Question 1

A MOOC is

Accepted Answer

A)  a type of online course. 
B)  an intelligent technique. 
C)  a virtual reality system. 
D)  a collaboration tool. 
E)  a type of knowledge work system. 
A)  a type of online course. 
B)  an intelligent technique. 
C)  a virtual reality system. 
D)  a collaboration tool. 
E)  a type of knowledge work system.

Question 2

________ often are designed and optimized for the specific tasks to be performed.

Accepted Answer

A)  Graphics programs 
B)  Knowledge workstations 
C)  Virtual simulators 
D)  CAD stations 
E)  LMS 
A)  Graphics programs 
B)  Knowledge workstations 
C)  Virtual simulators 
D)  CAD stations 
E)  LMS

Question 3

Fuzzy logic can describe a particular phenomenon or process linguistically and then represent that description in a small number of flexible rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following does not describe the dimensions of knowledge in a firm?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is contextual and applicable only in relevant situations. 
B)  It is intangible. 
C)  It is subject to the laws of diminishing returns. 
D)  It is a cognitive event involving mental models. 
E)  It is enmeshed in a firm's culture. 
A)  It is contextual and applicable only in relevant situations. 
B)  It is intangible. 
C)  It is subject to the laws of diminishing returns. 
D)  It is a cognitive event involving mental models. 
E)  It is enmeshed in a firm's culture.

Question 5

The flow of events or transactions captured by an organization's system describes

Accepted Answer

A)  information. 
B)  data. 
C)  wisdom. 
D)  knowledge. 
E)  experience. 
A)  information. 
B)  data. 
C)  wisdom. 
D)  knowledge. 
E)  experience.

Question 6

Specialized systems built for engineers, scientists, and other knowledge workers charged with discovering and creating new knowledge for a company are called

Accepted Answer

A)  KWS. 
B)  LMS. 
C)  wikis. 
D)  CAD systems. 
E)  KMS. 
A)  KWS. 
B)  LMS. 
C)  wikis. 
D)  CAD systems. 
E)  KMS.

Question 7

Because neural network applications cannot always explain why they arrive at a particular solution, they are not well suited for use in the medical profession.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Expert systems are expensive and time consuming to maintain because

Accepted Answer

A)  their rule base is so complex. 
B)  they rely on equipment that becomes outdated. 
C)  their rules must be reprogrammed every time there is a change in the environment, which in turn may change the applicable rules. 
D)  only the person who created the system knows exactly how it works, and may not be available when changes are needed. 
E)  it is difficult to program at this level of complexity without introducing software bugs. 
A)  their rule base is so complex. 
B)  they rely on equipment that becomes outdated. 
C)  their rules must be reprogrammed every time there is a change in the environment, which in turn may change the applicable rules. 
D)  only the person who created the system knows exactly how it works, and may not be available when changes are needed. 
E)  it is difficult to program at this level of complexity without introducing software bugs.

Question 9

Most knowledge workers require specialized knowledge work systems, but they also rely on

Accepted Answer

A)  office systems. 
B)  schools and universities. 
C)  imaging systems. 
D)  data transferring systems. 
E)  external feeds. 
A)  office systems. 
B)  schools and universities. 
C)  imaging systems. 
D)  data transferring systems. 
E)  external feeds.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is not an accurate description of the importance of knowledge to a firm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Knowledge experiences network effects as more people share it. 
B)  Knowledge should be seen as an intangible key asset. 
C)  Knowledge enables firms to become more efficient in their use of scarce resources. 
D)  Knowledge is unconditional. 
E)  Much of the firm's value relies on being able to create knowledge. 
A)  Knowledge experiences network effects as more people share it. 
B)  Knowledge should be seen as an intangible key asset. 
C)  Knowledge enables firms to become more efficient in their use of scarce resources. 
D)  Knowledge is unconditional. 
E)  Much of the firm's value relies on being able to create knowledge.

A MOOC is

________ often are designed and optimized for the specific tasks to be performed.

Fuzzy logic can describe a particular phenomenon or process linguistically and then represent that description in a small number of flexible rules.

Which of the following does not describe the dimensions of knowledge in a firm?

The flow of events or transactions captured by an organization's system describes

Specialized systems built for engineers, scientists, and other knowledge workers charged with discovering and creating new knowledge for a company are called

Because neural network applications cannot always explain why they arrive at a particular solution, they are not well suited for use in the medical profession.

Expert systems are expensive and time consuming to maintain because

Most knowledge workers require specialized knowledge work systems, but they also rely on

Which of the following statements is not an accurate description of the importance of knowledge to a firm?

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Enhancing Decision Making

Building Information Systems

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

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Exam 11: Managing Knowledge

A MOOC is

________ often are designed and optimized for the specific tasks to be performed.

Fuzzy logic can describe a particular phenomenon or process linguistically and then represent that description in a small number of flexible rules.

Which of the following does not describe the dimensions of knowledge in a firm?

The flow of events or transactions captured by an organization's system describes

Specialized systems built for engineers, scientists, and other knowledge workers charged with discovering and creating new knowledge for a company are called

Because neural network applications cannot always explain why they arrive at a particular solution, they are not well suited for use in the medical profession.

Expert systems are expensive and time consuming to maintain because

Most knowledge workers require specialized knowledge work systems, but they also rely on

Which of the following statements is not an accurate description of the importance of knowledge to a firm?

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Enhancing Decision Making

Building Information Systems

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

Filters