MIS chapter 1 studyguide

_____ combines bits of data giving the data some context and meaning. Select one: a. Connecting data elements b. Correcting errors c. Developing scenarios d. Identifying subsystems e. Labeling relationships

a. connecting data elements

The hardware, software and media used to store, organize, retrieve and communicate information is known as _____. Select one: a. information technology b. connectedness c. data d. information systems e. usefulness

a. information technology

What is information technology? Select one: a. The hardware, software and media used to store, organize, retrieve and communicate information b. Applying technology to systems c. An information system d. Applying technology to organizations e. The hardware used in an organization

a. the hardware, software and media used to store, organize, retrieve and communicate informaton

When considering data, information, knowledge and wisdom as a hierarchy, which of these is deeper and more uniquely human? Select one: a. Wisdom b. Information c. Data d. None of the above e. Knowledge

a. wisdom

Which of the following refers to using knowledge for the greater good? Select one: a. Wisdom b. Data processing c. Decision making d. Ethics e. Information literacy

a. wisdom

A set of coordinated activities that lead to a specific goal or outcome is known as a. vision b. business process c. rules d. management directives e. strategic goals

b. business process

_____ is a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior. Select one: a. Knowledge sharing b. Communication c. Language d. Information Literacy e. Text messaging

b. communication

Information systems enable users to _____. Select one: a. research alternative solutions b. connect and process data to help with management decision making c. identify business strategic solutions d. share information rapidly e. store data

b. connect and process data to help with management

Two important concepts that are framed by understanding the DIK hierarchy are Select one: a. news and opinion b. connectedness and usefulness c. time and location d. relevance and timeliness e. intelligence and data

b. connectedness and usefulness

Knowledge can best be described as Select one: a. a person, place or thing b. information that is applied to some decision or action c. stored data d. data e. the description of information

b. information that is applied to some decision or action

Wisdom involves Select one: a. formal education b. using knowledge for the greater good c. reviewing data d. using consultants e. age and life experience

b. using knowledge for the greater good

A statement that defines or constrains an aspect of a business with the intent of controlling behaviors within the business is called aNo _____. Select one: a. common sense b. organization c. business rule Correct d. information system e. business law

c. business rule

A thermostat reaches a certain temperature and sends a signal to the air conditioner to begin cooling the room. Sending the signal to the air conditioner is known as what? Select one: a. A process b. Data c. Control Correct d. Feedback e. Information

c. control

What is the difference between data and information? Select one: a. They are the same thing. b. Data is stored, information is not. c. Data is raw and is converted to information once it has been processed. d. Data must be numbers, information must be text. e. Information is knowledge, data is not.

c. data is raw and is converted to information once it has been processed

Decision making involves choosing alternatives. Making this choice requires a. full knowledge of all available options b. researching every available source c. information about the alternatives d. input from management e. reviewing unsolicited information

c. information about the alternatives

To be useful, information is _____and applied, which leads to knowledge. Select one: a. identified b. complete c. interpreted d. reviewed e. understood

c. interpreted

A subsystem is a system that is _____. Select one: a. located under the original system b. under review for errors c. part of a larger system d. allows for interaction with other systems e. not fully tested

c. part of a larger system

Data can best be described as a. software b. knowledge c. raw symbols (unconnected facts) d. information e. wisdom

c. raw symbols

Which part of an "information system" is the most critical? Select one: a. The data b. The technology c. The information d. The knowledge e. The system

c. the information

What are the three main purposes that all business use information for? Select one: a. Decision-making, software, and hardware b. Software, communications, and process support c. Data, storage, and hardware d. Communications, process support, and decision-making e. Reading, writing, and arithmetic

d. communications, process support, and decision-making

Individuals in information systems careers Select one: a. define organization vision b. create, and develop websites c. purchase hardware d. design, build, support or manage information systems e. maintain databases

d. design, build, support or manage information systems

Data that has been processed into something useful is a. hardware b. raw data c. knowledge d. information e. wisdom

d. information

What is believed to be the most critical skill for the future? Select one: a. Information discovery b. Wise decision making c. Knowledge management d. Information literacy e. Information management

d. information literacy

_____ enable users to connect and process data to help with management decision making. Select one: a. Expert systems b. Information technologies c. Knowledge management systems d. Information systems e. Decision making tools

d. information systems

Which of the following is information that is applied to some decision or action? Select one: a. Data b. Wisdom c. Information literacy d. Knowledge e. Decision making

d. knowledge

The ability to efficiently and effectively determine what information is needed, then access, evaluate, use, and manage that information in an ethical manner is Select one: a. information knowledge b. information systems c. connectedness and usefulness d. information technology e. information literacy

e. Information literacy

A _____ is an element of a system. For example, a television might be a part of a home entertainment system. Select one: a. piece b. section c. unit d. particle e. component

e. component

People in _____careers use systems to retrieve, report on and analyze information contained in systems. Select one: a. accounting and finance b. information systems c. insurance adjusters d. information research e. information analysis

e. information analysis

A set of interacting components, working together to form a complex, integrated whole in order to achieve some goal by taking inputs and processing them to produce outputs is known as aNo _____. Select one: a. component b. process c. data d. information e. system

e. system

What is the hardware, software and media used to store, organize, retrieve and communicate information called? Select one: a. Information systems b. Usefulness c. Software d. Information technology e. Hardware

information technology