Question 1

In the context of the information systems model, data resources are typically organized as databases and expert systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following is a false statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Today's information systems are doing the same basic things that they did over 40 years ago. 
B)  Today there is a much higher level of integration of system functions. 
C)  Today there is greater connectivity across dissimilar system components. 
D)  None of the statements is false. 
A)  Today's information systems are doing the same basic things that they did over 40 years ago. 
B)  Today there is a much higher level of integration of system functions. 
C)  Today there is greater connectivity across dissimilar system components. 
D)  None of the statements is false. D

Question 3

Falling prices of computer hardware and software should continue to induce more businesses to expand their computerized operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

All the following are examples of an information system, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  A day planner 
B)  A cash register 
C)  A group of marbles in a box 
D)  A paper-based accounting ledger 
A)  A day planner 
B)  A cash register 
C)  A group of marbles in a box 
D)  A paper-based accounting ledger

Question 5

E-business uses Internet technologies to work and empower _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  business processes 
B)  electronic commerce 
C)  collaboration among business teams 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  business processes 
B)  electronic commerce 
C)  collaboration among business teams 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 6

In the Real World case, Sew What? lost a big business contract because without a _______ the company lacked credibility.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the Real World case, Sew What?...

Question 7

In the context of the information systems model, information is subjected to a "value-added" process that converts it to data that meet the needs of end users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Maintenance is one of the key activities in the development and management of a business information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

With a strategic information system (SIS), information technology becomes an integral part of business processes, products, and _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With a strategic information system (SIS), information...

Question 10

According to the Real World Case, the goal of Bryan Cave is:

Accepted Answer

A)  To have the best value for their customers. 
B)  To create increased profit per customer. 
C)  To build the best long-term relationships in the world. 
D)  All the above. 
A)  To have the best value for their customers. 
B)  To create increased profit per customer. 
C)  To build the best long-term relationships in the world. 
D)  All the above.

Question 11

According to the textbook case, the Oco BI software used by Welch's:

Accepted Answer

A)  increases the number of deliveries made on Fridays. 
B)  assures that most deliveries are not made on Fridays. 
C)  assures that most deliveries are made on Fridays. 
D)  helps them even out the number of delivery trucks used each day of the week. 
A)  increases the number of deliveries made on Fridays. 
B)  assures that most deliveries are not made on Fridays. 
C)  assures that most deliveries are made on Fridays. 
D)  helps them even out the number of delivery trucks used each day of the week.

Question 12

Companies generally rely on e-business applications to do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Re-engineer internal business processes 
B)  Implement electronic commerce systems 
C)  Monitor employee productivity 
D)  Promote enterprise collaboration among business teams and workgroups 
A)  Re-engineer internal business processes 
B)  Implement electronic commerce systems 
C)  Monitor employee productivity 
D)  Promote enterprise collaboration among business teams and workgroups

Question 13

Success in today's dynamic business environment depends heavily on maximizing the use of Internet-based technologies and Web-enabled information systems to meet the competitive requirements of _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  customers 
B)  suppliers 
C)  business partners 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  customers 
B)  suppliers 
C)  business partners 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 14

In information systems activities, a user interface commonly refers to a more convenient and efficient method of end-user input and output with a computer system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Information in various forms is transmitted to end users and made available to them in the _______________ activity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Information in various forms is transmitted to...

Question 16

A system with feedback and _______________ functions is sometimes called a cybernetic system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A system with feedback and _______________ functions...

Question 17

Most information systems are designed to _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  produce information and support decision making 
B)  handle record-keeping 
C)  handle transaction processing chores 
D)  All the choices are correct. 
A)  produce information and support decision making 
B)  handle record-keeping 
C)  handle transaction processing chores 
D)  All the choices are correct.

Question 18

According to the Real World case, eCourier uses SeeWhy software to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Track packages that have not been delivered. 
B)  Provide business intelligence in terms of customer satisfaction. 
C)  Interface with their accounting software. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Track packages that have not been delivered. 
B)  Provide business intelligence in terms of customer satisfaction. 
C)  Interface with their accounting software. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 19

The design of an information system application is based on an _______________ of the business requirements of an organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The design of an information system application...

Question 20

An extranet is an Internet-like network inside the enterprise; an intranet is between the enterprise and its trading partners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In the context of the information systems model, data resources are typically organized as databases and expert systems.

Which of the following is a false statement?

Falling prices of computer hardware and software should continue to induce more businesses to expand their computerized operations.

All the following are examples of an information system, except:

E-business uses Internet technologies to work and empower _______________.

In the Real World case, Sew What? lost a big business contract because without a _______ the company lacked credibility.

In the context of the information systems model, information is subjected to a "value-added" process that converts it to data that meet the needs of end users.

Maintenance is one of the key activities in the development and management of a business information system.

With a strategic information system (SIS), information technology becomes an integral part of business processes, products, and _______________.

According to the Real World Case, the goal of Bryan Cave is:

According to the textbook case, the Oco BI software used by Welch's:

Companies generally rely on e-business applications to do all of the following except:

Success in today's dynamic business environment depends heavily on maximizing the use of Internet-based technologies and Web-enabled information systems to meet the competitive requirements of _______________.

In information systems activities, a user interface commonly refers to a more convenient and efficient method of end-user input and output with a computer system.

Information in various forms is transmitted to end users and made available to them in the _______________ activity.

A system with feedback and _______________ functions is sometimes called a cybernetic system.

Most information systems are designed to _______________.

According to the Real World case, eCourier uses SeeWhy software to:

The design of an information system application is based on an _______________ of the business requirements of an organization.

An extranet is an Internet-like network inside the enterprise; an intranet is between the enterprise and its trading partners.

Competing With Information Technology

Computer Hardware

Computer Software

Data Resource Management

Telecommunications and Networks

Electronic Business Systems

Enterprise Business Systems

Electronic Commerce Systems

Decision Support Systems

Developing Businessit Strategies

Developing Businessit Solutions

Security and Ethical Challenges

Enterprise and Global Management of Information Technology

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Exam 1: Foundations of Information Systems in Business

In the context of the information systems model, data resources are typically organized as databases and expert systems.

Which of the following is a false statement?

Falling prices of computer hardware and software should continue to induce more businesses to expand their computerized operations.

All the following are examples of an information system, except:

E-business uses Internet technologies to work and empower _______________.

In the Real World case, Sew What? lost a big business contract because without a _______ the company lacked credibility.

In the context of the information systems model, information is subjected to a "value-added" process that converts it to data that meet the needs of end users.

Maintenance is one of the key activities in the development and management of a business information system.

With a strategic information system (SIS), information technology becomes an integral part of business processes, products, and _______________.

According to the Real World Case, the goal of Bryan Cave is:

According to the textbook case, the Oco BI software used by Welch's:

Companies generally rely on e-business applications to do all of the following except:

Success in today's dynamic business environment depends heavily on maximizing the use of Internet-based technologies and Web-enabled information systems to meet the competitive requirements of _______________.

In information systems activities, a user interface commonly refers to a more convenient and efficient method of end-user input and output with a computer system.

Information in various forms is transmitted to end users and made available to them in the _______________ activity.

A system with feedback and _______________ functions is sometimes called a cybernetic system.

Most information systems are designed to _______________.

According to the Real World case, eCourier uses SeeWhy software to:

The design of an information system application is based on an _______________ of the business requirements of an organization.

An extranet is an Internet-like network inside the enterprise; an intranet is between the enterprise and its trading partners.

Competing With Information Technology

Computer Hardware

Computer Software

Data Resource Management

Telecommunications and Networks

Electronic Business Systems

Enterprise Business Systems

Electronic Commerce Systems

Decision Support Systems

Developing Businessit Strategies

Developing Businessit Solutions

Security and Ethical Challenges

Enterprise and Global Management of Information Technology

Filters