Question 1

_____ consists of raw facts and is a major component of information systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cache 
B)  Kernel 
C)  Data 
D)  Process 
A)  Cache 
B)  Kernel 
C)  Data 
D)  Process C

Question 2

How do organizations use social networking sites?

Accepted Answer

Organizations use social networking sites to give customers up-to-date information and even how-to support via videos.These sites can reduce organizations' costs by providing an inexpensive medium for targeting a large customer base.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Social networking sites can reduce organizations' costs by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  giving customers more access to all sorts of data 
B)  limiting buyers' choices by offering services that make it difficult for customers to switch 
C)  providing an inexpensive medium for targeting a large customer base 
D)  customizing the organization's Web site and offering many options to customers 
A)  giving customers more access to all sorts of data 
B)  limiting buyers' choices by offering services that make it difficult for customers to switch 
C)  providing an inexpensive medium for targeting a large customer base 
D)  customizing the organization's Web site and offering many options to customers

Question 5

When solving problems,the users of an information system must avoid using informal information-such as rumors,unconfirmed reports,and stories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most information systems avoid using graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following strategies identified by Michael Porter helps organizations make their products and services distinct from their competitors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simulation strategy 
B)  Overall cost leadership strategy 
C)  Focus strategy 
D)  Differentiation strategy 
A)  Simulation strategy 
B)  Overall cost leadership strategy 
C)  Focus strategy 
D)  Differentiation strategy

Question 8

A typical personal digital assistant (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 9

A(n) _____ is an organized integration of hardware and software technologies,data,processes,and human elements designed to produce timely,integrated,relevant,accurate,and useful information for decision-making purposes.

Accepted Answer

management

Question 10

Computer networks,database systems,POS systems,etc.are few examples of _____,which support information systems in decision making.

Accepted Answer

informatio

Question 11

The data component of an information system is considered the output to the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The quality of information is determined by its usefulness to management information system (MIS) users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Compare information systems and information technologies.

Accepted Answer

Information systems are broader in scope

Question 14

Explain personal digital assistants (PDAs).

Accepted Answer

Many workers are now telecommuters who p

Question 15

_____ is a social networking Web site.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

A logistics information system (LIS) provides reports and statistics on employee demographics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

To be useful,information must have the quality of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  randomness 
B)  timeliness 
C)  erroneousness 
D)  abstractness 
A)  randomness 
B)  timeliness 
C)  erroneousness 
D)  abstractness

Question 18

What is a database? What role does a database play in an information system?

Accepted Answer

A database,the heart of an information s

Question 19

The final task in designing a management information system (MIS) is:

Accepted Answer

A)  collecting and analyzing internal and external data for accuracy and relevancy. 
B)  providing information in a useful format for decision-making purposes. 
C)  clearly defining the system's objectives. 
D)  integrating hardware and software components. 
A)  collecting and analyzing internal and external data for accuracy and relevancy. 
B)  providing information in a useful format for decision-making purposes. 
C)  clearly defining the system's objectives. 
D)  integrating hardware and software components.

Question 20

Describe the impact of Internet growth in the future.

Accepted Answer

Internet growth will continue,which will

_____ consists of raw facts and is a major component of information systems.

How do organizations use social networking sites?

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

Social networking sites can reduce organizations' costs by _____.

When solving problems,the users of an information system must avoid using informal information-such as rumors,unconfirmed reports,and stories.

Most information systems avoid using graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

Which of the following strategies identified by Michael Porter helps organizations make their products and services distinct from their competitors?

A typical personal digital assistant (PDA) includes a(n) _____.

A(n) _____ is an organized integration of hardware and software technologies,data,processes,and human elements designed to produce timely,integrated,relevant,accurate,and useful information for decision-making purposes.

Computer networks,database systems,POS systems,etc.are few examples of _____,which support information systems in decision making.

The data component of an information system is considered the output to the system.

The quality of information is determined by its usefulness to management information system (MIS) users.

Compare information systems and information technologies.

Explain personal digital assistants (PDAs).

_____ is a social networking Web site.

A logistics information system (LIS) provides reports and statistics on employee demographics.

To be useful,information must have the quality of _____.

What is a database? What role does a database play in an information system?

The final task in designing a management information system (MIS) is:

Describe the impact of Internet growth in the future.

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

_____ consists of raw facts and is a major component of information systems.

How do organizations use social networking sites?

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

Social networking sites can reduce organizations' costs by _____.

When solving problems,the users of an information system must avoid using informal information-such as rumors,unconfirmed reports,and stories.

Most information systems avoid using graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

Which of the following strategies identified by Michael Porter helps organizations make their products and services distinct from their competitors?

A typical personal digital assistant (PDA) includes a(n) _____.

A(n) _____ is an organized integration of hardware and software technologies,data,processes,and human elements designed to produce timely,integrated,relevant,accurate,and useful information for decision-making purposes.

Computer networks,database systems,POS systems,etc.are few examples of _____,which support information systems in decision making.

The data component of an information system is considered the output to the system.

The quality of information is determined by its usefulness to management information system (MIS) users.

Compare information systems and information technologies.

Explain personal digital assistants (PDAs).

_____ is a social networking Web site.

A logistics information system (LIS) provides reports and statistics on employee demographics.

To be useful,information must have the quality of _____.

What is a database? What role does a database play in an information system?

The final task in designing a management information system (MIS) is:

Describe the impact of Internet growth in the future.

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