Question 1

Information systems drive the development of information technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In the information systems framework,data is the bridge between the computer side on the left and the human side on the right.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

While those students majoring in finance and information systems are expected to have only routine cognitive skills,those in marketing or information systems need to develop strong non-routine cognitive skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true about information systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Computers have always been a part of the definition of information systems. 
B) The number of components increases with the complexity of the information systems. 
C) Hardware programmers and computer programmers are what it takes to build an IS. 
D) An information system is an assembly of computers,programs,data,procedures,and people. 
A) Computers have always been a part of the definition of information systems. 
B) The number of components increases with the complexity of the information systems. 
C) Hardware programmers and computer programmers are what it takes to build an IS. 
D) An information system is an assembly of computers,programs,data,procedures,and people.

Question 5

A company's ________ serves as the instructions for how users may use and access the data.

Accepted Answer

A) mission 
B) objectives 
C) context 
D) procedures 
A) mission 
B) objectives 
C) context 
D) procedures

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a low-tech information system?

Accepted Answer

A) a customer support system that keeps track of the product issues 
B) a file of email addresses and an email program 
C) an inventory tracking system that produces reports every 24 hours 
D) a payroll management system with upgradable features 
A) a customer support system that keeps track of the product issues 
B) a file of email addresses and an email program 
C) an inventory tracking system that produces reports every 24 hours 
D) a payroll management system with upgradable features

Question 7

Systems thinking is when you develop ideas and plans with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

With large amounts of information available,which of the following statements correctly captures a functional principle of information management?

Accepted Answer

A) Information needs to be just barely sufficient. 
B) Information should be presented graphically. 
C) Information and data need to be stored separately. 
D) The more information you receive,the more you should ignore. 
A) Information needs to be just barely sufficient. 
B) Information should be presented graphically. 
C) Information and data need to be stored separately. 
D) The more information you receive,the more you should ignore.

Question 9

Information technology and information systems are synonymous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

________ is when you create and test promising new alternatives consistent with available resources.

Accepted Answer

A) Alternative reasoning 
B) Systems thinking 
C) Maximization 
D) Experimentation 
A) Alternative reasoning 
B) Systems thinking 
C) Maximization 
D) Experimentation

Question 11

To correctly be called an information system,a computer of some sort must be involved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The information that is the output of one process can be viewed as a data input to another process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is a proper justification for developing an information system?

Accepted Answer

A) for the sheer joy of exploring technology 
B) to show that the company has a social networking presence 
C) to help people in a business to achieve the goals and objectives of that business 
D) to avoid the company from "falling behind the technology curve" 
A) for the sheer joy of exploring technology 
B) to show that the company has a social networking presence 
C) to help people in a business to achieve the goals and objectives of that business 
D) to avoid the company from "falling behind the technology curve"

Question 14

List and briefly explain the components of an information system with an example.

Accepted Answer

An information system is explained using

Question 15

Mae proposes a new social networking model to her boss.She illustrates the model on the whiteboard and describes how this could cater to a growing demand among Internet users.She also explains how their firm could profitably serve this need.Mae is exhibiting ________ skills.

Accepted Answer

A) leadership 
B) collaboration 
C) systems thinking 
D) experimentation 
A) leadership 
B) collaboration 
C) systems thinking 
D) experimentation

Question 16

A good information system is one that provides the user with as much information as it can gather.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The ________ functions as a bridge between the human side of the information system components and the computer/automation side.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Which of the following statements do not reflect effective decision making using information systems (IS)?

Accepted Answer

A) Your mind and your thinking are the most important component in an IS. 
B) The quality of your thinking is a large part of the quality of the information system. 
C) You can change the way you have programmed your brain to work. 
D) Having the perfect information system is key to effective decisions. 
A) Your mind and your thinking are the most important component in an IS. 
B) The quality of your thinking is a large part of the quality of the information system. 
C) You can change the way you have programmed your brain to work. 
D) Having the perfect information system is key to effective decisions.

Question 19

What is the implication of Moore's Law on future managers?

Accepted Answer

The current business scenario is flooded

Question 20

For information to be relevant,there must be an appropriate relationship between the cost of the information and its value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Information systems drive the development of information technology.

In the information systems framework,data is the bridge between the computer side on the left and the human side on the right.

While those students majoring in finance and information systems are expected to have only routine cognitive skills,those in marketing or information systems need to develop strong non-routine cognitive skills.

Which of the following statements is true about information systems?

A company's ________ serves as the instructions for how users may use and access the data.

Which of the following is an example of a low-tech information system?

Systems thinking is when you develop ideas and plans with others.

With large amounts of information available,which of the following statements correctly captures a functional principle of information management?

Information technology and information systems are synonymous.

________ is when you create and test promising new alternatives consistent with available resources.

To correctly be called an information system,a computer of some sort must be involved.

The information that is the output of one process can be viewed as a data input to another process.

Which of the following is a proper justification for developing an information system?

List and briefly explain the components of an information system with an example.

Mae proposes a new social networking model to her boss.She illustrates the model on the whiteboard and describes how this could cater to a growing demand among Internet users.She also explains how their firm could profitably serve this need.Mae is exhibiting ________ skills.

A good information system is one that provides the user with as much information as it can gather.

The ________ functions as a bridge between the human side of the information system components and the computer/automation side.

Which of the following statements do not reflect effective decision making using information systems (IS)?

What is the implication of Moore's Law on future managers?

For information to be relevant,there must be an appropriate relationship between the cost of the information and its value.

Collaboration Information Systems

Information Systems for Competitive Advantage

Hardware and Software

Database Processing

Data Communications

How the Internet Works

Business Process Management

E-Commerce and Web 2.0

Business Intelligence Systems

Managing Development

Information Systems Management

Information Security Management

International Dimension 1 - the Global Economy

International Dimension 2 - Global Communication

International Dimension 3 - Global Is and the Value Chain

International Dimension 4 - International It Management and Development

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Exam 1: The Importance of Mis

Information systems drive the development of information technology.

In the information systems framework,data is the bridge between the computer side on the left and the human side on the right.

While those students majoring in finance and information systems are expected to have only routine cognitive skills,those in marketing or information systems need to develop strong non-routine cognitive skills.

Which of the following statements is true about information systems?

A company's ________ serves as the instructions for how users may use and access the data.

Which of the following is an example of a low-tech information system?

Systems thinking is when you develop ideas and plans with others.

With large amounts of information available,which of the following statements correctly captures a functional principle of information management?

Information technology and information systems are synonymous.

________ is when you create and test promising new alternatives consistent with available resources.

To correctly be called an information system,a computer of some sort must be involved.

The information that is the output of one process can be viewed as a data input to another process.

Which of the following is a proper justification for developing an information system?

List and briefly explain the components of an information system with an example.

Mae proposes a new social networking model to her boss.She illustrates the model on the whiteboard and describes how this could cater to a growing demand among Internet users.She also explains how their firm could profitably serve this need.Mae is exhibiting ________ skills.

A good information system is one that provides the user with as much information as it can gather.

The ________ functions as a bridge between the human side of the information system components and the computer/automation side.

Which of the following statements do not reflect effective decision making using information systems (IS)?

What is the implication of Moore's Law on future managers?

For information to be relevant,there must be an appropriate relationship between the cost of the information and its value.

Collaboration Information Systems

Information Systems for Competitive Advantage

Hardware and Software

Database Processing

Data Communications

How the Internet Works

Business Process Management

E-Commerce and Web 2.0

Business Intelligence Systems

Managing Development

Information Systems Management

Information Security Management

International Dimension 1 - the Global Economy

International Dimension 2 - Global Communication

International Dimension 3 - Global Is and the Value Chain

International Dimension 4 - International It Management and Development

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