Exam 1: Mis and You

The two outermost components in the framework are both_________ .

As just a user, and not an MIS professional, what are the possible roles that you might play in the development and use of an information system?

A computer security protocol for logging in would be an example of the _________component of an information system.

Abstract reasoning is an example of routine cognitive skills.

How is information technology different from information systems?

Information is a difference that makes a difference.

A good information system will provide each user with more information than they could possibly use.

The information_________ specify what the new system should be able to do when completed.

Information must be just barely sufficient.

The _________ratio of computers has fallen dramatically for years.

Information is __________data.

You tell your roommate who is majoring in electrical engineering that an information system is composed of hardware, software, data, procedures, and people. She responds by saying "This is ridiculous, it's just hardware and software!" How would you respond?

Discuss how the five component view of an information system can be used to model an e- commerce application like that used by Amazon.com.

Information must be relevant in terms of the context.

Information systems exist to help businesses achieve their_________ .

As a potential business professional it is likely that you would be involved in specifying the information requirements for a new system.

An example of a set of instructions is the _________component.

It is illegal to actively seek out _________to which you do not have authorization to access.

Only differences that make a difference qualify as_________ .

Information systems differ in the amount of work that is moved from the human side to the computer side.