Question 1

Nokia makes and sells cell phones and generates profit from these sales.This statement defines Nokia's business __________.

Accepted Answer

A) model 
B) processes 
C) supply chain 
D) value proposition 
A) model 
B) processes 
C) supply chain 
D) value proposition

Question 2

__________ is the scanning and review of the political,social,economic and technical environment of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) Strategic analysis 
B) Business performance 
C) Operational planning 
D) Value analysis 
A) Strategic analysis 
B) Business performance 
C) Operational planning 
D) Value analysis

Question 3

According to Pew Research,newspapers have seen ad revenue __________ during the time between 2007 to 2010.

Accepted Answer

A) rise 10% 
B) remain constant 
C) fall 43% 
D) fall 75% 
A) rise 10% 
B) remain constant 
C) fall 43% 
D) fall 75%

Question 4

Information bottleneck can create __________ that keep managers from knowing what is going on as it is going on.

Accepted Answer

A) information overload 
B) blindspots 
C) windows 
D) dashboards 
A) information overload 
B) blindspots 
C) windows 
D) dashboards

Question 5

While of the following statements about mobile market opportunities is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Mobiles are replacing computers as the primary way to connect with public and private networks and to get work done. 
B) Mobile gadgets are starting to look and feel like handheld computers,able to run all sorts of software. 
C) Desktop and laptop computers are taking on more and more nontraditional duties,like streaming media to TV sets,stereos,and other household appliances. 
D) Touch-navigate devices running on 3G and 4G networks create business opportunities and eliminate business threats. 
A) Mobiles are replacing computers as the primary way to connect with public and private networks and to get work done. 
B) Mobile gadgets are starting to look and feel like handheld computers,able to run all sorts of software. 
C) Desktop and laptop computers are taking on more and more nontraditional duties,like streaming media to TV sets,stereos,and other household appliances. 
D) Touch-navigate devices running on 3G and 4G networks create business opportunities and eliminate business threats.

Question 6

Strategy planning is critical for all organizations,including government agencies,healthcare,education,military,and other nonprofit and not-for-profit ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Basic types of IT are __________ because companies need to function,but they do not provide a special advantage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Basic types of IT are __________ because...

Question 8

__________ involve the purchase of materials,the processing of materials into products,and delivery of products to customers.

Accepted Answer

A) Supply chains 
B) Logistics 
C) Primary activities 
D) Support activities 
A) Supply chains 
B) Logistics 
C) Primary activities 
D) Support activities

Question 9

Performance improved significantly at 1-800-Contacts after the company invested in __________ that enabled call center operators to monitor their performance as often as every 15 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) semiautomatic business processes 
B) dashboard reporting tools 
C) private networks 
D) social networks 
A) semiautomatic business processes 
B) dashboard reporting tools 
C) private networks 
D) social networks

Question 10

During the last decade,Facebook,LinkedIn,YouTube,Twitter and blogs became extensions of businesses to reach customers,prospects,and business partners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discarded PCs and other computer equipment are waste disposal problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Energy and __________ footprints are a measure of the impact a business' activities have on the environment,and in particular climate change.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Energy and __________ footprints are a measure...

Question 13

Which of the following is not an impact of the mass migration of users from PCs to mobile devices?

Accepted Answer

A) It has improved the privacy of users and security of corporate networks. 
B) It has expanded the scope of information systems beyond traditional organizational boundaries. 
C) It has torn down the walls between business,professional,and personal lives. 
D) It has made location irrelevant to a large extent. 
A) It has improved the privacy of users and security of corporate networks. 
B) It has expanded the scope of information systems beyond traditional organizational boundaries. 
C) It has torn down the walls between business,professional,and personal lives. 
D) It has made location irrelevant to a large extent.

Question 14

Concern about environmental damage and reducing a company's carbon and energy footprints on the planet has triggered efforts for __________.

Accepted Answer

A) data centers 
B) EPA 
C) green IT 
D) RFID 
A) data centers 
B) EPA 
C) green IT 
D) RFID

Question 15

The massive adoption of smart devices has created a huge base of multi-tasking users,and a market for companies to tap and target.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

IS capabilities support all of the following business objectives except:

Accepted Answer

A) improving productivity. 
B) reducing waste. 
C) facilitating collaboration. 
D) automating decision making. 
A) improving productivity. 
B) reducing waste. 
C) facilitating collaboration. 
D) automating decision making.

Question 17

In March 2010,__________ pulled in more Internet traffic in North America than Google.

Accepted Answer

A) eBay 
B) Facebook 
C) Microsoft 
D) Apple 
A) eBay 
B) Facebook 
C) Microsoft 
D) Apple

Question 18

__________ are shaking-up or disrupting the ways companies do business,the jobs of managers and workers,the design of business processes,and the structure of markets.

Accepted Answer

A) IT innovations 
B) Wireless networks 
C) Social media 
D) Social networks 
A) IT innovations 
B) Wireless networks 
C) Social media 
D) Social networks

Question 19

How a company generates revenue from its assets is referred to as its __________.

Accepted Answer

A) asset infrastructure 
B) business model 
C) corporate culture 
D) organizational structure 
A) asset infrastructure 
B) business model 
C) corporate culture 
D) organizational structure

Question 20

According to Occupational Outlook Handbook,2010-11 Edition published by the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics,what is the outlook for Computer and Information Systems Manager?

Accepted Answer

A) Employment is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. 
B) A master's degree in a computer-related field is required for entry-level positions. 
C) Employment is expected to grow slower than the average for all occupations. 
D) Job prospects are uncertain. 
A) Employment is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. 
B) A master's degree in a computer-related field is required for entry-level positions. 
C) Employment is expected to grow slower than the average for all occupations. 
D) Job prospects are uncertain.

Nokia makes and sells cell phones and generates profit from these sales.This statement defines Nokia's business __________.

__________ is the scanning and review of the political,social,economic and technical environment of the organization.

According to Pew Research,newspapers have seen ad revenue __________ during the time between 2007 to 2010.

Information bottleneck can create __________ that keep managers from knowing what is going on as it is going on.

While of the following statements about mobile market opportunities is false?

Strategy planning is critical for all organizations,including government agencies,healthcare,education,military,and other nonprofit and not-for-profit ones.

Basic types of IT are __________ because companies need to function,but they do not provide a special advantage.

__________ involve the purchase of materials,the processing of materials into products,and delivery of products to customers.

Performance improved significantly at 1-800-Contacts after the company invested in __________ that enabled call center operators to monitor their performance as often as every 15 minutes.

During the last decade,Facebook,LinkedIn,YouTube,Twitter and blogs became extensions of businesses to reach customers,prospects,and business partners.

Discarded PCs and other computer equipment are waste disposal problems.

Energy and __________ footprints are a measure of the impact a business' activities have on the environment,and in particular climate change.

Which of the following is not an impact of the mass migration of users from PCs to mobile devices?

Concern about environmental damage and reducing a company's carbon and energy footprints on the planet has triggered efforts for __________.

The massive adoption of smart devices has created a huge base of multi-tasking users,and a market for companies to tap and target.

IS capabilities support all of the following business objectives except:

In March 2010,__________ pulled in more Internet traffic in North America than Google.

__________ are shaking-up or disrupting the ways companies do business,the jobs of managers and workers,the design of business processes,and the structure of markets.

How a company generates revenue from its assets is referred to as its __________.

According to Occupational Outlook Handbook,2010-11 Edition published by the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics,what is the outlook for Computer and Information Systems Manager?

Infrastructure and Support Systems

Data,text,and Document Management

Network Management and Mobility

IT Security,crime,compliance,and Continuity

E-Business and E-Commerce

Mobile Computing and Commerce

Web 2.0 and Social Media

Operational Planning and Control Systems

Enterprise Information Systems

Business Intelligence and Decision Support

IT Strategic Planning

Business Process Management and Systems Development

Global Ecology, Ethics, and Social Responsibility

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Exam 1: Information Systems in the 2010s

Nokia makes and sells cell phones and generates profit from these sales.This statement defines Nokia's business __________.

__________ is the scanning and review of the political,social,economic and technical environment of the organization.

According to Pew Research,newspapers have seen ad revenue __________ during the time between 2007 to 2010.

Information bottleneck can create __________ that keep managers from knowing what is going on as it is going on.

While of the following statements about mobile market opportunities is false?

Strategy planning is critical for all organizations,including government agencies,healthcare,education,military,and other nonprofit and not-for-profit ones.

Basic types of IT are __________ because companies need to function,but they do not provide a special advantage.

__________ involve the purchase of materials,the processing of materials into products,and delivery of products to customers.

Performance improved significantly at 1-800-Contacts after the company invested in __________ that enabled call center operators to monitor their performance as often as every 15 minutes.

During the last decade,Facebook,LinkedIn,YouTube,Twitter and blogs became extensions of businesses to reach customers,prospects,and business partners.

Discarded PCs and other computer equipment are waste disposal problems.

Energy and __________ footprints are a measure of the impact a business' activities have on the environment,and in particular climate change.

Which of the following is not an impact of the mass migration of users from PCs to mobile devices?

Concern about environmental damage and reducing a company's carbon and energy footprints on the planet has triggered efforts for __________.

The massive adoption of smart devices has created a huge base of multi-tasking users,and a market for companies to tap and target.

IS capabilities support all of the following business objectives except:

In March 2010,__________ pulled in more Internet traffic in North America than Google.

__________ are shaking-up or disrupting the ways companies do business,the jobs of managers and workers,the design of business processes,and the structure of markets.

How a company generates revenue from its assets is referred to as its __________.

According to Occupational Outlook Handbook,2010-11 Edition published by the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics,what is the outlook for Computer and Information Systems Manager?

Infrastructure and Support Systems

Data,text,and Document Management

Network Management and Mobility

IT Security,crime,compliance,and Continuity

E-Business and E-Commerce

Mobile Computing and Commerce

Web 2.0 and Social Media

Operational Planning and Control Systems

Enterprise Information Systems

Business Intelligence and Decision Support

IT Strategic Planning

Business Process Management and Systems Development

Global Ecology, Ethics, and Social Responsibility

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