Question 1

Information is always useful if it is complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Peddie Aquatics Association went from receiving tuition checks from each family to using Team Unify software that automatically bills the family's credit card on the first of the month.Team Unify is an example of a decision-support system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A(n)____ is a communication network similar to the Internet but operating within the boundaries of a single organization.

Accepted Answer

A) web delimiter 
B) intranet 
C) limited Internet 
D) focused website 
E) extranet 
A) web delimiter 
B) intranet 
C) limited Internet 
D) focused website 
E) extranet

Question 4

Due to the growth of networking capabilities,the need for collaboration is increasing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A communications and marketing executive collaborates with ad agencies on ad campaigns,which require a lot of graphics.She frequently calls her technical support team to inform them she needs more memory in her email inbox to support the large files.This is an example of which information system limitation?

Accepted Answer

A) Information systems are expensive and difficult to develop and implement. 
B) Information provided to managers may not be as accurate, timely, complete, or relevant as it first appears to be. 
C) Information systems are subject to sabotage, viruses, or downtime. 
D) Information systems are suitable for all tasks or problems. 
E) Managers may have inaccurate expectations of what information systems can do. 
A) Information systems are expensive and difficult to develop and implement. 
B) Information provided to managers may not be as accurate, timely, complete, or relevant as it first appears to be. 
C) Information systems are subject to sabotage, viruses, or downtime. 
D) Information systems are suitable for all tasks or problems. 
E) Managers may have inaccurate expectations of what information systems can do.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of information systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduced requirement for personal interaction 
B) The potential for new informal groups 
C) Increased job satisfaction from being able to master the technology involved 
D) Increased personal efficiency 
E) Ability to telecommute 
A) Reduced requirement for personal interaction 
B) The potential for new informal groups 
C) Increased job satisfaction from being able to master the technology involved 
D) Increased personal efficiency 
E) Ability to telecommute

Question 7

According to the text,which of the following is NOT a characteristic of useful information?

Accepted Answer

A) Accurate 
B) Complete 
C) Relevant 
D) Fast 
E) Timely 
A) Accurate 
B) Complete 
C) Relevant 
D) Fast 
E) Timely

Question 8

The central processor and the input and output devices are known as computer ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The central processor and the input and...

Question 9

Simple systems in smaller organizations can use off-the-shelf software for the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Simple systems in smaller organizations can use...

Question 10

____________________ means that the information must provide a valid and reliable reflection of reality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ means that the information must provide...

Question 11

Getting data into a system involves one or more ____________________ devices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Getting data into a system involves one...

Question 12

How can information systems be managed?

Accepted Answer

Information systems can be managed throu

Question 13

In the first nine months of the year VW sales in the U.S.were up 22%.What is this?

Accepted Answer

A) Data that require analyzing and organizing before they will be of value 
B) Information that can be used as a basis for future actions on her part 
C) Information that requires analyzing and organizing before it will be of value 
D) Data that can be used as a basis for actions on her part without any further manipulation 
E) Either data or information¾they mean the same thing 
A) Data that require analyzing and organizing before they will be of value 
B) Information that can be used as a basis for future actions on her part 
C) Information that requires analyzing and organizing before it will be of value 
D) Data that can be used as a basis for actions on her part without any further manipulation 
E) Either data or information¾they mean the same thing

Question 14

Which of the following statements about integrating information systems is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Most organizations use more than one information system. 
B) Integrating information systems is not easy. 
C) If a common hardware is used, integration problems are minimized. 
D) If information systems are developed at the same time, integration problems are minimized. 
E) All of these choices 
A) Most organizations use more than one information system. 
B) Integrating information systems is not easy. 
C) If a common hardware is used, integration problems are minimized. 
D) If information systems are developed at the same time, integration problems are minimized. 
E) All of these choices

Question 15

A(n)____________________ is a commercial firm that maintains a permanent connection to the Net and offers temporary connections to subscribers.

Accepted Answer

Internet s

Question 16

Which of the following is the BEST example of data?

Accepted Answer

A) Listing of your test and quiz scores in this class 
B) Daily report showing total hours employees were absent 
C) Report comparing current sales with last year's sales 
D) Production report showing the previous day's output 
E) Report showing the maintenance status of vehicles a truck line owns 
A) Listing of your test and quiz scores in this class 
B) Daily report showing total hours employees were absent 
C) Report comparing current sales with last year's sales 
D) Production report showing the previous day's output 
E) Report showing the maintenance status of vehicles a truck line owns

Question 17

Administrative assistants who process data and create communications documents use ____ systems.

Accepted Answer

A) expert 
B) artificial intelligence 
C) office applications 
D) executive support 
E) decision support 
A) expert 
B) artificial intelligence 
C) office applications 
D) executive support 
E) decision support

Question 18

A(n)____________________ system is an interactive system that locates and presents information needed to help managers choose among alternatives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ system is an interactive system that...

Question 19

When used to describe information,the term accurate means that the information is pertinent to the subject at hand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a transaction-processing system?

Accepted Answer

A) Useful in aggregating large amounts of data 
B) Most useful to middle- and upper-level managers 
C) Most useful when dealing with large numbers of similar transactions 
D) Used primarily for routine and recurring situations 
E) First computerized form of information system used in many organizations 
A) Useful in aggregating large amounts of data 
B) Most useful to middle- and upper-level managers 
C) Most useful when dealing with large numbers of similar transactions 
D) Used primarily for routine and recurring situations 
E) First computerized form of information system used in many organizations

Exam 22: Managing Information and Information Technology

Information is always useful if it is complete.

Peddie Aquatics Association went from receiving tuition checks from each family to using Team Unify software that automatically bills the family's credit card on the first of the month.Team Unify is an example of a decision-support system.

A(n)____ is a communication network similar to the Internet but operating within the boundaries of a single organization.

Due to the growth of networking capabilities,the need for collaboration is increasing.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of information systems?

According to the text,which of the following is NOT a characteristic of useful information?

The central processor and the input and output devices are known as computer ____________________.

Simple systems in smaller organizations can use off-the-shelf software for the ____________________.

____________________ means that the information must provide a valid and reliable reflection of reality.

Getting data into a system involves one or more ____________________ devices.

How can information systems be managed?

In the first nine months of the year VW sales in the U.S.were up 22%.What is this?

Which of the following statements about integrating information systems is TRUE?

A(n)____________________ is a commercial firm that maintains a permanent connection to the Net and offers temporary connections to subscribers.

Which of the following is the BEST example of data?

Administrative assistants who process data and create communications documents use ____ systems.

A(n)____________________ system is an interactive system that locates and presents information needed to help managers choose among alternatives.

When used to describe information,the term accurate means that the information is pertinent to the subject at hand.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a transaction-processing system?

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Issues and Challenges

The Environment and Culture of Organizations

The Ethical and Social Environment

The Global Environment

The Multicultural Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing New Venture Formation and Entrepreneurship

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

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