Question 1

According to the business process modeling notation,the end of a business process is symbolized by a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  circle having a thick border 
B)  circle having a narrow border 
C)  square having a thick border 
D)  square having a narrow border 
A)  circle having a thick border 
B)  circle having a narrow border 
C)  square having a thick border 
D)  square having a narrow border

Question 2

Describe accurate information.Why is an information system providing accurate information crucial to an organization?

Accepted Answer

Good information is accurate information

Question 3

Explain the importance of timeliness of information in an organization.

Accepted Answer

Good information requires that data be a

Question 4

Process quality can be measured in two dimensions: process effectiveness and process efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Data is knowledge derived from information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An activity is considered automated when it is characterized by people following procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to the business process modeling notation standard,an activity with a boxed plus sign inside it indicates a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  subprocess 
B)  data flow 
C)  sequence flow 
D)  data repository 
A)  subprocess 
B)  data flow 
C)  sequence flow 
D)  data repository

Question 8

According to the business process modeling notation standard,the start of a business process is symbolized by a circle having a thick border.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Information systems should not be subject to the same financial analyses to which other assets are subjected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Users develop work-arounds when data from an information system is unreliable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In an IS framework,________ is the bridge between the computer side on the left and the human side on the right.

Accepted Answer

A)  hardware 
B)  software 
C)  information technology 
D)  data 
A)  hardware 
B)  software 
C)  information technology 
D)  data

Question 12

Which of the following refers to information that is based on correct and complete data and has been processed correctly,as expected?

Accepted Answer

A)  relevant information 
B)  measurable information 
C)  accurate information 
D)  timely information 
A)  relevant information 
B)  measurable information 
C)  accurate information 
D)  timely information

Question 13

Average wage is knowledge that can be derived from the data of individual wages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When work that was formerly done by people has been moved to computers,it is said to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  outsourced 
B)  automated 
C)  documented 
D)  systematized 
A)  outsourced 
B)  automated 
C)  documented 
D)  systematized

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of using an information system to improve process quality?

Accepted Answer

A)  The quality of performance analysis remains the same with the implementation of an information system. 
B)  Development of information systems should be done solely by technical personnel. 
C)  Information systems can improve process efficiency but not process effectiveness. 
D)  A process that uses a labor saving information system may not be efficient. 
A)  The quality of performance analysis remains the same with the implementation of an information system. 
B)  Development of information systems should be done solely by technical personnel. 
C)  Information systems can improve process efficiency but not process effectiveness. 
D)  A process that uses a labor saving information system may not be efficient.

Question 16

In the five-component framework of an IS,data is the bridge between the computer side and the human side.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are the costs associated with data? When is data considered to be worth its cost?

Accepted Answer

Data is not free.There are costs for dev

Question 18

What is a business process? Define activities.

Accepted Answer

A business process is a networ

Question 19

As the CEO of a call center,which of the following information is good information for you?

Accepted Answer

A)  hourly variance reports of performance parameters in each queue 
B)  daily reports of call abandons due to system downtime 
C)  lists of stationery usage consolidated weekly 
D)  department-level averages of revenue generation figures 
A)  hourly variance reports of performance parameters in each queue 
B)  daily reports of call abandons due to system downtime 
C)  lists of stationery usage consolidated weekly 
D)  department-level averages of revenue generation figures

Question 20

________ represent the movement of data from one activity to another.

Accepted Answer

A)  Data charts 
B)  Data buses 
C)  Data modules 
D)  Data flows 
A)  Data charts 
B)  Data buses 
C)  Data modules 
D)  Data flows

According to the business process modeling notation,the end of a business process is symbolized by a ________.

Describe accurate information.Why is an information system providing accurate information crucial to an organization?

Explain the importance of timeliness of information in an organization.

Process quality can be measured in two dimensions: process effectiveness and process efficiency.

Data is knowledge derived from information.

An activity is considered automated when it is characterized by people following procedures.

According to the business process modeling notation standard,an activity with a boxed plus sign inside it indicates a ________.

According to the business process modeling notation standard,the start of a business process is symbolized by a circle having a thick border.

Information systems should not be subject to the same financial analyses to which other assets are subjected.

Users develop work-arounds when data from an information system is unreliable.

In an IS framework,________ is the bridge between the computer side on the left and the human side on the right.

Which of the following refers to information that is based on correct and complete data and has been processed correctly,as expected?

Average wage is knowledge that can be derived from the data of individual wages.

When work that was formerly done by people has been moved to computers,it is said to be ________.

Which of the following statements is true of using an information system to improve process quality?

In the five-component framework of an IS,data is the bridge between the computer side and the human side.

What are the costs associated with data? When is data considered to be worth its cost?

What is a business process? Define activities.

As the CEO of a call center,which of the following information is good information for you?

________ represent the movement of data from one activity to another.

The Importance of MIS

Organizational Strategy, information Systems, and Competitive Advantage

Hardware and Software

Database Processing

The Cloud

Organizations and Information Systems

Social Media Information Systems

Business Intelligence Systems

Information Systems Development

Information Systems Management

Information Security Management

Extension A1: Collaboration Information Systems for Decision Making,problem Solving,and Project Management

Extension A2: Collaborative Information Systems for Student Projects

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Exam 2: Business Processes, information Systems, and Information

According to the business process modeling notation,the end of a business process is symbolized by a ________.

Describe accurate information.Why is an information system providing accurate information crucial to an organization?

Explain the importance of timeliness of information in an organization.

Process quality can be measured in two dimensions: process effectiveness and process efficiency.

Data is knowledge derived from information.

An activity is considered automated when it is characterized by people following procedures.

According to the business process modeling notation standard,an activity with a boxed plus sign inside it indicates a ________.

According to the business process modeling notation standard,the start of a business process is symbolized by a circle having a thick border.

Information systems should not be subject to the same financial analyses to which other assets are subjected.

Users develop work-arounds when data from an information system is unreliable.

In an IS framework,________ is the bridge between the computer side on the left and the human side on the right.

Which of the following refers to information that is based on correct and complete data and has been processed correctly,as expected?

Average wage is knowledge that can be derived from the data of individual wages.

When work that was formerly done by people has been moved to computers,it is said to be ________.

Which of the following statements is true of using an information system to improve process quality?

In the five-component framework of an IS,data is the bridge between the computer side and the human side.

What are the costs associated with data? When is data considered to be worth its cost?

What is a business process? Define activities.

As the CEO of a call center,which of the following information is good information for you?

________ represent the movement of data from one activity to another.

The Importance of MIS

Organizational Strategy, information Systems, and Competitive Advantage

Hardware and Software

Database Processing

The Cloud

Organizations and Information Systems

Social Media Information Systems

Business Intelligence Systems

Information Systems Development

Information Systems Management

Information Security Management

Extension A1: Collaboration Information Systems for Decision Making,problem Solving,and Project Management

Extension A2: Collaborative Information Systems for Student Projects

Filters