MIS Exam 1
Which of the following statements is true?
"If the structure of a list is simple enough, there is no need to use database technology."
Moore's Law
# of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months. (Computers are getting exponentially faster. The cost of data processing is approacing zero.)
With today's focus on Internet applications, it is far less necessary that database systems impose __________ restrictions on transaction processing.
ACID
__________ is the nonroutine cognitive skill dealing with the ability to make and manipulate models.
Abstract reasoning
Which data characteristic is violated when the user starts to develop a work-around to avoid using the data the system provides and the system becomes a complete waste of time and money?
Accurate
A(n) __________ produces dynamic reports, supports alerts/RSS functionality, and supports user subscriptions.
BI server
__________ are information systems that process operational, social, and other data to identify patterns, relationships, and trends for use by knowledge workers.
Business intelligence systems
__________ involves searching for patterns and relationships among data.
Data mining
Which of the following statements is correct?
Do not proceed with database design unless the data model is accurate.
Question content area top Part 1 An information system can be part of a product (product implementation) or it can provide support for a product or service (process implementation). Which of the following is NOT a process implementation?
Enhance products and services
Which of the following is NOT an operation performed by a database developer?
Grants access permission to a database
Which of the following is NOT an expected productivity gain associated with automation?
Higher employee turnover
__________ is an assembly of hardware, software, data, procedures, and people that produce information.
IS (Information Systems)
Which of the below is NOT a feature of General Electric's Industrial Internet?
Increases waste
We are currently living in the __________, an era characterized by the production, distribution, and control of information as the primary economic driver.
Information Age
Which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system?
It does not manage the user interface like the keyboard, mouse and other devices.
Which of the below defines an identifier?
It is an attribute or group of attributes whose value is associated with one and only one entity instance.
Which of the below is not a way of analyzing data in a Business intelligence (BI) system?
Knowledge management
According to __________, the density of storage on magnetic disks is increasing at an exponential rate.
Kryder's Law
Which of the following tasks is done by the DBA in the operation environment?
Manage processing rights and responsibilities
__________ is a data mining technique that determines product sales patterns.
Market-basket analysis
If a student can have multiple majors, and advisors for each major are assigned to multiple students, this would be an example of a(n) __________ relationship.
N:M
To complete a project, a user needs to have both Windows and Linux operating systems installed on his computer. This can be accomplished through __________.
PC virtualization
Which of the following is a purpose of "application programs"?
Provide security, data consistency, and special purpose processing like handle out-of-stock situations
Which of the following is an advantage of employee use of mobile systems at work?
Reduced support costs
Which of the following is not typically included as a data source for business intelligence?
Rumors
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Social relationships will be stronger in the future because we have more connections to systems.
Which of the following is NOT a stage of a value-generating activity in a business process for renting bicycles?
Support the business process
Which of the following statements is wrong regarding the change that will happen to smartphones by 2031?
The battery life will last for years over a charge.
The GNU tool that Matthew Stallman developed was similar to which operating system?
UNIX
Which of the following is a server OS?
UNIX
All the following are reasons you need to know about databases EXCEPT for which statement?
You need to understand the details of database technology.
Which of the following is likely to occur in the future?
Your car knows exactly when to self-start so it is warm when you get in.
The data and relationships that will be stored in a database can be depicted using __________.
a data model
A machine learning system focused on classifying email as spam or legitimate uses __________ in its work.
algorithms
The following are all processing operations of a DBMS EXCEPT __________.
autocorrect data
The explosive growth in data expected through 2031 means that __________ is even more important.
business intelligence
The component of a computer that selects instructions, processes them, performs arithmetic and logical comparisons, and stores results of operations in memory is known as the __________.
central processing unit (CPU)
When a drone manufacturer decides to shift from producing and selling high-quality, high-end drones to producing drones at the lowest possible cost, it is changing its __________.
competitive strategy
The best way to prepare for a hot job is to __________.
cultivate creativity
A blueprint of the database that depicts the logical relationship of database data is called a(n) __________.
data model
The designers of a database typically begin by developing a __________ to construct a logical representation of the database before it is implemented.
data model
A multilayered neural network technique, known as __________, has greatly increased the practical usefulness of artificial intelligence.
deep learning
Amazon will show items bought by other customers who viewed an item you are viewing. This feature helps Amazon to __________.
enhance products and services
To represent relationships, __________ are added to tables.
foreign keys
Organizations are interested in new hardware because they represent potential opportunities or threats to their ability to __________.
generate revenue
A business intelligence reporting application is likely to employ all the following basic operations EXCEPT __________.
interpreting
Open-source software is __________.
licensed through the GNU general public license agreement
In the context of a database, __________ is data that describes the content of the database.
metadata
A key feature of IBM's artificial intelligence named Watson was __________.
natural language processing
Neilson's Law
network connection speeds for high-end users will increase by 50% per year. (Network speed is increasing. Higher speeds enable new products, platforms, and companies.)
Bell's Law
new class of computers establishes a new industry each decade. (New platforms, programming environments, industries, networks, and information systems.)
Storage based on magnetic disks and optical disks is considered __________.
nonvolatile memory
If a database table contains redundant or duplicate data, it can be converted into two tables with better structure through __________.
normalization
A mobile device that combines the functionality of a smartphone with the larger screen of a tablet is called a __________.
phablet
The elements that make up a database application are: forms, application programs, reports, and __________.
queries
A collection of devices designed to process requests from multiple computers and users is known as a __________.
server farm
The challenges associated with content management systems include all the following EXCEPT __________.
small size of the content databases
AI research is striving to create machines that can complete all the same tasks that humans can. This goal is termed __________.
strong AI
Introduction to MIS is the most important class in today's Business School programs because __________.
studying MIS will give you the background you need to assess, evaluate, and apply emerging information systems technology to business
While business strategy models may not change much by 2031, we do expect a significant change in __________.
the speed of business
Kryder's Law
the storage density on magnetic disks is increasing at an exponential rate. (Storage capacity is increasing exponentially. The cost of storing data is approaching zero.)
Metcalfe's Law
the value of a network is equal to the square of the number of users connected to it. (More digital devices are being connected together. The value of digital and social networks is incrising exponentially.)
The software that is used at your veterinarian's office to keep track of your pet's health records, vaccinations, and appointments is a type of __________.
vertical market application
Users in motion require all the following cloud resources EXCEPT __________.
wireless connectivity
If a student can have multiple majors, and advisors for each major are assigned to multiple students, this would be an example of a(n) __________ relationship.
N:M
Which of the following is true regarding N:M relationships?
N:M relationships are removed by adding another table to the data model.
Which law says that network connection speeds for high-end users will increase by 50 percent per year?
Nielsen's Law
Which technology will likely have a major effect on competitive strategies?
Self-driving vehicles
Potentially, mobile systems can provide __________ data to the user.
just-in-time
Native applications are typically developed using __________ programming languages and are produced by professional programmers.
object-oriented