Exam 1: The Importance of MIS

An operating system like Windows or Linux is an example of the ________ component of an information system.

________ skills determine the ability to conceive information from data.

Which of the following is categorized as a nonroutine cognitive skill?

Good information requires that data be timely.

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

Information technology is an assembly of hardware, software, data, procedures, and people that produces information.

Users should take an active role in system development to create an information system that meets their needs.

A user of information systems can rely on data if it appears in the context of a Web page, a well-formatted report, or a fancy query.

The ________ component in the five-component model of information systems is considered a bridge that connects the computer side and the human side.

Which of the following term is described as processed data or data presented in a meaningful context?

Which of the following is a critical characteristic of good information?

Moore's Law predicts that the price to performance ratio of computers will double once in eighteen months.

Data refers to the knowledge derived from information.

Information systems differ in the amount of work that is moved from the human side to the computer side.

________ is the activity of two or more people working together to achieve a common goal, result, or work product.

A person who is good at collaboration will avoid giving critical feedback to others.

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

The most important skill for effective collaboration is to give and receive critical feedback.

Data accuracy is a critical requirement for good information.

Brad, an employee who works in the production department, has the ability to collaborate well with others. Brad's ability to collaborate is an example of a routine skill.