Exam 1: Information Systems: An Overview

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Describe the role of a chief privacy officer (CPO).

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The chief privacy officer is an executive position that includes responsibility for managing the risks and business impacts of privacy laws and policies.

The threat of new entrants into the marketplace is high when duplicating a company's product or service is difficult.

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Describe how networking technology will improve in the future.

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Networking technology will improve,so connecting computers will be easier,and sending information from one location to another will be faster.Compatibility issues between networks will become more manageable,and integrating voice,data,and images on the same transmission medium will improve communication quality and information delivery.

Building and integrating analytics capabilities into all everyday business activities is known as _____.

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A logistics information system (LIS)provides reports and statistics on employee demographics.

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In accordance with Porter's Five Forces Model,_____ power is high when customers have fewer options.

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Describe how a personnel information system (PIS)helps decision makers.

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In the context of an information systems job,a database administrator is responsible for developing the entire information system by writing computer programs.

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Which of the following strategies identified by Michael Porter helps organizations make their products and services distinct from their competitors?

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Timely,relevant,and accurate information is a critical tool for enhancing a company's competitive position in the marketplace.

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Which of the following strategies was identified by Michael Porter to successfully compete in the marketplace?

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A _________ information system is designed to reduce the cost of transporting materials while maintaining safe and reliable delivery.

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Computer networks,database systems,POS systems,etc.are few examples of information technologies which support information systems in _________.

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The top information systems job belongs to the _________.

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In the context of an information systems job,a chief technology officer (CTO)oversees long-range planning and keeps an eye on new developments in the field that can affect a company's success.

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_________ means having a basic knowledge of hardware and software,the Internet,and collaboration tools and technologies.

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In the context of information technology (IT)jobs,in the information systems field,a _________ is typically responsible for providing network and cybersecurity.

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The focus of a top-line strategy for successfully competing in a marketplace is improving efficiency by reducing overall costs.

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Describe the role of a systems analyst and the knowledge required for the position.

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Describe the impact of Internet growth in the future.

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