Question 1

A/An _____ exists when you find yourself in a situation that fails to meet your goals, needs, or expectations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Conflict 
B)  Process 
C)  Problem 
D)  Situation 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Conflict 
B)  Process 
C)  Problem 
D)  Situation 
E)  None of the above C

Question 2

The top level of the data hierarchy compiles the organized collection of files into a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Table 
B)  Entry 
C)  Category 
D)  Field 
E)  Database 
A)  Table 
B)  Entry 
C)  Category 
D)  Field 
E)  Database E

Question 3

A model-driven DSS:

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasizes access to and manipulation of a model 
B)  focuses on retrieval and management of unstructured documents 
C)  emphasizes access and manipulation of internal company data and sometimes external data 
D)  provides special problem-solving tools 
E)  focuses on communications and shared decision making 
A)  emphasizes access to and manipulation of a model 
B)  focuses on retrieval and management of unstructured documents 
C)  emphasizes access and manipulation of internal company data and sometimes external data 
D)  provides special problem-solving tools 
E)  focuses on communications and shared decision making A

Question 4

In a large firm, custody of an entity's data is most appropriately maintained by which of the following personnel?

Accepted Answer

A)  Data librarian 
B)  Systems analyst 
C)  Computer operator 
D)  Computer programmer 
E)  Data Designer 
A)  Data librarian 
B)  Systems analyst 
C)  Computer operator 
D)  Computer programmer 
E)  Data Designer

Question 5

Which of the following is not a major step in the IADD model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Investigate 
B)  Analyze 
C)  Decide 
D)  Do 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Investigate 
B)  Analyze 
C)  Decide 
D)  Do 
E)  None of the above

Question 6

Work in each of the participating areas, science and technology, focuses on different theoretical and practical aspects of users solving real-world problems using Information Technology. The benefit of collaboration between the science and technology is identified to be two-fold:

Accepted Answer

A)  Jointly tackling common problems will arrive at better results on the local level of each discipline, in a more efficient way. 
B)  Integrating appropriate results from each of the disciplines will lay the fundament for significantly improved solutions in many important data analysis applications. 
C)  a or b 
D)  a and b 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Jointly tackling common problems will arrive at better results on the local level of each discipline, in a more efficient way. 
B)  Integrating appropriate results from each of the disciplines will lay the fundament for significantly improved solutions in many important data analysis applications. 
C)  a or b 
D)  a and b 
E)  none of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is not an Information Characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complete 
B)  Accurate 
C)  Readable 
D)  Timely 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Complete 
B)  Accurate 
C)  Readable 
D)  Timely 
E)  None of the above

Question 8

_____ is/are raw unorganized facts, numbers, pictures, and so on.

Accepted Answer

A)  Data 
B)  Information 
C)  Knowledge 
D)  Wisdom 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Data 
B)  Information 
C)  Knowledge 
D)  Wisdom 
E)  None of the above

Question 9

Using the search engines available on the Internet will aid you in which step of knowledge work activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  communication 
B)  discovery 
C)  analysis 
D)  synthesis 
E)  transformation 
A)  communication 
B)  discovery 
C)  analysis 
D)  synthesis 
E)  transformation

Question 10

A course that does not necessarily fit into the requirements for graduation (i.e. a course after you have graduated) that you decide to take is an example of a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  structured decision 
B)  semistructured decision 
C)  unstructured decision 
D)  none of the above 
E)  all of the above 
A)  structured decision 
B)  semistructured decision 
C)  unstructured decision 
D)  none of the above 
E)  all of the above

Question 11

The ability to share your analyses, ideas, and solutions with others refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Discovery 
B)  Analysis 
C)  Transformation 
D)  Synthesis 
E)  Communication 
A)  Discovery 
B)  Analysis 
C)  Transformation 
D)  Synthesis 
E)  Communication

Question 12

A _____ extracts and reorganizes subject-area-specific data to allow business professionals to focus on a specific subject area.

Accepted Answer

A)  Data Model 
B)  Data Warehouse 
C)  Data Mine 
D)  Data Mart 
E)  Data Set 
A)  Data Model 
B)  Data Warehouse 
C)  Data Mine 
D)  Data Mart 
E)  Data Set

Question 13

If you put up your umbrella just as the rain begins to fall, your action is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Reliable 
B)  Unreliable 
C)  Timely 
D)  Untimely 
E)  risky 
A)  Reliable 
B)  Unreliable 
C)  Timely 
D)  Untimely 
E)  risky

Question 14

Unicode will store a letter using:

Accepted Answer

A)  8 bytes 
B)  8 bits 
C)  16 bits 
D)  16 bytes 
A)  8 bytes 
B)  8 bits 
C)  16 bits 
D)  16 bytes

Question 15

A data _____ consists of interrelated data that are stored in files and organized so that computer programs can quickly and easily access specific pieces of data.

Accepted Answer

A)  Warehouse 
B)  Centre 
C)  Base 
D)  Hierarchy 
E)  Mart 
A)  Warehouse 
B)  Centre 
C)  Base 
D)  Hierarchy 
E)  Mart

Question 16

Knowledge work activities include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  discovery and transformation 
B)  input and output 
C)  analysis and synthesis 
D)  communication of data 
E)  information and knowledge 
A)  discovery and transformation 
B)  input and output 
C)  analysis and synthesis 
D)  communication of data 
E)  information and knowledge

Question 17

Expert systems (ES); artificial intelligence applications; and data mining tools would be an example of which type of DSS?

Accepted Answer

A)  Communications-driven 
B)  Data-driven 
C)  Document-driven 
D)  Knowledge-driven 
E)  Model-driven 
A)  Communications-driven 
B)  Data-driven 
C)  Document-driven 
D)  Knowledge-driven 
E)  Model-driven

Question 18

A collection of fields is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Table 
B)  Entry 
C)  Category 
D)  Record 
E)  Database 
A)  Table 
B)  Entry 
C)  Category 
D)  Record 
E)  Database

Question 19

According to the text, knowledge work consists of all of the following activities except:

Accepted Answer

A)  communication 
B)  discovery 
C)  analysis 
D)  synthesis 
E)  networking 
A)  communication 
B)  discovery 
C)  analysis 
D)  synthesis 
E)  networking

Question 20

Which of the following is not an advantage of a database system?

Accepted Answer

A)  data independence 
B)  increases data redundancy 
C)  maintains quality of data 
D)  handles security, synchronizes access by users 
E)  allows for improved data access, different views of data, and report generation 
A)  data independence 
B)  increases data redundancy 
C)  maintains quality of data 
D)  handles security, synchronizes access by users 
E)  allows for improved data access, different views of data, and report generation

A/An _____ exists when you find yourself in a situation that fails to meet your goals, needs, or expectations.

The top level of the data hierarchy compiles the organized collection of files into a:

A model-driven DSS:

In a large firm, custody of an entity's data is most appropriately maintained by which of the following personnel?

Which of the following is not a major step in the IADD model?

Work in each of the participating areas, science and technology, focuses on different theoretical and practical aspects of users solving real-world problems using Information Technology. The benefit of collaboration between the science and technology is identified to be two-fold:

Which of the following is not an Information Characteristic?

_____ is/are raw unorganized facts, numbers, pictures, and so on.

Using the search engines available on the Internet will aid you in which step of knowledge work activity?

A course that does not necessarily fit into the requirements for graduation (i.e. a course after you have graduated) that you decide to take is an example of a/an:

The ability to share your analyses, ideas, and solutions with others refers to:

A _____ extracts and reorganizes subject-area-specific data to allow business professionals to focus on a specific subject area.

If you put up your umbrella just as the rain begins to fall, your action is:

Unicode will store a letter using:

A data _____ consists of interrelated data that are stored in files and organized so that computer programs can quickly and easily access specific pieces of data.

Knowledge work activities include all of the following except:

Expert systems (ES); artificial intelligence applications; and data mining tools would be an example of which type of DSS?

A collection of fields is known as a:

According to the text, knowledge work consists of all of the following activities except:

Which of the following is not an advantage of a database system?

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Exam 3: Managing and Using Data

A/An _____ exists when you find yourself in a situation that fails to meet your goals, needs, or expectations.

The top level of the data hierarchy compiles the organized collection of files into a:

A model-driven DSS:

In a large firm, custody of an entity's data is most appropriately maintained by which of the following personnel?

Which of the following is not a major step in the IADD model?

Work in each of the participating areas, science and technology, focuses on different theoretical and practical aspects of users solving real-world problems using Information Technology. The benefit of collaboration between the science and technology is identified to be two-fold:

Which of the following is not an Information Characteristic?

_____ is/are raw unorganized facts, numbers, pictures, and so on.

Using the search engines available on the Internet will aid you in which step of knowledge work activity?

A course that does not necessarily fit into the requirements for graduation (i.e. a course after you have graduated) that you decide to take is an example of a/an:

The ability to share your analyses, ideas, and solutions with others refers to:

A _____ extracts and reorganizes subject-area-specific data to allow business professionals to focus on a specific subject area.

If you put up your umbrella just as the rain begins to fall, your action is:

Unicode will store a letter using:

A data _____ consists of interrelated data that are stored in files and organized so that computer programs can quickly and easily access specific pieces of data.

Knowledge work activities include all of the following except:

Expert systems (ES); artificial intelligence applications; and data mining tools would be an example of which type of DSS?

A collection of fields is known as a:

According to the text, knowledge work consists of all of the following activities except:

Which of the following is not an advantage of a database system?

IT for Business and Business Professionals

Technology Essentials

Enterprise Systems

Creating Business Value

Managing Is Projects and Creating Is Solutions

E-Commerce

Web 2.0, Social Media, and Online Trends

Tech Guide A: The Details of IT Hardware and Software

Tech Guide B: The Details of Networking

Tech Guide C: The Details of SQL, Logical Modelling, and XML

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