Question 1

Computers are most beneficial in transaction-processing operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Microsoft Access is an example of _____ in an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) internal data 
B) external data 
C) database management system 
D) knowledge base management system 
A) internal data 
B) external data 
C) database management system 
D) knowledge base management system C

Question 3

What types of decisions are supported by a logistics information system(LIS)?

Accepted Answer

The following are a few examples of decisions supported by an LIS:
a)Improving routing and delivery schedules
b)Selecting the best modes of transportation
c)Improving transportation budgeting
d)Improving shipment planning

Question 4

The purpose of an information system's _____ component is generating the most useful type of information for making decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) process 
B) internal data 
C) external data 
D) database 
A) process 
B) internal data 
C) external data 
D) database

Question 5

Describe the threat of substitute products or services and how organizations fight this threat.

Accepted Answer

The threat of substitute products or ser

Question 6

Rivalry among existing competitors is high when many competitors occupy the same marketplace position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In accordance with Porter's Five Forces model,_____ power is high when customers have fewer options and low when customers have more options.

Accepted Answer

A) buyer 
B) prospect 
C) user 
D) supplier 
A) buyer 
B) prospect 
C) user 
D) supplier

Question 8

In the context of the popular jobs in the information system's field,a (n)___________________ designs and maintains the organization's Web site.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the context of the popular jobs...

Question 9

A(n)____________________ is the heart of an information system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is the heart of an information...

Question 10

Buyer power is high when customers have few choices and low when they have many choices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The ____________________ component of an information system is considered the input to the system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ component of an information system...

Question 12

____ is a social networking Web site.

Accepted Answer

A) Twitter 
B) Google chrome 
C) Bing 
D) Droid 
A) Twitter 
B) Google chrome 
C) Bing 
D) Droid

Question 13

The purpose of an information system's ____________________ component is generating the most useful type of information for making decisions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The purpose of an information system's ____________________...

Question 14

In the context of an information systems job,a chief technology officer oversees long-range planning and keeps an eye on new developments in the field that can affect a company's success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Customers,competitors,and suppliers are examples of internal data sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An effective financial information system (FIS)should provide timely,accurate,and integrated information about the marketing mix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Skill in using word processing software is an example of information literacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain the difference in focus for a bottom-line strategy and a top-line strategy.

Accepted Answer

The focus of a bottom-line strategy is i

Question 19

A typical PDA includes a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A) external monitor 
B) calendar 
C) mouse 
D) external keyboard 
A) external monitor 
B) calendar 
C) mouse 
D) external keyboard

Question 20

The four Ms of resources are _____.

Accepted Answer

A) management, motivation, manpower, and monitoring 
B) materials, money, modeling, and monitoring 
C) manpower, machinery, materials, and money 
D) manpower, monitoring, movement, and modeling 
A) management, motivation, manpower, and monitoring 
B) materials, money, modeling, and monitoring 
C) manpower, machinery, materials, and money 
D) manpower, monitoring, movement, and modeling

Computers are most beneficial in transaction-processing operations.

Microsoft Access is an example of _____ in an information system.

What types of decisions are supported by a logistics information system(LIS)?

The purpose of an information system's _____ component is generating the most useful type of information for making decisions.

Describe the threat of substitute products or services and how organizations fight this threat.

Rivalry among existing competitors is high when many competitors occupy the same marketplace position.

In accordance with Porter's Five Forces model,_____ power is high when customers have fewer options and low when customers have more options.

In the context of the popular jobs in the information system's field,a (n)___________________ designs and maintains the organization's Web site.

A(n)____________________ is the heart of an information system.

Buyer power is high when customers have few choices and low when they have many choices.

The ____________________ component of an information system is considered the input to the system.

____ is a social networking Web site.

The purpose of an information system's ____________________ component is generating the most useful type of information for making decisions.

In the context of an information systems job,a chief technology officer oversees long-range planning and keeps an eye on new developments in the field that can affect a company's success.

Customers,competitors,and suppliers are examples of internal data sources.

An effective financial information system (FIS)should provide timely,accurate,and integrated information about the marketing mix.

Skill in using word processing software is an example of information literacy.

Explain the difference in focus for a bottom-line strategy and a top-line strategy.

A typical PDA includes a(n)_____.

The four Ms of resources are _____.

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: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

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

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Exam 1: Information Systems: an Overview

Computers are most beneficial in transaction-processing operations.

Microsoft Access is an example of _____ in an information system.

What types of decisions are supported by a logistics information system(LIS)?

The purpose of an information system's _____ component is generating the most useful type of information for making decisions.

Describe the threat of substitute products or services and how organizations fight this threat.

Rivalry among existing competitors is high when many competitors occupy the same marketplace position.

In accordance with Porter's Five Forces model,_____ power is high when customers have fewer options and low when customers have more options.

In the context of the popular jobs in the information system's field,a (n)___________________ designs and maintains the organization's Web site.

A(n)____________________ is the heart of an information system.

Buyer power is high when customers have few choices and low when they have many choices.

The ____________________ component of an information system is considered the input to the system.

____ is a social networking Web site.

The purpose of an information system's ____________________ component is generating the most useful type of information for making decisions.

In the context of an information systems job,a chief technology officer oversees long-range planning and keeps an eye on new developments in the field that can affect a company's success.

Customers,competitors,and suppliers are examples of internal data sources.

An effective financial information system (FIS)should provide timely,accurate,and integrated information about the marketing mix.

Skill in using word processing software is an example of information literacy.

Explain the difference in focus for a bottom-line strategy and a top-line strategy.

A typical PDA includes a(n)_____.

The four Ms of resources are _____.

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: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

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