Question 1

Explain the difference between data and information.Provide an example.

Accepted Answer

Data is recorded facts or figures.Inform

Question 2

The Windows 7 operating system is an example of the ________ component of an information system.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The average wait time for a customer at a call center is an example of data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An information system is a group of components that interact to produce information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Data is the knowledge derived from information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

There are six fundamental components in every information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A ticket from L.A.to Denver costs $212.In a decision-making scenario,this would be an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) data. 
B) information. 
C) fact. 
D) knowledge. 
A) data. 
B) information. 
C) fact. 
D) knowledge.

Question 8

Consider a decision-making situation involving complex calculations and computations.The decision could influence profits of your firm in a big way.Considering the impact of information systems,which of the following will be the most important factor affecting the quality of the decision?

Accepted Answer

A) hardware capability of the IS - to handle huge amounts of data at required speeds 
B) software programs and algorithms that can produce error-free results 
C) your thinking process and ability to interpret information 
D) procedures that will impact the implementation of the decision 
A) hardware capability of the IS - to handle huge amounts of data at required speeds 
B) software programs and algorithms that can produce error-free results 
C) your thinking process and ability to interpret information 
D) procedures that will impact the implementation of the decision

Question 9

Information relevance is an important characteristic of good information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A word processing program is an example of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

During a feedback session,Symonds tells his manager that he is finding it difficult to trace the mean value of the data from the consumer survey.Symonds seems to be lacking systems thinking skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The music downloads from a music sharing site are examples of the ________ component of an information system.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

An important thing to remember when you begin to use a new information system is to begin with skepticism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The five-component framework is limited to assessing the scope of existing systems and needs to be revised when assessing the scope of new systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

One needs to have hardware or computer programming skills to build or use an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How is information technology different from information systems?

Accepted Answer

IT is the main driver behind new develop

Question 17

Which of the following statements about collaboration is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Effective collaboration is predominantly about being nice. 
B) The most critical skill for effective collaboration is to give and receive critical feedback. 
C) Collaboration is what helps you to model the components of the system. 
D) Collaboration aims to connect the inputs and outputs among system components. 
A) Effective collaboration is predominantly about being nice. 
B) The most critical skill for effective collaboration is to give and receive critical feedback. 
C) Collaboration is what helps you to model the components of the system. 
D) Collaboration aims to connect the inputs and outputs among system components.

Question 18

In developing an information system,what are the fallacies that a firm should avoid?

Accepted Answer

Information systems exist to help people

Question 19

A company's CEO receives a report of the average wages by division instead of a report listing the wages of all employees.This is an example of failure of information to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A) accurate 
B) timely 
C) relevant 
D) proper 
A) accurate 
B) timely 
C) relevant 
D) proper

Question 20

Which is the most important part of the five components of an information system? Why?

Accepted Answer

When you consider the five components of

Explain the difference between data and information.Provide an example.

The Windows 7 operating system is an example of the ________ component of an information system.

The average wait time for a customer at a call center is an example of data.

An information system is a group of components that interact to produce information.

Data is the knowledge derived from information.

There are six fundamental components in every information system.

A ticket from L.A.to Denver costs $212.In a decision-making scenario,this would be an example of:

Consider a decision-making situation involving complex calculations and computations.The decision could influence profits of your firm in a big way.Considering the impact of information systems,which of the following will be the most important factor affecting the quality of the decision?

Information relevance is an important characteristic of good information.

A word processing program is an example of:

During a feedback session,Symonds tells his manager that he is finding it difficult to trace the mean value of the data from the consumer survey.Symonds seems to be lacking systems thinking skills.

The music downloads from a music sharing site are examples of the ________ component of an information system.

An important thing to remember when you begin to use a new information system is to begin with skepticism.

The five-component framework is limited to assessing the scope of existing systems and needs to be revised when assessing the scope of new systems.

One needs to have hardware or computer programming skills to build or use an information system.

How is information technology different from information systems?

Which of the following statements about collaboration is true?

In developing an information system,what are the fallacies that a firm should avoid?

A company's CEO receives a report of the average wages by division instead of a report listing the wages of all employees.This is an example of failure of information to be ________.

Which is the most important part of the five components of an information system? Why?

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

Explain the difference between data and information.Provide an example.

The Windows 7 operating system is an example of the ________ component of an information system.

The average wait time for a customer at a call center is an example of data.

An information system is a group of components that interact to produce information.

Data is the knowledge derived from information.

There are six fundamental components in every information system.

A ticket from L.A.to Denver costs $212.In a decision-making scenario,this would be an example of:

Consider a decision-making situation involving complex calculations and computations.The decision could influence profits of your firm in a big way.Considering the impact of information systems,which of the following will be the most important factor affecting the quality of the decision?

Information relevance is an important characteristic of good information.

A word processing program is an example of:

During a feedback session,Symonds tells his manager that he is finding it difficult to trace the mean value of the data from the consumer survey.Symonds seems to be lacking systems thinking skills.

The music downloads from a music sharing site are examples of the ________ component of an information system.

An important thing to remember when you begin to use a new information system is to begin with skepticism.

The five-component framework is limited to assessing the scope of existing systems and needs to be revised when assessing the scope of new systems.

One needs to have hardware or computer programming skills to build or use an information system.

How is information technology different from information systems?

Which of the following statements about collaboration is true?

In developing an information system,what are the fallacies that a firm should avoid?

A company's CEO receives a report of the average wages by division instead of a report listing the wages of all employees.This is an example of failure of information to be ________.

Which is the most important part of the five components of an information system? Why?

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

Filters