Question 1

Vendors are required by law to respect the privacy of people who make Web purchases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following occurred when Alvin Toffler's "third wave" gained speed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Society moved from a predominantly agrarian culture to the urbanized machine age. 
B)  Occupations changed to accommodate the mechanized society. 
C)  The ability to perform repetitive tasks became a quality to be instilled and valued. 
D)  Individuals shifted from handcrafting items for sale to working in factories. 
E)  Information became the currency of the realm. 
A)  Society moved from a predominantly agrarian culture to the urbanized machine age. 
B)  Occupations changed to accommodate the mechanized society. 
C)  The ability to perform repetitive tasks became a quality to be instilled and valued. 
D)  Individuals shifted from handcrafting items for sale to working in factories. 
E)  Information became the currency of the realm.

Question 3

Which of the following is a cultural change brought about by globalization enabled by information technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  the enforcement of global patent and copyright laws 
B)  the availability of low-cost communication systems 
C)  the development of low-cost computing platforms 
D)  the frequency of worldwide fads and phenomena 
E)  decrease in the outsourcing of labor 
A)  the enforcement of global patent and copyright laws 
B)  the availability of low-cost communication systems 
C)  the development of low-cost computing platforms 
D)  the frequency of worldwide fads and phenomena 
E)  decrease in the outsourcing of labor

Question 4

Which of the following types of information systems facilitates collaboration and knowledge sharing?

Accepted Answer

A)  visualization system 
B)  word processor 
C)  intelligent system 
D)  electronic commerce system 
E)  social software 
A)  visualization system 
B)  word processor 
C)  intelligent system 
D)  electronic commerce system 
E)  social software

Question 5

Which of the following types of information systems creates,stores,analyzes,and manages spatial data?

Accepted Answer

A)  electronic commerce system 
B)  collaboration system 
C)  virtualization system 
D)  geographic information system 
E)  decision support system 
A)  electronic commerce system 
B)  collaboration system 
C)  virtualization system 
D)  geographic information system 
E)  decision support system

Question 6

The purpose of a knowledge management system is to create,store,analyze,and manage spatial data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In his book The Third Wave,futurist Alvin Toffler describes three distinct phases,or "waves of change," that have taken place in the past or are presently taking place within the world's civilizations.Discuss the characteristics of these phases.

Accepted Answer

The first wave-a civilization based on a

Question 8

An information system is a combination of hardware,software,and telecommunications networks that people build and use to collect,create,and distribute data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The purpose of an intelligent system is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  enable people to communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with each other 
B)  create, store, analyze, and manage spatial data 
C)  emulate or enhance human capabilities 
D)  support the coordination of suppliers, product or service production, and distribution 
E)  produce detailed information to help manage a part of the firm 
A)  enable people to communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with each other 
B)  create, store, analyze, and manage spatial data 
C)  emulate or enhance human capabilities 
D)  support the coordination of suppliers, product or service production, and distribution 
E)  produce detailed information to help manage a part of the firm

Question 10

Outsourcing has seen a huge increase because of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase in decentralization 
B)  increase in the use of cloud computing 
C)  increase in advertising costs 
D)  decrease in telecommunication costs 
E)  decrease in the cost of raw materials 
A)  increase in decentralization 
B)  increase in the use of cloud computing 
C)  increase in advertising costs 
D)  decrease in telecommunication costs 
E)  decrease in the cost of raw materials

Question 11

With respect to the types of information systems used in organizations,financial,operations,and human resource management is an example of a(n)________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  social software 
B)  data mining and visualization 
C)  geographic information 
D)  enterprise resource planning 
E)  electronic commerce 
A)  social software 
B)  data mining and visualization 
C)  geographic information 
D)  enterprise resource planning 
E)  electronic commerce

Question 12

The trend of using one's own device for communicating in the workplace is an example of consumerization of IT.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Office automation systems such as Microsoft Office and the OpenOffice.org Productivity Suite provide word processing,spreadsheet,and other personal productivity tools,enabling knowledge workers to accomplish their tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following core competencies are part of an IS personnel's technical knowledge and skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  systems analysis and design 
B)  integrating subsystems and systems 
C)  interpersonal skills and group dynamics 
D)  network administration 
E)  technological communication and presentation 
A)  systems analysis and design 
B)  integrating subsystems and systems 
C)  interpersonal skills and group dynamics 
D)  network administration 
E)  technological communication and presentation

Question 15

What is the digital divide? Identify its challenges.

Accepted Answer

The gap between those individuals in our

Question 16

Software refers to a group of two or more computer systems linked together with communications equipment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to Nicholas Carr,cloud computing may contribute to the decline in outsourcing.Which of the following justifies this statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  An IT outsourcer's business is built around managing complex internal systems. A shift to a simpler cloud-based IT infrastructure should reduce the need for outsourcing. 
B)  Cloud computing focuses on maximizing the effectiveness of the shared resources. 
C)  Cloud computing is customized in each country, thus, making it impossible to outsource. 
D)  Cloud computing is standardized in all countries, thus, reducing the need for outsourcing. 
E)  An IT outsourcer's business is aimed at focusing on core business activities and increasing control costs, thus, a simpler cloud-based IT infrastructure would discourage outsourcing. 
A)  An IT outsourcer's business is built around managing complex internal systems. A shift to a simpler cloud-based IT infrastructure should reduce the need for outsourcing. 
B)  Cloud computing focuses on maximizing the effectiveness of the shared resources. 
C)  Cloud computing is customized in each country, thus, making it impossible to outsource. 
D)  Cloud computing is standardized in all countries, thus, reducing the need for outsourcing. 
E)  An IT outsourcer's business is aimed at focusing on core business activities and increasing control costs, thus, a simpler cloud-based IT infrastructure would discourage outsourcing.

Question 18

The ability to independently learn new technologies as they emerge and assess their impact on your work and life is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  computer networking 
B)  computer adaptation 
C)  computer fluency 
D)  computer compatibility 
E)  computer assembling 
A)  computer networking 
B)  computer adaptation 
C)  computer fluency 
D)  computer compatibility 
E)  computer assembling

Question 19

Which of the following best explains the process of moving business processes or tasks to another company?

Accepted Answer

A)  offshoring 
B)  liquidating 
C)  cloud computing 
D)  downsizing 
E)  outsourcing 
A)  offshoring 
B)  liquidating 
C)  cloud computing 
D)  downsizing 
E)  outsourcing

Question 20

With respect to the types of information systems used in organizations,an automated system for analyzing bank loan applications is an example of a(n)________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  geographic information 
B)  electronic commerce 
C)  social software 
D)  visualization 
E)  intelligent 
A)  geographic information 
B)  electronic commerce 
C)  social software 
D)  visualization 
E)  intelligent

Vendors are required by law to respect the privacy of people who make Web purchases.

Which of the following occurred when Alvin Toffler's "third wave" gained speed?

Which of the following is a cultural change brought about by globalization enabled by information technology?

Which of the following types of information systems facilitates collaboration and knowledge sharing?

Which of the following types of information systems creates,stores,analyzes,and manages spatial data?

The purpose of a knowledge management system is to create,store,analyze,and manage spatial data.

In his book The Third Wave,futurist Alvin Toffler describes three distinct phases,or "waves of change," that have taken place in the past or are presently taking place within the world's civilizations.Discuss the characteristics of these phases.

An information system is a combination of hardware,software,and telecommunications networks that people build and use to collect,create,and distribute data.

The purpose of an intelligent system is to ________.

Outsourcing has seen a huge increase because of the ________.

With respect to the types of information systems used in organizations,financial,operations,and human resource management is an example of a(n)________ system.

The trend of using one's own device for communicating in the workplace is an example of consumerization of IT.

Office automation systems such as Microsoft Office and the OpenOffice.org Productivity Suite provide word processing,spreadsheet,and other personal productivity tools,enabling knowledge workers to accomplish their tasks.

Which of the following core competencies are part of an IS personnel's technical knowledge and skills?

What is the digital divide? Identify its challenges.

Software refers to a group of two or more computer systems linked together with communications equipment.

According to Nicholas Carr,cloud computing may contribute to the decline in outsourcing.Which of the following justifies this statement?

The ability to independently learn new technologies as they emerge and assess their impact on your work and life is called ________.

Which of the following best explains the process of moving business processes or tasks to another company?

With respect to the types of information systems used in organizations,an automated system for analyzing bank loan applications is an example of a(n)________ system.

Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Information Systems

Managing the Information Systems Infrastructure and Services

Enabling Business-To-Consumer Electronic Commerce

Enhancing Organizational Communication and Collaboration Using Social Media

Enhancing Business Intelligence Using Information Systems

Enhancing Business Processes Using Enterprise Information Systems

Strengthening Business-To-Business Relationships Via Supply Chain and Customer Relationship Management

Developing and Acquiring Information Systems

Securing Information Systems

Appendix: Technology Briefing: Foundations of Information Systems Infrastructure

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Exam 1: Managing in the Digital World

Vendors are required by law to respect the privacy of people who make Web purchases.

Which of the following occurred when Alvin Toffler's "third wave" gained speed?

Which of the following is a cultural change brought about by globalization enabled by information technology?

Which of the following types of information systems facilitates collaboration and knowledge sharing?

Which of the following types of information systems creates,stores,analyzes,and manages spatial data?

The purpose of a knowledge management system is to create,store,analyze,and manage spatial data.

In his book The Third Wave,futurist Alvin Toffler describes three distinct phases,or "waves of change," that have taken place in the past or are presently taking place within the world's civilizations.Discuss the characteristics of these phases.

An information system is a combination of hardware,software,and telecommunications networks that people build and use to collect,create,and distribute data.

The purpose of an intelligent system is to ________.

Outsourcing has seen a huge increase because of the ________.

With respect to the types of information systems used in organizations,financial,operations,and human resource management is an example of a(n)________ system.

The trend of using one's own device for communicating in the workplace is an example of consumerization of IT.

Office automation systems such as Microsoft Office and the OpenOffice.org Productivity Suite provide word processing,spreadsheet,and other personal productivity tools,enabling knowledge workers to accomplish their tasks.

Which of the following core competencies are part of an IS personnel's technical knowledge and skills?

What is the digital divide? Identify its challenges.

Software refers to a group of two or more computer systems linked together with communications equipment.

According to Nicholas Carr,cloud computing may contribute to the decline in outsourcing.Which of the following justifies this statement?

The ability to independently learn new technologies as they emerge and assess their impact on your work and life is called ________.

Which of the following best explains the process of moving business processes or tasks to another company?

With respect to the types of information systems used in organizations,an automated system for analyzing bank loan applications is an example of a(n)________ system.

Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Information Systems

Managing the Information Systems Infrastructure and Services

Enabling Business-To-Consumer Electronic Commerce

Enhancing Organizational Communication and Collaboration Using Social Media

Enhancing Business Intelligence Using Information Systems

Enhancing Business Processes Using Enterprise Information Systems

Strengthening Business-To-Business Relationships Via Supply Chain and Customer Relationship Management

Developing and Acquiring Information Systems

Securing Information Systems

Appendix: Technology Briefing: Foundations of Information Systems Infrastructure

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