor

Question 20

It serves as the operational core of the system. It may wholly or partially modify the input based on output specifications.

Answer 20

Processors

Question 21

Guides the system, serving as the decision-making subsystem that directs the sequence of activities involving input, processing, and output.

Answer 21

Control

Question 22

Guides the system and makes decisions regarding input, processing, and output.

Answer 22

Control

Question 23

Measures output against standards and influences system behavior.

Answer 23

Feedback

Question 24

_______ reinforces the performance of the system.

Answer 24

Positive feedback

Question 25

Feedback may be___

Answer 25

positive or negative, routing or informational

Question 26

_____________ generally provides the controller with information for action.

Answer 26

Negative feedback

Question 27

External context within which the system operates.

Answer 27

Environment

Question 28

Limits of the system’s influence and its interaction with other systems.

Answer 28

Boundaries and Interface

Question 29

Where one department ends and where the other department starts.

Answer 29

Boundaries

Question 30

What surrounds the business systems?

Answer 30

Environment