Question 1

The system designed to transform data into information that can be used for decision-making is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  data system. 
B)  management data system. 
C)  management database system. 
D)  information system. 
E)  database system. 
A)  data system. 
B)  management data system. 
C)  management database system. 
D)  information system. 
E)  database system.

Question 2

The only managers that are not key users of information systems are first-line managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How has information technology affected organizational structure in terms of the number of employees and the number of layers?

Accepted Answer

Information technology is lead

Question 4

Barry is using computer-aided design in his work.He is using which type of information system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transaction processing system 
B)  Systems for knowledge workers 
C)  Management information system 
D)  Decision support system 
E)  Executive support system 
A)  Transaction processing system 
B)  Systems for knowledge workers 
C)  Management information system 
D)  Decision support system 
E)  Executive support system

Question 5

Which software programs tells the computer which resources to use and how to use them?

Accepted Answer

A)  Application programs 
B)  System programs 
C)  Arithmetic logic unit 
D)  Resource differentiation unit 
E)  Artificial intelligence 
A)  Application programs 
B)  System programs 
C)  Arithmetic logic unit 
D)  Resource differentiation unit 
E)  Artificial intelligence

Question 6

When cable TV's Home Shopping Network links hundreds of operators seated at monitors in a large room to a single computer to enter call-in orders,it is using a

Accepted Answer

A)  local area network. 
B)  supercomputer. 
C)  wide area network. 
D)  mainframe. 
E)  decentralized system. 
A)  local area network. 
B)  supercomputer. 
C)  wide area network. 
D)  mainframe. 
E)  decentralized system.

Question 7

The fundamental purpose of management information systems is to transform data into information that can be used for decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A ________ network links computers and workstations,usually within one company,through fibre optic,coaxial,or twisted wire cable.

Accepted Answer

A)  local area 
B)  wide area 
C)  global positioning 
D)  paging 
E)  personal digital 
A)  local area 
B)  wide area 
C)  global positioning 
D)  paging 
E)  personal digital

Question 9

Groupware refers to the global networks that permit users to send electronic messages quickly and economically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Anti-virus software generally doesn't work very well because hackers are always developing new ways to break into computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Complete protection against identity theft is not possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Melanie wants to make sure that the privacy of the employees of her company is not invaded,and she wants her employees to be highly productive as well.To achieve these goals,she is most likely to use

Accepted Answer

A)  a firewall. 
B)  encryption software. 
C)  anti-spyware software. 
D)  a spam filter. 
E)  anti-virus software. 
A)  a firewall. 
B)  encryption software. 
C)  anti-spyware software. 
D)  a spam filter. 
E)  anti-virus software.

Question 13

IT has dramatically changed the technical aspects of business firms,but the nature of the management process has not been affected much by IT.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Alliance Insurance relies on information technology for a variety of activities.The company is planning to improve its systems,so it needs to determine which areas need improvement.Many employees at Alliance feel that the information systems at the company are not sufficiently customized for the various departments in the company.Which of the following questions is most relevant to deciding whether customization should be a priority?

Accepted Answer

A)  To what extent are work functions in the various departments different? 
B)  When was the last time that hardware at employees' workstations was updated? 
C)  To what extent are customers satisfied with their online experience with the company? 
D)  Does the marketing department use data mining to get information on customers? 
E)  Are the company's executives are confident about the direction the company is taking? 
A)  To what extent are work functions in the various departments different? 
B)  When was the last time that hardware at employees' workstations was updated? 
C)  To what extent are customers satisfied with their online experience with the company? 
D)  Does the marketing department use data mining to get information on customers? 
E)  Are the company's executives are confident about the direction the company is taking?

Question 15

The top priority of Walmart's information system is achieving low prices for customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The rapid growth of information technologies has changed organizational processes in all of the following ways except

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Information is

Accepted Answer

A)  names and numbers from a large phonebook. 
B)  controlled flow of words for a useful purpose. 
C)  the useful interpretation of facts and figures. 
D)  proven facts. 
E)  raw facts and figures. 
A)  names and numbers from a large phonebook. 
B)  controlled flow of words for a useful purpose. 
C)  the useful interpretation of facts and figures. 
D)  proven facts. 
E)  raw facts and figures.

Question 18

The 2011 Business Software Alliance study found that about _________ percent of all software that is installed on computers in Canada is pirated,while in China it is estimated that about __________ percent of software is pirated.

Accepted Answer

A)  12; 55 
B)  20; 80 
C)  50; 50 
D)  33; 78 
E)  33; 90 
A)  12; 55 
B)  20; 80 
C)  50; 50 
D)  33; 78 
E)  33; 90

Question 19

Each company has essentially one information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Tom is a manager who wants to generate more persuasive reports and presentations.He would find computer graphics software useful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The system designed to transform data into information that can be used for decision-making is called a(n)

The only managers that are not key users of information systems are first-line managers.

How has information technology affected organizational structure in terms of the number of employees and the number of layers?

Barry is using computer-aided design in his work.He is using which type of information system?

Which software programs tells the computer which resources to use and how to use them?

When cable TV's Home Shopping Network links hundreds of operators seated at monitors in a large room to a single computer to enter call-in orders,it is using a

The fundamental purpose of management information systems is to transform data into information that can be used for decision making.

A ________ network links computers and workstations,usually within one company,through fibre optic,coaxial,or twisted wire cable.

Groupware refers to the global networks that permit users to send electronic messages quickly and economically.

Anti-virus software generally doesn't work very well because hackers are always developing new ways to break into computers.

Complete protection against identity theft is not possible.

Melanie wants to make sure that the privacy of the employees of her company is not invaded,and she wants her employees to be highly productive as well.To achieve these goals,she is most likely to use

IT has dramatically changed the technical aspects of business firms,but the nature of the management process has not been affected much by IT.

The top priority of Walmart's information system is achieving low prices for customers.

The rapid growth of information technologies has changed organizational processes in all of the following ways except

Information is

The 2011 Business Software Alliance study found that about _ percent of all software that is installed on computers in Canada is pirated,while in China it is estimated that about __ percent of software is pirated.

Each company has essentially one information system.

Tom is a manager who wants to generate more persuasive reports and presentations.He would find computer graphics software useful.

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

Filters

Exam 13: Managing Information Systems and Communication Technology

The system designed to transform data into information that can be used for decision-making is called a(n)

The only managers that are not key users of information systems are first-line managers.

How has information technology affected organizational structure in terms of the number of employees and the number of layers?

Barry is using computer-aided design in his work.He is using which type of information system?

Which software programs tells the computer which resources to use and how to use them?

When cable TV's Home Shopping Network links hundreds of operators seated at monitors in a large room to a single computer to enter call-in orders,it is using a

The fundamental purpose of management information systems is to transform data into information that can be used for decision making.

A ________ network links computers and workstations,usually within one company,through fibre optic,coaxial,or twisted wire cable.

Groupware refers to the global networks that permit users to send electronic messages quickly and economically.

Anti-virus software generally doesn't work very well because hackers are always developing new ways to break into computers.

Complete protection against identity theft is not possible.

Melanie wants to make sure that the privacy of the employees of her company is not invaded,and she wants her employees to be highly productive as well.To achieve these goals,she is most likely to use

IT has dramatically changed the technical aspects of business firms,but the nature of the management process has not been affected much by IT.

The top priority of Walmart's information system is achieving low prices for customers.

The rapid growth of information technologies has changed organizational processes in all of the following ways except

Information is

The 2011 Business Software Alliance study found that about _________ percent of all software that is installed on computers in Canada is pirated,while in China it is estimated that about __________ percent of software is pirated.

Each company has essentially one information system.

Tom is a manager who wants to generate more persuasive reports and presentations.He would find computer graphics software useful.

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

Filters

The 2011 Business Software Alliance study found that about _ percent of all software that is installed on computers in Canada is pirated,while in China it is estimated that about __ percent of software is pirated.