VU Midterm Past Papers
127 solved midterm past paper MCQs for CS507 (Information System) at Virtual University, each with the correct answer marked. Use them to learn the VU question style and test your recall. An independent study tool — not affiliated with VU.
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Q1. Students should be in the university at 8:00 a.m. to ensure their attendance in the class. This statement is the example of situation
Q2. In decision making models, decisions are the result of competition and bargaining among the organization's interest groups and key leaders.
Q3. The comparison of actual output along with expected output has been done by.
Q4. DSS stand for
Q5. Which of the following is the overall process of developing information systems through a multi-step process of investigation of initial requirements through analysis, design, implementation and maintenance?
Q6. Weakness of is that it needs considerable risk assessment and if risk is not discovered, problems will surely occur
Q7. In Incremental Model approach, is the core product which usually addresses the basic requirements of the system.
Q8. CRM plays an important role in business. What does CRM stand for?
Q9. also has the ability to explain the line of reasoning in reaching a particular solution, which does not have.
Q10. are run under direct supervision of family members
Q11. Which of the following is a set of management and control activities which focus on quality assurance?
Q12. Semi structured is a gray area which lies the structured and unstructured range.
Q13. With decision environment, there is the possibility of having very quick and very accurate feedback on the decision process.
Q14. SDLC stands for:
Q15. states that inventory is manufactured or acquired only as the need for it arises
Q16. ‘Waterfall Model’ is also called
Q17. ERD stands for:
Q18. is/are the result(s) given by the system after the process has been performed on the data being input to the system
Q19. In which of the following models, the development approach is based on producing deliverables frequently/repetitively?
Q20. MIS stands for:
Q21. Which of the following is NOT a Management Level in Manufacturing Information Systems?
Q22. Which of the following is the specific collection of values and norms that are shared by people and groups in an organization and that controls the way they interact with each other and with stakeholders outside the Organization?
Q23. All of the following are types of Problems except
Q24. Which of the following lifecycle models is good for large and complex projects?
Q25. Spoken and written description of an entity represent ______ model of DSS.
Q26. Which of the following is a graphical tool for TQM?
Q27. Discovering ______ and ______ contained within the business activity & history and predict future behavior is the purpose of data mining.
Q28. Which of the following is used to test the function of the new design before starting production of a product?
Q29. In ______ phase of IT Planning, the selected strategies are divided into a series of projects which are scheduled for implementation depending upon relative priorities and resource availability.
Q30. In ______ model, the system is designed, implemented and tested in increments until the product is finished.
Q31. ______ is used to record transactions of routine and repetitive nature.
Q32. ______ decision making approach is followed when some or all of the structural elements of the decision situation are undefined, ill-defined or unknown.
Q33. "Customer places order" is part of
Q34. Which of the following is the process of quickly putting together a working model in order to test various aspects of the design for gathering early user feedback?
Q35. Every industry has its own ______ which gives rise to a different set of sub-systems as part of the information system.
Q36. Information is the processed form of ______ being verified and substantiated from various sources.
Q37. In organizational structure, there are generally high number of subordinates per supervisor.
Q38. Which phase comprises of those activities undertaken to replace the new system in operation with the existing system?
Q39. Which sources are used, which simplify the process of finding the proximity?
Q40. Reports are examples of which resource?
Q41. Which needs data preparation which may involve filtering data and data transformations, selecting subsets of records?
Q42. Design can be explained and presented in which form?
Q43. Which seek to put intelligence into the hardware in the form of generalized capability to learn?
Q44. Which is not connected with environment?
Q45. IS is concerned with the day to day costs, production targets in?
Q46. Recovery patterns, relevant costs involved is an example of the following?
Q47. Data mining can allow a firm to develop: DSS based on the Web and Specific marketing campaigns for different?
Q48. TPS wants every transaction to be processed in the same way regardless of the?
Q49. Factor of production is a challenge for the survival of a company in which of the following market?
Q50. Which of the following phase of decision making process involves selecting a course of action from those available?
Q51. Islamic ethical system differs from secular ethical systems and from the moral code advocated by others?
Q52. Loss of currency is called?
Q53. Receivables and payables are the information needs in?
Q54. Which of the following phase of decision making process involves implementing the selected course of action?
Q55. Which of the following model combines the elements of the waterfall model with the philosophy of prototyping?
Q56. A system must fulfill the needs of which of the following?
Q57. Feedback system is an integral part of a (an)?
Q58. Organization is a permanent arrangement of?
Q59. A system that is not connected with its environment is called?
Q60. Which system can be used to simulate the consequences of each alternative generated?
Q61. Where problem is recurring and repetitive, the factors can be identified in order to identify a particular course of action.
Q62. A system is a group of ____________ that are integrated with the common purpose of achieving an objective.
Q63. ____________ is an abstract representation that illustrates the components or relationships of a phenomenon.
Q64. ____________ seeks to put intelligence into the hardware in the form of generalized capability to learn.
Q65. ____________ simply means a particular technique of directing one's attention in learning, discovery or problem solving.
Q66. A system that is connected to its environment by means of resource flows is called -
Q67. The study of business problem domain used to recommend improvements and specify the business Requirements for the solution is called:
Q68. The level of reporting that could meet the information needs of the clients is best suited for ____________ organization.
Q69. ____________ models represent its entities with an abstraction of lines, symbols or shapes.
Q70. Decision making is the cognitive process of selecting a course of action from ____________ alternatives.
Q71. Which of the following is software based production planning and inventory control system for material procurement and scheduling.
Q72. ____________ is the selected strategies are divided into a series of projects which are scheduled for implementation depending upon relative priorities and resource availability.
Q73. Which of the following refers to the application of computer software in engineering to analyze the robustness and performance of components, assemblies, products and manufacturing tools?
Q74. Which of the following is a form of automation where computers communicate work instructions directly to the manufacturing machinery?
Q75. Which of the following subsystem gives a snapshot of statuses of various orders placed, at any given time?
Q76. ____________ is a type of computer software that facilitates group decision-making within an organization.
Q77. ____________ are constrained problems with solutions that apply limited number of rules and principles within well-defined parameters.
Q78. ____________ is a circular view of the software lifecycle as opposed to the linear view of the ____________.
Q79. The purpose of ____________ is to obtain a commitment to change and evaluate whether cost effective solutions are available to address the problem that has been identified.
Q80. In ____________ part of the output is fed back to the system to initiate control to change either the activities of the system or input of the system.
Q81. ____________ refers to the structuring of hardware and software to achieve the effective and efficient processing of information.
Q82. ____________ information system combines benefits administration, payroll, recruiting and training, performance analysis and review into one package.
Q83. ____________ decision making approach is followed when the situation is complex and no standard solutions exist for resolving the situation.
Q84. CAD stands for :
Q85. In which of the following environments, duplication of clerical work is generally observed.
Q86. TQM stands for:
Q87. System depends on ____________ and ____________ data for decision making.
Q88. Mathematical Model, Level of ____________ refers to the perfection in solution the model will achieve.
Q89. ____________ system is an integral part of a (an) ____________.
Q90. ____________ to model, decisions are taken largely on accidental basis.
Q91. Prior to the final release into production use, ____________ phase identifies errors and deficiencies in the system.
Q92. ____________ of ____________ is the objective of every information system.
Q93. ____________ model, the system is designed, implemented and tested in increments until the product is finished.
Q94. ____________ is/are subset of data which adds to the knowledge.
Q95. ____________ decision-making is important.
Q96. ____________ starts with ____________ stage.
Q97. ____________ Phase commences with developing the vision and desired future positioning of IT within the organization.
Q98. ____________ the core product which usually addresses the basic requirements of the system.
Q99. Which of the following refers specifically to the computer control of machine tools for the purpose of repeatedly manufacturing complex parts in metal as well as other materials?
Q100. In the start up phase, ____________ required to establish the scope of the plan.
Q101. Which of the following have collection of predefined Procedures related to each other in a sequenced logical manner in order to collectively achieve the desired results?
Q102. ____________ addresses the availability of sufficient technology to support the proposed project.
Q103. Which of the following addresses the availability of sufficient technology to support the proposed project?
Q104. Which of the following combines many human resource functions like benefits administration, payroll, recruiting and training etc?
Q105. _________ is the set of interconnected structural elements that provide the framework for supporting the entire structure.
Q106. What is the objective of every information system?
Q107. Problems that pose less solutions with fewer parameters being manipulated are called:
Q108. In decision making process, which phase is used for searching environmental conditions that call for decisions?
Q109. Emphasis on models in case of:
Q110. Study of business problem(s) is used to recommend improvements and specify the business requirements for a solution is called:
Q111. Which of the following is the overall process of developing information systems through a multi-step process from investigation of initial requirements through analysis, design, implementation and maintenance?
Q112. Which models represent the entities with an abstraction of lines, symbols or shapes?
Q113. Which of the following elements exists outside the boundary of the business (Organization) and have the potential to affect all or part of the organization?
Q114. Which analysis finds the value of the inputs necessary to achieve a desired level of output?
Q115. In which type of system is the output fed back to the system to control the input?
Q116. Which of the following organizational structures contains more tiers of management?
Q117. _________ is the cognitive process of selecting a course of action from multiple alternatives available.
Q118. Which subsystem of business is responsible for hiring and training?
Q119. _________ generally refers to the combination of many systems across an entire enterprise.
Q120. Which management structure has few management levels?
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