Question 1

People can buy information systems, but they cannot buy information technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of information technology (IT)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information technology (IT) refers to the products, methods, inventions, and standards that are used for the purpose of producing information. 
B)  Information technology is an umbrella term that covers information systems and the products, methods, inventions, and standards used to produce information. 
C)  Information technology and information systems are synonymous with each other and can be used interchangeably. 
D)  Information technology is an assembly of hardware, software, data, procedures, and people that produces information. 
A)  Information technology (IT) refers to the products, methods, inventions, and standards that are used for the purpose of producing information. 
B)  Information technology is an umbrella term that covers information systems and the products, methods, inventions, and standards used to produce information. 
C)  Information technology and information systems are synonymous with each other and can be used interchangeably. 
D)  Information technology is an assembly of hardware, software, data, procedures, and people that produces information.

Question 3

Data becomes information when it is presented in a meaningful context.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of good information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Good information should go well beyond the scope of the purpose for which it is generated. 
B)  Information should be relevant to the subject, not necessarily to the context. 
C)  Good information should be based on correct and complete data. 
D)  Good information is only received from sources that provide information for free. 
A)  Good information should go well beyond the scope of the purpose for which it is generated. 
B)  Information should be relevant to the subject, not necessarily to the context. 
C)  Good information should be based on correct and complete data. 
D)  Good information is only received from sources that provide information for free.

Question 5

The term management information systems refers to the management and use of information systems that help businesses achieve their strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Why do businesses develop information systems? Also, point out some of the wrong reasons businesses sometimes cite for developing information systems.

Accepted Answer

Information systems exist to help people

Question 7

Brad, an employee who works in the production department, has the ability to collaborate well with others. Brad's ability to collaborate is an example of a routine skill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ________ component of the five-component framework of an information system includes individuals who maintain the data and support the networks of computers.

Accepted Answer

A)  procedural 
B)  people 
C)  data 
D)  networking 
A)  procedural 
B)  people 
C)  data 
D)  networking

Question 9

Because of Moore's Law, the cost of data processing, communications, and storage is essentially zero.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A system is a group of components that interact without a specific purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A company should only develop information systems if its competitors have developed information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Mary processes employee statistics to obtain a meaningful understanding of her organization. The data that she derives by processing becomes information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Graham & Hilda Corp. is a firm that offers enterprise software solutions to independent retailers. The firm recently entered into a contract with a major national retail chain to develop and implement proprietary software that tracks inventory, restocking, and supplier information. Which of the following actions will be most difficult to perform when implementing the new information system?

Accepted Answer

A)  upgrading the computer systems used by the retail chain 
B)  writing the programs to create the software 
C)  changing the structure of existing databases that reflect supplier and customer data 
D)  training the employees to use and manage the new system 
A)  upgrading the computer systems used by the retail chain 
B)  writing the programs to create the software 
C)  changing the structure of existing databases that reflect supplier and customer data 
D)  training the employees to use and manage the new system

Question 14

When considering different information systems alternatives, it will be helpful to consider the low-tech versus high-tech alternatives in light of the amount of work that is being moved from people to computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the five-component model of an information system, data acts as a bridge between the computer and the human sides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to the five-component model of an information system, software is the most important component of an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is a major implication of Moore's Law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Data processing activities have become complex and time consuming. 
B)  Costs of computing and processing have increased. 
C)  The size of integrated chips has increased. 
D)  Costs of communications and storage have become very low. 
A)  Data processing activities have become complex and time consuming. 
B)  Costs of computing and processing have increased. 
C)  The size of integrated chips has increased. 
D)  Costs of communications and storage have become very low.

Question 18

Define the terms system, information system, and management information system.

Accepted Answer

A system is a group of components that i

Question 19

Discuss the common definitions of information.

Accepted Answer

The most common definition of informatio

Question 20

If you need someone's password to access a system, you should ask her to enter her password and look away while she does that.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

People can buy information systems, but they cannot buy information technology.

Which of the following statements is true of information technology (IT)?

Data becomes information when it is presented in a meaningful context.

Which of the following statements is true of good information?

The term management information systems refers to the management and use of information systems that help businesses achieve their strategies.

Why do businesses develop information systems? Also, point out some of the wrong reasons businesses sometimes cite for developing information systems.

Brad, an employee who works in the production department, has the ability to collaborate well with others. Brad's ability to collaborate is an example of a routine skill.

The ________ component of the five-component framework of an information system includes individuals who maintain the data and support the networks of computers.

Because of Moore's Law, the cost of data processing, communications, and storage is essentially zero.

A system is a group of components that interact without a specific purpose.

A company should only develop information systems if its competitors have developed information systems.

Mary processes employee statistics to obtain a meaningful understanding of her organization. The data that she derives by processing becomes information.

When considering different information systems alternatives, it will be helpful to consider the low-tech versus high-tech alternatives in light of the amount of work that is being moved from people to computers.

In the five-component model of an information system, data acts as a bridge between the computer and the human sides.

According to the five-component model of an information system, software is the most important component of an information system.

Which of the following is a major implication of Moore's Law?

Define the terms system, information system, and management information system.

Discuss the common definitions of information.

If you need someone's password to access a system, you should ask her to enter her password and look away while she does that.

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

People can buy information systems, but they cannot buy information technology.

Which of the following statements is true of information technology (IT)?

Data becomes information when it is presented in a meaningful context.

Which of the following statements is true of good information?

The term management information systems refers to the management and use of information systems that help businesses achieve their strategies.

Why do businesses develop information systems? Also, point out some of the wrong reasons businesses sometimes cite for developing information systems.

Brad, an employee who works in the production department, has the ability to collaborate well with others. Brad's ability to collaborate is an example of a routine skill.

The ________ component of the five-component framework of an information system includes individuals who maintain the data and support the networks of computers.

Because of Moore's Law, the cost of data processing, communications, and storage is essentially zero.

A system is a group of components that interact without a specific purpose.

A company should only develop information systems if its competitors have developed information systems.

Mary processes employee statistics to obtain a meaningful understanding of her organization. The data that she derives by processing becomes information.

When considering different information systems alternatives, it will be helpful to consider the low-tech versus high-tech alternatives in light of the amount of work that is being moved from people to computers.

In the five-component model of an information system, data acts as a bridge between the computer and the human sides.

According to the five-component model of an information system, software is the most important component of an information system.

Which of the following is a major implication of Moore's Law?

Define the terms system, information system, and management information system.

Discuss the common definitions of information.

If you need someone's password to access a system, you should ask her to enter her password and look away while she does that.

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