Question 1

IT does not include software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Orchestrating news releases,public announcements,and advertising for maximum benefit are examples of postaction control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

When an employee can work from almost anywhere by plugging into the organization's information system,the organization has more flexible ____________________.

Accepted Answer

work sites

Question 4

Explain the Internet using ISPs,portal sites,intranets,firewalls,and extranets.

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The answer of Explain the Internet using ISPs,portal sites,intranets,firewalls,and extranets....

Question 5

When VW redesigned the Beetle it used ____ with CAD expertise.

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge workers
B)  technical specialists
C)  computer engineers
D)  data analyzers
E)  information processors

Question 6

Information technology is comprised of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Telephones
B)  Data processing software
C)  Spreadsheets
D)  Computers
E)  Any resources that a company can use to manage the information it needs to carry out its business

Question 7

Information systems are ____________________ and difficult to develop and implement.

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The answer of Information systems are ____________________ and difficult to...

Question 8

During which stage of the development of an information system is the actual information system created?

Accepted Answer

A)  When determining information needs
B)  When determining hardware and software needs
C)  When integrating databases with hardware and software
D)  When documenting the system
E)  When testing and modifying the system

Question 9

Which of the following systems builds on a series of rules (frequently,if-then rules)to move from a set of data to a decision recommendation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expert system
B)  Network system
C)  Decision support system
D)  Knowledge-based system
E)  Transaction-processing system

Question 10

The control system for a computer-based information system consists of the computer software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.

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The answer of Match the following.You may use a response...

Question 12

____________________ refers to products such as cellular phones,PCs,and audio systems that can be custom-ordered and delivered the next day.

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The answer of ____________________ refers to products such as cellular...

Question 13

Carol made a donation to her church using her credit card online.After the transaction she received an email thank you note and confirmation.Which part of an information system does the email represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Input medium
B)  Output medium
C)  Storage device
D)  Processor
E)  Control system

Question 14

What is a transaction-processing system? Who would use such a system?

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The answer of What is a transaction-processing system? Who would...

Question 15

To prevent unauthorized access,many firms rely on ____________________: use of a secret numeric code to scramble the characters in the message,so that the message is not understandable during transmission.

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The answer of To prevent unauthorized access,many firms rely on...

Question 16

A keyboard and bar code scanner are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  information processors.
B)  expert systems.
C)  input devices.
D)  output devices.
E)  storage media.

Question 17

Information that provides a reliable and valid reflection of the real world is said to be

Accepted Answer

A)  accurate.
B)  complete.
C)  differentiated.
D)  systematic.
E)  dependable.

Question 18

The headquarters building of a global corporation experienced a technical problem that disabled email for the afternoon.The work of over 200 employees came to a sudden stop.This is an example of which information system limitation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information systems are expensive and difficult to develop and implement.
B)  Managers sometimes rely on information systems too much.
C)  Information systems are subject to sabotage, viruses, or downtime.
D)  Information systems are suitable for all tasks or problems.
E)  Managers may have unrealistic expectations of what information systems can do.

Question 19

Lotus 123 and Word Perfect are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  hardware.
B)  input devices.
C)  software.
D)  networks.
E)  decision support systems.

Question 20

Rite Aid shares inventory information with Johnson and Johnson,General Mills,American Greetings,and numerous other suppliers.The limited access these companies share with each other's information systems is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  web delimiter.
B)  computerized alliance.
C)  limited Internet.
D)  focused website.
E)  extranet.

Exam 22: Managing Information and Information Technology