Question 1

Explain the management and use of information systems.

Accepted Answer

We define management to mean develop,mai

Question 2

The phenomenal growth of video sharing websites such as YouTube is an example of how Moore's Law can impact the business environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Other than development tasks,what are the other roles than you will need to undertake in the use of information systems?

Accepted Answer

In addition to development tasks,you wil

Question 4

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 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

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is an essential characteristic of a strong password?

Accepted Answer

A) It should have at least 12 characters. 
B) It should contain a complete dictionary word. 
C) It should not contain many special characters. 
D) It should not contain your user name or company name. 
A) It should have at least 12 characters. 
B) It should contain a complete dictionary word. 
C) It should not contain many special characters. 
D) It should not contain your user name or company name.

Question 8

What is experimentation? Explain its importance.

Accepted Answer

Successful experimentation is not throwi

Question 9

Which of the following,if true,would weaken a password?

Accepted Answer

A) It contains a complete dictionary word in Latin. 
B) It contains both upper- and lowercase letters. 
C) It contains the numbers 9 and 3. 
D) It contains three special characters. 
A) It contains a complete dictionary word in Latin. 
B) It contains both upper- and lowercase letters. 
C) It contains the numbers 9 and 3. 
D) It contains three special characters.

Question 10

Good passwords contain a complete dictionary word.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is a valid reason for a company to create a new information system?

Accepted Answer

A) The company needs to project a modern image. 
B) The company does not want to fall behind the technology curve. 
C) The dynamic nature of the company has led to new requirements. 
D) Most companies in the industry use information systems. 
A) The company needs to project a modern image. 
B) The company does not want to fall behind the technology curve. 
C) The dynamic nature of the company has led to new requirements. 
D) Most companies in the industry use information systems.

Question 12

Which of the following statements on password etiquette is true?

Accepted Answer

A) If someone asks for your password,do not just give it out. 
B) Always back-up your password by writing it down. 
C) Never access an information system from a computer that is connected to the Internet. 
D) Never use the password more than three times a day. 
A) If someone asks for your password,do not just give it out. 
B) Always back-up your password by writing it down. 
C) Never access an information system from a computer that is connected to the Internet. 
D) Never use the password more than three times a day.

Question 13

A group of components that interact to achieve some 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 14

Which of the following distinguishes information systems from information technology?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Explain the difference and the relationship between information technology (IT)and information systems (IS).

Accepted Answer

Information technology and information s

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

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 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Exam 1: The Importance of Mis

Explain the management and use of information systems.

The phenomenal growth of video sharing websites such as YouTube is an example of how Moore's Law can impact the business environment.

Other than development tasks,what are the other roles than you will need to undertake in the use of information systems?

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

Which of the following is necessary for effective collaboration?

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

Which of the following is an essential characteristic of a strong password?

What is experimentation? Explain its importance.

Which of the following,if true,would weaken a password?

Good passwords contain a complete dictionary word.

Which of the following is a valid reason for a company to create a new information system?

Which of the following statements on password etiquette is true?

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

Which of the following distinguishes information systems from information technology?

Explain the difference and the relationship between information technology (IT)and information systems (IS).

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

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

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

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

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

Business Processes information Systems and Information

Organizational Strategy information Systems and Competitive Advantage

Hardware and Software

Database Processing

Data Communication and the Cloud

Organizations and Information Systems

Social Media Information Systems

Business Intelligence Systems

Information Systems Development

Information Systems Management

Information Security Management

Collaboration Information Systems for Decision Making, Problem Solving, and Project Management

Collaborative Information Systems for Student Projects

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010

Database Design

Using Microsoft Access 2010

Using Excel and Access Together

Mobile Systems

Functional Applications

Enterprise Resource Planning ERP systems

Supply Chain Management

Hyper-Social Organizations and Knowledge Management

Database Marketing

Reporting Systems and OLAP

Geographic Information Systems

Systems Development Project Management

Agile Development

Business Process Management

International Mis

Filters