Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes 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 2

What is abstract reasoning? Provide an example.

Accepted Answer

Abstract reasoning is the abil

Question 3

A group of components that interact to achieve a purpose is referred to as a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A)  system 
B)  element 
C)  process 
D)  entity 
A)  system 
B)  element 
C)  process 
D)  entity

Question 4

The five-component framework of an information system consists of computer hardware,software,data,people,and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bugs 
B)  procedures 
C)  device drivers 
D)  tools 
A)  bugs 
B)  procedures 
C)  device drivers 
D)  tools

Question 5

Which of the following is necessary for effective collaboration?

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to handle stress 
B)  the ability to manipulate models 
C)  the ability to conduct thorough research on a given problem 
D)  the ability to give and receive critical feedback 
A)  the ability to handle stress 
B)  the ability to manipulate models 
C)  the ability to conduct thorough research on a given problem 
D)  the ability to give and receive critical feedback

Question 6

Effective collaboration is all about being nice to your team members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Statements such as,"I've never done this before" and "Is it too weird for the market?" show a lack of ability to experiment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Abstract reasoning is the ability to make and manipulate models.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

As a result of Moore's Law,________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the risk of technology becoming obsolete has decreased 
B)  the price to performance ratio of computers has fallen dramatically 
C)  software prices have come down dramatically 
D)  smaller chip manufacturers are able to reduce investments in research and development 
A)  the risk of technology becoming obsolete has decreased 
B)  the price to performance ratio of computers has fallen dramatically 
C)  software prices have come down dramatically 
D)  smaller chip manufacturers are able to reduce investments in research and development

Question 10

Information systems should be created if the company is falling behind the technology curve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Define Moore's Law and explain how the phenomenon it describes affects the technology business.

Accepted Answer

Moore's Law states that the number of tr

Question 12

Because of Moore's Law,the cost of data storage and data communications is essentially zero.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The "do-si-do" move refers to the password etiquette one must follow when requesting someone else's password.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following techniques is best suited for creating memorable,strong passwords?

Accepted Answer

A)  use at least one dictionary word in the password 
B)  use numbers instead of special characters 
C)  base passwords on the first letter of the words in a phrase 
D)  create a password that is related to your name or company name 
A)  use at least one dictionary word in the password 
B)  use numbers instead of special characters 
C)  base passwords on the first letter of the words in a phrase 
D)  create a password that is related to your name or company name

Question 15

What are the points one needs to keep in mind when deciding to implement a management information system (MIS)?

Accepted Answer

When deciding to implement an MIS,one ne

Question 16

Experimentation only increases the fear of failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Because of Moore's Law,any routine skill can be outsourced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

MIS is concerned with the use of information systems that help businesses achieve their goals and objectives and not the development of such systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A student's schedule in a portable calendar is an example of an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is the most crucial requirement for the success of a security system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Users should take security seriously. 
B)  Firewalls should be installed and updated regularly. 
C)  Administrative authority should be distributed among team members. 
D)  Anti-virus software should be installed. 
A)  Users should take security seriously. 
B)  Firewalls should be installed and updated regularly. 
C)  Administrative authority should be distributed among team members. 
D)  Anti-virus software should be installed.

Exam 1: The Importance of MIS

Which of the following statements best describes Moore's Law?

What is abstract reasoning? Provide an example.

A group of components that interact to achieve a purpose is referred to as a(n)________.

The five-component framework of an information system consists of computer hardware,software,data,people,and ________.

Which of the following is necessary for effective collaboration?

Effective collaboration is all about being nice to your team members.

Statements such as,"I've never done this before" and "Is it too weird for the market?" show a lack of ability to experiment.

Abstract reasoning is the ability to make and manipulate models.

As a result of Moore's Law,________.

Information systems should be created if the company is falling behind the technology curve.

Define Moore's Law and explain how the phenomenon it describes affects the technology business.

Because of Moore's Law,the cost of data storage and data communications is essentially zero.

The "do-si-do" move refers to the password etiquette one must follow when requesting someone else's password.

Which of the following techniques is best suited for creating memorable,strong passwords?

What are the points one needs to keep in mind when deciding to implement a management information system (MIS)?

Experimentation only increases the fear of failure.

Because of Moore's Law,any routine skill can be outsourced.

MIS is concerned with the use of information systems that help businesses achieve their goals and objectives and not the development of such systems.

A student's schedule in a portable calendar is an example of an information system.

Which of the following is the most crucial requirement for the success of a security system?

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Information Systems Development

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