Question 1

List a few economic,cultural,and technological changes that take place due to globalization enabled by information technology.

Accepted Answer

The effects of globalization can be seen

Question 2

Which of the following is the highest-ranking IS personnel responsible for strategic planning and IS use throughout a firm?

Accepted Answer

A)  chief information officer 
B)  IS security manager 
C)  IS auditor 
D)  systems analyst 
E)  database administrator 
A)  chief information officer 
B)  IS security manager 
C)  IS auditor 
D)  systems analyst 
E)  database administrator

Question 3

WorldTravel (www.worldtravel.com)is a travel Web site that provides detailed information about the different places that tourists can visit across the globe.Additionally,it also helps visitors to book tickets and hotels in these destinations.Which of the following,if true,would most assure the customers of their online privacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  When collecting personal information, WorldTravel explicitly states the purpose of the information and that it will not be used for anything else. 
B)  WorldTravel informs its members that it is following the best practices in the industry. 
C)  When collecting personal information, WorldTravel explicitly tells all of its customers that the information collected will be protected by a third party who specializes in this domain. 
D)  WorldTravel decides not to send any spam mails to any of its members. 
E)  When collecting personal information, WorldTravel explicitly tells all of its customers that the information collected is protected under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. 
A)  When collecting personal information, WorldTravel explicitly states the purpose of the information and that it will not be used for anything else. 
B)  WorldTravel informs its members that it is following the best practices in the industry. 
C)  When collecting personal information, WorldTravel explicitly tells all of its customers that the information collected will be protected by a third party who specializes in this domain. 
D)  WorldTravel decides not to send any spam mails to any of its members. 
E)  When collecting personal information, WorldTravel explicitly tells all of its customers that the information collected is protected under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act.

Question 4

Describe the technical,business,and systems competencies that IS personnel should possess.

Accepted Answer

The technical competency area includes k

Question 5

IS personnel with service mentality put up roadblocks to customers' new systems ideas and give reasons that the new ideas cannot,or will not,work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

With respect to the types of information systems used in organizations,a word processor is an example of a(n)________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  electronic commerce 
B)  supply chain management 
C)  office automation 
D)  geographic information 
E)  data mining and virtualization 
A)  electronic commerce 
B)  supply chain management 
C)  office automation 
D)  geographic information 
E)  data mining and virtualization

Question 7

Identify a key factor of globalization.

Accepted Answer

A)  evolution of technology 
B)  anchor point milestones 
C)  concept development projects 
D)  timeboxing strategies 
E)  external interface requirements 
A)  evolution of technology 
B)  anchor point milestones 
C)  concept development projects 
D)  timeboxing strategies 
E)  external interface requirements

Question 8

Increase in frequency of international travel,tourism,and immigration is a cultural change brought about by globalization enabled by information technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true about knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has no meaning in and of itself. 
B)  It is a set of unformatted words and numbers. 
C)  It is the ability to understand information. 
D)  It helps to convert information into raw data. 
E)  It has little value in comparison with raw data. 
A)  It has no meaning in and of itself. 
B)  It is a set of unformatted words and numbers. 
C)  It is the ability to understand information. 
D)  It helps to convert information into raw data. 
E)  It has little value in comparison with raw data.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about information systems (IS)and information technology (IT)?

Accepted Answer

A)  IT programs have a stronger managerial focus than IS programs. 
B)  IS programs have a stronger data retrieval capacity than IT programs. 
C)  Software and telecommunications are present in IS but excluded from IT. 
D)  The difference between IT and IS is increasing due to globalization. 
E)  IT programs are more technical than IS programs. 
A)  IT programs have a stronger managerial focus than IS programs. 
B)  IS programs have a stronger data retrieval capacity than IT programs. 
C)  Software and telecommunications are present in IS but excluded from IT. 
D)  The difference between IT and IS is increasing due to globalization. 
E)  IT programs are more technical than IS programs.

Question 11

Briefly describe transaction processing systems.

Accepted Answer

Transaction processing systems (TPS)are

Question 12

Identify a true statement about the function of knowledge workers.

Accepted Answer

A)  They use knowledge to perform their jobs but do not create knowledge. 
B)  They create, modify, and/or synthesize knowledge as a fundamental part of their jobs. 
C)  They lack the ability to solve non-routine problems at work. 
D)  They modify knowledge created by others but do not create knowledge themselves. 
E)  They work in a monotonous workplace and lack innovation. 
A)  They use knowledge to perform their jobs but do not create knowledge. 
B)  They create, modify, and/or synthesize knowledge as a fundamental part of their jobs. 
C)  They lack the ability to solve non-routine problems at work. 
D)  They modify knowledge created by others but do not create knowledge themselves. 
E)  They work in a monotonous workplace and lack innovation.

Question 13

Information about one's identity and place of living is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral data 
B)  geographic data 
C)  psychographic data 
D)  demographic data 
E)  attitudinal data 
A)  behavioral data 
B)  geographic data 
C)  psychographic data 
D)  demographic data 
E)  attitudinal data

Question 14

With respect to the types of information systems used in organizations,an Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)system is an example of a(n)________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  business intelligence system 
B)  geographic information 
C)  electronic commerce 
D)  office automation 
E)  social software and collaboration 
A)  business intelligence system 
B)  geographic information 
C)  electronic commerce 
D)  office automation 
E)  social software and collaboration

Question 15

Which of the following IS personnel is responsible for managing disaster recovery within an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  IS security manager 
B)  IS auditor 
C)  Webmaster 
D)  programmer 
E)  database administrator 
A)  IS security manager 
B)  IS auditor 
C)  Webmaster 
D)  programmer 
E)  database administrator

Question 16

Which of the following types of information systems enables customers to buy goods and services from a firm's Web site?

Accepted Answer

A)  supply chain management system 
B)  electronic commerce system 
C)  geographic information system 
D)  collaboration system 
E)  customer relationship management system 
A)  supply chain management system 
B)  electronic commerce system 
C)  geographic information system 
D)  collaboration system 
E)  customer relationship management system

Question 17

With respect to types of information systems used in organizations,an inventory management and planning system is an example of a(n)________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  geographic planning 
B)  management information 
C)  electronic commerce 
D)  virtualization 
E)  social software 
A)  geographic planning 
B)  management information 
C)  electronic commerce 
D)  virtualization 
E)  social software

Question 18

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing designed its new 787 Dreamliner aircraft in Russia making use of the availability of highly skilled aeronautical engineers.Identify this strategy.

Accepted Answer

A)  offshoring 
B)  outsourcing 
C)  liquidating 
D)  franchising 
E)  importing 
A)  offshoring 
B)  outsourcing 
C)  liquidating 
D)  franchising 
E)  importing

Question 19

The use of nearly any information technology or system to support every part of the business is known as e-business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

With respect to the types of information systems used in organizations,sales force automation is an example of a(n)________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  customer relationship management 
B)  electronic commerce 
C)  geographic information 
D)  supply chain management 
E)  data mining and visualization 
A)  customer relationship management 
B)  electronic commerce 
C)  geographic information 
D)  supply chain management 
E)  data mining and visualization

List a few economic,cultural,and technological changes that take place due to globalization enabled by information technology.

Which of the following is the highest-ranking IS personnel responsible for strategic planning and IS use throughout a firm?

Describe the technical,business,and systems competencies that IS personnel should possess.

IS personnel with service mentality put up roadblocks to customers' new systems ideas and give reasons that the new ideas cannot,or will not,work.

With respect to the types of information systems used in organizations,a word processor is an example of a(n)________ system.

Identify a key factor of globalization.

Increase in frequency of international travel,tourism,and immigration is a cultural change brought about by globalization enabled by information technology.

Which of the following statements is true about knowledge?

Which of the following statements is true about information systems (IS)and information technology (IT)?

Briefly describe transaction processing systems.

Identify a true statement about the function of knowledge workers.

Information about one's identity and place of living is an example of ________.

With respect to the types of information systems used in organizations,an Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)system is an example of a(n)________ system.

Which of the following IS personnel is responsible for managing disaster recovery within an organization?

Which of the following types of information systems enables customers to buy goods and services from a firm's Web site?

With respect to types of information systems used in organizations,an inventory management and planning system is an example of a(n)________ system.

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing designed its new 787 Dreamliner aircraft in Russia making use of the availability of highly skilled aeronautical engineers.Identify this strategy.

The use of nearly any information technology or system to support every part of the business is known as e-business.

With respect to the types of information systems used in organizations,sales force automation 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

List a few economic,cultural,and technological changes that take place due to globalization enabled by information technology.

Which of the following is the highest-ranking IS personnel responsible for strategic planning and IS use throughout a firm?

Describe the technical,business,and systems competencies that IS personnel should possess.

IS personnel with service mentality put up roadblocks to customers' new systems ideas and give reasons that the new ideas cannot,or will not,work.

With respect to the types of information systems used in organizations,a word processor is an example of a(n)________ system.

Identify a key factor of globalization.

Increase in frequency of international travel,tourism,and immigration is a cultural change brought about by globalization enabled by information technology.

Which of the following statements is true about knowledge?

Which of the following statements is true about information systems (IS)and information technology (IT)?

Briefly describe transaction processing systems.

Identify a true statement about the function of knowledge workers.

Information about one's identity and place of living is an example of ________.

With respect to the types of information systems used in organizations,an Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)system is an example of a(n)________ system.

Which of the following IS personnel is responsible for managing disaster recovery within an organization?

Which of the following types of information systems enables customers to buy goods and services from a firm's Web site?

With respect to types of information systems used in organizations,an inventory management and planning system is an example of a(n)________ system.

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing designed its new 787 Dreamliner aircraft in Russia making use of the availability of highly skilled aeronautical engineers.Identify this strategy.

The use of nearly any information technology or system to support every part of the business is known as e-business.

With respect to the types of information systems used in organizations,sales force automation 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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