BIS 261 DeVry Entire Course

Question 3. Question : (TCO 3) The first step in a systems analyst's approach to problem-solving is to:
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research and understand the problem.
verify that the benefits of solving the problem outweigh the costs.
develop a set of possible solutions.
implement a solution.
Question 4. Question : (TCO 3) An information system is defined as a collection of interrelated components that:
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transform management reports into business transactions.
allow business customers to communicate directly with suppliers.
collect, process, store, and output information for performing business tasks.
develop analysis and design specifications.
Question 5. Question : (TCO 3) Functional decomposition is defined as a process of:
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assembling a system out of smaller subsystems.
integrating systems into a larger super system.
connecting interrelated components to form a system.
dividing a system into components based on subsystems.
Question 6. Question : (TCO 3) A subsystem is defined as a system that:
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is part of a larger system.
contains other systems.
has interrelated components.
can be functionally decomposed.
Question 7. Question : (TCO 3) The separation between a system and its environment that is crossed by inputs
and outputs, is the:
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system architecture.
system filter.
system membrane.
system boundary.
Question 8. Question : (TCO 3) A system that records accounting information needed to produce financial
statements is:
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an accounting and financial management system.
a customer relationship management system.
a supply chain management system.
a human resource management system.
Question 9. Question : (TCO 3) A system that supports strategic planning and executive decision making is:
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a manufacturing management system.
a business intelligence system.
a knowledge management system.
a collaboration support system.
Question 10. Question : (TCO 3) Using an integrated set of software modules as the primary information systems
in an organization is known as: