Systems in Organisations

What constitutes a computer system in a business?

• Hardware and software only
• Software and network connectivity only
• Hardware, software, and network connectivity
• Hardware only

Which of the following best describes "Off the Shelf" software?

• Software specifically developed for an organization’s unique needs
• Software that is pre-built and available for purchase by any organisation

• Software that is developed in-house by the company
• Software that has fallen off shelves

Which scenario might require a system change in an organization?

• It's 3 years since the last change

• New technological advances
• Existing system is highly efficient
• No new activities are being introduced

Which method is NOT typically used for data collection during system planning?

• Observations
• Interviews
• Document Collection
• Hacking into staff computers

What is a primary concern when managing change in an organization?

• Reducing software licensing costs
• Addressing employee concerns
• Installing new hardware
• Ignoring risks

Which of the following is a compatibility issue that might arise in a merger?

• Different file formats
• System downtime
• Improved system efficiency
• Employee retraining

What is a Gantt Chart used for in system planning?

• To compare different software vendors
• To visualize the timeline of project tasks
• To design the user interface
• To document system requirements

Which of the following correctly defines SaaS?

• Software is developed in-house and maintained by the company
• A cloud platform for developing services
• Software licensed and hosted by a third party, accessible online
• Hardware hosted by a third party

Which of the following is a disadvantage of SaaS?

• Data is backed up online
• Accessibility from any computer
• Relies on a network connection
• Facilitates collaborative working

What is the main difference between SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS?

• SaaS is hardware-based, PaaS is software-based, IaaS is network-based
• SaaS provides software, PaaS provides a platform for development, IaaS provides infrastructure
• SaaS is for individual users, PaaS is for small businesses, IaaS is for large corporations
• SaaS is free, PaaS is subscription-based, IaaS is hardware-specific