CIS 2010 Unit 1 Study Questions || GUARANTEED
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What is a system? correct answers A system is an organized collection of parts (or
subsystems) that are highly integrated to accomplish an overall goal. The system has various
inputs, which go through certain processes to produce certain outputs, which together,
accomplish the overall desired goal for the system.
Example of a biological system? correct answers The heart
Example of a mechanical system? correct answers The thermostat
Example of a human/mechanical system? correct answers Riding a bicycle
Example of a ecological system? correct answers Predator/Prey
Example a social system? correct answers groups, supply and demand, and also friendship
Example of a business system? correct answers accounting systems that record, measure and
report monetary transactions
What are complex systems? correct answers Complex systems, such as social systems, are
comprised of numerous subsystems, as well. These subsystems are arranged in hierarchies,
and integrated to accomplish the overall goal of the overall system.
High functioning systems correct answers A high-functioning system continually exchanges
feedback among its various parts to ensure that they remain closely aligned and focused on
achieving the goal of the system.
Inputs correct answers items (raw materials) that are used by the various processes in the
system to achieve the overall goal of the system.
Examples of Inputs correct answers General types of inputs include people, money,
equipment, facilities, supplies, people's ideas and people's time.
Inputs for a computer system correct answers data
Processes correct answers series of activities that manipulate the various inputs (raw
materials) to achieve the overall desired goal of the organization, product or service.
Processes in a computer info system correct answers the software and programming logic
provides the instructions that control and direct the processing of data into an output or result.
Outputs correct answers the tangible results produced by a system
Information is computer systems is the correct answers Output
Goals correct answers the ultimate results that the system wants to accomplish. All systems
are goal-directed.
, Feedback correct answers Information that returns to the system and allows the system to
modify its actions and thereby ensure correct processing and maintain stability.
Assessments correct answers Assessment means to make some measurement from the
feedback.
Evaluation correct answers means collecting information, or feedback, in an orderly manner
and making judgments to make important decisions.
Learning correct answers enhanced knowledge, skills and attitudes that are gained to remain
or become more effective in achieving desired results.
Analysis (Reductionism) correct answers the traditional method of reasoning taken within
modern science whereby we try to gain an understanding of a system by breaking it down
into its constituent elements
Synthesis correct answers trying to gain an understanding of an entity through the context of
its relations within a whole that it is part of
Reductionism correct answers the process of breaking down or reducing systems to their
constituent parts, and describing the whole as the sum of these constituent parts
Analysis works well when there is a correct answers low level of interconnectivity and
interdependency within the systems.
Synthesis correct answers the combination of components or elements to form a connected
whole
Productivity correct answers the rate at which goods and services are produced based upon
total output given total inputs
Systems Thinking correct answers a way of monitoring the entire system by viewing multiple
inputs being processed or transformed to produce outputs while continuously gathering
feedback on each part
Management Information System (MIS) correct answers A business function, like accounting
and Human Resources, which moves information about people, products, and processes
across the company to facilitate decision making and problem solving
Project correct answers a temporary activity a company undertakes to create a unique
product, service, or result
Metrics correct answers Measurements that evaluate results to determine whether a project is
meeting its goals
Critical Success Factors (CSFs) correct answers the crucial steps the companies perform to
achieve their goals and objectives and implementing strategies
PASS!!!
What is a system? correct answers A system is an organized collection of parts (or
subsystems) that are highly integrated to accomplish an overall goal. The system has various
inputs, which go through certain processes to produce certain outputs, which together,
accomplish the overall desired goal for the system.
Example of a biological system? correct answers The heart
Example of a mechanical system? correct answers The thermostat
Example of a human/mechanical system? correct answers Riding a bicycle
Example of a ecological system? correct answers Predator/Prey
Example a social system? correct answers groups, supply and demand, and also friendship
Example of a business system? correct answers accounting systems that record, measure and
report monetary transactions
What are complex systems? correct answers Complex systems, such as social systems, are
comprised of numerous subsystems, as well. These subsystems are arranged in hierarchies,
and integrated to accomplish the overall goal of the overall system.
High functioning systems correct answers A high-functioning system continually exchanges
feedback among its various parts to ensure that they remain closely aligned and focused on
achieving the goal of the system.
Inputs correct answers items (raw materials) that are used by the various processes in the
system to achieve the overall goal of the system.
Examples of Inputs correct answers General types of inputs include people, money,
equipment, facilities, supplies, people's ideas and people's time.
Inputs for a computer system correct answers data
Processes correct answers series of activities that manipulate the various inputs (raw
materials) to achieve the overall desired goal of the organization, product or service.
Processes in a computer info system correct answers the software and programming logic
provides the instructions that control and direct the processing of data into an output or result.
Outputs correct answers the tangible results produced by a system
Information is computer systems is the correct answers Output
Goals correct answers the ultimate results that the system wants to accomplish. All systems
are goal-directed.
, Feedback correct answers Information that returns to the system and allows the system to
modify its actions and thereby ensure correct processing and maintain stability.
Assessments correct answers Assessment means to make some measurement from the
feedback.
Evaluation correct answers means collecting information, or feedback, in an orderly manner
and making judgments to make important decisions.
Learning correct answers enhanced knowledge, skills and attitudes that are gained to remain
or become more effective in achieving desired results.
Analysis (Reductionism) correct answers the traditional method of reasoning taken within
modern science whereby we try to gain an understanding of a system by breaking it down
into its constituent elements
Synthesis correct answers trying to gain an understanding of an entity through the context of
its relations within a whole that it is part of
Reductionism correct answers the process of breaking down or reducing systems to their
constituent parts, and describing the whole as the sum of these constituent parts
Analysis works well when there is a correct answers low level of interconnectivity and
interdependency within the systems.
Synthesis correct answers the combination of components or elements to form a connected
whole
Productivity correct answers the rate at which goods and services are produced based upon
total output given total inputs
Systems Thinking correct answers a way of monitoring the entire system by viewing multiple
inputs being processed or transformed to produce outputs while continuously gathering
feedback on each part
Management Information System (MIS) correct answers A business function, like accounting
and Human Resources, which moves information about people, products, and processes
across the company to facilitate decision making and problem solving
Project correct answers a temporary activity a company undertakes to create a unique
product, service, or result
Metrics correct answers Measurements that evaluate results to determine whether a project is
meeting its goals
Critical Success Factors (CSFs) correct answers the crucial steps the companies perform to
achieve their goals and objectives and implementing strategies
