Question 1

What is the purpose of a management information system? How does it help in the operation of the business firm?

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Question 2

"Denial of service" attacks are devastating when they occur,but they are not a common reason that computer hackers break into computer networks.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

At present,IS applications are generally limited to technically focussed operations like processing payroll data,simulating new engineering designs,and compiling advertising expenditures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Distinguish between management information systems,decision support systems,and executive support systems.

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Question 5

What kind of software adds a layer of security to emails so that only intended recipients can open them?

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A)  Firewall 
B)  Encryption 
C)  Spreadsheet 
D)  Word processing 
E)  Anti-virus

Question 6

Mel says that developments in information technology have had a huge impact in communication and in access to data.Marla agrees that information is important,but thinks that how it is used is even more important,and she cites the dramatic developments in online selling as an example.Which of the following is at issue between Mel and Marla?

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A)  The importance of online selling is an important factor in business today 
B)  Whether information technology has made a significant difference to businesses 
C)  Whether businesses have been helped by online communications 
D)  What the most important effect of information technology has been on business 
E)  What has changed in business since the advent of the latest information technology

Question 7

What is a knowledge worker?

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Question 8

In a company that manufactures flooring,________________ need information on the chemical properties of adhesives,while __________ need sales data summarized by product and customer type.

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A)  top managers; middle managers 
B)  knowledge workers; top managers 
C)  knowledge workers; middle managers 
D)  first-line managers; middle managers 
E)  top managers; knowledge workers

Question 9

What is an information system?

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Question 10

What is a CAM system?

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Question 11

What is the World Wide Web?

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Question 12

Microsoft Word is an example of systems software,while Microsoft Windows is an example of application software.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are the two types of software?

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Question 14

The Institute for Policy Innovation estimates that the cost of intellectual property theft each year is about $________.

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A)  10 million 
B)  100 million 
C)  575 million 
D)  1.8 billion 
E)  12.5 billion

Question 15

Heather is a top manager at a consumer products company.She is thinking about what lines of business her company should be in five years from now.She would find a decision support system most useful.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Transaction processing systems are relevant for all of the following except

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A)  customer order-taking by online retailers. 
B)  monthly budgeting. 
C)  payroll processing and bill payment at almost every company. 
D)  receiving and confirming reservations by airlines. 
E)  approval of claims at insurance companies.

Question 17

Lex is a middle manager at a flooring company.The most important type of information he would need from the company's information system would include things like the chemical properties of adhesives,consumer behaviour patterns,and lists of incoming orders.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Computer graphics programs convert numeric and character data into pictorial information such as charts,graphs,and cartoon characters.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How has information technology created better service for customers?

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Question 20

Anti-spyware software must be continually updated to cope with new spyware techniques.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Managing Information Systems and Communication Technology

What is the purpose of a management information system? How does it help in the operation of the business firm?

"Denial of service" attacks are devastating when they occur,but they are not a common reason that computer hackers break into computer networks.

At present,IS applications are generally limited to technically focussed operations like processing payroll data,simulating new engineering designs,and compiling advertising expenditures.

Distinguish between management information systems,decision support systems,and executive support systems.

What kind of software adds a layer of security to emails so that only intended recipients can open them?

What is a knowledge worker?

In a company that manufactures flooring,______ need information on the chemical properties of adhesives,while need sales data summarized by product and customer type.

What is an information system?

What is a CAM system?

What is the World Wide Web?

Microsoft Word is an example of systems software,while Microsoft Windows is an example of application software.

What are the two types of software?

The Institute for Policy Innovation estimates that the cost of intellectual property theft each year is about $________.

Heather is a top manager at a consumer products company.She is thinking about what lines of business her company should be in five years from now.She would find a decision support system most useful.

Transaction processing systems are relevant for all of the following except

Lex is a middle manager at a flooring company.The most important type of information he would need from the company's information system would include things like the chemical properties of adhesives,consumer behaviour patterns,and lists of incoming orders.

Computer graphics programs convert numeric and character data into pictorial information such as charts,graphs,and cartoon characters.

How has information technology created better service for customers?

Anti-spyware software must be continually updated to cope with new spyware techniques.