Question 1

Identify a statement that differentiates information technology from information systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  One can buy information technology, but not information systems. 
B)  People are an important component of information technology, but not of information systems. 
C)  Information systems are a subset of information technology. 
D)  Unlike information system, information technology is an assembly of hardware, software, data, procedures, and people. 
A)  One can buy information technology, but not information systems. 
B)  People are an important component of information technology, but not of information systems. 
C)  Information systems are a subset of information technology. 
D)  Unlike information system, information technology is an assembly of hardware, software, data, procedures, and people.

Question 2

In the five-component model of information systems, which of the following components is considered as an actor?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

By 2025, huge networks of computers would be required to process image data in real time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Systems thinking refers to the skill that helps to make a reasoned analysis of a problem and envisioning potential solutions to the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to Moore's Law, the number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

________ is the ability to model the components of a system, to connect the inputs and outputs among those components into a sensible whole that reflects the structure and dynamics of the phenomenon observed.

Accepted Answer

A)  Abstract reasoning 
B)  Systems thinking 
C)  Collaboration 
D)  Experimentation 
A)  Abstract reasoning 
B)  Systems thinking 
C)  Collaboration 
D)  Experimentation

Question 7

A spreadsheet consists of airfares to different cities from Chicago. If the contents of the spreadsheet are used to make a decision, it will be considered as________.

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge 
B)  data 
C)  information 
D)  intuition 
A)  knowledge 
B)  data 
C)  information 
D)  intuition

Question 8

Which of the following best describes data?

Accepted Answer

A)  information presented in a meaningful context 
B)  processed information 
C)  recorded facts or figures 
D)  knowledge derived from facts or figures 
A)  information presented in a meaningful context 
B)  processed information 
C)  recorded facts or figures 
D)  knowledge derived from facts or figures

Question 9

Information system refers to the products, methods, inventions, and standards that are used for the purpose of producing information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the context of information systems, which of the following statements is True of data characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Data generated should be in excess of what is required. 
B)  An appropriate relationship should exist between the cost of data and its value. 
C)  Data should be relevant to the context, not necessarily to the subject. 
D)  Freely available data is always accurate and timely. 
A)  Data generated should be in excess of what is required. 
B)  An appropriate relationship should exist between the cost of data and its value. 
C)  Data should be relevant to the context, not necessarily to the subject. 
D)  Freely available data is always accurate and timely.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Obtaining or developing new programs is more difficult than ordering additional hardware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Why do businesses develop information systems? Also, point out some of the wrong reasons businesses sometimes cite for developing information systems.

Accepted Answer

Information systems exist to help people

Question 14

Information systems exist to help people who work in an organization to achieve the strategies of that business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Data should be relevant to the subject, not necessarily to the context.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Erin is a manager for a reputed software firm. She typically monitors and evaluates the existing working procedures of her subordinates. She constantly changes these working procedures so that they are consistent with the company's resources. This shows her ability to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  participate in systems thinking 
B)  experiment 
C)  make abstractions 
D)  collaborate 
A)  participate in systems thinking 
B)  experiment 
C)  make abstractions 
D)  collaborate

Question 17

Graham & Hilda Corp. is a firm that offers enterprise software solutions to independent retailers. The firm recently entered into a contract with a major national retail chain to develop and implement 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 to create 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 to create 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 18

Which of the following statements is True of good information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Good information should go well beyond the scope of the purpose for which it is generated. 
B)  Information should be relevant to the subject, not necessarily to the context. 
C)  Good information should be based on correct and complete data. 
D)  Good information is only received from sources that provide data for free. 
A)  Good information should go well beyond the scope of the purpose for which it is generated. 
B)  Information should be relevant to the subject, not necessarily to the context. 
C)  Good information should be based on correct and complete data. 
D)  Good information is only received from sources that provide data for free.

Question 19

Which of the following ratios has fallen as a result of Moore's Law?

Accepted Answer

A)  price/performance 
B)  demand/supply 
C)  profit/loss 
D)  debt/equity 
A)  price/performance 
B)  demand/supply 
C)  profit/loss 
D)  debt/equity

Question 20

Data needs to be sufficient for the purpose for which it is generated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Identify a statement that differentiates information technology from information systems.

In the five-component model of information systems, which of the following components is considered as an actor?

By 2025, huge networks of computers would be required to process image data in real time.

Systems thinking refers to the skill that helps to make a reasoned analysis of a problem and envisioning potential solutions to the problem.

According to Moore's Law, the number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months.

________ is the ability to model the components of a system, to connect the inputs and outputs among those components into a sensible whole that reflects the structure and dynamics of the phenomenon observed.

A spreadsheet consists of airfares to different cities from Chicago. If the contents of the spreadsheet are used to make a decision, it will be considered as________.

Which of the following best describes data?

Information system refers to the products, methods, inventions, and standards that are used for the purpose of producing information.

In the context of information systems, which of the following statements is True of data characteristics?

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

Obtaining or developing new programs is more difficult than ordering additional hardware.

Why do businesses develop information systems? Also, point out some of the wrong reasons businesses sometimes cite for developing information systems.

Information systems exist to help people who work in an organization to achieve the strategies of that business.

Data should be relevant to the subject, not necessarily to the context.

Erin is a manager for a reputed software firm. She typically monitors and evaluates the existing working procedures of her subordinates. She constantly changes these working procedures so that they are consistent with the company's resources. This shows her ability to ________.

Which of the following statements is True of good information?

Which of the following ratios has fallen as a result of Moore's Law?

Data needs to be sufficient for the purpose for which it is generated.

Collaboration Information Systems

Strategy and Information Systems

Hardware, Software, and Mobile Systems

Database Processing

The Cloud

Processes, Organizations, and Information Systems

Social Media Information Systems

Business Intelligence Systems

Information Systems Security

Information Systems Management

Information Systems Development

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Exam 1: The Importance of MIS

Identify a statement that differentiates information technology from information systems.

In the five-component model of information systems, which of the following components is considered as an actor?

By 2025, huge networks of computers would be required to process image data in real time.

Systems thinking refers to the skill that helps to make a reasoned analysis of a problem and envisioning potential solutions to the problem.

According to Moore's Law, the number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months.

________ is the ability to model the components of a system, to connect the inputs and outputs among those components into a sensible whole that reflects the structure and dynamics of the phenomenon observed.

A spreadsheet consists of airfares to different cities from Chicago. If the contents of the spreadsheet are used to make a decision, it will be considered as________.

Which of the following best describes data?

Information system refers to the products, methods, inventions, and standards that are used for the purpose of producing information.

In the context of information systems, which of the following statements is True of data characteristics?

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

Obtaining or developing new programs is more difficult than ordering additional hardware.

Why do businesses develop information systems? Also, point out some of the wrong reasons businesses sometimes cite for developing information systems.

Information systems exist to help people who work in an organization to achieve the strategies of that business.

Data should be relevant to the subject, not necessarily to the context.

Erin is a manager for a reputed software firm. She typically monitors and evaluates the existing working procedures of her subordinates. She constantly changes these working procedures so that they are consistent with the company's resources. This shows her ability to ________.

Which of the following statements is True of good information?

Which of the following ratios has fallen as a result of Moore's Law?

Data needs to be sufficient for the purpose for which it is generated.

Collaboration Information Systems

Strategy and Information Systems

Hardware, Software, and Mobile Systems

Database Processing

The Cloud

Processes, Organizations, and Information Systems

Social Media Information Systems

Business Intelligence Systems

Information Systems Security

Information Systems Management

Information Systems Development

Filters