mis304 pre-class kc's and ickrs
The gap between those individuals in our society who are computer literate and have access to information resources like the Internet and those who do not is referred to as the ________. A) horizontal disparity B) digital divide C) knowledge divide D) electronic gap E) power distance
B) digital divide
This screenshot is adapted from an in-class activity. In cell J2 what term am I most likely to be searching for? a) alpha b) None of the other answers are correct c) echo d) charlie e) bravo
a) alpha
A key driver of Outsourcing increase is: a) decrease in telecommunication costs b) increase in advertising costs c) increase in decentralization d) increase in the use of cloud computing e) decrease in the cost of raw materials
a) decrease in telecommunication costs
___ systems allow Companies to integrate different business areas (e.g., procurement, production, sales, etc.) in a single system a. Enterprise Resource Planning b. Functional Area Information c. Intelligent d. Decision Support e. Transaction Processing
a. Enterprise Resource Planning
In "eller.Arizona.edu", the component corresponding to "eller" is the: a. Host name b. College name c. IP address name d. Domain name e. Top level domain name
a. Host name
Which of the following are IT infrastructural components seen in a Data Center? a. Network connectivity b. Dual nature of computing c. Social media d. All of: {Social media, Network connectivity, Dual nature of computing} e. Only: {Social media, Dual nature of computing}
a. Network connectivity
A grocery store checkout cash register with a connection to a network is an example of a(n) ____ system. a. Transaction Processing b. Decision Support c. Functional Area Information d. Enterprise Resource Planning e. Electronic Commerce
a. Transaction Processing
Cloud computing systems such as Azure use geographically dispersed "regions" or "locations" to improve content delivery. a. True b. False
a. True
Target's use of data to "target" customers generates a competitive advantage a. True b. False
a. True
The "World Wide Web" is NOT identical to the "Internet" a. True b. False
a. True
The Pricing models used by cloud computing systems such as Azure already include software licensing (for pre-installed software). a. True b. False
a. True
The challenges Information Systems managers deal with include managing faster cycles of Information Technology upgrades and consumerization of IT. a. True b. False
a. True
Which of the following is true about data and information? a. When data is understood and used for decisions it is called information b. None of the other options are correct c. When information is understood and used for decisions it is called data d. Data is processed information e. Data and information are identical
a. When data is understood and used for decisions it is called information
Which of the following best describes operational-level decision making in an organization? a. Decisions dealing with complex problems with broad and long-term ramifications for the organization b. None of the other options is correct c. Decisions about effectively deploying organizational resources to achieve strategic objectives d. Day-to-day decisions that are structured and recurring e. Decisions focusing on long-term strategic questions facing the organization
d. Day-to-day decisions that are structured and recurring
Which of the following is an implication for firms that have a threat of new entrants in their market? a) Increased product prices b) Higher demand for their services c) Increased profitability d) Reduced product quality e) Decreased market share
e) Decreased market share
Connecting host computers and their networks together to form even larger networks is called ________. a) Data mining b) Queuing c) Network simulation d) Ethernet framing e) Internetworking
e) Internetworking
Which of the following is/are examples of System software? a. Office 365 b. Microsoft Word c. Microsoft Excel d. All of: Office 365, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Android, iOS e. Android and iOS
e. Android and iOS
Based on the lecture, what are the organizational decision-making levels? a. Executive level, organizational level, operational level b. Executive level, supply chain level, merchandise level c. Organizational level, supply chain level, merchandise level d. Organizational level, managerial level, operational level e. Executive level, managerial level, operational level
e. Executive level, managerial level, operational level
Which of the following revenue generating models fall under Freeconomics? a. Both: Internet of Things and Traditional sales b. All of: In-app advertising, Internet of Things, Traditional sales c. Traditional sales d. Internet of Things e. In-app advertising
e. In-app advertising
The Doubling of transistors on a chip every ~2 years is called: a. Martial Law b. None of the other options are correct c. Moop's Law d. Menard's Law e. Moore's Law
e. Moore's Law
Some stores use technology to track your shopping habits a. True b. False
a. true
Porter's competitive forces framework includes which of the following sources of competition? a. Existence of substitute products/services (from other industries) that customers can switch to b. Bargaining power buyers have in an industry c. Threat of potential new entrants into an industry d. Rivalry among existing firms in the industry
all of the above
Google has a datacenter in The Dalles, Oregon because: a. Computers cannot be cooled with water b. None of the other options are correct c. The region has significant natural beauty d. Water is an expensive source of power e. Oregon often experiences hurricanes and tornadoes
b. None of the other options are correct
Firms analyze the value chain to highlight opportunities where IS can make an organization more effective and efficient. Activities in the value chain include: a. The Information Age b. Sales and Marketing c. Freeconomics d. Dual nature of computing e. None of the other options are correct
b. Sales and Marketing
This screenshot is adapted from an in-class activity. Which formula (in cell M2) lets us know if the current record was eligible / not eligible for a bonus? A) =IF(OR([@[ContainsDelta]]="Yes", [@[Net Sales]]>AVERAGE([Net Sales])), "Eligible", "Not Eligible") B) =IF(AND([@[ContainsDelta]]="Yes",[@[Net Sales]]>AVERAGE([Net Sales])), "Eligible", "Not Eligible") C) =IF(H2>AVERAGE([Net Sales]) AND K2="Yes", "Eligible", "Not Eligible") D) Either A or C E) None of the other answers are correct
B) =IF(AND([@[ContainsDelta]]="Yes",[@[Net Sales]]>AVERAGE([Net Sales])), "Eligible", "Not Eligible")
Worldwide banking group HSBC moving its back-office operations to China and India is an example of ________. A) franchising B) cloud computing C) liquidating D) offshoring E) internetworking
D) offshoring
To assist ________ decision making, information systems are used to obtain aggregate summaries of trends and projections of the future. a) Tactical-level b) Executive-level c) Operational-level d) Functional-level e) Managerial-level
b) Executive-level
With respect to the five general classes of computers, ________ are typically used for mission critical applications, such as transaction processing. a) Personal computers b) Mainframes c) Servers d) Workstations e) Supercomputers
b) Mainframes
"Big Data" is usually associated with a. None of the other options is correct b. Both Large data Volumes AND Data Variety c. Data Variety (e.g., multiple formats) d. Elimination of security problems e. Large data volumes
b. Both Large data Volumes AND Data Variety
Which of the following revenue generating models fall under Freeconomics? a. Traditional Sales b. Both: Advertising and Freemium c. Advertising d. Freemium e. All of: Advertising, Freemium, Traditional Sales
b. Both: Advertising and Freemium
The "Safeway" chain made up of physical grocery stores is clearly able to take advantage of the Long Tail a. True b. False
b. False
The "World Wide Web" = The "Internet" a. True b. False
b. False
Your local convenience store is clearly able to take advantage of the Long Tail a. True b. False
b. False
Which of the following organizations is typically associated with the long tail? a) Redbox video rental b) Circle K c) None of the other options are correct d) A sandwich shop at Eller e) Your local Safeway grocery store
c) None of the other options are correct
Which of the following is true about customer privacy? a. A vendor cannot track the Web pages you look at b. A vendor IS required by US law to respect your privacy c. A vendor cannot track what products you examine in detail d. A vendor is NOT required by US law to respect your privacy e. Vendors operating in USA are bound by GDPR
d. A vendor is NOT required by US law to respect your privacy
Which of the following is true about customer privacy? a. A vendor cannot track the Web pages you look at b. Vendors operating in USA are bound by GDPR c. A vendor IS required by US law to respect your privacy d. A vendor is NOT required by US law to respect your privacy e. A vendor cannot track what products you examine in detail
d. A vendor is NOT required by US law to respect your privacy
Revenue Models for E-Businesses Include a. Subscription b. Web advertising c. Traditional sales d. All of the above e. None of the other options are correct
d. All of the above
According to the tech talk "How algorithms reshape our world", we learned which of the following? a. People were willing to pay higher prices for solar powered (green energy) business servers b. None of the other options are correct c. People were willing to pay a high premium for being located close to a carrier hotel or internet exchange point because they get excellent Netflix streaming speed d. Likely clients for the fiber optic line between Chicago and New York are companies engaged in high-frequency financial trading e. The fiber optic line between Chicago and New York was built for competitive gamers who needed high speed connections
d. Likely clients for the fiber optic line between Chicago and New York are companies engaged in high-frequency financial trading
A "Dashboard" provides short-term information and is primarily used by a. Operational staff b. Executives c. Automobile executives d. Managers e. None of the other options are correct
d. Managers
Which of the following are examples of System software? a. A and B only b. All of the above c. Microsoft PowerPoint d. Chrome and Firefox (browsers) e. WiFi Driver for Windows 10
e. WiFi Driver for Windows 10
