Question 1

Good information requires that data be timely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Information systems should be subject to the same financial analyses to which other assets are subjected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the five-component framework, the five components of an information system are present in every information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A person who is good at collaboration will avoid giving critical feedback to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The words that an individual types in an MS Word document exemplify the ________ component of the information system.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

________ states that the number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months.

Accepted Answer

A)  Nielsen's Law 
B)  Faraday's Law 
C)  Moore's Law 
D)  Newton's Law 
A)  Nielsen's Law 
B)  Faraday's Law 
C)  Moore's Law 
D)  Newton's Law

Question 7

Which of the following is a component of an information system, but not of information technology?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Information technology is an assembly of hardware, software, data, procedures, and people that produces information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A good password is one that contains the user's name or company name.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Caroline asks her secretary to send information on the meetings that she needs to attend next month. Her secretary, Joanne, provides her with the details immediately, but leaves out certain additional details that are irrelevant to Caroline's requirements. Which of the following statements is true about this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  The information that Joanne provided was partly good as it was timely but insufficient. 
B)  Joanne provided adequate and timely information, but the information was of no value to Caroline. 
C)  The information that Joanne gave was accurate and sufficient for Caroline's purpose. 
D)  The information that Caroline obtained through Joanne was not timely or worth its cost. 
A)  The information that Joanne provided was partly good as it was timely but insufficient. 
B)  Joanne provided adequate and timely information, but the information was of no value to Caroline. 
C)  The information that Joanne gave was accurate and sufficient for Caroline's purpose. 
D)  The information that Caroline obtained through Joanne was not timely or worth its cost.

Question 11

Which of the following is a valid guideline for maintaining good password etiquette?

Accepted Answer

A)  Write down your password in an accessible location. 
B)  Never ask another person for his or her password. 
C)  Give your password to your coworkers if you anticipate that they may need it in your absence. 
D)  Share your password with the IT staff in your organization. 
A)  Write down your password in an accessible location. 
B)  Never ask another person for his or her password. 
C)  Give your password to your coworkers if you anticipate that they may need it in your absence. 
D)  Share your password with the IT staff in your organization.

Question 12

Abstract reasoning is the ability to construct and manipulate models.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

________ refers to making a reasoned analysis of an opportunity, envisioning potential solutions, evaluating those possibilities, and developing the most promising ones, consistent with the resources one has.

Accepted Answer

A)  Systems thinking 
B)  Abstract reasoning 
C)  Collaboration 
D)  Experimentation 
A)  Systems thinking 
B)  Abstract reasoning 
C)  Collaboration 
D)  Experimentation

Question 14

Today, because of Moore's Law, any routine skill is liable to be outsourced to the lowest bidder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following components of an information system is the easiest to change and results in the least amount of organizational disruption?

Accepted Answer

A)  hardware 
B)  software 
C)  database 
D)  procedures 
A)  hardware 
B)  software 
C)  database 
D)  procedures

Question 16

Jeff is the IT manager of his organization. He needs to use his coworker's account to access some information. In keeping with password etiquette, how should he go about getting his coworker's password?

Accepted Answer

A)  He should request the coworker to type in the password on the system without Jeff looking at it. 
B)  He should explain the urgency of the situation and ask the coworker to send the password through email. 
C)  He should submit a formal letter to his coworker's manager, explaining the situation and requesting that the password be sent to him. 
D)  He should try out various combinations to see if he can guess his coworker's password. 
A)  He should request the coworker to type in the password on the system without Jeff looking at it. 
B)  He should explain the urgency of the situation and ask the coworker to send the password through email. 
C)  He should submit a formal letter to his coworker's manager, explaining the situation and requesting that the password be sent to him. 
D)  He should try out various combinations to see if he can guess his coworker's password.

Question 17

How is information technology different from information systems?

Accepted Answer

Information technology and information s

Question 18

Information technology and information systems are synonymous terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The ________ component in the five-component model of information systems is considered a bridge that connects the computer side and the human side.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Data accuracy is a critical requirement for good information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Good information requires that data be timely.

Information systems should be subject to the same financial analyses to which other assets are subjected.

According to the five-component framework, the five components of an information system are present in every information system.

A person who is good at collaboration will avoid giving critical feedback to others.

The words that an individual types in an MS Word document exemplify the ________ component of the information system.

________ states that the number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months.

Which of the following is a component of an information system, but not of information technology?

Information technology is an assembly of hardware, software, data, procedures, and people that produces information.

A good password is one that contains the user's name or company name.

Which of the following is a valid guideline for maintaining good password etiquette?

Abstract reasoning is the ability to construct and manipulate models.

________ refers to making a reasoned analysis of an opportunity, envisioning potential solutions, evaluating those possibilities, and developing the most promising ones, consistent with the resources one has.

Today, because of Moore's Law, any routine skill is liable to be outsourced to the lowest bidder.

Which of the following components of an information system is the easiest to change and results in the least amount of organizational disruption?

Jeff is the IT manager of his organization. He needs to use his coworker's account to access some information. In keeping with password etiquette, how should he go about getting his coworker's password?

How is information technology different from information systems?

Information technology and information systems are synonymous terms.

The ________ component in the five-component model of information systems is considered a bridge that connects the computer side and the human side.

Data accuracy is a critical requirement for good information.

Business Processes, Information Systems, and Information

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 Security

Information Systems Management

Information Systems Development

The International Dimension

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Exam 1: The Importance of MIS

Good information requires that data be timely.

Information systems should be subject to the same financial analyses to which other assets are subjected.

According to the five-component framework, the five components of an information system are present in every information system.

A person who is good at collaboration will avoid giving critical feedback to others.

The words that an individual types in an MS Word document exemplify the ________ component of the information system.

________ states that the number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months.

Which of the following is a component of an information system, but not of information technology?

Information technology is an assembly of hardware, software, data, procedures, and people that produces information.

A good password is one that contains the user's name or company name.

Which of the following is a valid guideline for maintaining good password etiquette?

Abstract reasoning is the ability to construct and manipulate models.

________ refers to making a reasoned analysis of an opportunity, envisioning potential solutions, evaluating those possibilities, and developing the most promising ones, consistent with the resources one has.

Today, because of Moore's Law, any routine skill is liable to be outsourced to the lowest bidder.

Which of the following components of an information system is the easiest to change and results in the least amount of organizational disruption?

Jeff is the IT manager of his organization. He needs to use his coworker's account to access some information. In keeping with password etiquette, how should he go about getting his coworker's password?

How is information technology different from information systems?

Information technology and information systems are synonymous terms.

The ________ component in the five-component model of information systems is considered a bridge that connects the computer side and the human side.

Data accuracy is a critical requirement for good information.

Business Processes, Information Systems, and Information

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 Security

Information Systems Management

Information Systems Development

The International Dimension

Filters