C724 Information Systems Management Practice Questions - Set 2 - Part 1

Test your knowledge of Information Systems Management concepts with these practice questions. Each question includes detailed explanations to help you understand the correct answers.

Question 1: In database design, what is the main purpose of data normalization?

a) To increase data redundancy

b) To reduce data duplication

c) To improve data accessibility for all users

d) To allow faster query processing

Question 2: What term best describes a network topology where each computer is connected directly to every other computer?

a) Star

b) Ring

c) Mesh

d) Bus

Question 3: Which programming language is specifically designed for relational database management?

a) SQL

b) Python

c) COBOL

d) Java

Question 4: Which of the following is a key responsibility of a Chief Security Officer (CSO) in an organization?

a) Overseeing the development of software applications

b) Ensuring technology compliance and identifying security risks

c) Managing financial risks and cash flow

d) Leading product research and development

Question 5: Which cloud computing model allows users to access applications over the internet without managing the underlying infrastructure?

a) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

b) Platform as a Service (PaaS)

c) Software as a Service (SaaS)

d) Database as a Service (DaaS)

Question 6: What is the main purpose of a Gantt Chart in project management?

a) To track project costs

b) To visualize tasks scheduled over time

c) To document project requirements

d) To allocate resources among team members

Question 7: Which networking device is responsible for filtering traffic and dividing networks based on IP addresses?

a) Router

b) Bridge

c) Hub

d) Repeater

Question 8: In Porter’s Five Forces model, which force is directly affected by the number and variety of substitutes available in the market?

a) Threat of new entrants

b) Bargaining power of suppliers

c) Threat of substitute products

d) Intensity of competitive rivalry

Question 9: What type of database management system (DBMS) is typically used to store multimedia data like images and videos?

a) Relational Database

b) Object-Oriented Database

c) Hierarchical Database

d) Flat File Database

Question 10: Which project management method relies on breaking down all deliverables to outline what the customer will receive at the end of a project?

a) Agile Development

b) Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

c) Critical Path Method (CPM)

d) Waterfall Model

Question 11: What best describes the purpose of an Extranet?

a) It connects multiple internal departments within an organization.

b) It allows secure, partial access to organizational resources for external parties.

c) It manages and monitors all company internet traffic.

d) It functions solely as a data backup system.

Question 12: In the context of big data, what does 'Volume' refer to?

a) The speed of data processing

b) The amount of data generated

c) The types of data collected

d) The accuracy of data analysis

Question 13: Which of the following models is risk-driven and allows for using elements from other models based on project risks?

a) Waterfall Model

b) Agile Model

c) Spiral Model

d) Fountain Model

Question 14: Which SDLC model involves developing a simplified version of the final product to test functionalities before full development?

a) Waterfall Model

b) Prototyping Model

c) Agile Model

d) RAD Model

Question 15: Which of the following protocols is primarily used for sending email?

a) HTTP

b) FTP

c) SMTP

d) IMAP

Question 16: In project management, which term refers to project constraints related to cost, time, quality, and risk?

a) Scope

b) Baseline

c) Milestone

d) Budget

Question 17: What concept in cloud computing refers to data and processes distributed across both private and public clouds?

a) Hybrid Cloud

b) Virtual Cloud

c) Multicloud

d) Dedicated Cloud

Question 18: Which methodology emphasizes adaptive planning, iterative development, and rapid delivery?

a) Agile Development

b) Waterfall Model

c) Spiral Model

d) Prototyping Model

Question 19: Which software development methodology was created to adapt to frequent customer need changes, often used in agile frameworks?

a) Waterfall

b) Prototyping

c) Scrum

d) RAD

Question 20: What is the main focus of a Balanced Scorecard?

a) Tracking only financial performance

b) Monitoring project deliverables

c) Improving and tracking internal functions and their external outcomes

d) Measuring technology infrastructure

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