Question 1

Which of the following has led to stiff laws about retaining electronic documents?

Accepted Answer

A) increasing corporate scandals 
B) a need for elaborate reporting 
C) a need to improve brand image of products 
D) decreasing enterprise workforce effectiveness 
A) increasing corporate scandals 
B) a need for elaborate reporting 
C) a need to improve brand image of products 
D) decreasing enterprise workforce effectiveness

Question 2

Which of the following factors is the most important reason why data can be shared across different systems?

Accepted Answer

A) the ability to convert any data into digital form 
B) the creation of wireless communication technologies 
C) the use of cloud storage to store off-site data 
D) the presence of different formats of data 
A) the ability to convert any data into digital form 
B) the creation of wireless communication technologies 
C) the use of cloud storage to store off-site data 
D) the presence of different formats of data

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true about information and communications technology?

Accepted Answer

A) Increasingly, wireless transmission is favored because of its speed and flexibility although extra costs are incurred. 
B) Information and communications technology is a separate category and does not come under the IT component. 
C) Many developing countries that can't afford to install wireless transmissions are transforming their communications and expanding Internet access by building copper-wired networks. 
D) The main role of the telecommunications component involves moving electronic signals from one place to another. 
A) Increasingly, wireless transmission is favored because of its speed and flexibility although extra costs are incurred. 
B) Information and communications technology is a separate category and does not come under the IT component. 
C) Many developing countries that can't afford to install wireless transmissions are transforming their communications and expanding Internet access by building copper-wired networks. 
D) The main role of the telecommunications component involves moving electronic signals from one place to another.

Question 4

Timelines add value to information as a means of avoiding bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The function of which of the following components of an information system is to oversee if every data transaction made by an employee is logged in the information system?

Accepted Answer

A) strategy 
B) technology 
C) process 
D) data 
A) strategy 
B) technology 
C) process 
D) data

Question 6

In Kansas, an athletics association is partnered with a university to identify talented youth across the state. They use an online test to ensure easy accessibility to students across the state. This is an illustration of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) data-driven decision making 
B) strategic use of information systems 
C) use of business intelligence 
D) use of information systems for revenue generation 
A) data-driven decision making 
B) strategic use of information systems 
C) use of business intelligence 
D) use of information systems for revenue generation

Question 7

The study of information systems-how people, technology, processes, and data work together-is referred to as management information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following websites predominantly features user-generated content?

Accepted Answer

A) Flavors, an online shopping store that allows users to edit their profiles after registration 
B) WritingTips, a website that offers tips to amateur writers 
C) PlayPen, an online store that sells kids' toys 
D) Foodmania, a website that allows its users to post their own food recipes and upload photos 
A) Flavors, an online shopping store that allows users to edit their profiles after registration 
B) WritingTips, a website that offers tips to amateur writers 
C) PlayPen, an online store that sells kids' toys 
D) Foodmania, a website that allows its users to post their own food recipes and upload photos

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of management information systems?

Accepted Answer

A) The management information systems discipline had been in existence prior to the invention of the first generation computer. 
B) Management information systems lack the ability to support tactical decision making at the managerial level. 
C) The management information systems discipline draws interest from researchers and practitioners only from the computer science field. 
D) The study of information systems that includes how people, technology, processes, and data work together is called management information systems. 
A) The management information systems discipline had been in existence prior to the invention of the first generation computer. 
B) Management information systems lack the ability to support tactical decision making at the managerial level. 
C) The management information systems discipline draws interest from researchers and practitioners only from the computer science field. 
D) The study of information systems that includes how people, technology, processes, and data work together is called management information systems.

Question 10

The multitude of servers in Google's windowless data centers serves as an example that represents ________.

Accepted Answer

A) competitive advantage 
B) business intelligence 
C) information technology 
D) user-generated content 
A) competitive advantage 
B) business intelligence 
C) information technology 
D) user-generated content

Question 11

Cadmia University is planning to start an online course called "Cultural diversities." The university wants to develop an information system to support virtual, collaborative education. Which of the following factors should be taken into account when developing the new system?

Accepted Answer

A) the way students interact in an actual classroom setting 
B) the average time spent online by students 
C) the negative impact of social networking sites 
D) the religious sentiments of the students 
A) the way students interact in an actual classroom setting 
B) the average time spent online by students 
C) the negative impact of social networking sites 
D) the religious sentiments of the students

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of information technology (IT)?

Accepted Answer

A) Information technology includes hardware and software, but excludes telecommunications. 
B) Anything capable of collecting, processing, storing, or displaying electronic data is potentially part of an information system. 
C) Telecommunications and networks should not be confused as a part of IT. 
D) The Internet and the World Wide Web have hampered software creativity. 
A) Information technology includes hardware and software, but excludes telecommunications. 
B) Anything capable of collecting, processing, storing, or displaying electronic data is potentially part of an information system. 
C) Telecommunications and networks should not be confused as a part of IT. 
D) The Internet and the World Wide Web have hampered software creativity.

Question 13

Information systems should meet compliance standards set by governments and other regulatory agencies, which may change from time to time and also vary by country or state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The chief information officer heads the IT department in most organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following best describes a business process?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a set of activities designed to achieve a task. 
B) It is an algorithm in an information system. 
C) It is a set of security policies that governs a business. 
D) It refers to an idea that guarantees a firm a lead over its rivals. 
A) It is a set of activities designed to achieve a task. 
B) It is an algorithm in an information system. 
C) It is a set of security policies that governs a business. 
D) It refers to an idea that guarantees a firm a lead over its rivals.

Question 16

The facilities manager at Symphony Systems, an IT services company, wants the information systems department to set up a virtual collaboration team. Which of the following ways would enable him to communicate more effectively with the IT staff?

Accepted Answer

A) avoiding IT jargon 
B) emphasizing the returns on investment 
C) highlighting the value of IT 
D) describing his end goal and not the means to get there 
A) avoiding IT jargon 
B) emphasizing the returns on investment 
C) highlighting the value of IT 
D) describing his end goal and not the means to get there

Question 17

A news agency requires an immediate account of the casualties in an airplane accident for a news alert. In this situation, a quick, approximate report would be preferred rather than a detailed, accurate report that requires considerable time to prepare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe, with examples, the characteristics that make information valuable.

Accepted Answer

Three characteristics that contribute to

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of information systems that support collaborative human activities?

Accepted Answer

A) These information systems do not yet have tools for document management, project updates, issue tracking, and shared calendars. 
B) These systems, besides being complex and difficult to implement, offer minimal returns on investment. 
C) These systems, being in their early stages, offer a framework for more improvements and features to be included. 
D) These systems are equipped with enough sophisticated technology to replace mature and complex systems such as decision support systems. 
A) These information systems do not yet have tools for document management, project updates, issue tracking, and shared calendars. 
B) These systems, besides being complex and difficult to implement, offer minimal returns on investment. 
C) These systems, being in their early stages, offer a framework for more improvements and features to be included. 
D) These systems are equipped with enough sophisticated technology to replace mature and complex systems such as decision support systems.

Question 20

Which of the following is a function of accounting information systems?

Accepted Answer

A) procuring goods and services 
B) designing service delivery systems 
C) developing induction processes for new hires 
D) creating business diversification strategies 
A) procuring goods and services 
B) designing service delivery systems 
C) developing induction processes for new hires 
D) creating business diversification strategies

Which of the following has led to stiff laws about retaining electronic documents?

Which of the following factors is the most important reason why data can be shared across different systems?

Which of the following statements is true about information and communications technology?

Timelines add value to information as a means of avoiding bias.

The function of which of the following components of an information system is to oversee if every data transaction made by an employee is logged in the information system?

In Kansas, an athletics association is partnered with a university to identify talented youth across the state. They use an online test to ensure easy accessibility to students across the state. This is an illustration of ________.

The study of information systems-how people, technology, processes, and data work together-is referred to as management information systems.

Which of the following websites predominantly features user-generated content?

Which of the following statements is true of management information systems?

The multitude of servers in Google's windowless data centers serves as an example that represents ________.

Cadmia University is planning to start an online course called "Cultural diversities." The university wants to develop an information system to support virtual, collaborative education. Which of the following factors should be taken into account when developing the new system?

Which of the following statements is true of information technology (IT)?

Information systems should meet compliance standards set by governments and other regulatory agencies, which may change from time to time and also vary by country or state.

The chief information officer heads the IT department in most organizations.

Which of the following best describes a business process?

The facilities manager at Symphony Systems, an IT services company, wants the information systems department to set up a virtual collaboration team. Which of the following ways would enable him to communicate more effectively with the IT staff?

A news agency requires an immediate account of the casualties in an airplane accident for a news alert. In this situation, a quick, approximate report would be preferred rather than a detailed, accurate report that requires considerable time to prepare.

Describe, with examples, the characteristics that make information valuable.

Which of the following statements is true of information systems that support collaborative human activities?

Which of the following is a function of accounting information systems?

Information Systems and Strategy

Information and Communications Technologies: The Enterprise Architecture

Databases and Datawarehouses

Information Systems for the Enterprise

The Web, E-Commerce, and M-Commerce

Business Intelligence and Decision Making

Collaborating With Technology

Knowledge Management and E-Learning

Ethics, Privacy, and Security

Systems Development and Procurement

Project Management and Strategic Planning

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Exam 1: Information Systems and People

Which of the following has led to stiff laws about retaining electronic documents?

Which of the following factors is the most important reason why data can be shared across different systems?

Which of the following statements is true about information and communications technology?

Timelines add value to information as a means of avoiding bias.

The function of which of the following components of an information system is to oversee if every data transaction made by an employee is logged in the information system?

In Kansas, an athletics association is partnered with a university to identify talented youth across the state. They use an online test to ensure easy accessibility to students across the state. This is an illustration of ________.

The study of information systems-how people, technology, processes, and data work together-is referred to as management information systems.

Which of the following websites predominantly features user-generated content?

Which of the following statements is true of management information systems?

The multitude of servers in Google's windowless data centers serves as an example that represents ________.

Cadmia University is planning to start an online course called "Cultural diversities." The university wants to develop an information system to support virtual, collaborative education. Which of the following factors should be taken into account when developing the new system?

Which of the following statements is true of information technology (IT)?

Information systems should meet compliance standards set by governments and other regulatory agencies, which may change from time to time and also vary by country or state.

The chief information officer heads the IT department in most organizations.

Which of the following best describes a business process?

The facilities manager at Symphony Systems, an IT services company, wants the information systems department to set up a virtual collaboration team. Which of the following ways would enable him to communicate more effectively with the IT staff?

A news agency requires an immediate account of the casualties in an airplane accident for a news alert. In this situation, a quick, approximate report would be preferred rather than a detailed, accurate report that requires considerable time to prepare.

Describe, with examples, the characteristics that make information valuable.

Which of the following statements is true of information systems that support collaborative human activities?

Which of the following is a function of accounting information systems?

Information Systems and Strategy

Information and Communications Technologies: The Enterprise Architecture

Databases and Datawarehouses

Information Systems for the Enterprise

The Web, E-Commerce, and M-Commerce

Business Intelligence and Decision Making

Collaborating With Technology

Knowledge Management and E-Learning

Ethics, Privacy, and Security

Systems Development and Procurement

Project Management and Strategic Planning

Filters