BUIS3201 CHAPTER 5A

What does Information Systems Architecture refer to?

• The management of physical assets within an organization

• The implementation of marketing strategies for IT products

• The framework that defines how an organization's information systems are organized, designed, and interconnected

• The process of developing new software applications

What is the role of a centralized database (CDB)?

• It is a database that is located, stored, and maintained in a single location

• It is a database that is located, stored, and maintained in multiple locations

• It is a database that is used for temporary storage of data

• It is a database that is only accessible to top-level management

What is the main characteristic of a distributed architecture?

• All system information is constantly replicated to all sites in the network

• It has a single point of failure

• It does not allow sharing of applications and data resources

• It is only accessible through a mainframe computer

What is the lowest level of the IS pyramid?

• Office Automation Systems (OAS)

• Transaction processing systems (TPS)

• Decision support systems (DSS)

• Management information systems (MIS)

What is the role of Executive Support Systems (ESS)?

• To provide a visual dashboard of strategic information to top-level management in real time

• To record detailed information in all major functional areas

• To categorize and organize information as required by midlevel managers

• To support the activities of employees

What is the main benefit of System Integration?

• Increased revenue and growth

• High initial setup costs

• Power and interdepartmental conflicts

• Creativity limitations

What is the role of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems?

• To integrate and streamline business processes across various departments

• To record detailed information in all major functional areas

• To support the activities of employees

• To create new information in all major functional areas

What is the role of ERP in physical integration within an organization?

• To provide a visual dashboard of strategic information to top-level management in real time

• To record detailed information in all major functional areas

• To categorize and organize information as required by midlevel managers

• To support production planning and control by integrating production processes with other business functions

What is the main challenge of System Integration?

• Increased revenue and growth

• Leveling the competitive environment

• High initial setup costs

• Power and interdepartmental conflicts

What is the main ethical issue raised by Systems Integration?

• System integration has many challenges

• System integration has many hidden benefits

• Increased revenue and growth

• Silos do not work