Question 1

An engineering system that uses computer graphics to create and modify engineering designs is what type of system?

Accepted Answer

A)  computer-aided engineering (CA
E)  
B)  computer-aided design (CA
D)  
C)  graphic user design (GU
D)  
D)  computer-aided process planning (CAPP) 
A)  computer-aided engineering (CA
E)  
B)  computer-aided design (CA
D)  
C)  graphic user design (GU
D)  
D)  computer-aided process planning (CAPP)

Question 2

In a survey of IT leaders,CIO magazine found that the companies represented were completely dependent on their ERP systems,but they also had major concerns including complex system integration,high cost of ownership,and systems that are difficult to use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is a distinct characteristic of distributed systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  less required coordination across sites 
B)  decreased security risks 
C)  dependence on high-quality telecommunications lines 
D)  communication and support costs are lower 
A)  less required coordination across sites 
B)  decreased security risks 
C)  dependence on high-quality telecommunications lines 
D)  communication and support costs are lower

Question 4

Which statement about portals is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A portal may be accessible to organizational employees only. 
B)  Portal software increases the cost of providing an intranet to employees. 
C)  A portal is equivalent to a firewall. 
D)  Portal software is used to improve a user's access to internal information via a Web browser. 
A)  A portal may be accessible to organizational employees only. 
B)  Portal software increases the cost of providing an intranet to employees. 
C)  A portal is equivalent to a firewall. 
D)  Portal software is used to improve a user's access to internal information via a Web browser.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a capability associated with groupware products?

Accepted Answer

A)  data modeling 
B)  electronic bulletin boards 
C)  document sharing 
D)  instant messaging 
A)  data modeling 
B)  electronic bulletin boards 
C)  document sharing 
D)  instant messaging

Question 6

A type of transaction processing system that consists of a set of integrated business applications,or modules,to carry out most common business functions (such as inventory control,general ledger accounting,accounts payable,order processing,etc.)is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  distributed system. 
B)  client/server system. 
C)  enterprise resource planning system. 
D)  group support system. 
A)  distributed system. 
B)  client/server system. 
C)  enterprise resource planning system. 
D)  group support system.

Question 7

What is a characteristic of a system with batch processing?

Accepted Answer

A)  transactions are processed in real time 
B)  enables interactive decision support 
C)  processing costs are typically lower than for online processing 
D)  none of the above 
A)  transactions are processed in real time 
B)  enables interactive decision support 
C)  processing costs are typically lower than for online processing 
D)  none of the above

Question 8

Establishing a data warehouse requires software tools to do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  operate the warehouse. 
B)  access and analyze data. 
C)  construct the warehouse. 
D)  process transactions (such as a sales order). 
A)  operate the warehouse. 
B)  access and analyze data. 
C)  construct the warehouse. 
D)  process transactions (such as a sales order).

Question 9

A client/server system is a particular type of distributed system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following are potential disadvantages of electronic mail systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  can result in information overload 
B)  can result in the usage of offensive words by a sender who would not use them face-to-face 
C)  can be electronically monitored by supervisor 
D)  all of the above 
A)  can result in information overload 
B)  can result in the usage of offensive words by a sender who would not use them face-to-face 
C)  can be electronically monitored by supervisor 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

According to the textbook,which of the following is not true when a firm is considering the implementation of an intranet?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the basic infrastructure is already in place (e.g., Web browsers and Web server), implementation requires relatively little effort. 
B)  Little planning is required to design Web pages and contents. 
C)  The per-user costs are generally low. 
D)  Minimal user training is required. 
A)  If the basic infrastructure is already in place (e.g., Web browsers and Web server), implementation requires relatively little effort. 
B)  Little planning is required to design Web pages and contents. 
C)  The per-user costs are generally low. 
D)  Minimal user training is required.

Question 12

Which of the following is an intraorganizational system?

Accepted Answer

A)  B2B 
B)  EDI 
C)  B2C 
D)  ERP 
A)  B2B 
B)  EDI 
C)  B2C 
D)  ERP

Question 13

In describing a client/server system,the software needed to support the interactions between the clients and the server is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  clientware. 
B)  middleware. 
C)  expert system. 
D)  telecommunications interface software. 
A)  clientware. 
B)  middleware. 
C)  expert system. 
D)  telecommunications interface software.

Question 14

Which statement about virtualization is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  In server virtualization, a single server operates as if it were multiple servers. 
B)  In desktop virtualization, the user can be using a thin client or mobile device with limited storage because the applications and data are actually stored on a server accessed by the client. 
C)  In server virtualization, all of the virtual servers on a single physical server must employ the same operating system. 
D)  Benefits from virtualization include lower costs, ease of management, and flexibility. 
A)  In server virtualization, a single server operates as if it were multiple servers. 
B)  In desktop virtualization, the user can be using a thin client or mobile device with limited storage because the applications and data are actually stored on a server accessed by the client. 
C)  In server virtualization, all of the virtual servers on a single physical server must employ the same operating system. 
D)  Benefits from virtualization include lower costs, ease of management, and flexibility.

Question 15

Which of the following benefits is associated with data warehousing?

Accepted Answer

A)  historical data on business operations can be used to support decision making 
B)  large database machines can be kept in a single warehouse location 
C)  archival data is stored on magnetic data at a secure warehouse site 
D)  none of the above 
A)  historical data on business operations can be used to support decision making 
B)  large database machines can be kept in a single warehouse location 
C)  archival data is stored on magnetic data at a secure warehouse site 
D)  none of the above

An engineering system that uses computer graphics to create and modify engineering designs is what type of system?

In a survey of IT leaders,CIO magazine found that the companies represented were completely dependent on their ERP systems,but they also had major concerns including complex system integration,high cost of ownership,and systems that are difficult to use.

Which of the following is a distinct characteristic of distributed systems?

Which statement about portals is not true?

Which of the following is not a capability associated with groupware products?

A type of transaction processing system that consists of a set of integrated business applications,or modules,to carry out most common business functions (such as inventory control,general ledger accounting,accounts payable,order processing,etc.)is called a(n):

What is a characteristic of a system with batch processing?

Establishing a data warehouse requires software tools to do all of the following except:

A client/server system is a particular type of distributed system.

Which of the following are potential disadvantages of electronic mail systems?

According to the textbook,which of the following is not true when a firm is considering the implementation of an intranet?

Which of the following is an intraorganizational system?

In describing a client/server system,the software needed to support the interactions between the clients and the server is called:

Which statement about virtualization is not true?

Which of the following benefits is associated with data warehousing?

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Exam 5: Enterprise Systems

An engineering system that uses computer graphics to create and modify engineering designs is what type of system?

In a survey of IT leaders,CIO magazine found that the companies represented were completely dependent on their ERP systems,but they also had major concerns including complex system integration,high cost of ownership,and systems that are difficult to use.

Which of the following is a distinct characteristic of distributed systems?

Which statement about portals is not true?

Which of the following is not a capability associated with groupware products?

A type of transaction processing system that consists of a set of integrated business applications,or modules,to carry out most common business functions (such as inventory control,general ledger accounting,accounts payable,order processing,etc.)is called a(n):

What is a characteristic of a system with batch processing?

Establishing a data warehouse requires software tools to do all of the following except:

A client/server system is a particular type of distributed system.

Which of the following are potential disadvantages of electronic mail systems?

According to the textbook,which of the following is not true when a firm is considering the implementation of an intranet?

Which of the following is an intraorganizational system?

In describing a client/server system,the software needed to support the interactions between the clients and the server is called:

Which statement about virtualization is not true?

Which of the following benefits is associated with data warehousing?

Managing IT in a Digital World

Computer Systems

Telecommunications and Networking

The Data Resource

Managerial Support Systems

E-Business Systems

Basic Systems Concepts and Tools

Methodologies for Custom Software Development

Methodologies for Purchased Software Packages

IT Project Management

Planning Information Systems Resources

Leading the Information Systems Function

Information Security

Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues

Filters