Question 1

A comprehensive framework called the ____  was created by Harvard Business School's Michael Porter for analyzing an organization, its position in the marketplace, and how information systems could be used to make the organization more competitive.

Accepted Answer

A)  Five Forces Model
B)  Six Sigma Model
C)  Three Pyramid Model
D)  Four Resources Model

Question 2

Knowing how data should be indexed and updated is essential to what type of professional:

Accepted Answer

A)  Knowledge worker
B)  Programmer
C)  Word processing professional
D)  Internet user

Question 3

For the past 60 years, _____  have been applied to structured tasks such as record keeping, simple clerical operations, and inventory control.

Accepted Answer

A)  object-oriented-modelling systems
B)  procedural-programming systems
C)  business-analysis systems
D)  transaction-processing systems

Question 4

An effective financial information system should provide timely, accurate, and integrated information about the marketing mix, or 4Ps: price, promotion, place, and product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss the impact of Internet growth in the future.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Knowledge workers are not required to know:

Accepted Answer

A)  How data is converted to information and eventually to business intelligence
B)  How data is collected
C)  How to design transactional-processing systems
D)  How data and information should be used to gain a competitive advantage

Question 7

Decisions related to scheduling and assigning employees can be supported by a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  manufacturing information system
B)  personnel information system
C)  financial information system
D)  logistics information system

Question 8

Computers can be used to grade exam answers and generate detailed reports comparing performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____ is a database management system (DBMS) that is suitable for a large organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Microsoft Access
B)  FileMaker Pro
C)  Oracle
D)  Java

Question 10

Explain the main difference between an intranet and the Internet.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Explain how banks use computers and information systems.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Banks use c...

Question 12

Computer networks, database systems, POS systems, RFID tags, etc., are examples of information technologies that support information systems in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  orientation focusing
B)  strategic planning
C)  decision making
D)  consumer building

Question 13

_____ computing refers to widespread applications and deployment of devices that know users, their devices, and their locations and serve as intelligent assistants to businesses and individuals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Context aware
B)  Cloud
C)  Ubiquitous
D)  Pervasive

Question 14

Which information system is used to manage manufacturing resources?

Accepted Answer

A)  An LIS.
B)  An FIS.
C)  An MFIS.
D)  An HRIS.

Question 15

Which statement is true of a personnel information system (PIS) in an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps make decisions related to allocating human and financial resources.
B)  It helps make decisions related to reducing the cost of transporting materials.
C)  It helps make decisions related to increasing product quality.
D)  It helps make decisions related to minimizing capital investment risks.

Question 16

Which statement is true of an intranet?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a network within an organization that uses Internet protocols and technologies.
B)  It is a network that covers a wide area with the help of rented telecommunication lines.
C)  It is a network where a computer is connected to the Internet and acts as a gateway for other devices.
D)  It is a widely available public network of interconnected computer networks.

Question 17

The _____ component of an information system consists of raw facts and by itself is difficult to use for making decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  cache
B)  kernel
C)  data
D)  process

Question 18

In the context of IT jobs in the information systems field, a ____  is typically responsible for providing network and cybersecurity.

Accepted Answer

A)  network administrator
B)  cyber police
C)  network programmer
D)  cyber activist

Question 19

_____ refers to building and integrating analytics capabilities into all everyday business activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pervasive analytics
B)  Artificial intelligence
C)  Business analytics
D)  Business intelligence

Question 20

_____ is high when customers have many choices and low when they have few choices.

Accepted Answer

A)  Buyer power
B)  Threat of new services
C)  Rivalry among existing customers
D)  Risk of substitute products

Exam 1: Information Systems in Business

_____ refers to building and integrating analytics capabilities into all everyday business activities.

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An effective financial information system should provide timely, accurate, and integrated information about the marketing mix, or 4Ps: price, promotion, place, and product.

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Knowing how data should be indexed and updated is essential to what type of professional:

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Explain how banks use computers and information systems.

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A comprehensive framework called the ____ was created by Harvard Business School's Michael Porter for analyzing an organization, its position in the marketplace, and how information systems could be used to make the organization more competitive.

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Which statement is true of an intranet?

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Which information system is used to manage manufacturing resources?

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For the past 60 years, _____ have been applied to structured tasks such as record keeping, simple clerical operations, and inventory control.

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_____ is a database management system (DBMS) that is suitable for a large organization.

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Knowledge workers are not required to know:

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Computer networks, database systems, POS systems, RFID tags, etc., are examples of information technologies that support information systems in ____.

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_____ is high when customers have many choices and low when they have few choices.

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Decisions related to scheduling and assigning employees can be supported by a _____.

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Explain the main difference between an intranet and the Internet.

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The _____ component of an information system consists of raw facts and by itself is difficult to use for making decisions.

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Which statement is true of a personnel information system (PIS) in an organization?

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Discuss the impact of Internet growth in the future.

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_____ computing refers to widespread applications and deployment of devices that know users, their devices, and their locations and serve as intelligent assistants to businesses and individuals.

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In the context of IT jobs in the information systems field, a ____ is typically responsible for providing network and cybersecurity.

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Computers can be used to grade exam answers and generate detailed reports comparing performance.

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