Management Information Systems and Software Engineering
Covers Management Information System concepts including organizational structures, software development methodologies, decision support systems, database models, project management techniques, and various information system types and approaches.
Questions
By which of the following system attributes, the system requires camouflage to shield or alter their identity?
- System Protection
- System Security
- System Architecture
- System Concealment
- System Integrity
In which of the following organizations does the status and influence of the product manager, who is usually a senior, is the same or higher as compared to the functional manager?
- Light Weighted Matrix Organization
- Project Organization
- Heavy Weighted Matrix Organization
- Hierarchical Organization
- Project
Which of the following models incorporates prototyping as a risk reduction strategy?
- Spiral Model
- Waterfall Model
- Evolutionary Prototyping Model
- Automated Software Synthesis
- Project Planning
Which of the following takes into account input variables, interrelationships among the variables, problem assumptions and constraints?
- What-If Analysis
- Goal Seeking
- Model Building
- Risk Analysis
- Design
By which of the following softwares, it is frequently important to obtain a swift view on the acceptability of proposals from a group perspective before proceeding?
- Policy Information Software
- Brainstorming Software
- Voting Software
- DSS Shell
- Voice Mail
Which of the following is a set of practices originally devloped by Motorola to systematically improve processes by eliminating defects?
- Six Sigma
- Change
- Forced Error Testing
- Application Security Testing
- TRIZ Methodology
Which of the following decisions are repetitive and routine in nature and are capable of being modeled mathematically in their entirety?
- Programmed decisions
- Semi Programmed Decisions
- Perfect Decisions
- Highly Pleasing Decisions
- Intelligence Phase
Which of the following is the set of engineering activities that consume the products and artifacts derived from legacy software and new requirements to produce a new target system?
- Reverse Engineering
- Forward Engineering
- Software Reengineering
- Data Name Rationalization
- Code Restructuring
Which of the following information is arrived at through some special kind of study and helps in management decisions?
- Internal Information
- Recurring Information
- Non Recurring Information
- Documentary Information
- Timeliness
Which of the following systems are designed for providing information to important personnel in the organization?
- Management Information System
- Decision System
- Expert System
- Abstract System
- Artificial Intelligence
In which of the following models, a record that has subsidiary records is called a parent and the subsidiary records are called children, having only one parent?
- Network Model
- Relational Model
- Object Oriented Database Model
- Hierarchical Model
- Record
Which of the following approaches permits managers at all levels to influence the design of the information system?
- End User Development Approach
- Integrative Approach
- Prototyping Approach
- Top Down Approach
- Internal Sources
Which of the following includes group meetings for information dissemination, problem solving, collocation of requirements and development staff?
- Formal Interpersonal Procedures
- Informal Interpersonal Procedures
- Formal Impersonal Approaches
- Electronic Communication
- Controlling
Which of the following system roles establishes societal compliance guidance and constraints in the form of law, statues, regulations, ordinance, policy etc?
- Resources
- Monitor and Control
- Research and Developement
- Medical
- Legislative
Which of the following systems covers compilation of data, manipulation of data, data generation, data updating, data maintenance and dissemination of data?
- Data Analysis System
- Database Management System
- Model Based System
- Status Inquiry System
- Vediotext
Which of the following system roles performs public services that further the goals and objectives of an organization?
- Resources
- Monitor And Control
- Research And Development
- Medical
- Civic
Which of the following systems refers to the use of mechanical, electrical and electronic devices to enhance communication in the workplace and increase the efficiency and productivity of knowledge workers and clerical workers?
- Expert System
- Artificial Intelligence
- Executive Information System
- Office Automation System
- Decision Support System
Which of the following is basically a method to analyze the tasks involved in completing a given project, especially the time needed to complete each task and identifying the minimum time needed to complete the total project?
- Manageable Task
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Gantt Chart
- Automated Software Synthesis
- PERT Chart
Which of the following compares the planned amount of work with what has actually been completed, to determine if the cost, schedule, and work accomplished are progressing in accordance with the plan?
- Actual Cost
- Planned Value
- Earned Value Analysis
- Cost Variance
- Accomplishments
Which of the following decisions can not be delegated and are based on management direction, thinking and deliberations?
- Semi Programmed Decisions
- Perfect Ones Decisions
- Highly Pleasing Ones Decisions
- Design
- Non Programmed Decisions
In which of the following MIS approaches, strategic planning data and planning models are added to the information system?
- Top Down Approach
- Bottom Up Approach
- Prototyping Approach
- End User Development Approach
- External Sources
In which of the following systems, the contents are more of data processing, leads to formal reporting with exceptions if necessary?
- Data Analysis System
- Accounting System
- Status Inquiry System
- Model Based System
- Support Tools
Which of the following analysis helps managers to quickly digest large volumes of data and visualize the impact of various courses of action?
- Risk Analysis
- What-If Analysis
- Graphical Analysis
- Goal Seeking
- Intelligence Phase
Which of the following means that the system, product or service is ready on demand to perform a mission when asked?
- Operational Utility
- Operational Availability
- System Effectiveness
- Objective Performance
- System Life Cycle
Which of the following models indicates how different variables behave in development setting in the past and hence in the future?
- Regression Model
- Operation Research Models
- Relational Model
- Entity
- Trend Analysis Model
Which of the following model is useful in proof of concept or situations where requirements and user's needs are unclear or poorly specified?
- Throw Away Prototyping Model
- Evolutionary Prototyping Model
- Automated Software Synthesis
- Waterfall Model
- Manageable Task
Which of the following includes informal discussions with team members and those outside the project who may have experience or insight that can assist team members?
- Electronic Communication
- Interpersonal Networking
- Formal Interpersonal Procedures
- Formal Impersonal Approaches
- Initiation Stage
Which of the following organizational structures often becomes less flexible as the organization grows?
- Network Organizational Structure
- Hierarchical Organization
- Flat Organizational Structure
- Project Organization
- Light Weight Matrix Organization
Which of the following models are developed on the principle of bussiness management, accounting and econometrics?
- Operation Research Model
- Regression Model
- Relational Model
- Entity
- Management Science Model
Which of the following attributes enables system to detect external stimuli and cues?
- System Architecture
- System Life Cycle
- System Frame Of Reference
- System Sensor
- Objective Performance