Question 1

In the context of IT jobs in the information systems field, a__________is responsible for database design and implementation.

Accepted Answer

A)   database administrator
B)   database programmer
C)   database strategist
D)   database developer
E)   SelectF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 2

According to Michael Porter, which of the following strategies can be followed by an organization to successfully compete in the marketplace?

Accepted Answer

A)   Groupthink
B)   Brainstorming
C)   Simulation
D)   FocusE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

_____ is understanding the role of information in generating and using business intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)   Information literacy
B)   Business ability
C)   Business mastery
D)   Information retrievalE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Customers, competitors, and suppliers are examples of internal data sources of an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

To be useful, information systems should _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   use command line user interfaces
B)   generate raw data, which can be used for decision making
C)   produce information in different formats
D)   not use rumors, unconfirmed reports, and storiesE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following decisions is supported by a manufacturing information system (MFIS) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Determination of portfolio structures
B)   Analysis of price changes and discounts
C)   Improvement of routing and delivery schedules
D)   Monitoring of cost trendsE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

In the context of computer literacy and information literacy, to be competitive in a workplace, knowledge workers should _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   know how and why data is collected
B)   avoid indexing and updating data
C)   restrict themselves to the use of formal information
D)   refrain from using business intelligence toolsE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

In a management information system (MIS) application, processes are usually methods for performing a task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The final task in designing a management information system (MIS)  is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   collecting and analyzing internal and external data for accuracy and relevancy
B)   providing information in a useful format for decision-making purposes
C)   clearly defining the system's objectives
D)   integrating hardware and software componentsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

_____ 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 computing
B)   Cloud computing
C)   Ubiquitous computing
D)   Pervasive response computingE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following statements 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.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

To be useful, information must be able to integrate with other data and information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A personnel information system (PIS)  helps in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   choosing the best job candidate
B)   improving transportation budgeting
C)   calculating product costs
D)   determining portfolio structuresE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

In a management information system, structuring the data component to define what type of data is collected and in what form is usually easy if an organization has _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   defined its strategic goals, objectives, and critical factors
B)   laid out the cause of any past failure due to conflicting objectives and indefinite targets
C)   focused on its competitors in the market rather than on the critical success factors
D)   employees who are aware of the current marketing strategiesE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

_____ 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 intelligenceE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

_____ 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 productsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

A _____, identified by Michael Porter, helps organizations make their products and services distinct from their competitors.

Accepted Answer

A)   simulation strategy
B)   leadership strategy
C)   focus strategy
D)   differentiation strategyE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

A logistics information system supports decisions related to providing reports and statistics on employee demographics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The purpose of an information system's _____ component is generating the most useful type of information for making decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)   process
B)   internal data
C)   external data
D)   databaseE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

In the context of information systems jobs, a database administrator is responsible for developing an entire information system by writing computer programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Information Systems: an Overview

To be useful, information systems should _____.

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_____ is understanding the role of information in generating and using business intelligence.

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In the context of information systems jobs, a database administrator is responsible for developing an entire information system by writing computer programs.

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In the context of computer literacy and information literacy, to be competitive in a workplace, knowledge workers should _____.

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_____ 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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Which of the following statements is true of a personnel information system (PIS) in an organization?

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Customers, competitors, and suppliers are examples of internal data sources of an information system.

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In a management information system (MIS) application, processes are usually methods for performing a task.

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According to Michael Porter, which of the following strategies can be followed by an organization to successfully compete in the marketplace?

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A personnel information system (PIS) helps in _____.

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Which of the following decisions is supported by a manufacturing information system (MFIS) ?

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In a management information system, structuring the data component to define what type of data is collected and in what form is usually easy if an organization has _____.

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A logistics information system supports decisions related to providing reports and statistics on employee demographics.

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A _____, identified by Michael Porter, helps organizations make their products and services distinct from their competitors.

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The purpose of an information system's _____ component is generating the most useful type of information for making decisions.

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The final task in designing a management information system (MIS) is _____.

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To be useful, information must be able to integrate with other data and information.

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

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In the context of IT jobs in the information systems field, a__________is responsible for database design and implementation.

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

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