Question 1

In the context of using information technologies for a competitive advantage,a top-line strategy focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A)  helping different market segments achieve technological advancement.
B)  improving efficiency by reducing overall costs.
C)  refining operations by using latest technologies.
D)  increasing revenue by selling existing products to new customers.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

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) B) and C)

Question 3

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

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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) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

_____ is a social networking site.

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A)  LinkedIn
B)  Yahoo
C)  Bing
D)  BaiduE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which statement is true of an intranet?

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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.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

To be useful,information systems should _____.

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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) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

A ____ is designed to reduce the cost of transporting materials while maintaining safe and reliable delivery.

Accepted Answer

A)  logistics information system
B)  personnel information system
C)  manufacturing information system
D)  marketing information systemE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

In the context of the major components of an information system,describe the factors affecting the usefulness of information.

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Question 9

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) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In designing a management information system (MIS),the first task is to collect data and analyze it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Question 13

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 activistE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

In the context of the major components of an information system,which is a difference between information and data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unlike data,information is considered the input to an information system.
B)  Unlike data,information can be collected in aggregated and disaggregated forms.
C)  Unlike data,information by itself is difficult to use for making decisions.
D)  Unlike data,information consists of facts that have been analyzed by the process component.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which decision 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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

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 systemsE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Describe the threat of substitute products or services.Explain how organizations fight this threat.

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Question 18

Which is essential for information to be useful?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relevance
B)  Summarization
C)  Language independence
D)  Data variabilityE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Microsoft Access is an example of a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  operational resource toolkit system
B)  enterprise resource planning system
C)  database management system
D)  knowledge management systemE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of the data component of an information system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Current data is collected for performance reports.
B)  Disaggregated data reports overall performance during a particular sales quarter.
C)  Aggregated data enables decision makers to focus on specific factors.
D)  Future data is predicted for budgets or cash flow reports.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 1: Information Systems: An Overview

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

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

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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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In designing a management information system (MIS),the first task is to collect data and analyze it.

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Which of the following statements is true of the data component of an information system?

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Describe the threat of substitute products or services.Explain how organizations fight this threat.

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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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Which decision is supported by a manufacturing information system (MFIS) ?

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Which statement is true of an intranet?

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

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In the context of the major components of an information system,which is a difference between information and data?

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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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A ____ is designed to reduce the cost of transporting materials while maintaining safe and reliable delivery.

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_____ is a social networking site.

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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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In the context of the major components of an information system,describe the factors affecting the usefulness of information.

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To be useful,information systems should _____.

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In the context of using information technologies for a competitive advantage,a top-line strategy focuses on:

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Microsoft Access is an example of a(n) _____.

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