MIS 200 EXAM 1
chap 1.) ________ states that network connection speeds for high-end users will increase by 50 percent per year.
. Nielsen's Law
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a business process?
An activity can only be performed by the human in a business process.
Which one of the following is not part of Porter's strategy?
An organization will focus mainly on learning.
chap 1.) Which of the following is a true statement about information
As a human, you are the most important part of any information system you use.
chap 1.) Why does the number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip double every 18 months?
Because of technology improvements in electronic chip design and manufacturing
chap 1.) Why did Jennifer lose her job at eHermes?
Because she was employed in a non-routine position and failed to use those non-routine skills
Which is the outcome of following industry-wide differentiation strategy as per Porter?
Better product/service across the industry
Which of the following ultimately determines the structure, functions, and features of an organization's information systems?
Competitive strategy
chap 1.) While understanding the scope of new information systems using the five-component framework, which of the below statements is most essential, but often overlooked?
Consider all five information system components in order to fully judge the investment associated with a new information system.
Which of the following is an example of "threat of new entrants, strong force"?
Corner latte stand (because it is an easy business to replicate)
Assisting the end user about the products and thus maintaining and enhancing the products' value is part of?
Customer service
chap 1.) Which option is an accurate statement about data and information?
Data is what humans perceive, and from that perception, one conceives information.
chap 1.) Which of the reasons below will possibly be responsible for the disappearance of desktop and portable computers by 2029?
Desktop and portable computers will be replaced by mobile devices of many different types.
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
chap 1.) Despite the rapid growth of technology, digital devices fail to impact the industry.
FALSE
chap 1.) Gordon Moore was the inventor of Ethernet.
FALSE
chap 1.) According to Robert Reich which of the following skills is not necessary to develop?
Fear of failure
chap 1.) In 1972, computer scientist ________ recognized that digital devices would change the world as they evolved and became widely used.
GORDON BELL
Which one of the following does NOT relate to the principle of Product Implementations?
Helps to provide support to product
Which of the following is NOT a component of Primary Activities in the Value Chain?
Human Resources
Porter's five forces model is used to assess ________.
INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
Which of the following is a correct statement regarding competitive forces in Porter's model?
If customers are loyal to the company or brand, then the strength of the competitive forces is low.
Which of the following should be the first stage in a typical planning process used by many organizations to develop plans for their information systems?
Industry structure
chap 1.) From the below statements, identify which one best describes information
Interpreting data from a sales graph to support a business decision
Which of the following incorrectly describes the generic value chain?
It is applicable only to manufacturing.
chap 1.) Which of the following describes data accuracy?
It is correct and complete data that has been processed correctly as expected.
chap 1.) Which of the following defines "systems thinking"?
It is the ability to model the components of the system to connect the inputs and outputs of those components into a sensible whole.
chap 1.) Which of the following defines MIS?
It is the management and use of information systems that help organizations achieve their strategies.
FunText is a company that owns an app used for text messaging. It recently offered a six month membership extension to its existing customers without any additional charges. Which competitive strategy is FunText trying to implement in this scenario?
LOCKING IN CUSTOMERS
chap 1.) ________ states that the number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months.
MOORES LAW
chap 1.) ________ states that the value of a network is equal to the square of the number of users connected to it.
Metcalfe's Law
chap 1.) Which of the following statements is correct?
Only humans produce information.
Which of the following ratios has fallen as a result of Moore's Law?
PRICE/PERFORMANCE
chap 1.) The CEO of the company is evaluating wages paid in the organization. Providing the CEO with a list of the hourly wage of each employee in the company does not make sense for her purposes, whereas providing the average wage information by department or division does make sense. Which data characteristic is being referred to here?
Relevant
chap 1.) Which statement below is true regarding the information system component's difficulty and disruption?
Requiring people to work in new ways is more difficult.
Google or Bing belongs to which of the forces below?
Rivalry
chap 1.) Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Social relationships will be stronger in the future because we have more connections to systems.
Question Help 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 factors determines the structure, features, and functions of an information system used in a company?
THE COMPETITIVE STRATEGY
chap 1.) The Information Age is a period in history where the production, distribution, and control of information is the primary driver of the economy.
TRUE
chap 1.) Which of the following statements is wrong regarding the change that will happen to smartphones by 2029?
The battery life will last for years over a charge.
chap 1.) Because of Moore's Law, Metcalfe's Law, and Kryder's Law, what is essentially zero?
The cost of data processing, storage, and communication
chap 1.) Which of the following is NOT an example of an information system?
The hard drive inside your desktop computer
Which of the following is NOT one of the factors Porter cites that must be consistent with an organization's strategy if that organization is to be effective?
The location of the organization's headquarters
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
The margin of the business process is the value of the outputs plus the cost.
By the next 10 years, models of business strategy, competitive advantages, and their relationship to processes and IS are unlikely to change. Which of the below statements is false in the context of models?
The older models will be completely removed and new models will likely grow.
chap 1.) What is the main feature of devices like HoloLens, Meta, and Magic Leap?
These devices create virtual objects within the real world.
Which of the following statements is false in the context of information systems required for business processes?
The high-service business does not make use of any databases to increase sales.
"Patients using the only drug effective for their type of cancer" is an example of?
Threat of substitution, weak force
chap 1.) Which data characteristic is violated when the data arrives long after the decisions have been made that needed the information?
Timely
Which of the following is NOT used by the organization to get competitive advantage via a business process?
Using information systems
To achieve a positive margin in a business process using differentiation strategy, which major factor should be true?
Value added should exceed the costs of providing the service.
chap 1.) The research psychologist Gregory Bateson defined information as:
a difference that makes a difference.
chap 1.) 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) ________ is a business function that receives inputs and produces outputs.
activity
In the case of the car rental agency, which of the following is false with respect to the role of information systems?
an information system that schedules car maintenance is part of the product.
chap 1.) Google's Project Loon is a major effort to ________.
bring Internet access to everyone using a network of inflated balloons
The ________ created by Porter states that firms should create new, more efficient business processes that integrate the activities of all departments involved in a value chain.
business process design
The rapid spread of new ideas and innovations means that _____________.
businesses must be constantly on the alert for changes that may affect their strategy in the near future
An organization's goals and objectives are determined by its ______________.
competitive strategy
The four strategies defined by Porter basically fall under _____________.
competitive strategy
Identify the principle of competitive advantage that is associated with product implementations.
enhance services
A group of shoe manufacturing firms purchases raw materials collectively from a single supplier to obtain better deals. This is an example of obtaining competitive advantage by ________.
establishing alliances
________ is a means through which an organization can gain a competitive advantage through process implementations.
establishing alliances
Receiving, storing, and disseminating inputs to the products is called _______________.
inbound logistics
Reduction in production cost results in ________.
increased profitability
chap 1.) According to Moore's Law, the ________.
number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months
chap 1.) Which component out of those below is responsible for generating information useful for business?
people
chap 1.) The components that distinguish information technology (IT) from information systems (IS) are __________.
procedures and people
Which of the following is a primary activity in the value chain?
receiving and handling of raw materials and other inputs
A __________ is a collection of something; a database is a repository of data, and a raw material repository is an inventory of raw materials.
repository
chap 1.) Which of the following is NOT considered a component of an information system?
strategy
chap 1.) 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
chap 1.) In which decade did the personal computer become an important technology?
the 1980's
An organization's goals and objectives are determined by its competitive strategy.
true
Based on the models created by Michael Porter, an organization's __________ is/are based on its chosen competitive strategy.
value chains
Which of the following statements is correct?
"A differentiation strategy is likely to make more extensive use of information systems than low-cost strategies."
Which of the following statements is correct?
"Models of business strategy, competitive advantages, and their relationship to processes and IS are unlikely to change in the next 10 years."
chap 1.) 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