Question 1

In the context of computer literacy and information literacy, to be competitive in a workplace, knowledge workers should _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  know how and why data is collected 
B)  avoid indexing and updating data 
C)  restrict themselves to the use of formal information 
D)  refrain from using business intelligence tools 
A)  know how and why data is collected 
B)  avoid indexing and updating data 
C)  restrict themselves to the use of formal information 
D)  refrain from using business intelligence tools

Question 2

The main difference between an intranet and the Internet is that intranets are public and the Internet is private.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of an intranet?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a network within an organization that uses Internet protocols and technologies. 
B)  It is a network that covers a wide area with the help of rented telecommunication lines. 
C)  It is a network where a computer is connected to the Internet and acts as a gateway for other devices. 
D)  It is a widely available public network of interconnected computer networks. 
A)  It is a network within an organization that uses Internet protocols and technologies. 
B)  It is a network that covers a wide area with the help of rented telecommunication lines. 
C)  It is a network where a computer is connected to the Internet and acts as a gateway for other devices. 
D)  It is a widely available public network of interconnected computer networks.

Question 4

Computer networks, database systems, point-of-sale (POS) systems, etc., are few examples of information technologies that support information systems in ____. ​
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Accepted Answer

A)  decision making 
B)  strategic planning 
C)  orientation focusing 
D)  consumer building 
A)  decision making 
B)  strategic planning 
C)  orientation focusing 
D)  consumer building

Question 5

In a management information system (MIS) application, processes are usually methods for performing a task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_____ is a social networking site.

Accepted Answer

A)  LinkedIn 
B)  Yahoo 
C)  Bing 
D)  Baidu 
A)  LinkedIn 
B)  Yahoo 
C)  Bing 
D)  Baidu

Question 7

Explain what a knowledge worker should know to understand the role of information in generating and using business intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Knowledge workers need

Question 8

_____ refers to computing devices everywhere with different sizes and power and accessed through multiple formats such as voice, touch, and gesture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ubiquitous computing 
B)  Cloud computing 
C)  Context aware computing 
D)  Pervasive computing 
A)  Ubiquitous computing 
B)  Cloud computing 
C)  Context aware computing 
D)  Pervasive computing

Question 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  cache 
B)  kernel 
C)  data 
D)  process 
A)  cache 
B)  kernel 
C)  data 
D)  process

Question 11

A ____is typically used to support decisions related to managing an organization's cash flows. ​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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 13

In the context of the major components of an information system, describe the factors affecting the usefulness of information.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.The quality of informa

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

Which of the following statements is true of a personnel information system (PIS) in an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps make decisions related to allocating human and financial resources. 
B)  It helps make decisions related to reducing the cost of transporting materials. 
C)  It helps make decisions related to increasing product quality. 
D)  It helps make decisions related to minimizing capital investment risks. 
A)  It helps make decisions related to allocating human and financial resources. 
B)  It helps make decisions related to reducing the cost of transporting materials. 
C)  It helps make decisions related to increasing product quality. 
D)  It helps make decisions related to minimizing capital investment risks.

Question 16

When solving problems, the users of an information system must avoid using informal information-such as rumors, unconfirmed reports, and stories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain how an organization can combat the threat of new entrants.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.The threat of new entr

Question 18

Explain how banks use computers and information systems.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Banks use co

Question 19

Which of the following is essential for information to be useful?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relevance 
B)  Summarization 
C)  Language independence 
D)  Data variability 
A)  Relevance 
B)  Summarization 
C)  Language independence 
D)  Data variability

Question 20

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. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Five Forces Model 
B)  Six Sigma Model 
C)  Three Pyramid Model 
D)  Four Resources Model 
A)  Five Forces Model 
B)  Six Sigma Model 
C)  Three Pyramid Model 
D)  Four Resources Model

In the context of computer literacy and information literacy, to be competitive in a workplace, knowledge workers should _____.

The main difference between an intranet and the Internet is that intranets are public and the Internet is private.

Which of the following statements is true of an intranet?

Computer networks, database systems, point-of-sale (POS) systems, etc., are few examples of information technologies that support information systems in ____.

In a management information system (MIS) application, processes are usually methods for performing a task.

_____ is a social networking site.

Explain what a knowledge worker should know to understand the role of information in generating and using business intelligence.

_____ refers to computing devices everywhere with different sizes and power and accessed through multiple formats such as voice, touch, and gesture.

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

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

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

Database management systems _____.

In the context of the major components of an information system, describe the factors affecting the usefulness of information.

Database management systems _____.

Which of the following statements is true of a personnel information system (PIS) in an organization?

When solving problems, the users of an information system must avoid using informal information-such as rumors, unconfirmed reports, and stories.

Explain how an organization can combat the threat of new entrants.

Explain how banks use computers and information systems.

Which of the following is essential for information to be useful?

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.

Computers: The Machines Behind Computing

Database Systems, Data Warehouses and Data Marts

Personal, Legal, Ethical and Organizational Issues of Information Systems

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication

The Internet, Intranets, and Extranets

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Building Successful Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Management Support Systems

Intelligent Information Systems

Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications

Filters

Exam 1: Information Systems: An Overview

In the context of computer literacy and information literacy, to be competitive in a workplace, knowledge workers should _____.

The main difference between an intranet and the Internet is that intranets are public and the Internet is private.

Which of the following statements is true of an intranet?

Computer networks, database systems, point-of-sale (POS) systems, etc., are few examples of information technologies that support information systems in ____. ​ ​

In a management information system (MIS) application, processes are usually methods for performing a task.

_____ is a social networking site.

Explain what a knowledge worker should know to understand the role of information in generating and using business intelligence.

_____ refers to computing devices everywhere with different sizes and power and accessed through multiple formats such as voice, touch, and gesture.

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

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

A ____is typically used to support decisions related to managing an organization's cash flows. ​

Database management systems _____.

In the context of the major components of an information system, describe the factors affecting the usefulness of information.

Database management systems _____.

Which of the following statements is true of a personnel information system (PIS) in an organization?

When solving problems, the users of an information system must avoid using informal information-such as rumors, unconfirmed reports, and stories.

Explain how an organization can combat the threat of new entrants.

Explain how banks use computers and information systems.

Which of the following is essential for information to be useful?

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. ​

Computers: The Machines Behind Computing

Database Systems, Data Warehouses and Data Marts

Personal, Legal, Ethical and Organizational Issues of Information Systems

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication

The Internet, Intranets, and Extranets

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Building Successful Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Management Support Systems

Intelligent Information Systems

Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications

Filters

Computer networks, database systems, point-of-sale (POS) systems, etc., are few examples of information technologies that support information systems in ____.

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

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.