IS 2200 Test 1
An effective financial information system (FIS) should provide timely, accurate, and integrated information about the marketing mix.
False
Customers, competitors, and suppliers are examples of internal data sources.
False
Twitter is an example of a management information system (MIS).
False
When solving problems, the users of an information system must avoid using informal information—such as rumors, unconfirmed reports, and stories.
False
_____ are an external data source of an information system.
Labor statistics
_____ are an example of internal source of data for an information system.
Personnel records
A database management system (DBMS) is used to create, organize, and manage databases.
True
A personnel information system helps in choosing the best job candidate.
True
In an MIS application, processes are usually methods for performing a task.
True
Rivalry among existing competitors is high when many competitors occupy the same marketplace position
True
The most common personal digital assistant is a smartphone.
True
The quality of information is determined by its usefulness to users.
True
The terms "information systems" and "information technologies" are used interchangeably.
True
____ is a social networking Web site.
A typical PDA includes a(n) _____.
calendar
Within the context of the various categories of IT jobs, a _____ must have knowledge and understanding of data warehouse and data-mining tools.
database administrator
Microsoft Access is an example of _____ in an information system.
database management system
The four Ms of resources are _____.
manpower, machinery, materials, and money
Online brokerage firms operate in a highly combative and ambitious environment, so they use information technologies to make their services more unique in order to combat _____.
rivalry among existing competitors
Management information system's (MIS) _____ include programs developed in-house.
software components
