Exam 1: Information Systems in Business

In the context of IT jobs in the information systems field, a ____  is typically responsible for providing network and cybersecurity.

Computer networks, database systems, POS systems, RFID tags, etc., are examples of information technologies that support information systems in ____.

A comprehensive framework called the ____  was created by Harvard Business School's Michael Porter for analyzing an organization, its position in the marketplace, and how information systems could be used to make the organization more competitive.

Decisions related to scheduling and assigning employees can be supported by a _____.

Computers can be used to grade exam answers and generate detailed reports comparing performance.

Explain the main difference between an intranet and the Internet.

_____ refers to building and integrating analytics capabilities into all everyday business activities.

Knowing how data should be indexed and updated is essential to what type of professional:

_____ is a database management system (DBMS)that is suitable for a large organization.

For the past 60 years, _____  have been applied to structured tasks such as record keeping, simple clerical operations, and inventory control.

Knowledge workers are not required to know:

Discuss the impact of Internet growth in the future.

Explain how banks use computers and information systems.

_____ computing refers to widespread applications and deployment of devices that know users, their devices, and their locations and serve as intelligent assistants to businesses and individuals.

_____ is high when customers have many choices and low when they have few choices.

Which statement is true of a personnel information system (PIS)in an organization?

Which statement is true of an intranet?

The _____ component of an information system consists of raw facts and by itself is difficult to use for making decisions.

An effective financial information system should provide timely, accurate, and integrated information about the marketing mix, or 4Ps: price, promotion, place, and product.

Which information system is used to manage manufacturing resources?