Question 1

People can buy information systems, but they cannot buy information technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Applications such as MS Word and Excel are examples of data procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Information systems should be subject to the same financial analyses to which other assets are subjected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Information needs to be sufficient for the purpose for which it is generated, but just barely so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The process of automation is a process of moving work from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  processes to procedures 
B)  actors to instructions 
C)  instructions to actors 
D)  human side to computer side 
A)  processes to procedures 
B)  actors to instructions 
C)  instructions to actors 
D)  human side to computer side

Question 6

Data becomes information when it is presented within a meaningful context.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Glazer & Hicks is a firm that offers enterprise software solutions to independent retailers.The firm recently bagged a contract from a major national retail chain to develop and implement a proprietary software that tracks inventory, restocking, and supplier information.Which of the following actions will be most difficult to perform when implementing the new information system?

Accepted Answer

A)  upgrading the computer systems used by the retail chain 
B)  writing the programs for creating the software 
C)  changing the structure of existing databases that reflect supplier and customer data 
D)  training the employees to use and manage the new system 
A)  upgrading the computer systems used by the retail chain 
B)  writing the programs for creating the software 
C)  changing the structure of existing databases that reflect supplier and customer data 
D)  training the employees to use and manage the new system

Question 8

How is information technology different from information systems?

Accepted Answer

Information technology and information s

Question 9

The five components of an information system are computer hardware, software, data, procedures, and people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

You constantly analyze your work in terms of the contribution that you make to the overall output of your organization.This shows your ________ skill.

Accepted Answer

A)  collaborative 
B)  experimental 
C)  systems thinking 
D)  interpersonal 
A)  collaborative 
B)  experimental 
C)  systems thinking 
D)  interpersonal

Question 11

The storage disk in your computer is an example of the ________ component of information systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  hardware 
B)  software 
C)  database 
D)  procedure 
A)  hardware 
B)  software 
C)  database 
D)  procedure

Question 12

Which of the following components constitute the human side of information systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  software and procedures 
B)  data and people 
C)  people and procedures 
D)  hardware and people 
A)  software and procedures 
B)  data and people 
C)  people and procedures 
D)  hardware and people

Question 13

Developing systems that provide information in near real time is less expensive than producing information a few hours later.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A good password must contain your user name, real name, or company name.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The hardware and software components of information systems are capable of performing actions, according to the five-component model of information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Software and procedures are part of the human side in an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Your company uses a software tool to manage its supply chain.This software tool is a(n)________ of your company's information system.

Accepted Answer

A)  instruction on the computer side 
B)  actor on the human side 
C)  instruction on the human side 
D)  actor on the computer side 
A)  instruction on the computer side 
B)  actor on the human side 
C)  instruction on the human side 
D)  actor on the computer side

Question 18

Which among the following is the most appropriate technique for creating memorable, strong passwords?

Accepted Answer

A)  base your password on the first letters of the words in a phrase 
B)  use your favorite foreign words 
C)  use dictionary words or phrases as passwords 
D)  use a collection of randomly picked letters, numbers, and special characters 
A)  base your password on the first letters of the words in a phrase 
B)  use your favorite foreign words 
C)  use dictionary words or phrases as passwords 
D)  use a collection of randomly picked letters, numbers, and special characters

Question 19

Which of the following would be the most disruptive to an organization when implementing an information system?

Accepted Answer

A)  installing new hardware components 
B)  creating new databases 
C)  developing new programs 
D)  changing reporting relationships 
A)  installing new hardware components 
B)  creating new databases 
C)  developing new programs 
D)  changing reporting relationships

Question 20

Which of the following is a major implication of Moore's law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Data processing activities have become complex and time consuming. 
B)  Costs of computing and processing have increased. 
C)  Physical size of integrated chips has increased. 
D)  Costs of data communications and storage have become very low. 
A)  Data processing activities have become complex and time consuming. 
B)  Costs of computing and processing have increased. 
C)  Physical size of integrated chips has increased. 
D)  Costs of data communications and storage have become very low.

People can buy information systems, but they cannot buy information technology.

Applications such as MS Word and Excel are examples of data procedures.

Information systems should be subject to the same financial analyses to which other assets are subjected.

Information needs to be sufficient for the purpose for which it is generated, but just barely so.

The process of automation is a process of moving work from ________.

Data becomes information when it is presented within a meaningful context.

How is information technology different from information systems?

The five components of an information system are computer hardware, software, data, procedures, and people.

You constantly analyze your work in terms of the contribution that you make to the overall output of your organization.This shows your ________ skill.

The storage disk in your computer is an example of the ________ component of information systems.

Which of the following components constitute the human side of information systems?

Developing systems that provide information in near real time is less expensive than producing information a few hours later.

A good password must contain your user name, real name, or company name.

The hardware and software components of information systems are capable of performing actions, according to the five-component model of information systems.

Software and procedures are part of the human side in an information system.

Your company uses a software tool to manage its supply chain.This software tool is a(n)________ of your company's information system.

Which among the following is the most appropriate technique for creating memorable, strong passwords?

Which of the following would be the most disruptive to an organization when implementing an information system?

Which of the following is a major implication of Moore's law?

Collaboration Information Systems

Strategy and Information Systems

Hardware and Software

Database Processing

Data Communication and the Cloud

Structured Processes and Information Systems

Social Media Information Systems

Business Intelligence Systems

Business Process and Information Systems Development

Information Systems Management

Information Security Management

The International Dimension

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Exam 1: The Importance of MIS

People can buy information systems, but they cannot buy information technology.

Applications such as MS Word and Excel are examples of data procedures.

Information systems should be subject to the same financial analyses to which other assets are subjected.

Information needs to be sufficient for the purpose for which it is generated, but just barely so.

The process of automation is a process of moving work from ________.

Data becomes information when it is presented within a meaningful context.

How is information technology different from information systems?

The five components of an information system are computer hardware, software, data, procedures, and people.

You constantly analyze your work in terms of the contribution that you make to the overall output of your organization.This shows your ________ skill.

The storage disk in your computer is an example of the ________ component of information systems.

Which of the following components constitute the human side of information systems?

Developing systems that provide information in near real time is less expensive than producing information a few hours later.

A good password must contain your user name, real name, or company name.

The hardware and software components of information systems are capable of performing actions, according to the five-component model of information systems.

Software and procedures are part of the human side in an information system.

Your company uses a software tool to manage its supply chain.This software tool is a(n)________ of your company's information system.

Which among the following is the most appropriate technique for creating memorable, strong passwords?

Which of the following would be the most disruptive to an organization when implementing an information system?

Which of the following is a major implication of Moore's law?

Collaboration Information Systems

Strategy and Information Systems

Hardware and Software

Database Processing

Data Communication and the Cloud

Structured Processes and Information Systems

Social Media Information Systems

Business Intelligence Systems

Business Process and Information Systems Development

Information Systems Management

Information Security Management

The International Dimension

Filters