Question 1

Which of the following steps should be taken by a person to ensure his privacy online?

Accepted Answer

A)   avoid Web sites that are monitored by independent organizations
B)   visit Web sites anonymously
C)   adjust his Web browser settings to save cookies
D)   ensure he receives a confirmation e-mail whenever he buys products online
E)   maintain only one e-mail account and use it when making online purchases

Question 2

Briefly describe transaction processing systems.

Accepted Answer

Transaction processing systems (TPS)are ...

Question 3

Connecting host computers and their networks together to form even larger networks is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   data mining
B)   internetworking
C)   ethernet framing
D)   network simulation
E)   queuing

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true about data?

Accepted Answer

A)   It can be defined as a representation of reality.
B)   It is the ability to understand information.
C)   It has no meaning in and of itself.
D)   It is the ability to make decisions or predictions based on information.
E)   It organizes or manipulates information to make it suitable for a given task.

Question 5

Which of the following is true about the responsibility of an IS manager,within the context of information systems management?

Accepted Answer

A)   He is the highest-ranking official,responsible for IS use throughout the firm.
B)   He is responsible for managing an existing information system.
C)   He is the lowest-ranking official responsible for managing databases throughout the organization.
D)   He is responsible for managing security measures of a newly installed information system.
E)   He is the highest-ranking official,responsible for strategic planning throughout the organization.

Question 6

List a few economic,cultural,and technological changes that take place due to globalization enabled by information technology.

Accepted Answer

The effects of globalization can be seen...

Question 7

In 1994,a company called ________ released the first mainstream Web browser thereby opening up the possibilities of the Internet for the general public.

Accepted Answer

A)   Netscape
B)   Microsoft
C)   Oracle
D)   Google
E)   Mozilla

Question 8

With respect to online privacy,list the widely accepted fair information practice principles outlined by the U.S.Federal Trade Commission which must be followed by businesses operating online.

Accepted Answer

When surveyed about concerns related to ...

Question 9

A global project called One Laptop per Child is attempting to distribute low-cost laptop computers to children in developing countries around the world in an attempt to shrink the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   digital divide
B)   systems integration
C)   power distance
D)   horizontal disparity
E)   information privacy

Question 10

Discuss Peter Drucker's predictions about knowledge workers and the knowledge society.

Accepted Answer

In 1959,Peter Drucker predicted the rise...

Question 11

According to futurist Alvin Toffler's description of the "waves of change" in his book The Third Wave,the "first wave" was based on the movement from the machine age into the information age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Who among the following coined the term "knowledge worker"?

Accepted Answer

A)   Peter Drucker
B)   Alvin Toffler
C)   Johannes Gutenberg
D)   Thomas L.Friedman
E)   Mark Zuckerberg

Question 13

Which of the following is a governmental challenge of operating in the digital world?

Accepted Answer

A)   differences in power distance and uncertainty avoidance
B)   import and export regulations
C)   aging population in the United States
D)   videoconferences across different time zones
E)   availability of labor force and salary differences

Question 14

With respect to the types of information systems used in organizations,a word processor is an example of a(n) ________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)   electronic commerce
B)   supply chain management
C)   office automation
D)   geographic information
E)   data mining and virtualization

Question 15

Financial,operations,and human resource management is an example of a(n) ________ system,with respect to the types of information systems used in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)   social software
B)   data mining and visualization
C)   geographic information
D)   enterprise resource planning
E)   electronic commerce

Question 16

Which of the following terms means "knowing how to use a computer"?

Accepted Answer

A)   information security
B)   cloud computing
C)   computer literacy
D)   computer compatibility
E)   collaborative thinking

Question 17

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)offered far stronger support for e-mail communications than it did for voice mail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

TransCorp is a medium-sized IT firm that is looking to outsource its payroll processes.Which of the following statements,if true,would most strengthen the decision to outsource?

Accepted Answer

A)   Companies in other countries can do the same amount of work at a comparable cost.
B)   Outsourcing has become a trend among most firms in developed nations.
C)   Companies in other countries are more efficient in all aspects of work,along with lower cost.
D)   Firms across the globe are adopting cloud computing systems.
E)   The firm is enjoying good profit margins.

Question 19

Discuss a few steps taken to maintain his privacy by a customer shopping online.

Accepted Answer

To make sure his online shopping experie...

Question 20

Knowledge workers are professionals who ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   use knowledge to perform their jobs,but do not create knowledge
B)   create,modify,and/or synthesize knowledge as a fundamental part of their jobs
C)   lack the ability to solve non-routine problems at work
D)   modify knowledge created by others,but do not create knowledge themselves
E)   work in a monotonous workplace and lack innovation

Exam 1: Managing in the Digital World

With respect to the types of information systems used in organizations,a word processor is an example of a(n) ________ system.

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Connecting host computers and their networks together to form even larger networks is called ________.

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Briefly describe transaction processing systems.

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Which of the following steps should be taken by a person to ensure his privacy online?

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TransCorp is a medium-sized IT firm that is looking to outsource its payroll processes.Which of the following statements,if true,would most strengthen the decision to outsource?

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Which of the following is true about the responsibility of an IS manager,within the context of information systems management?

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In 1994,a company called ________ released the first mainstream Web browser thereby opening up the possibilities of the Internet for the general public.

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The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)offered far stronger support for e-mail communications than it did for voice mail.

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Who among the following coined the term "knowledge worker"?

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A global project called One Laptop per Child is attempting to distribute low-cost laptop computers to children in developing countries around the world in an attempt to shrink the ________.

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Financial,operations,and human resource management is an example of a(n) ________ system,with respect to the types of information systems used in organizations.

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According to futurist Alvin Toffler's description of the "waves of change" in his book The Third Wave,the "first wave" was based on the movement from the machine age into the information age.

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Discuss a few steps taken to maintain his privacy by a customer shopping online.

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List a few economic,cultural,and technological changes that take place due to globalization enabled by information technology.

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Which of the following terms means "knowing how to use a computer"?

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Which of the following statements is true about data?

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Knowledge workers are professionals who ________.

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Discuss Peter Drucker's predictions about knowledge workers and the knowledge society.

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Which of the following is a governmental challenge of operating in the digital world?

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With respect to online privacy,list the widely accepted fair information practice principles outlined by the U.S.Federal Trade Commission which must be followed by businesses operating online.

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