WorksheetsSystems in Organisations Quiz
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
What is a computing system composed of?
Only hardware
Only software
Data and users
Hardware, software, and data
What does the term 'installation' typically refer to?
Running a program
Deleting old files
Development of a new system
Unpackaging files for execution
The main reason for the transition from IPv4 to IPv6 is (a)
IPv4 addresses are running out
IPv4 is too slow
IPv4 is not secure
IPv4 is too expensive
What does Moore's law describe?
The lifespan of software
The cost of hardware
The speed of computers
The natural progression of technology
What are legacy systems?
Outdated computer systems
Systems that are open-source
Newly developed systems
Systems with the latest technology
What is a common issue during business mergers?
Compatibility of information systems
Too many customers
Lack of employees
Excessive profits
What is Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)?
A type of hardware
A software licensing and delivery model
A network protocol
A programming language
What is a disadvantage of SaaS?
Limited functionality
Complex installation
High maintenance costs
Security problems
What does Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) provide?
Software development tools
Network transport connectivity
User interface design
Data storage solutions
What is parallel running in system installation?
Using only the new system
Replacing the old system immediately
Running both old and new systems simultaneously
Testing the system in a lab
Match the following risks with their descriptions:
Long transition period
Extended time required to switch from old to new system
High cost of implementation
Significant financial resources needed to implement the change
Need for additional hardware
Requirement for more equipment to support the new system
Data loss if the new system fails
Loss of information if the newly implemented system does not work
What is pilot running?
Using the system for a short period
Running the system in a test environment
Implementing the system company-wide
Testing the new system in one department
What is phased conversion?
Implementing the system in stages
Testing the system in a lab
Running two systems in parallel
Immediate system replacement
What is a common issue during data migration?
Too many users
Language barriers
Lack of hardware
Excessive costs
What is alpha testing?
Running the system in parallel with the old one
Releasing the final product to the public
Testing the system in a lab
Offering an early version to in-house developers
What is beta testing?
Releasing the final product to the market
Running the system alongside the old one
Testing the system in a controlled environment
Providing a version to a select group for feedback
What is unit testing?
Testing small, individual parts of the program
Testing the entire system as a whole
Testing the system in a real-world environment
Testing the system with actual users
What is user acceptance testing?
Showing the product to clients before market release
Testing the system in a lab
Providing a version to a select group for feedback
Running the system in parallel with the old one
What is the purpose of debugging?
Testing the system in a real-world environment
Finding and correcting bugs in a program
Releasing the final product to the market
Running the system alongside the old one
What is the importance of user documentation?
Ensures users can adapt to a new system quickly
Increases the cost of the system
Reduces the need for training
Eliminates the need for testing
What is a disadvantage of online documentation?
Requires an Internet connection
Is difficult to update
Is expensive to produce
Is not user-friendly
What is an advantage of printed manuals?
Are easy to update
Require an internet connection
Are environmentally friendly
Can be accessed at any time
What is self-instruction in user training?
Users are given a manual to read
Training is provided by an instructor on-site
Users learn how to use the system by themselves
Training is conducted remotely
What is a disadvantage of onsite training?
It is expensive due to travel costs
It is not effective
It requires an internet connection
It is difficult to organize
What is an advantage of remote training?
It is easier to organize
It is more effective
It requires travel
It is more expensive
What is a common cause of data loss?
Excessive data
Accidental deletion
High costs
Too many users
What is a consequence of data loss in a hospital?
Improved efficiency
More patients
Increased profits
Loss of patient medical records
A method to prevent data loss is (a)
Making regular backups
Increasing data storage
Reducing the number of users
Lowering costs
A disadvantage of online storage is (a)
High maintenance costs
Limited functionality
Possible breach of data protection
Complex installation
What is a strategy for managing software updates?
Ignoring updates
Manual updates
Automated update mechanisms
Delaying updates
What is the main risk to data?
Human users
Natural disasters
Malicious software
System failure
The purpose of system backup is (a)
To prevent data loss
To increase data storage
To reduce costs
To improve efficiency
What is a disadvantage of SaaS?
Complex installation
High maintenance costs
Security problems
Limited functionality
What is a benefit of using SaaS?
Complex installation
Limited functionality
High initial cost
No maintenance costs for the client
What is a disadvantage of NaaS?
Limited functionality
Complex installation
High maintenance costs
Provider's ability to guarantee high availability
What is a benefit of using NaaS?
Complex installation
Saves money on network hardware
High initial cost
Limited functionality
What is a disadvantage of parallel running?
High initial cost
Requires a lot of work
Complex installation
Limited functionality
What is a benefit of pilot running?
Limited functionality
High initial cost
Complex installation
Faults won't have massive effects
What is a disadvantage of phased conversion?
Complex installation
High initial cost
Requires a long time to implement
Limited functionality
What is a benefit of phased conversion?
Limited functionality
Less vulnerable to total failure
High initial cost
Complex installation
What is a disadvantage of data migration?
Complex installation
Limited functionality
High initial cost
Language barriers
What is a benefit of data migration?
Improved data compatibility
Limited functionality
High initial cost
Complex installation
What is a disadvantage of alpha testing?
Limited functionality
Complex installation
High initial cost
Limited to in-house developers
What is a benefit of alpha testing?
Complex installation
High initial cost
Limited functionality
Early feedback from developers
What is a disadvantage of beta testing?
Reports may be of low quality
High initial cost
Complex installation
Limited functionality
Match the following benefits with their descriptions.
Feedback from a wider audience
Advantage of reaching more users for input
Complex installation
Involves intricate setup procedures
High initial cost
Requires significant upfront investment
Limited functionality
Offers only basic features
What is a disadvantage of unit testing?
Limited functionality
May not cover the entire system
High initial cost
Complex installation
What is a benefit of unit testing?
Limited functionality
High initial cost
Can be automated
Complex installation
What is a disadvantage of user acceptance testing?
May not represent the entire user base
Limited functionality
High initial cost
Complex installation
What is a benefit of user acceptance testing?
Complex installation
Limited functionality
High initial cost
Provides critical information about the target audience
What is a disadvantage of debugging?
Limited functionality
Complex installation
High initial cost
Can be time-consuming
What is a benefit of debugging?
Limited functionality
Systematic process of finding and correcting bugs
High initial cost
Complex installation
What is a disadvantage of user documentation?
Can be difficult to keep updated
High initial cost
Complex installation
Limited functionality
What is a benefit of user documentation?
Complex installation
Helps users adapt to a new system
Limited functionality
High initial cost
What is a disadvantage of help files?
Limited functionality
Complex installation
High initial cost
May not be comprehensive
A benefit of help files is (a)
What is a disadvantage of printed manuals?
Limited functionality
Complex installation
High initial cost
Can be misplaced
What is a benefit of printed manuals?
Limited functionality
High initial cost
Can be accessed at any time
Complex installation
What is a disadvantage of self-instruction?
Limited functionality
Complex installation
High initial cost
May not be effective for complex systems
What is a benefit of self-instruction?
Complex installation
Easy to implement for common systems
Limited functionality
High initial cost
What is a disadvantage of onsite training?
Complex installation
High initial cost
Expensive due to travel costs
Limited functionality
What is a benefit of onsite training?
Direct interaction with users
High initial cost
Complex installation
Limited functionality
What is a disadvantage of remote training?
High initial cost
May not be as effective as onsite training
Limited functionality
Complex installation
What is a benefit of remote training?
Easier to organize
High initial cost
Limited functionality
Complex installation
What is a disadvantage of data loss?
High initial cost
Serious repercussions for businesses
Limited functionality
Complex installation
What is a benefit of preventing data loss?
Limited functionality
Complex installation
High initial cost
Avoids serious repercussions for businesses
What is a disadvantage of system backup?
Requires regular maintenance
High initial cost
Complex installation
Limited functionality
What is a disadvantage of cloud storage?
Requires physical space
Limited accessibility
Potential security risks
High maintenance costs
What is a benefit of using open-source software?
High licensing fees
Access to source code
Complex installation
Limited community support
What is a common challenge in software development?
Excessive hardware requirements
Meeting project deadlines
Low initial costs
Limited user feedback
