C724 Information Systems Management Practice Questions - Set 3 - Part 2

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 21: Which role is responsible for leading the overall success and strategic direction of a company?

a) Chief Operations Officer (COO)

b) Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

c) Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

d) Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Question 22: Which type of memory requires frequent refreshing to retain data and is typically used as main system memory?

a) SRAM

b) EEPROM

c) DRAM

d) Flash Memory

Question 23: In a supply chain, which system is typically used to automate customer order processing and inventory management?

a) Knowledge Management System

b) Customer Relationship Management System

c) Transaction Processing System

d) Decision Support System

Question 24: What type of application software is designed to fulfill the common needs of multiple industries or businesses?

a) Vertical Application

b) Horizontal Application

c) Custom Application

d) Integrated Application

Question 25: What process is used in cloud environments to manage server space and resources virtually, often with software like VMware?

a) Virtualization

b) Data Mining

c) Scaling

d) Migration

Question 26: Which term describes a visual language that helps system analysts create diagrams to visualize system structures?

a) ERD

b) UML

c) BPMN

d) DFD

Question 27: What cloud model combines features of both public and private clouds, allowing data to move between them?

a) Community Cloud

b) Hybrid Cloud

c) Multi-Cloud

d) Private Cloud

Question 28: Which of the following is a low-cost backup site that requires time to become fully operational in a disaster recovery plan?

a) Hot Site

b) Cold Site

c) Warm Site

d) Data Center

Question 29: What is the primary purpose of a Data Flow Diagram (DFD)?

a) To document network topology

b) To show the flow of data within a system

c) To map entity relationships in a database

d) To schedule project timelines

Question 30: Which stage of the SDLC involves the actual writing and coding of the software application?

a) Analysis

b) Design

c) Development

d) Implementation

Question 31: What type of memory is used to store frequently accessed data and is known for its high speed and low latency?

a) DRAM

b) Cache

c) Tertiary Storage

d) ROM

Question 32: Which tool in project management is used to display task timelines, allowing for tracking of deadlines and project progression?

a) CPM

b) Flowchart

c) PERT Chart

d) Gantt Chart

Question 33: Which of the following business strategies focuses on expanding a company's product line or adding new features?

a) Cost Leadership

b) Product Differentiation

c) Growth

d) Niche Marketing

Question 34: In information security, what does the term 'Vulnerability' refer to?

a) A threat that exploits weaknesses in security

b) A weakness in technology, process, or personnel that could be exploited

c) An unauthorized access attempt

d) A process to protect sensitive information

Question 35: Which type of chart is commonly used in project management to illustrate the sequence of tasks and their dependencies?

a) Scatter Plot

b) PERT Chart

c) Histogram

d) Control Chart

Question 36: In data analytics, which type of analysis seeks to understand the cause of specific outcomes by examining historical data?

a) Prescriptive Analysis

b) Diagnostic Analysis

c) Predictive Analysis

d) Descriptive Analysis

Question 37: What does 'Phishing' refer to in cybersecurity?

a) A type of unauthorized network sniffing

b) Sending fraudulent messages to steal personal information

c) Creating a fake Wi-Fi access point

d) Encrypting data to secure it

Question 38: Which of the following refers to the ability of a cloud service to accommodate growth by adding resources?

a) Scalability

b) Flexibility

c) Elasticity

d) Adaptability

Question 39: Which of the following statements best defines 'Structured English'?

a) A programming language for database design

b) An interface for non-technical users to operate systems

c) A simple, structured language used to outline program logic

d) A type of data encryption standard

Question 40: Which type of software provides common functionality across various industries, such as word processing or accounting?

a) Specialized Software

b) Custom-Built Software

c) Vertical Software

d) Horizontal Software

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