Exam 2: Collaboration Information Systems

The term ________ refers to a collaboration tool where team members can easily respond and the management can easily identify the people who have not responded to a request.

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Question 1

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Version management applications offer a higher degree of control than the version control applications.

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Question 2

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What is the difference between synchronous and asynchronous communications? Provide examples for each.

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Synchronous communications are collaborations where all the team members meet at the same time. Examples include face-to-face meetings, videoconferencing, conference calls, and multiparty chats.
Asynchronous communications occur when team members do not meet at the same time. Emails, discussion forums, and team surveys are examples of asynchronous communication.

Which of the following tools facilitates asynchronous communication?

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Question 4

Evelyn, who is in charge of an ad hoc team, holds a meeting with her team and explains the purpose of the project and outlines what the team can expect during its course. She lays down certain rules regarding the methods that can be used to achieve their project goals. Evelyn's project is in the ________ phase of project management.

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Question 5

A shared file server is best suited for sharing content when there is increased risk of interference with the user's work by other team members.

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Question 6

Project teams should document project results and information for future teams. Which of the following is the project management phase in which the teams perform this function?

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Question 7

According to Hackman's three criteria for team success, which of the following IS requirements will be categorized under the growth in team capability criterion?

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Question 8

________ is a process that occurs when the collaboration tool limits, and sometimes even directs, user activity.

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Question 9

One of the advantages of a team survey is that it is easy to determine who has not yet responded.

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Question 10

Feedback and iteration enable a group to produce something greater than any single person could accomplish by working independently.

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Question 11

Operational decisions require a high degree of collaboration.

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Question 12

A student team, which is assigned a term project, works together to achieve results. They provide continuous feedback to each other and thus, complete the project. Which of the following is being illustrated in this activity?

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Question 13

Roselyn works for an event management company. Her latest project as a party planner is a corporate event. She delegates tasks like choosing the venue, posting invitations, and planning logistics to her team members. She also specifies a time frame for each task. Roselyn's project is in the ________ phase of project management.

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Question 14

The facility manager of an insurance company makes decisions on the monthly purchase of office supplies. This is an example of an operational decision.

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Question 15

Version management systems improve the tracking of shared content and provide version control.

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Question 16

Team members need not continually check the SharePoint task list for new tasks.

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Question 17

Constructive criticism is negative advice given to improve an outcome.

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Question 18

Discussion forums are better suited than emails in asynchronous communication because ________.

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Question 19

Which of the following is a key difference between collaboration and cooperation?

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The term ________ refers to a collaboration tool where team members can easily respond and the management can easily identify the people who have not responded to a request.

Version management applications offer a higher degree of control than the version control applications.

What is the difference between synchronous and asynchronous communications? Provide examples for each.

Which of the following tools facilitates asynchronous communication?

A shared file server is best suited for sharing content when there is increased risk of interference with the user's work by other team members.

Project teams should document project results and information for future teams. Which of the following is the project management phase in which the teams perform this function?

According to Hackman's three criteria for team success, which of the following IS requirements will be categorized under the growth in team capability criterion?

________ is a process that occurs when the collaboration tool limits, and sometimes even directs, user activity.

One of the advantages of a team survey is that it is easy to determine who has not yet responded.

Feedback and iteration enable a group to produce something greater than any single person could accomplish by working independently.

Operational decisions require a high degree of collaboration.

A student team, which is assigned a term project, works together to achieve results. They provide continuous feedback to each other and thus, complete the project. Which of the following is being illustrated in this activity?

The facility manager of an insurance company makes decisions on the monthly purchase of office supplies. This is an example of an operational decision.

Version management systems improve the tracking of shared content and provide version control.

Team members need not continually check the SharePoint task list for new tasks.

Constructive criticism is negative advice given to improve an outcome.

Discussion forums are better suited than emails in asynchronous communication because ________.

Which of the following is a key difference between collaboration and cooperation?

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