Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the five major management functions outlined by Henri Fayol?

Accepted Answer

A) staffing 
B) planning 
C) controlling 
D) directing 
E) leading 
A) staffing 
B) planning 
C) controlling 
D) directing 
E) leading

Question 2

The computer's hardware is controlled by the operating system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The uses of computers and communications are converging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The first application in what came to be called office automation was:

Accepted Answer

A) e- mail. 
B) electronic calendaring. 
C) voice mail. 
D) facsimile (fax). 
E) word processing. 
A) e- mail. 
B) electronic calendaring. 
C) voice mail. 
D) facsimile (fax). 
E) word processing.

Question 5

Which of the following is a false statement about transaction processing systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Transaction processing systems contain input, transformation, and output elements. 
B) Data processing software transforms information into data for the firm's management. 
C) Data is gathered from throughout the physical system. 
D) Transaction processing systems process data that reflect the activities of the firm. 
A) Transaction processing systems contain input, transformation, and output elements. 
B) Data processing software transforms information into data for the firm's management. 
C) Data is gathered from throughout the physical system. 
D) Transaction processing systems process data that reflect the activities of the firm.

Question 6

An information system is also a closed system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not an example of a digital modem?

Accepted Answer

A) modem connecting to a wireless network 
B) modem connecting to television cable 
C) modem connecting to a DSL telephone line 
D) modem connecting to a wired network 
E) modem connecting to a public telephone network 
A) modem connecting to a wireless network 
B) modem connecting to television cable 
C) modem connecting to a DSL telephone line 
D) modem connecting to a wired network 
E) modem connecting to a public telephone network

Question 8

Explain Anthony's three primary management levels.

Accepted Answer

Managers at the top of the organizationa

Question 9

An__________ system is a computer- based system that enables the management of all of the firm's resources on an organization- wide basis.

Accepted Answer

enterprise

Question 10

The beginning of office automation started with fax machines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the phases and the activities performed in each of the four phases of Simon's model for problem solving?

Accepted Answer

Intelligence activity. Search the enviro

Question 12

The future of information technology will be driven by the increased cost and reduced power of both computers and communications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is Moore's Law?

Accepted Answer

Moore's Law states that the storage dens

Question 14

A problem is a condition or event that is harmful or potentially harmful to a firm or that is beneficial or potentially beneficial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which management level includes department heads, supervisors, and project leaders?

Accepted Answer

A) office planning level 
B) strategic planning level 
C) operational control level 
D) management control level 
A) office planning level 
B) strategic planning level 
C) operational control level 
D) management control level

Question 16

What is the purpose of a modem?

Accepted Answer

A modem connects a computer to a network

Question 17

Which level of manager has the greatest need for detailed data?

Accepted Answer

A) operational control level 
B) office planning level 
C) strategic planning level 
D) management control level 
A) operational control level 
B) office planning level 
C) strategic planning level 
D) management control level

Question 18

_________acts as the temporary workspace for the CPU; the greater the work area, the more quickly the CPU can accomplish its tasks.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 1: Introduction to Information Systems

Which of the following is not one of the five major management functions outlined by Henri Fayol?

The computer's hardware is controlled by the operating system.

The uses of computers and communications are converging.

The first application in what came to be called office automation was:

Which of the following is a false statement about transaction processing systems?

An information system is also a closed system.

Which of the following is not an example of a digital modem?

Explain Anthony's three primary management levels.

An__________ system is a computer- based system that enables the management of all of the firm's resources on an organization- wide basis.

The beginning of office automation started with fax machines.

What are the phases and the activities performed in each of the four phases of Simon's model for problem solving?

The future of information technology will be driven by the increased cost and reduced power of both computers and communications.

What is Moore's Law?

A problem is a condition or event that is harmful or potentially harmful to a firm or that is beneficial or potentially beneficial.

Which management level includes department heads, supervisors, and project leaders?

What is the purpose of a modem?

Which level of manager has the greatest need for detailed data?

_________acts as the temporary workspace for the CPU; the greater the work area, the more quickly the CPU can accomplish its tasks.

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