CMU MSIS INFORMATION SYSTEMS CONCEPTS EXAM 2025 |170
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. What is the primary purpose of pseudo code in programming?
To outline plain English steps a program should take to
complete a task or goal
To create graphical representations of data flow
To manage project activities effectively
To write executable code in a programming language
2. Describe the main activities involved in the analysis phase of the systems
development life cycle.
The current system is studied, new requirements are
determined, and alternative design strategies are generated.
The design is chosen, and the strategy is converted to logical
design.
The IS is coded, tested, and installed, and the system is put into
production.
Needs are analyzed and prioritized, potential IS projects are
identified, and an argument for continuing or not with the project
is made.
3. What is the definition of outsourcing in the context of information
systems?
Purchase hardware locally
Develop software in-house
Manage data internally
Obtain good or service from foreign supplier
,4. What is the primary purpose of a Context Level Diagram?
To represent the physical layout of a network.
To identify the flow of data between systems and external
entities.
To detail the programming structures used in a system.
To outline the internal processes of a system.
5. Describe how the components of an information system work together
to achieve a common goal.
Only the software component is responsible for achieving the
common goal.
The components operate independently without any interaction.
The components are only relevant during the data storage phase.
The components of an information system, such as hardware,
software, data, procedures, and people, collaborate to collect,
process, store, and disseminate information effectively.
6. What is defined as raw quantities or values that have not been processed
into information?
Knowledge
Database
Information
Data
7. A company's processes, culture, staff, product lines, ability to innovate,
financial strength, service level and number of patents would be
analyzed to uncover
both opportunities and threats
threats only
, both strengths and weaknesses
weaknesses only
strengths only
8. What is the primary goal of Requirements Discovery in the context of
information systems?
Turning business needs into capabilities that are desired in the
end solution.
Creating a project timeline using Gantt charts.
Developing programming structures for software.
Identifying potential data errors in the system.
9. Describe how PERT charts relate to the Critical Path Method in project
management.
PERT charts focus solely on resource allocation without
considering timing.
PERT charts are primarily used for cost estimation in projects.
PERT charts are used to evaluate project timing and identify the
critical path.
PERT charts do not relate to the Critical Path Method.
10. What is the primary purpose of a Gantt chart in project management?
To model data relationships.
To document programming structures.
To analyze data flow in information systems.
To help with the planning and scheduling of a project.
11. What is the primary benefit of systems analysis in a business context?
, Increasing employee productivity
Reducing operational costs
Identifying opportunities and problems
Enhancing customer satisfaction
12. Describe how object modeling contributes to the overall understanding
of an information system.
Object modeling is irrelevant to project management.
Object modeling helps clarify the structure and relationships of
system components.
Object modeling is used solely for programming language
development.
Object modeling focuses only on data flow analysis.
13. What is the definition of information in the context of information
systems?
Unorganized facts and figures
Raw data collected from various sources
Information that is stored in databases
Data that has been processed to make it useful or meaningful
14. Christina is following a typical SDLC process and has completed the
planning phase. What phase typically follows the Planning phase in most
SDLCs?
Requirements Gathering
Deployment
Design
Maintenance
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. What is the primary purpose of pseudo code in programming?
To outline plain English steps a program should take to
complete a task or goal
To create graphical representations of data flow
To manage project activities effectively
To write executable code in a programming language
2. Describe the main activities involved in the analysis phase of the systems
development life cycle.
The current system is studied, new requirements are
determined, and alternative design strategies are generated.
The design is chosen, and the strategy is converted to logical
design.
The IS is coded, tested, and installed, and the system is put into
production.
Needs are analyzed and prioritized, potential IS projects are
identified, and an argument for continuing or not with the project
is made.
3. What is the definition of outsourcing in the context of information
systems?
Purchase hardware locally
Develop software in-house
Manage data internally
Obtain good or service from foreign supplier
,4. What is the primary purpose of a Context Level Diagram?
To represent the physical layout of a network.
To identify the flow of data between systems and external
entities.
To detail the programming structures used in a system.
To outline the internal processes of a system.
5. Describe how the components of an information system work together
to achieve a common goal.
Only the software component is responsible for achieving the
common goal.
The components operate independently without any interaction.
The components are only relevant during the data storage phase.
The components of an information system, such as hardware,
software, data, procedures, and people, collaborate to collect,
process, store, and disseminate information effectively.
6. What is defined as raw quantities or values that have not been processed
into information?
Knowledge
Database
Information
Data
7. A company's processes, culture, staff, product lines, ability to innovate,
financial strength, service level and number of patents would be
analyzed to uncover
both opportunities and threats
threats only
, both strengths and weaknesses
weaknesses only
strengths only
8. What is the primary goal of Requirements Discovery in the context of
information systems?
Turning business needs into capabilities that are desired in the
end solution.
Creating a project timeline using Gantt charts.
Developing programming structures for software.
Identifying potential data errors in the system.
9. Describe how PERT charts relate to the Critical Path Method in project
management.
PERT charts focus solely on resource allocation without
considering timing.
PERT charts are primarily used for cost estimation in projects.
PERT charts are used to evaluate project timing and identify the
critical path.
PERT charts do not relate to the Critical Path Method.
10. What is the primary purpose of a Gantt chart in project management?
To model data relationships.
To document programming structures.
To analyze data flow in information systems.
To help with the planning and scheduling of a project.
11. What is the primary benefit of systems analysis in a business context?
, Increasing employee productivity
Reducing operational costs
Identifying opportunities and problems
Enhancing customer satisfaction
12. Describe how object modeling contributes to the overall understanding
of an information system.
Object modeling is irrelevant to project management.
Object modeling helps clarify the structure and relationships of
system components.
Object modeling is used solely for programming language
development.
Object modeling focuses only on data flow analysis.
13. What is the definition of information in the context of information
systems?
Unorganized facts and figures
Raw data collected from various sources
Information that is stored in databases
Data that has been processed to make it useful or meaningful
14. Christina is following a typical SDLC process and has completed the
planning phase. What phase typically follows the Planning phase in most
SDLCs?
Requirements Gathering
Deployment
Design
Maintenance
