Question 1

A ____  is typically used to support decisions related to managing an organization's cash flows.

Accepted Answer

A) marketing information system 
B) logistics information system 
C) manufacturing information system 
D) financial information system 
A) marketing information system 
B) logistics information system 
C) manufacturing information system 
D) financial information system D

Question 2

_____ is skill in using productivity software, such as word processors, spreadsheets, database management systems, and presentation software.

Accepted Answer

A) Network literacy 
B) Business literacy 
C) Information literacy 
D) Computer literacy 
A) Network literacy 
B) Business literacy 
C) Information literacy 
D) Computer literacy D

Question 3

In the context of the top information systems job, describe the roles of a chief technology officer (CTO)or a chief information officer (CIO)and a chief privacy officer (CPO).

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The top information systems job belongs to either the CTO or the CIO. This person oversees long-range planning and keeps an eye on new developments in the field that can affect a company's success. Some organizations also have a CPO. This executive position includes responsibility for managing the risks and business impacts of privacy laws and policies.

Question 4

In the context of the major components of an information system, which is a difference between information and data?

Accepted Answer

A) Unlike data, information is considered the input to an information system. 
B) Unlike data, information can be collected in aggregated and disaggregated forms. 
C) Unlike data, information by itself is difficult to use for making decisions. 
D) Unlike data, information consists of facts that have been analyzed by the process component. 
A) Unlike data, information is considered the input to an information system. 
B) Unlike data, information can be collected in aggregated and disaggregated forms. 
C) Unlike data, information by itself is difficult to use for making decisions. 
D) Unlike data, information consists of facts that have been analyzed by the process component.

Question 5

Information literacy involves understanding the role of information in generating ____.

Accepted Answer

A) Competitiveness 
B) Business Intelligence 
C) Ideas 
D) Data 
A) Competitiveness 
B) Business Intelligence 
C) Ideas 
D) Data

Question 6

Smartphones do not include Web-browsing features.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_____ strategy was identified by Michael Porter, a professor at Harvard Business School, for successfully competing in the marketplace.

Accepted Answer

A) Transformational leadership 
B) Differentiation 
C) Groupthink collaboration 
D) Simulation 
A) Transformational leadership 
B) Differentiation 
C) Groupthink collaboration 
D) Simulation

Question 8

To be useful, information systems should _____.

Accepted Answer

A) use command line user interfaces 
B) generate raw data, which can be used for decision making 
C) produce information in different formats 
D) not use rumors, unconfirmed reports, and stories 
A) use command line user interfaces 
B) generate raw data, which can be used for decision making 
C) produce information in different formats 
D) not use rumors, unconfirmed reports, and stories

Question 9

In the context of information systems jobs, a database administrator is responsible for developing an entire information system by writing computer programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A(n)_____ , the heart of an information system, is a collection of all relevant facts organized in a series of integrated files.

Accepted Answer

A) procedure 
B) database 
C) process 
D) object 
A) procedure 
B) database 
C) process 
D) object

Question 11

Information is the second most important resource in any organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Cardless ATMs are an example of a recent transaction-processing technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which is a software component of a management information system (MIS)?

Accepted Answer

A) Commercial programs 
B) Barcode readers 
C) Memory devices 
D) Application servers 
A) Commercial programs 
B) Barcode readers 
C) Memory devices 
D) Application servers

Question 14

Database management systems _____.

Accepted Answer

A) are used to create, organize, and manage databases 
B) improve routing and delivery schedules of databases 
C) are written for specific database applications 
D) include transaction-processing reports for database analysis 
A) are used to create, organize, and manage databases 
B) improve routing and delivery schedules of databases 
C) are written for specific database applications 
D) include transaction-processing reports for database analysis

Question 15

The four Ms of resources in information systems are _____.

Accepted Answer

A) management, motivation, manpower, and monitoring 
B) materials, money, modeling, and monitoring 
C) manpower, machinery, materials, and money 
D) manpower, monitoring, movement, and modeling 
A) management, motivation, manpower, and monitoring 
B) materials, money, modeling, and monitoring 
C) manpower, machinery, materials, and money 
D) manpower, monitoring, movement, and modeling

Question 16

Which is an example of a video-sharing site?

Accepted Answer

A) Truecaller 
B) YouTube 
C) eBay 
D) PayPal 
A) Truecaller 
B) YouTube 
C) eBay 
D) PayPal

Question 17

The final task in designing a management information system (MIS)is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) collecting and analyzing internal and external data for accuracy and relevancy 
B) providing information in a useful format for decision-making purposes 
C) clearly defining the system's objectives 
D) integrating hardware and software components 
A) collecting and analyzing internal and external data for accuracy and relevancy 
B) providing information in a useful format for decision-making purposes 
C) clearly defining the system's objectives 
D) integrating hardware and software components

Question 18

Which statement is true of transaction-processing systems?

Accepted Answer

A) They focus on data collection and processing. 
B) They focus on integrating hardware and software technologies. 
C) They focus on integrating data, processes, and human elements. 
D) They focus on maximizing human involvement. 
A) They focus on data collection and processing. 
B) They focus on integrating hardware and software technologies. 
C) They focus on integrating data, processes, and human elements. 
D) They focus on maximizing human involvement.

Question 19

Protecting personal information is predicated to become more difficult in the future, due to computer criminals becoming more sophisticated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Jack knows how to use word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation software. He also has a basic knowledge of hardware, software, and the Internet. Given this information, it can be concluded that Jack has _____ literacy.

Accepted Answer

A) network 
B) computer 
C) information 
D) business 
A) network 
B) computer 
C) information 
D) business

A ____ is typically used to support decisions related to managing an organization's cash flows.

_____ is skill in using productivity software, such as word processors, spreadsheets, database management systems, and presentation software.

In the context of the top information systems job, describe the roles of a chief technology officer (CTO)or a chief information officer (CIO)and a chief privacy officer (CPO).

In the context of the major components of an information system, which is a difference between information and data?

Information literacy involves understanding the role of information in generating ____.

Smartphones do not include Web-browsing features.

_____ strategy was identified by Michael Porter, a professor at Harvard Business School, for successfully competing in the marketplace.

To be useful, information systems should _____.

In the context of information systems jobs, a database administrator is responsible for developing an entire information system by writing computer programs.

A(n)_____ , the heart of an information system, is a collection of all relevant facts organized in a series of integrated files.

Information is the second most important resource in any organization.

Cardless ATMs are an example of a recent transaction-processing technology.

Which is a software component of a management information system (MIS)?

Database management systems _____.

The four Ms of resources in information systems are _____.

Which is an example of a video-sharing site?

The final task in designing a management information system (MIS)is _____.

Which statement is true of transaction-processing systems?

Protecting personal information is predicated to become more difficult in the future, due to computer criminals becoming more sophisticated.

Jack knows how to use word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation software. He also has a basic knowledge of hardware, software, and the Internet. Given this information, it can be concluded that Jack has _____ literacy.

Computers and Their Business Applications

Data and Business Intelligence

Personal, Legal, Ethical, and Organizational Issues

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

A Connected World

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Building Successful Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Supporting Decisions and Processes

Artificial Intelligence and Automation

Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications

Filters

Exam 1: Information Systems in Business

A ____ is typically used to support decisions related to managing an organization's cash flows.

_____ is skill in using productivity software, such as word processors, spreadsheets, database management systems, and presentation software.

In the context of the top information systems job, describe the roles of a chief technology officer (CTO)or a chief information officer (CIO)and a chief privacy officer (CPO).

In the context of the major components of an information system, which is a difference between information and data?

Information literacy involves understanding the role of information in generating ____.

Smartphones do not include Web-browsing features.

_____ strategy was identified by Michael Porter, a professor at Harvard Business School, for successfully competing in the marketplace.

To be useful, information systems should _____.

In the context of information systems jobs, a database administrator is responsible for developing an entire information system by writing computer programs.

A(n)_____ , the heart of an information system, is a collection of all relevant facts organized in a series of integrated files.

Information is the second most important resource in any organization.

Cardless ATMs are an example of a recent transaction-processing technology.

Which is a software component of a management information system (MIS)?

Database management systems _____.

The four Ms of resources in information systems are _____.

Which is an example of a video-sharing site?

The final task in designing a management information system (MIS)is _____.

Which statement is true of transaction-processing systems?

Protecting personal information is predicated to become more difficult in the future, due to computer criminals becoming more sophisticated.

Jack knows how to use word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation software. He also has a basic knowledge of hardware, software, and the Internet. Given this information, it can be concluded that Jack has _____ literacy.

Computers and Their Business Applications

Data and Business Intelligence

Personal, Legal, Ethical, and Organizational Issues

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

A Connected World

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Building Successful Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Supporting Decisions and Processes

Artificial Intelligence and Automation

Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications

Filters