Royal University College

Department of Business Management

Mid-Term Exam: SAD
Date Jan 8 2019
Time Allowed 60 min
Name ___________________________________ ID. NO. ________________
I. Part I: Multiple choice Questions

1. Outputs that is returned to the appropriate members of the organization to help them evaluate
or correct the input.
A. Data B. Feedback C. Information System D. Input
2. ___________is computer-based solution to one or more business problems and needs.
A. Data B. Feedback C. Computer Application D. IS
3. ___________ are information system applications that capture and process data about (or for)
business transactions.
A. Transaction Processing systems C. Decision support systems
B. Management Information Systems D. Expert Systems
4. ____________ is an information system application that captures the knowledge and expertise
of a problem solver or decision maker, and then simulates the ‘thinking’ of that expert for those
who have less expertise.
A. Transaction Processing systems C. Decision support systems
B. Management Information Systems D. Expert Systems
5. _____________ is an information system application that provides its users with decision-
oriented information whenever a decision making situation arises.
A. Transaction Processing systems C. Decision support systems
B. Management Information Systems D. Expert Systems
6. _____________ is an information system application that provides for management-oriented
reporting, usually in a predetermined, fixed format.
A. Transaction Processing systems C. Decision support systems
B. Management Information Systems D. Expert Systems
7. The Process of gathering and interpreting facts, diagnosing problems, and using the facts to
improve the system.
A. System Analysis C. System Design
B. System Analyst D. Business Analyst
8. __________ is a systems analyst that specializes in business problem analysis and technology-
independent requirements analysis.
A. System Analysis C. System Design
B. System Analyst D. Business Analyst
 9. __________ is the specification or construction of a technical, computer-based solution for the
business requirements identified in a systems analysis.
A. System Analysis C. System Design
B. System Analyst D. Business Analyst
10. __________ is a person that facilitates the study of the problems and needs of a business to
determine how the business system and information technology can best solve the problem and
accomplish improvements for the business.
A. System Analysis C. System Design
B. System Analyst D. Business Analyst

Part II: Matching

A B
1) PERT Charts A. Designed to support specific organizational functions or processes
2) Gantt Charts B. Shared collection of logically related data
3) Application Software C. Show start and completion dates for individual tasks
4) Database D. Show order of activities
5) Project E. The process of examining a (business) situation with the intent of
improving it through better procedures and methods
6) Systems Analysis & Design F. specializes in application design and technology-dependent aspects
of development
7) application analyst G. A set of activities, which aim at achieving specific objectives within a
stipulated period of time and budget.
Part III: Short answer Questions
1. list all skills required from a project manager (system Analysts)
2. write (list) key components of an information system with detailed description
3. Define information systems analysis and design
 Answer sheet
Part I: Multiple choice Questions Part III: Matching

1.____________ 6. __________ 1.____________ 6. __________

2. ___________ 7. __________ 2. ___________ 7. __________

3. ___________ 8. __________ 3. ___________

4. ___________ 9. __________ 4. ___________

5.____________ 10. _________ 5.____________

Part III: Short answer Questions