Question 1

The process of making a computer program work in a second language is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) stringing 
B) differentiating 
C) optimising 
D) localising 
A) stringing 
B) differentiating 
C) optimising 
D) localising D

Question 2

Thanks to information systems,any value chain activity can be performed from anywhere in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Cross-functional,integrated systems,such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP),add to the problems of data isolation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of the international business scenario?

Accepted Answer

A) After the dot-com bust,optical fibre was extremely scarce and expensive. 
B) After the fall of the Soviet Union,the economies of Russia and Western Europe closed their markets to the world. 
C) With the popularity of the Internet,the Chinese economy became more open to the world. 
D) With the popularity of the Internet,the economies of North America and Europe became less integrated. 
A) After the dot-com bust,optical fibre was extremely scarce and expensive. 
B) After the fall of the Soviet Union,the economies of Russia and Western Europe closed their markets to the world. 
C) With the popularity of the Internet,the Chinese economy became more open to the world. 
D) With the popularity of the Internet,the economies of North America and Europe became less integrated.

Question 5

Which of the following is an advantage of functional systems?

Accepted Answer

An advantage of functional systems, whic

Question 6

Information systems procedures,unlike business processes,need not reflect local cultural values and norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

________ database processing refers to the processing of a single database that resides in multiple locations.

Accepted Answer

A) Clustered 
B) External 
C) Hypermedia 
D) Distributed 
A) Clustered 
B) External 
C) Hypermedia 
D) Distributed

Question 8

What are the issues that have to be addressed when localising a computer program?

Accepted Answer

The process of making a computer program

Question 9

Differences in language,culture,norms,and expectations compound the difficulties of international process management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The purpose and scope of a system are determined in the systems definition stage of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If a distributed database contains copies of the same data,it is called a ________ database.

Accepted Answer

A) replicated 
B) partitioned 
C) redundant 
D) mirrored 
A) replicated 
B) partitioned 
C) redundant 
D) mirrored

Question 12

The emergence of ________ technologies has made it easier for companies all over the world to obtain the latest in server technology.

Accepted Answer

A) international cloud 
B) distributed database 
C) big data 
D) data mining 
A) international cloud 
B) distributed database 
C) big data 
D) data mining

Question 13

How do global information systems affect supply chain profitability?

Accepted Answer

Global information systems increase supp

Question 14

The emergence of the international cloud has increased the ease with which companies can obtain the latest in server technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How has the global economy changed the competitive environment?

Accepted Answer

A) It has made it easier for new market entrants in all fields to penetrate the market. 
B) Customers now have less access to information about substitutes. 
C) It has intensified rivalry by increasing product and vendor choices. 
D) Suppliers are not required to reach a wide range of customers. 
A) It has made it easier for new market entrants in all fields to penetrate the market. 
B) Customers now have less access to information about substitutes. 
C) It has intensified rivalry by increasing product and vendor choices. 
D) Suppliers are not required to reach a wide range of customers.

Question 16

Information systems support just-in-time (JIT)inventory techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true about the issues to be addressed when localising a computer program?

Accepted Answer

A) When translating the user interface for a program,the entire user interface,except the icons,will need to be changed. 
B) The help text should always be maintained in English. 
C) Forms and reports should be localised in a manner that does not necessitate redesigning the entire document. 
D) Programming techniques can be used to simplify and reduce the cost of localisation. 
A) When translating the user interface for a program,the entire user interface,except the icons,will need to be changed. 
B) The help text should always be maintained in English. 
C) Forms and reports should be localised in a manner that does not necessitate redesigning the entire document. 
D) Programming techniques can be used to simplify and reduce the cost of localisation.

Question 18

The global economy has intensified rivalry by increasing product and vendor choices and by accelerating the flow of information about price,product,availability,and service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The bullwhip effect is a phenomenon in which the variability in the size and timing of orders increases at each stage of the supply chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of inherent processes?

Accepted Answer

Inherent processes refer to the natural,

Exam 29: International Mis

The process of making a computer program work in a second language is called ________.

Thanks to information systems,any value chain activity can be performed from anywhere in the world.

Cross-functional,integrated systems,such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP),add to the problems of data isolation.

Which of the following statements is true of the international business scenario?

Which of the following is an advantage of functional systems?

Information systems procedures,unlike business processes,need not reflect local cultural values and norms.

________ database processing refers to the processing of a single database that resides in multiple locations.

What are the issues that have to be addressed when localising a computer program?

Differences in language,culture,norms,and expectations compound the difficulties of international process management.

The purpose and scope of a system are determined in the systems definition stage of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

If a distributed database contains copies of the same data,it is called a ________ database.

The emergence of ________ technologies has made it easier for companies all over the world to obtain the latest in server technology.

How do global information systems affect supply chain profitability?

The emergence of the international cloud has increased the ease with which companies can obtain the latest in server technology.

How has the global economy changed the competitive environment?

Information systems support just-in-time (JIT)inventory techniques.

Which of the following statements is true about the issues to be addressed when localising a computer program?

The global economy has intensified rivalry by increasing product and vendor choices and by accelerating the flow of information about price,product,availability,and service.

The bullwhip effect is a phenomenon in which the variability in the size and timing of orders increases at each stage of the supply chain.

Which of the following statements is true of inherent processes?

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Organisational Strategy, Information Systems and Competitive Advantage

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Database Processing

The Cloud

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Social Media Information Systems

Business Intelligence Systems

Information Systems Development

Information Systems Management

Information Security Management

Collaboration Information Systems for Decision Making, Problem Solving and Project Management

Collaboration Information Systems for Student Projects

Mobile Systems

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013

Database Design

Using Microsoft Access 2013

Using Excel and Access Together

Network and Cloud Technology

Enterprise Resource Planning Erp Systems

Supply Chain Management

Hyper-Social Organisations and Knowledge Management

Database Marketing

Reporting Systems and Olap

Systems Development Project Management

Agile Development

Business Process Management

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