Question 1

Business professionals should look at information systems and technologies only through the lens of business need.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Moore's Law states that the number of transistors and integrated chips used in a computer doubles in every 18 months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

As a result of Moore's Law,the price/performance ratio of computers has increased dramatically over the years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

When you use a computer to write a class report,you are using the computer,storage disk,keyboard,and monitor as tools.You use MS Word or some other word processing program,and type words,sentences,and paragraphs in your report.You also enter your report into the program,print it,and save and back up your file.In this situation,identify the procedure component of an information system.

Accepted Answer

A)  using the computer and storage disk 
B)  using the keyboard and monitor 
C)  entering the report, printing it, and saving it 
D)  using words, sentences, and paragraphs 
A)  using the computer and storage disk 
B)  using the keyboard and monitor 
C)  entering the report, printing it, and saving it 
D)  using words, sentences, and paragraphs

Question 5

What is the role of users in information security?

Accepted Answer

Like all information systems,security sy

Question 6

Peter is an engineer working in the United States.In accordance with Moore's Law,which of the following is a nonroutine cognitive skill that would provide him with job security?

Accepted Answer

A)  programming skills 
B)  systems thinking 
C)  tax accounting 
D)  general awareness 
A)  programming skills 
B)  systems thinking 
C)  tax accounting 
D)  general awareness

Question 7

________ involves making a reasoned analysis of an opportunity,envisioning potential solutions,evaluating those possibilities,and developing the most promising ones,consistent with the resources one has.

Accepted Answer

A)  Abstraction 
B)  Experimentation 
C)  Systems thinking 
D)  Random sampling 
A)  Abstraction 
B)  Experimentation 
C)  Systems thinking 
D)  Random sampling

Question 8

Critical feedback undermines collaboration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Because of Moore's Law,the cost of data communications and data storage has increased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Define management information systems.What are the key elements of its definition?

Accepted Answer

Management information systems refer to

Question 11

What is collaboration? How can one ensure effective collaboration?

Accepted Answer

Collaboration is the activity of two or

Question 12

The cost of ________ is so low that it is essentially free.

Accepted Answer

A)  software 
B)  hardware 
C)  data storage 
D)  data 
A)  software 
B)  hardware 
C)  data storage 
D)  data

Question 13

In a grocery store,the clerk scans the UPC code on an item,which is transmitted to the computer.The actual scanner device is an example of the ________ component of an IS.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which of the following is a common misinterpretation of Moore's Law?

Accepted Answer

A)  A computer becomes obsolete within 18 months. 
B)  The number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months. 
C)  The total number of transistors produced in the world doubles every 18 months. 
D)  The speed of a computer doubles every 18 months. 
A)  A computer becomes obsolete within 18 months. 
B)  The number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months. 
C)  The total number of transistors produced in the world doubles every 18 months. 
D)  The speed of a computer doubles every 18 months.

Question 15

An information system is a group of components that interact to produce information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of the hardware component of an information system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Web browser 
B)  operating system 
C)  microprocessor 
D)  data file 
A)  Web browser 
B)  operating system 
C)  microprocessor 
D)  data file

Question 17

You have created a password which meets all the criteria for a strong password.What is a potential drawback of such a password?

Accepted Answer

A)  It will be difficult to remember. 
B)  It will be very long. 
C)  It can be easily guessed. 
D)  It will create IP address conflicts in networks. 
A)  It will be difficult to remember. 
B)  It will be very long. 
C)  It can be easily guessed. 
D)  It will create IP address conflicts in networks.

Question 18

Explain the necessary password etiquette to be followed by users of an information system

Accepted Answer

Once you have created a strong password,

Question 19

Because the cost of data storage and data communications is essentially zero,any routine skill will be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  performed in-house by skilled professionals 
B)  outsourced to a vendor who is geographically closer 
C)  outsourced to the lowest bidder 
D)  performed in-house by semi-skilled professionals 
A)  performed in-house by skilled professionals 
B)  outsourced to a vendor who is geographically closer 
C)  outsourced to the lowest bidder 
D)  performed in-house by semi-skilled professionals

Question 20

Creating and testing promising new alternatives,consistent with available resources is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  experimentation 
B)  abstraction 
C)  systems thinking 
D)  collaboration. 
A)  experimentation 
B)  abstraction 
C)  systems thinking 
D)  collaboration.

Exam 1: The Importance of MIS

Business professionals should look at information systems and technologies only through the lens of business need.

Moore's Law states that the number of transistors and integrated chips used in a computer doubles in every 18 months.

As a result of Moore's Law,the price/performance ratio of computers has increased dramatically over the years.

What is the role of users in information security?

Peter is an engineer working in the United States.In accordance with Moore's Law,which of the following is a nonroutine cognitive skill that would provide him with job security?

________ involves making a reasoned analysis of an opportunity,envisioning potential solutions,evaluating those possibilities,and developing the most promising ones,consistent with the resources one has.

Critical feedback undermines collaboration.

Because of Moore's Law,the cost of data communications and data storage has increased.

Define management information systems.What are the key elements of its definition?

What is collaboration? How can one ensure effective collaboration?

The cost of ________ is so low that it is essentially free.

In a grocery store,the clerk scans the UPC code on an item,which is transmitted to the computer.The actual scanner device is an example of the ________ component of an IS.

Which of the following is a common misinterpretation of Moore's Law?

An information system is a group of components that interact to produce information.

Which of the following is an example of the hardware component of an information system?

You have created a password which meets all the criteria for a strong password.What is a potential drawback of such a password?

Explain the necessary password etiquette to be followed by users of an information system

Because the cost of data storage and data communications is essentially zero,any routine skill will be ________.

Creating and testing promising new alternatives,consistent with available resources is an example of ________.

Business Processes, Information, and Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Information Systems, and Competitive Advantage

Hardware and Software

Database Processing

Data Communications

Business Process Management

E-Commerce, Web 2.0, and Social Networking

Business Intelligence and Information Systems for Decision Making

Information Systems Development

Information Systems Management

Information Security Management

Improving Your Collaboration Skills

Using Collaboration Information Systems

Information Systems and Decision Making

Knowledge Management and Expert Systems

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Preparing a Computer Budget Using Excel

Database Design

Using Microsoft Access 2010

Using Excel and Access Together

Remote, Nomadic, and Mobile Systems

Functional Processes, Applications, and Systems

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Systems

Supply Chain Management

Processing Social Capital: Facebook, Twitter, and User-Generated Content (UGC)

Database Marketing

Reporting Systems and OLAP

Geographic Information Systems

Business Process Management

Systems Development Project Management

Outsourcing

International MIS

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