QUIZ 1 Part 4 (M1S1)

Question 1

Five important characteristics of open systems (5)

Answer 1

1. Input from Outside
2. Entropy
3. Process, output and cycles.
4. Differentiation
5. Equi-Finality

Question 2

open system are self adjusting and self-regulating

Answer 2

Input from Outside

Question 3

all dynamic system tends to run down overtime, resulting in (BLANK) or loss of energy.

Answer 3

Entropy

Question 4

open systems produce useful (BLANK) and (BLANK) in (BLANK), following a continuous flow path.

Answer 4

Process, output and Cycles

Question 5

open systems have a tendency toward an increasing specialization of functions and a greater (BLANK) of their components

Answer 5

Differentiation

Question 6

the term implies that goals are achieved through differing courses of action and a variety of paths.

Answer 6

Equi-finality

Question 7

is the basis interaction between the user and the analyst. it provides instructions, commands and feedback;

Answer 7

Information system/Man Made Information system

Question 8

it determines the nature of the relationship between the decision makers. it may be viewed as a decision center for personnel at all levels.

Answer 8

Information system/Man Made Information system

Question 9

an (BLANK) may be defined as a set of devices, procedures and operating systems designed around user-based criteria to produce information and communicate it to the user for planning, control and performance;

Answer 9

Information System/ Man Made information system

Question 10

is based on the organization represented by the organization chart. the chart is a map of positions and their authority relationships, indicated by boxes and connected by straight lines. it is concerned with the pattern of authority, communication and workflow;

Answer 10

Formal Information System

Question 11

every computer system deals with the real world, a problem area, or a reality outside itself.

Answer 11

System Models

Question 12

Various Business (BLANK) are used to show the benefits of abstracting complex system to model form.

Answer 12

System Models

Question 13

Major Models are? (4)

Answer 13

1. Schematic
2. Flow
3. Static
4. Dynamic system models

Question 14

is a two dimensional chart depicting system elements and their linkages. different arrows are used to depict information flow, material flow and information feedback. Various elements of the system are depicted in boxes.

Answer 14

Schematic Models

Question 15

shows the flow of the material, energy and information that holds a system together. there is an orderly flow of logic in such system.

Answer 15

Flow System models