In a typical company organizational model middle managers ____

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System requirements serve as benchmarks to measure the overall acceptability of a finished system.

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New business support systems that produced valuable information, in addition to performing manual tasks, were called management information systems (MIS) because managers were the primary users.

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A strategic plan that stresses technology tends to create an unfavorable climate for IT projects that extends throughout an organization.

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____ is a typical example of a system requirement for the input category.

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____ components can provide automated response to sales inquiries, Web-based order processing, and online inventory tracking.

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Examples of tangible benefits include all of the following except a(n) ____.

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In a sequence diagram, the interaction proceeds from left to right along horizontal arrows, while a vertical timeline represents messages from one object to another.

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Internal factors that affect IT systems projects include all of the following except ____.

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A vertical system is a system, such as an inventory or payroll application, that can be adapted for use in many different companies.

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____ is a typical example of a system requirement for the output category.

Selected Answer: The contact management system must generate a daily reminder list for all sales reps

Correct Answer: The contact management system must generate a daily reminder list for all sales reps

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When evaluating systems requests, all of the following are disadvantages of a systems review committee except ____.

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Supporters of neutral locations for interviews believe that it ____.

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A horizontal system is designed to meet the unique requirements of a specific business or industry, such as a Web-based retailer, a medical practice, or a video chain.

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All of the following are common reasons for systems requests except ____.

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The main objective of all RAD approaches is to extend development time and expense by excluding users from every phase of systems development.

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Examples of company-wide applications, called ____, include order processing systems, payroll systems, and company communications networks.

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Product-oriented companies primarily offer information or services or sell goods produced by others.

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A systems request might propose enhancements for an existing system, the correction of problems, or the development of an entirely new information system.

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Knowledge management systems are called expert systems because they ____.

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When preparing a checklist of specific tasks to observe and questions to ask, a systems analyst should consider ____.

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A systems request form should not ____.

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In an information system, information consists of basic facts that are the system’s raw material.

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In a typical company organizational model, middle managers ____.

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Each activity within the systems analysis phase has an end product and one or more milestones.

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Performance limitations result when a system that was designed for a specific hardware configuration becomes obsolete when new hardware is introduced.

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____ is a typical example of a system requirement for the performance category.

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In launching a new information system, the greatest risk occurs when a company ____.

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Traditionally, the SDLC is pictured as a(n) ____, like that shown in the accompanying figure, where the result of each phase, which is called a deliverable or end product, flows sequentially into the next phase.

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When planning an information system, a company must consider how a new system will interface with older systems, which are called ____.

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In many large companies, applications called enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems provide cost-effective support for users and managers throughout the company.

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In an information system, data is information that has been transformed into output that is valuable to users.

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Of the measures of feasibility in the accompanying figure, ____ considers questions such as “Does management support the project?” and “Will the new system require training for users?”

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A mission-critical system is one that is unimportant to a company’s operations.

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To evaluate ____, a systems analyst needs information about projected future volume for all outputs, inputs, and processes.

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Greater user involvement in the system development process usually results in poorer communication, slower development times, and less satisfied users.

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Examples of intangible benefits include all of the following except a(n) ____.

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The ____ phase of the SDLC includes four main activities: requirements modeling, data and process modeling, object modeling, and consideration of development strategies.

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In object-oriented programming, an object is a member of a(n) ____, which is a collection of similar objects.

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Creating an FDD is different from drawing an organization chart — systems analysts start at the bottom and work their way up.

Selected Answer: False

Correct Answer: False

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Systems requests seldom are aimed at improving service to customers or users within a company.

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The primary advantage of RAD is that ____.

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TP systems are inefficient because they process a set of transaction-related commands individually rather than as a group.

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While RAD typically focuses only on fact-finding and requirements determination, JAD provides a fast-track approach to a full spectrum of system development tasks, including planning, design, construction, and implementation.

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____ is a traditional, time-tested, easy to understand systems development technique that uses a set of process models to describe a system graphically.

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A risk of RAD is that a system might work well in the short term, but the corporate and long-term objectives for the system might not be met.

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____ is an example of a discretionary project.

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A(n) ____ describes the logic that programmers use to write code modules.

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In an interview, ____ are questions that ask a person to evaluate something by providing limited answers to specific responses or on a numeric scale.

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IBM claims that its WebSphere strategy is best for Web-based application development, while Microsoft counters with a broad vision called .NET that redefines that company’s approach to Web-based application development.

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Hardware-based security controls include passwords, various levels of user access, and coding data.

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A business process describes a specific set of transactions, events, tasks, and results.

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A ____, or requirements model, describes the information that a system must provide.

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Compared with traditional methods, the entire RAD process is expanded and, as a result, the new system is built, delivered, and placed in operation much later.

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As users rely more heavily on information systems to perform their jobs, they are likely to request even more IT services and support.

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Today, systems development is much more team-oriented than in the past.

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Business support systems ____.

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When setting priorities for systems requests, the highest priority goes to projects that provide the ____.

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System requirements fall into five general categories: outputs, inputs, processes, performance, and controls.

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A SWOT analysis contributes to the strategic planning process by identifying ____ resources.

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Although the business-to-business (B2B) sector is more familiar to retail customers, the volume of business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions is many times greater.

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IT professionals recognize that successful systems must be user-oriented, and users need to be involved, formally or informally, at every stage of systems development.

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Transaction processing (TP) systems ____.

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Traditionally, a company either developed its own information systems, called in-house applications, or purchased systems called software packages from outside vendors.

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User productivity systems ____.

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System analysts use modeling and fact-finding interactively — first they build fact-finding results into models, then they study the models to determine whether additional fact-finding is needed.

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In a typical company organizational model, top managers ____.

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Using a(n) ____, an analyst can show business functions and break them down into lower-level functions and processes.

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When companies attempt to simplify operations or reduce costs, a popular strategy is to have managers and systems analysts perform ____.

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Compared with traditional methods, when properly used, JAD can result in all of the following except ____.

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In an interview, ____ limit or restrict the response.

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Because use cases depict a system through the eyes of a user, common business language can be used to describe the transactions.

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A company’s mission statement is unrelated to its major goals, shorter-term objectives, and day-to-day business operations.

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Strategic planning looks beyond day-to-day activities and focuses on a horizon that is 3, 5, or even 10 years in the future.

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____ are especially important to a systems analyst who must work with people at all organizational levels, balance conflicting needs of users, and communicate effectively.

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Of the measures of feasibility in the accompanying figure, ____ assesses tangible and intangible benefits to the company in addition to costs.

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____ is a typical example of a system requirement for the process category.

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Internal and external factors affect every business decision that a company makes, and IT systems are no exception.

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Because it is linked to a specific development methodology, systems developers use JAD whenever group input and interaction is not desired.

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External factors that affect IT systems projects include all of the following except ____.

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The purpose of a JIT (just-in-time) system is to provide the right product at the right place at the right time.

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Some industry experts predict that bar code technology will be overshadowed in the future by electronic product code (EPC) technology that uses RFID tags to identify and monitor the movement of each individual product.

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____ is a typical example of a system requirement for the control category.

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Management leadership and information technology are unconnected, and no significant changes have occurred in either area.

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Of the measures of feasibility in the accompanying figure, ____ considers points such as “Does the proposed platform have sufficient capacity for future needs?” and “Will the hardware and software environment be reliable?”

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____ software controls the flow of data, provides data security, and manages network operations.

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Of the measures of feasibility in the accompanying figure, issues that relate to ____ include “Has management established a firm timetable for the project?” and “Will a project manager be appointed?”

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When assessing priorities for systems requests, a systems analyst should look for high scores in all of the following except ____.

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Because of the limited range of input and interaction among participants, few companies believe that a JAD group produces the best definition of a new system.

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Application software manages hardware components, which can include a single workstation or a global network with many thousands of clients.

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System software consists of programs that support day-to-day business functions and provide users with the information they require.

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The success or failure of an information system usually is unrelated to whether users are satisfied with the system’s output and operations.

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In an interview, ____ encourage spontaneous and unstructured responses.

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A system must have effective controls to ensure that data is secure and accurate.

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UML provides various graphical tools, such as use case diagrams and sequence diagrams.

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Service-oriented companies manufacture and sell products such as computers, routers, or microchips.

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Systems development typically starts with a ____.

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A strong business case suggests that a company should pursue other options, above the alternative, because it would be in the firm’s best interest to do so.

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Much of the time a systems analyst spends talking with people is spent conducting ____, which is/are the most common fact-finding technique.

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Data entry controls should be excessive without being effective.

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RAD relies heavily on prototyping and user involvement.

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When determining outsourcing fees, a ____ uses a set fee based on a specified level of service and user support.

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The Software & Information Industry Association and many software industry leaders, including Microsoft, believe that the concept of ____ is redefining the way that companies develop and deploy their information systems.

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In a DFD, the Gane and Sarson symbol for an entity is a ____.

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Another term for IBS is managed hosting, because the operation is managed by the outside firm, or host.

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A ____ is a document that describes a company, lists the IT services or products needed, and specifies the features required.

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All of the following are true of Web-based development except ____.

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An object treats data and processes separately.

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In a DFD, the Gane and Sarson symbol for a process is a ____.

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A gray hole process is a process that has ____.

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All of the following are true of a traditional systems development environment except ____.

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When DFDs are drawn, each of the following conventions should be followed except ____.

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Which of the following is NOT an attribute of a car?

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Two Web-based development environments are IBM’s WebSphere and Microsoft’s .NET.

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Some data files should be totally hidden from view, while others should have ____ so users can view, but not change, the data.

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Building an application in a Web-based environment might involve different risks and benefits, compared to a traditional environment.

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Because diagram 0 is a more detailed or expanded version of process 0 on a context diagram, diagram 0 is called a(n) ____.

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____ is a widely used method of visualizing and documenting an information system.

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A logical model describes how a system will be constructed.

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In a DFD, a process symbol can have only one outgoing data flow.

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In a DFD, a data flow must have a process symbol on at least one end.

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Typically, customers purchase licenses that give them the right to use the software under the terms of the license agreement.

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When companies use a ____, they already know the specific products or service they want and need to obtain price quotations or bids from vendors.

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Mergers and acquisitions typically have no impact on clients and customers of large, financially healthy firms.

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A gas pump is an example of a black box.

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An IBS (Internet business services) solution is attractive to customers because it offers online data center support, mainframe computing power for mission-critical functions, and universal access via the Internet.

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Your car performs a(n) ____ called operate wipers when you send a message by moving the proper control.

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A company considering outsourcing must realize that the solution can be only as good as the outsourcing firm that provides the service.

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A black hole process is a process that has ____.

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In a use case, an external entity is called a(n) ____.

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Leveling ____.

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In a DFD, the Gane and Sarson symbol for a data store is a ____.

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Several years ago, Gartner, a leading IT research and consulting firm, accurately forecast the enormous growth of offshore outsourcing.

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A major advantage of O-O designs is that systems analysts can save time and avoid errors by using modular objects.

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An auto parts store inventory ____ might include part number, description, supplier code, minimum and maximum stock levels, cost, and list price.

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All of the following are true of Web-based development except ____.

Correct Answer: Web-based software treats the software as a service that is more dependent on desktop computing powers and resources

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Mission-critical IT systems should be outsourced only if the result is a cost-attractive, reliable, business solution that fits the company’s long-term business strategy.

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Many valuable reports can be obtained from a data dictionary, including a(n) ____.

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In a DFD, the Gane and Sarson symbol for a data flow is a ____.

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Microsoft’s ____ is one of the major Web-based development environments.

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A data flow in a DFD represents one or more data items.

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The number of attributes needed to describe an object depends on the business requirements of the information system and its users.

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An object’s ____ are the tasks or functions the object performs.

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A major advantage of outsourcing is that it eliminates employee concerns about job security.

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The UML symbol for a use case is a(n) ____ with a label that describes the action or event.

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Using Gane and Sarson symbols, a DFD represents processes as circles.

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A black box does not want or need outside interference.

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The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) believes that the acquisition of software as a service rather than a product will have a major impact on the software industry.

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Two data stores can be connected by a data flow without an intervening process.

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Just as objects are similar to adjectives, attributes resemble verbs that describe what and how an object does something.

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A class can belong to a more general category called a subclass.

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The concept that a message gives different meanings to different objects is called encapsulation.

C

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Oracle Corporation offers a service called ____, which provides E-business applications on a fixed fee basis.

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Balancing ____.

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In data and process modeling, a(n) ____ model shows what the system must do, regardless of how it will be implemented physically.

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The UML represents an object as a(n) ____ with the object name at the top, followed by the object’s attributes and methods.

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When determining outsourcing fees, a ____ has a variable fee based on the number of users or workstations that have access to the application.

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All relationships have equal weight; none is stronger than any other.

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A method is like a blueprint, or template, for all the objects within a class.

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A DFD shows the structure and detailed contents of a data flow.

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In a traditional systems development environment, security issues usually are less complex than with Web-based systems, because the system operates on a private telecommunications network, rather than the Internet.

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System analysts define an object’s attributes during the systems design process.

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An ASP provides a license to use the software, and nothing more.

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A(n) ____ defines specific tasks that an object can perform.

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The same message to two different objects produces the same results.

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A software package developed to handle information requirements for a specific type of business is called a horizontal application.

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Spontaneous generation, black holes, and gray holes are logically impossible in a DFD because a process must act on input, shown by an incoming data flow, and produce output, represented by an outgoing data flow.

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A use case ____ documents the name of the use case, the actor, a description of the use case, a step-by-step list of the tasks and actions required for successful completion, a description of alternative courses of action, preconditions, postconditions, and assumptions.

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Data flows are shown in a context diagram because data stores are external to the system.

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A software package that can be used by many different types of organizations is called a vertical application.

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Internet-based development treats the Web as just a communications channel, rather than as a platform.

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A DFD does not show the external entities that provide data to the system or receive output from the system.

C

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The ____ uses a set of symbols to represent graphically the various components and relationships within a system.

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Late in the systems design phase, you build a logical model that describes how a system will be constructed.

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The main reason for offshore outsourcing is the same as domestic outsourcing: lower bottom-line costs.

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By limiting access to internal processes, an object prevents its internal code from being altered by another object or process.

C

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Systems analysts call an entity that supplies data to the system a sink, and an entity that receives data from the system a source.

Correct Answer:

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Typically, companies choose in-house software development for all of the following reasons except to ____.

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Which of the following is not a path that development can follow?

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DFD symbols are referenced by using all ____ letters for the symbol name.

Correct Answer: capital

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The data dictionary usually records and describes a default value, which is the ____.

Correct Answer: v

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Leveling also is called ____.

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The line from the actor to a use case is called a(n) ____.

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If objects are similar to adjectives that describe the characteristics of an object, attributes are similar to nouns.

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Customer objects can perform specific tasks, such as placing an order, or paying a bill.

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A DFD does not show the detailed contents of a data store — the specific structure and data elements are defined in the data dictionary.

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A use case ____ is a visual summary of several related use cases within a system or subsystem.

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Advantages of purchasing a software package over developing software in-house include all of the following except ____.

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Inheritance enables an object to derive one or more of its attributes from a(n) ____.

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Buyers can customize a software package by ____.

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Your red Mustang is a(n) ____ of the CAR class.

C

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Objects can have a specific attribute called a(n) ____, which describes the object’s current status.

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A physical model shows what the system must do, regardless of how it will be implemented.

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In a DFD, processes contain the business logic, also called business rules, that transform the data and produce the required results.

C

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Outsourcing can refer to ____.

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A data flow diagram (DFD) shows how the system transforms input data into useful information.

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When you create a use case diagram, the first step is to identify the system boundary, which is represented by a ____.

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Some objects might have a few attributes; others might have dozens.

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A set of DFDs provides a logical model that shows how the system works, not what the system does.

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A spontaneous generation process is a process that has ____.

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An object has certain ____.

Correct Answer:

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Problems found with 1NF (first normal form) design that do not exist in 2NF (second normal form) include all of the following except ____.

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When developing e-business systems, an in-house solution usually requires a ____ for a company that must adapt quickly in a dynamic e-commerce environment.

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An existence check is a data validation check that ____.

C

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Exception reports are useful when the user needs to know the details, but does not want information only on records that might require action.

C

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In a typical file processing environment, ____ problems can occur if updates are not applied in every file.

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In a table or file, each column represents a record, which is an individual instance, or occurrence of an entity, and each row represents a field, or characteristic of the entity.

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A combination check is a data validation check that ____.

Correct Answer: is performed on two or more fields to ensure that they are consistent or reasonable when considered together

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In a detail report, each line of output printed is called a detail line.

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Web pages are stored on a Web server, which is a computer that receives requests and makes Web pages available to users.

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Online processing systems typically have all of the following characteristics except ____.

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A ____ is a text document written in HTML.

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A table is in first normal form (1NF) if it contains a repeating group.

Correct Answer:

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Relational databases are poorly suited to client/server computing because they are so powerless and rigid.

Correct Answer:

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____ is the measure of a system’s ability to expand, change, or downsize easily to meet the changing needs of a business enterprise.

Correct Answer:

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Today, client/server architecture is the dominant form of systems design, using Internet protocols and traditional network models.

Correct Answer:

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A disadvantage of server-based processing is that character-based terminals typically are used, which provide a limited interface for users.

Correct Answer:

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In a file-oriented information system, a security file ____.

Correct Answer: is created and saved for backup and recovery purposes

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In the OSI (open system interconnection) model, the application layer ____.

Correct Answer:

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To design data entry screens that are easy to learn and use, employ all of the following guidelines except ____.

Correct Answer:

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Generally, reports used by individuals at higher levels in an organization include more detail than reports used by lower-level employees.

Correct Answer: False

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A popular rule of thumb is that a design is in 3NF if every nonkey field depends on the key, the whole key, and nothing but the key.

Correct Answer:

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A batch processing system has all of the following characteristics except ____.

Correct Answer: the information system is available whenever necessary to support business operations

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In contrast to a centralized system, a client/server design separates applications and data.

Correct Answer:

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Impact printers can use multi-part forms to produce more than one copy, which is an advantage to firms that require several copies of the same report.

Correct Answer:

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In a client/server design, a database server ____.

Correct Answer: processes individual SQL commands

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In a Web-based database design, the Internet serves as the front end, or interface, for the database management system.

Correct Answer:

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In the OSI (open system interconnection) model, the presentation layer ____.

Correct Answer: assures that data is uniformly structured and formatted for network transmission

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Podcasts are especially important for legal reasons, or where it is necessary to display a signature, date stamp, or other visual features of a document.

Correct Answer:

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In a file-oriented information system, a transaction file ____.

Correct Answer:

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A(n) ____, which is used to access stored data, allows a user to specify a task without specifying how the task will be accomplished.

Correct Answer:

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For upper-level managers who often want to see total figures and do not need supporting details, a(n) ____ is appropriate.

summary report

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In a file-oriented information system, a history file contains reference data used by the information system.

Correct Answer:

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An entity is a person, place, thing, or event for which data is collected and maintained.

Correct Answer:

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A client is a computer that supplies data, processing services, or other support to one or more computers, called servers.

Correct Answer:

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The Internet has had little impact on system architecture.

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In e-commerce, data mining works best when a goal is to reduce clicks to close, which means average page views to accomplish a purchase or obtain desired information.

Correct Answer:

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According to a usability expert at IBM, a computer user has the right to ____.

Correct Answer:

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A reasonableness check is a data validation check that ____.

Correct Answer:

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A range check is a data validation check that ____.

Correct Answer:

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A system design where the server performs all the processing is described as ____.

Correct Answer:

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In a typical LAN, clients share data stored on a local server that supports a group of users or a department.

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Intranets and extranets are called Web-centric because they use different protocols, or data transmission standards, than the Internet.

Correct Answer:

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In a(n) ____ design, the remote user’s keystrokes are transmitted to the mainframe, which responds by sending screen output back to the user’s screen.

Correct Answer:

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One problem in a file processing environment is ____, which means that data common to two or more information systems is stored in several places.

Correct Answer:

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Interface design should call attention to the interface, rather than facilitating design objectives.

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In today’s interconnected world, output from one system often becomes input into another system.

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When using Microsoft Office, documents, spreadsheets, and databases can be stored in Unicode-compatible form by using the font called ____.

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Good interface design is based partly on ____, which focuses on how an interface can be made attractive and easy to use.

Correct Answer: aesthetics

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A subschema is a view of a database used by one or more systems or users.

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Good user interface design is based partly on ____, which describes how people work, learn, and interact with computers.

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____ describes how instances of one entity relate to instances of another entity.

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____ protects privacy rights and shields an organization’s proprietary data from theft or unauthorized access.

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____ means that a system can be expanded, modified, or downsized easily to meet the rapidly changing needs of a business enterprise.

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Centering headings over maximum field widths is ideal when many of the actual values are shorter than the maximum width.

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Middleware provides a transparent interface that enables system designers to integrate dissimilar software and hardware.

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The speed of laser printers is rated in ____, which can be used to estimate the time required to print a report.

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As the size of a business changes, it is easier to alter the capability of a large-scale central server than it is to adjust the number of clients and the processing functions they perform.

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A repeating group is a set of one or more fields that can occur only once in a single record, with each occurrence having the same value.

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On a source document, the ____ contains codes, identification information, numbers, and dates that are used for storing completed forms.

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Compared to file server designs, client/server systems ____.

Correct Answer: reduce network loads and improve response times

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A report footer, which appears at the end of a report, can include grand totals for numeric fields and other end-of-report information.

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In a typical client/server system, the client stores the data and provides data access and database management functions.

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Apart from backup and recovery procedures necessary to sustain business operations ____ laws and regulations apply to company data.

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When considering physical design, a systems analyst must determine how a new application will communicate with existing legacy systems.

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After a report design is approved, the design should be documented in a ____, which contains information about the fields, data types and lengths, report frequency and distribution, and other comments.

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A fat client, also called a thick client, design locates all or most of the processing logic at the server.

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Visio is an example of a CASE tool that can help users plan, analyze, design, and implement an information system.

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A(n) ____ produces one or more lines of output for each record processed.

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In a file-oriented information system, a work file ____.

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The type of output and the technology needed usually is decided during the systems analysis phase, based on user requirements.

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A database system stores and manages data in separate files using a method called file processing.

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When designing a report, a sample report, which is a ____, or prototype, should be prepared for users to review.

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A(n) ____ displays only those records that meet a specific condition or conditions.

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In the OSI (open system interconnection) model, the session layer ____.

Correct Answer: defines control structures that manage the communications link between computers

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Either a page header or a page footer, which appears at the bottom of a page, is used to display the name of the report and a page number.

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A fat client design is ____ to develop than a thin client design, because the architecture resembles traditional file-server designs where all processing is performed at the client.

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A three-tier design includes a middle layer between the client and server that processes the client requests and translates them into data access commands that can be understood and carried out by the server.

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The ____ section in a typical system design specification describes the constraints, or conditions, affecting a system, including any requirements that involve operations, hardware, systems software, or security.

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When a system produces multiple reports, each report should have completely different design elements.

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In a report, a group header can be printed after the last detail line in a group and a group footer above the first detail line.

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In a file-oriented information system, a master file ____.

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A report header, which appears at the beginning of a report, identifies the report, and contains the report title, date, and other necessary information.

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In a client/server design, tasks are divided between servers, which are workstations that users interact with, and clients, which are computers that supply data, processing, and services to the server workstations.

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When a system reads a physical record, it loads the data from storage into a ____, which is a segment of computer memory.

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An extranet is a private, company-owned network to provide Web-based access to users.

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Specific DBMS (database management system) advantages include all of the following except ____.

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Although stand-alone PCs improved employee productivity and allowed users to perform tasks that previously required IT department assistance, stand-alone computing was inefficient and expensive.

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Physical storage refers to information as seen through a user’s eyes, regardless of how or where the information actually is organized or stored.

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Using a DDBMS (distributed database management system) offers all of the following advantages except ____.

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File sharing designs are efficient only if the number of networked users is ____.

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Initial screen designs can be presented to users in the form of a(n) ____, which is a sketch that shows the general screen layout and design.

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HTML uses formatting codes called ____, which specify how the text and visual elements on a Web page will be displayed in a Web browser.

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A Web-based application encounters all of the connectivity and compatibility problems that typically arise when different hardware environments are involved.

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A dialog box allows a user to enter information about a task that the system will perform.

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In a client/server interaction, the client submits a request for information from the server, which carries out the operations and responds to the client.

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Every information system involves ____.

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Scalability is especially important in implementing systems that are volume-related, such as transaction processing systems.

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User-selected Help always offers assistance for the task in progress.

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In most organizations, the IT department is responsible for output control and security measures.

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In older systems, often the user interface mainly consisted of process-control screens that allowed a user to send commands to the system.