Question 1

What is groupware?

Accepted Answer

Groupware is software that con

Question 2

Describe the changes wrought by technology and organizational structures of many organizations.

Accepted Answer

Several major changes are evident: (1)be

Question 3

Industrial suppliers are often linked into customers' information networks so that they can see planned production schedules and prepare supplies for customers' upcoming operations.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  electronic conferencing. 
B)  extranets. 
C)  intranets. 
D)  groupware. 
E)  VSAT satellite communication. 
A)  electronic conferencing. 
B)  extranets. 
C)  intranets. 
D)  groupware. 
E)  VSAT satellite communication.

Question 4

Mel says that developments in information technology have had a huge impact in communication and in access to data.Marla agrees that information is important,but thinks that how it is used is even more important,and she cites the dramatic developments in online selling as an example.If the following facts were known,which one would be MOST supportive of Marla's position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Business performance is positively correlated with the use of information technology. 
B)  The fastest-growing businesses are those that sell exclusively online. 
C)  Businesses that make use of information technology are the most successful. 
D)  More businesses sell their products over the internet now than previously. 
E)  Imperishable,high-value consumer goods are best suited to being sold over the internet. 
A)  Business performance is positively correlated with the use of information technology. 
B)  The fastest-growing businesses are those that sell exclusively online. 
C)  Businesses that make use of information technology are the most successful. 
D)  More businesses sell their products over the internet now than previously. 
E)  Imperishable,high-value consumer goods are best suited to being sold over the internet.

Question 5

Individuals responsible for managing a firm's data and information must do all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  determine what information is needed. 
B)  convert data into desired information. 
C)  control the flow of information to only those that need it. 
D)  gather the data needed. 
E)  decide who needs data. 
A)  determine what information is needed. 
B)  convert data into desired information. 
C)  control the flow of information to only those that need it. 
D)  gather the data needed. 
E)  decide who needs data.

Question 6

Data conferencing allows people in remote locations to work simultaneously on one document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the special form of artificial intelligence that attempts to imitate the thought processes of people who have in-depth knowledge in a given field?

Accepted Answer

A)  Executive support systems 
B)  Computer-aided manufacturing 
C)  Decision support systems 
D)  Robots 
E)  Expert systems 
A)  Executive support systems 
B)  Computer-aided manufacturing 
C)  Decision support systems 
D)  Robots 
E)  Expert systems

Question 8

The rapid growth of new information technologies has meant big changes in the way specific tasks are done,but it has not changed basic organizational processes very much.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Campbell Soup Co.figured out how to mimic decision processes and save the knowledge of an experienced soup maker when he announced his intention to retire.Campbell Soup had successfully developed a transaction processing system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The sales manager wants to show projected sales for each of the company's major products for the next five years assuming that there is 12 percent annual sales growth.What type of application program would most likely be used to obtain these results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Electronic spreadsheet 
B)  Desktop publishing 
C)  Database management system 
D)  Word processing 
E)  Computer-assisted design 
A)  Electronic spreadsheet 
B)  Desktop publishing 
C)  Database management system 
D)  Word processing 
E)  Computer-assisted design

Question 11

________ are raw facts,while ________ is the useful interpretation of those raw facts.

Accepted Answer

A)  Data; analysis 
B)  Data; information 
C)  Information; analysis 
D)  Data; MIS 
E)  Information; data 
A)  Data; analysis 
B)  Data; information 
C)  Information; analysis 
D)  Data; MIS 
E)  Information; data

Question 12

What are two types of IS knowledge workers?

Accepted Answer

Systems an

Question 13

The internet is an example of a data communications network that permits users to send electronic messages,documents,and other forms of video and audio information quickly and economically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In client-server networks,the clients are the customers that the firm is selling its products to.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

________ is software that connects members of a group for shared email distribution,electronic meetings,appointments,and group writing.

Accepted Answer

A)  An internet service provider 
B)  Groupware 
C)  Electronic conferencing 
D)  The internet 
E)  A data communication network 
A)  An internet service provider 
B)  Groupware 
C)  Electronic conferencing 
D)  The internet 
E)  A data communication network

Question 16

The manager of an advertising agency may visit the company's office once every two weeks,and spend the rest of the time working through the firm's electronic network from home.This is an example of how information technologies have

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced the capacity for customization. 
B)  increased collaboration. 
C)  created leaner,more efficient operations. 
D)  provided new business opportunities. 
E)  created greater independence of company and workplace. 
A)  reduced the capacity for customization. 
B)  increased collaboration. 
C)  created leaner,more efficient operations. 
D)  provided new business opportunities. 
E)  created greater independence of company and workplace.

Question 17

In the input-process-output model,all of the following are processes except

Accepted Answer

A)  word processing. 
B)  income statements and balance sheets. 
C)  page layout publishing software. 
D)  general ledger program. 
E)  break-even analysis program. 
A)  word processing. 
B)  income statements and balance sheets. 
C)  page layout publishing software. 
D)  general ledger program. 
E)  break-even analysis program.

Question 18

In the input-process-output model,which of the following is a process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Text images 
B)  Page proofs 
C)  Income statements and balance sheets 
D)  Break-even analysis program 
E)  Sales and cost of sales data 
A)  Text images 
B)  Page proofs 
C)  Income statements and balance sheets 
D)  Break-even analysis program 
E)  Sales and cost of sales data

Question 19

The application program with a row-and-column format that allows users to compare the effect of changes is

Accepted Answer

A)  graphics. 
B)  spreadsheets. 
C)  word processing. 
D)  the internet. 
E)  database management. 
A)  graphics. 
B)  spreadsheets. 
C)  word processing. 
D)  the internet. 
E)  database management.

Question 20

Servers are computers that provide the services shared by users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is groupware?

Describe the changes wrought by technology and organizational structures of many organizations.

Industrial suppliers are often linked into customers' information networks so that they can see planned production schedules and prepare supplies for customers' upcoming operations.This is an example of

Individuals responsible for managing a firm's data and information must do all of the following except

Data conferencing allows people in remote locations to work simultaneously on one document.

What is the special form of artificial intelligence that attempts to imitate the thought processes of people who have in-depth knowledge in a given field?

The rapid growth of new information technologies has meant big changes in the way specific tasks are done,but it has not changed basic organizational processes very much.

Campbell Soup Co.figured out how to mimic decision processes and save the knowledge of an experienced soup maker when he announced his intention to retire.Campbell Soup had successfully developed a transaction processing system.

The sales manager wants to show projected sales for each of the company's major products for the next five years assuming that there is 12 percent annual sales growth.What type of application program would most likely be used to obtain these results?

are raw facts,while is the useful interpretation of those raw facts.

What are two types of IS knowledge workers?

The internet is an example of a data communications network that permits users to send electronic messages,documents,and other forms of video and audio information quickly and economically.

In client-server networks,the clients are the customers that the firm is selling its products to.

________ is software that connects members of a group for shared email distribution,electronic meetings,appointments,and group writing.

The manager of an advertising agency may visit the company's office once every two weeks,and spend the rest of the time working through the firm's electronic network from home.This is an example of how information technologies have

In the input-process-output model,all of the following are processes except

In the input-process-output model,which of the following is a process?

The application program with a row-and-column format that allows users to compare the effect of changes is

Servers are computers that provide the services shared by users.

Understanding the Canadian Business System

Understanding the Environments of Business

Conducting Business Ethically and Responsibly

Understanding Entrepreneurship, small Business, and New Venture Creation

The Global Context of Business

Managing the Business Enterprise

Managing Human Resources

Understanding Labourmanagement Relations

Motivating and Leading Employees

Producing Goods and Services

Increasing Productivity and Quality

Understanding Accounting Issues

Understanding Marketing Processes and Consumer Behaviour

Developing and Promoting Goods and Services

Pricing and Distributing Goods and Services

Understanding Money and Banking

Understanding Securities and Investments

Financial Decisions and Risk Management

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Exam 13: Managing Information Systems and Communication Technology

What is groupware?

Describe the changes wrought by technology and organizational structures of many organizations.

Industrial suppliers are often linked into customers' information networks so that they can see planned production schedules and prepare supplies for customers' upcoming operations.This is an example of

Individuals responsible for managing a firm's data and information must do all of the following except

Data conferencing allows people in remote locations to work simultaneously on one document.

What is the special form of artificial intelligence that attempts to imitate the thought processes of people who have in-depth knowledge in a given field?

The rapid growth of new information technologies has meant big changes in the way specific tasks are done,but it has not changed basic organizational processes very much.

Campbell Soup Co.figured out how to mimic decision processes and save the knowledge of an experienced soup maker when he announced his intention to retire.Campbell Soup had successfully developed a transaction processing system.

The sales manager wants to show projected sales for each of the company's major products for the next five years assuming that there is 12 percent annual sales growth.What type of application program would most likely be used to obtain these results?

________ are raw facts,while ________ is the useful interpretation of those raw facts.

What are two types of IS knowledge workers?

The internet is an example of a data communications network that permits users to send electronic messages,documents,and other forms of video and audio information quickly and economically.

In client-server networks,the clients are the customers that the firm is selling its products to.

________ is software that connects members of a group for shared email distribution,electronic meetings,appointments,and group writing.

The manager of an advertising agency may visit the company's office once every two weeks,and spend the rest of the time working through the firm's electronic network from home.This is an example of how information technologies have

In the input-process-output model,all of the following are processes except

In the input-process-output model,which of the following is a process?

The application program with a row-and-column format that allows users to compare the effect of changes is

Servers are computers that provide the services shared by users.

Understanding the Canadian Business System

Understanding the Environments of Business

Conducting Business Ethically and Responsibly

Understanding Entrepreneurship, small Business, and New Venture Creation

The Global Context of Business

Managing the Business Enterprise

Managing Human Resources

Understanding Labourmanagement Relations

Motivating and Leading Employees

Producing Goods and Services

Increasing Productivity and Quality

Understanding Accounting Issues

Understanding Marketing Processes and Consumer Behaviour

Developing and Promoting Goods and Services

Pricing and Distributing Goods and Services

Understanding Money and Banking

Understanding Securities and Investments

Financial Decisions and Risk Management

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are raw facts,while is the useful interpretation of those raw facts.