Exam 1 330

In which year was the personal computer​ introduced? A. 1970 B. 1990 C. 2005 D. 2000 E. 1980

1980

What is the storage capacity of this 1956 IBM hard drive? 5 Megabytes 100 Megabytes 5 Gigabytes 100 Gigabytes

5 megabytes

A common mistake made by novice information system developers is to create reports with large amounts and a wide variety of data included. This tendency ignores which of the following characteristics of quality​ information? A. Just barely sufficient B. Timely C. Relevant D. Accurate E. Worth its cost

A just barely sufficient

Provided that two products reach the same level of performance, what is the most desirable in terms of learning curve? A steep one on a short period A smooth one on a long period

A steep one on a short period

Which of the below is not an advantage or function of open source​ application? A. A license is required to get premium code. B. Open source code can be redesigned or reprogrammed. C. Programmers can alter the code. D. Programmers can resell the code. E. Anyone can obtain the source code from an open source project.

A. A license is required to get premium code.

Which of the following is a true statement about​ information? A. As a​ human, you are the most important part of any information system you use. B. If​ it's on a piece of paper or on a digital​ screen, its information. If​ it's in the mind of a​ human, it's data. C. A graph is information that you and other humans​ perceive, and from that​ perception, you conceive data. D. Because people have different perceptions and points of​ view, they will conceive the same information from the same data. E. Information is data that has not yet been processed.

A. As a​ human, you are the most important part of any information system you use.

Which of the statements about information is NOT​ accurate? A. Because people have different perceptions and points of​ view, they will conceive the same information from the same data. B. As a​ human, you are the most important part of any information system you use. C. Information is data that has been processed. D. Defining the term information can be difficult. E. If​ it's on a piece of paper or on a digital​ screen, its data. If​ it's in the mind of a​ human, it's information.

A. Because people have different perceptions and points of​ view, they will conceive the same information from the same data.

Which one of the following does NOT relate to the principle of Product​ Implementations? A. Helps to provide support to product B. Create a new product or service C. Differentiate products or services D. Enhance products or services E. It differentiates the product from competitors

A. Helps to provide support to product

Which of the following statements is NOT correct in reference to volatile or nonvolatile​ memory? A. The cache and main memory are nonvolatile. B. Magnetic and optical disks are nonvolatile. C. The DVD is nonvolatile. D. The hard drive is nonvolatile. E. A CD is nonvolatile.

A. The cache and main memory are nonvolatile.

Which of the following statements is false in the context of information systems required for business​ processes? A. The​ high-service business does not make use of any databases to increase sales. B. The​ high-service business makes use of a sales tracking database that tracks past customer rental activity. C. The​ high-service business controls inventory with minimal fuss to its​ high-end customers. D. The​ high-service business makes extensive use of information systems. E. The​ high-service business uses an inventory database to increase sales.

A. The​ high-service business does not make use of any databases to increase sales.

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? A. The​ organization's information systems B. The​ organization's objectives C. The​ organization's goals D. The​ organization's activities E. The​ organization's culture

A. The​ organization's information systems

All of the following are characteristics of native applications except​ ________. A. runs seamlessly on any device under the browser B. developed by skilled professional programmers C. distributed via a company store web site​ (such as​ iTunes) D. high development cost E. developed in​ complex, sophisticated programming languages

A. runs seamlessly on any device under the browser

Internet and related technologies does not affect the business​ to: A. slow down the business by providing wrong data or patterns. B. help to rapidly spread new ideas. C. alert about the changes. D. innovate new products. E. accelerate the speed of business.

A. slow down the business by providing wrong data or patterns.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a business​ process? A. A business process transforms activities from inputs into outputs. B. An activity can only be performed by the human in a business process. C. Cost of business is equal to the sum of cost of inputs and cost of activities. D. Inputs and outputs can be physical or data. E. A network of activities lays the foundation for a business process.

B. An activity can only be performed by the human in a business process.

Which of the following is an example of​ "threat of new​ entrants, strong​ force"? A. Grain farmers in a surplus year B. Corner latte stand​ (because it is an easy business to​ replicate) C. Frequent​ traveler's choice of auto rental D. ​Toyota's purchase of auto paint E. New car dealers

B. Corner latte stand​ (because it is an easy business to​ replicate)

Which option does not convey correct information about data and​ information? A. There is no correlation between these two components. B. Data is what humans​ perceive, and from that​ perception, one conceives information. C. Data and information are the same. D. You​ can't conceive information from data. E. If​ it's on a piece of paper or on a digital​ screen, it's information. If​ it's in the mind of a​ human, it's data.

B. Data is what humans​ perceive, and from that​ perception, one conceives information.

Which collaboration tool set can be classified as​ "good"? A. File​ Server, Google​ Drive, $10/month B. Discussion​ boards: one hour ease of​ use, tools not integrated C. SharePoint: learning curve​ required, time to learn is approximately 3 hours D. Google​ Hangouts: great future value to business​ professionals, built-in discussion boards E. Email: cost is​ free, and no time to learn

B. Discussion​ boards: one hour ease of​ use, tools not integrated

Which of the following current hot job titles did not even exist 10 years​ ago? A. infrastructure architect B. IoT architect C. systems engineer D. network analyst E. staff accountant

B. IoT architect

Which of the following incorrectly describes the generic value​ chain? A. It is a network of​ value-creating activities. B. It is applicable only to manufacturing. C. It includes five primary activities. D. It includes four support activities. E. It consists of both primary activities and support activities.

B. It is applicable only to manufacturing.

Which of the following statements is true about the pace of business and technological change over the next 10​ years? A. Technological advances will have little effect on the pace of business. B. It is highly likely that some new​ technology-based products will change the competitive landscape for companies in a short time period. C. The pace of business is expected to slow gradually. D. The pace of business is expected to remain constant. E. Technological advances are expected to slow the pace of business.

B. It is highly likely that some new​ technology-based products will change the competitive landscape for companies in a short time period.

Which statement best follows the​ "be specific" guideline during the collaboration phase of a​ project? A. This is so random. B. Meetings should be conducted on Thursdays because some team members have four day workweeks. C. This entire process is​ confusing! D. This project is disorganized. E. That is the dumbest thing I have ever heard in my life.

B. Meetings should be conducted on Thursdays because some team members have four day workweeks.

Which of the following describes a vendor licensed product that assists with such things as backing up and restoring mobile​ devices, as well as installing software updates to these​ devices? A. Modern style applications B. Mobile device management​ (MDM) C. Virtual machines D. Chrome applications E. ARM

B. Mobile device management​ (MDM)

Which of the following statements is​ incorrect? A. In the​ future, most computers​ won't look like computers. B. Students will find more value in traditional classrooms than​ "classrooms in a​ box." C. You can wear a watch that counts the calories you have burned and the number of miles you have walked or run and reports them back to a Web site. D. Future business people need to be able to​ assess, evaluate, and apply emerging technologies. E. Everyday items now have computers in them.

B. Students will find more value in traditional classrooms than​ "classrooms in a​ box."

A trend that may be encountered in the future​ is: A. employers will invest larger and larger amounts of money in office buildings. B. employees bring their own computing devices to work. C. smartphones become less capable than those available today. D. fewer electronic devices will contain computers. E. desktop and laptop computers will look similar to those we use today.

B. employees bring their own computing devices to work.

​Wal-Mart is well known as a company pursuing cost leadership as its competitive​ strategy, but it invests heavily in its information systems. Which of the following best explains those​ decisions? A. ​Wal-Mart is so big it can afford to invest in anything it chooses. B. ​Wal-Mart invests in information systems designed specifically to help it achieve its cost leadership strategy. C. ​Wal-Mart does not care if its investments in information systems add value. D. Large companies like​ Wal-Mart automatically invest in IS without thinking about the return on these investments. E. Wal-Mart invests in IS to differentiate it from its competitors.

B. ​Wal-Mart invests in information systems designed specifically to help it achieve its cost leadership strategy.

Which ones are part of Porter's five forces? Barrier to entry Threat of substitutes Bargaining power of customers Rivalry Bargaining power of suppliers

Barrier to entry Threat of substitutes Bargaining power of customers Rivalry Bargaining power of suppliers

Which ones are part of Porter's five forces? Barrier to entry Threat of substitutes Power of government Rivalry Inflation

Barrier to entry Threat of substitutes rivalry

Why does the number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip double every 18​ months? A. Because digital devices are connected together and the value of that network will increase B. Due to the dramatic rise of Internet C. Due to increasing number of users on the network D. Because of technology improvements in electronic chip design and manufacturing E. As there is less storage capacity

Because of technology improvements in electronic chip design and manufacturing

What is the most important between collaborators? Sharing the same opinion on all matters Being sure that one dominates the other Being able to disagree and provide critical feedback Being well organized

Being able to disagree and provide critical feedback

What is​ HoloLens? A. A new collaboration tool created by Google B. A new version of Google glasses C. A new collaboration tool created by Microsoft D. The project name for Oculus Rift E. A new collaboration tool created by Facebook

C. A new collaboration tool created by Microsoft

Which one of the following is not part of​ Porter's strategy? A. An organization can focus on being the cost leader. B. An organization can focus on differentiating its products or services from those of the competition. C. An organization will focus mainly on learning. D. An organization can focus its strategy on a particular industry segment. E. An organization can employ the cost or differentiation strategy across an industry.

C. An organization will focus mainly on learning.

Which is the outcome of following​ industry-wide differentiation strategy as per​ Porter? A. Best information technology services across the industry B. Lowest cost across the industry C. Better​ product/service across the industry D. Lowest resources across the industry E. Lowest cost within an industry segment

C. Better​ product/service across the industry

Which of the following statements about client and server computers is​ correct? A. Servers use the services that clients provide through a network. B. A tablet is an example of a server. C. Clients place requests with servers and servers return data. D. Clients are organized in​ farms, but servers can be located only in the cloud. E. Servers are less powerful than clients.

C. Clients place requests with servers and servers return data.

Which of the below is not dependent on an operating​ system? A. ​C# B. ​Objective-C C. HTML5 D. VB.net E. ​C++

C. HTML5

Which of the following defines​ MIS? A. It is a group of components that interact to achieve some purpose. B. It is an assembly of​ hardware, software,​ data, procedures, and people that produces information. C. It is the management and use of information systems that help organizations achieve their strategies. D. It has three​ elements: management and​ use, information​ systems, and networks. E. It refers to the​ products, methods,​ inventions, and standards that are used for the purpose of producing information.

C. It is the management and use of information systems that help organizations achieve their strategies.

What should you remember as a future business professional about choosing a collaboration IS for the​ team? A. Keep a task list B. Use Google Docs C. Make sure you create all five IS components. D. Only choose​ hardware; there is no need to worry about software. E. Only choose​ software; there is no need to worry about hardware.

C. Make sure you create all five IS components.

Which of the below statement is wrong for the change that will happen to the smart phones by​ 2026? A. Smart phones will have 1Gbps network connection and 1 Exabyte of storage. B. Smart phones will have over a teraflop in processing power. C. The battery life will last for years over a charge. D. We can store or stream every song and movie ever made to any device including your​ tablet, TV,​ car, refrigerator,​ windows, mirrors, and walls. E. We can connect smart phones to any electrical device that consumes energy.

C. The battery life will last for years over a charge.

To achieve a positive margin in a business process using differentiation​ strategy, which major factor should be​ true? A. Ensuring superb service and focusing on low costs. B. ​"Best-of-breed" rentals should be provided to executives at a​ high-end conference resort. C. Value added should exceed the costs of providing the service. D. Generating revenue should be the main focus. E. The cost should be minimized.

C. Value added should exceed the costs of providing the service.

The research psychologist Gregory Bateson defined information​ as: A. knowledge derived from data. B. data presented in a meaningful context. C. a difference that makes a difference. D. data is information. E. data that is processed by​ summing, ordering,​ averaging, grouping,​ comparing, or other similar operations.

C. a difference that makes a difference.

The most common criterion used by student teams to judge the success of the team effort is​ _____________. A. have the fewest possible team meetings B. strengthen the​ team's capabilities C. achieve a successful outcome D. minimize conflict and aggravation E. perceive the team experience to be satisfying and meaningful

C. achieve a successful outcome

​________ is a group of people working​ together, all doing essentially the same type of​ work, to accomplish a job. A.Collaboration B. Line workers C. Cooperation D. Project team E. Management

C. cooperation

Which of the following is the best example of a task​ description? A. ​"Schedule some people for set​ up." B. ​"Arrange enough time for the​ manager's meeting." C. ​"Generate a list of agenda items for​ Tuesday's meeting." D. ​"Put a few things in place for the​ installation." E. ​"Check the production line to see if it looks​ okay."

C. ​"Generate a list of agenda items for​ Tuesday's meeting."

In the case of the car rental​ agency, which of the following is false with respect to the role of information​ systems? A. Information systems provide driving instructions to destinations. B. Information systems produce information about the location of cars. C. Information systems help to achieve the three principles of product implementation. D. An information system that schedules car maintenance is part of the product. E. An information system supports the product.

D. An information system that schedules car maintenance is part of the product.

Why did Jennifer lose her job at Falcon​ Security? A. Because she experimented with new technologies B. Because she collaborated with other team members C. Because she used systems thinking skills to map out a process D. Because she was employed in a routine skills position and was outsourced E. Because she practiced abstract reasoning skills

D. Because she was employed in a routine skills position and was outsourced

Which of the below reasons possibly will be responsible for the disappearance of desktop and portable computers by​ 2026? A. Tanita is a mobile device which will replace all kinds of computers. B. There will be no need of using any computing devices by 2026. C. Smart watch will replace the existing desktop and computers. D. Desktop and portable computers will be replaced by mobile devices of many different types. E. Google glass will replace the need to use computers.

D. Desktop and portable computers will be replaced by mobile devices of many different types.

What is the first task you should do when constructing your own collaboration​ IS? A. Collect project data B. Research all available tools C. Form a team D. Determine the type of effort​ (purpose) E. Specify standards

D. Determine the type of effort​ (purpose)

Which of the following is likely to invest in information systems in order to provide excellent customer​ service? A. Distinguisher across industry B. Revenue leader across industry C. Cost minimizer across industry D. Differentiator in industry segment E. Cost leader in industry segment

D. Differentiator in industry segment

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding competitive forces in​ Porter's model? A. If customers are loyal to the company or​ brand, then the strength of the competitive forces is high. B. If the costs of switching to another vendor are​ high, then the loyalty of the customers is low. C. If the costs of switching to another vendor are​ high, then the strength of the competitive forces is high. D. If customers are loyal to the company or​ brand, then the strength of the competitive forces is low. E. If the costs of switching to another vendor are​ low, then the strength of the competitive forces is low

D. If customers are loyal to the company or​ brand, then the strength of the competitive forces is low.

Which of the following is not a function of an operating​ system? A. It reads and writes data. B. It is a program that controls the​ computer's resources. C. It allocates main memory and performs memory swapping. D. It does not manage the user interface like the​ keyboard, mouse and other devices. E. It starts and stops​ programs, and responds to error conditions.

D. It does not manage the user interface like the​ keyboard, mouse and other devices.

Which of the following describes data​ accuracy? A. Data should be relevant both to the context and to the subject. B. Accurate data means it is available in time for its intended use. C. An appropriate relationship must exist between the cost of data and its value. D. It is correct and complete data that has been processed correctly as expected. E. You should use just enough data to support its purpose.

D. It is correct and complete data that has been processed correctly as expected.

Which of the following defines​ "Abstract Reasoning"? A. It helps the individual find employment. B. It is about making a reasoned analysis of an​ opportunity, envisioning potential​ solutions, evaluating those​ possibilities, and developing the most promising​ ones, consistent with the resources you have. C. It is the ability to model the components of the system to connect the inputs. D. It is the ability to make and manipulate models. E. It is the activity of two or more people working together to achieve a common​ goal, result, or work product.

D. It is the ability to make and manipulate models.

What are the main features of​ Tanita? A. It is used to capture images for computing purposes. B. It is used to store huge data. C. Its functioning is similar to​ Microsoft's Holo lens. D. It is useful to help measure​ weight, body​ fat, bone​ mass, metabolism and level of hydration. E. There is no such device as Tanita.

D. It is useful to help measure​ weight, body​ fat, bone​ mass, metabolism and level of hydration.

the three criteria for successful collaboration were developed by​ ________. A. Gregory Bateson B. Robert Reich C. Gordon Moore D. J. Richard Hackman E. Spence and Hlatshwayo

D. J. richard hackman

Which is not a feature of Web​ applications? A. Easier work by lesser paid employees B. Require high skill and pay C. Multiple browser files necessary D. Multiple versions required E. Low to high cost range

D. Multiple versions required

Which of the following is NOT a stage of a​ value-generating activity in a business process for renting​ bicycles? A. Rent bike B. Determine needs C. Greet customer D. Support the business process E. Return bike​ & pay

D. Support the business process

Most students today have spent a great deal of time creating and maintaining their Facebook pages. That investment of time and effort made in learning and using the Facebook site reduces the likelihood that you will want to use a different social networking​ site, such as Google​ +. Facebook benefits due to the high​ ________ associated with changing sites. A. barriers to entry B. ease of entry C. rivalry D. switching costs E. customer bargaining power

D. Switching costs

Which of the following statements is false with respect to​ self-driving cars? A. They will contact emergency services in case they are needed. B. They will analyze traffic patterns. C. They will avoid construction sites. D. They will have great mileage and performance. E. It will communicate with other cars around it.

D. They will have great mileage and performance.

An important advantage of​ ________ is that the browser provides a generally consistent environment in which to execute. A. ​custom-developed applications B. open source applications C. closed source applications D. Web applications E. native applications

D. Web applications

Which of the following are we likely to see in the​ future? A. The best paying jobs in the future exist today. B. New hardware and software will eventually slow down. C. Because of an increase in mobile​ adoption, future jobs will be less technical. D. Your home will be so smart that it will analyze you. E. A need for collaboration will mean more​ face-to-face meetings in the workplace.

D. Your home will be so smart that it will analyze you.

Amazon will show items bought by other customers who viewed an item you are viewing. This feature helps Amazon to​ _________. A. increase its use of information systems B. reduce margin C. reduce costs D. enhance products and services E. lock in customers

D. enhance products and services

In the​ future, collaboration systems are expected to​ _____________. A. increase the need for business travel B. decrease the ability of employees to work from any location C. increase the need for​ face-to face​ (F2F) meetings D. substantially improve international business operations E. increase the need for large office spaces to house employees

D. substantially improve international business operations

In understanding how organizational strategy determines information​ systems, ________ are used to determine​ ________, the structure of which determines the design of supporting information systems. A. business​ processes; value chains B. business​ processes; competitive strategy C. competitive​ strategy; business processes D. value​ chains; business processes E. industry​ structure; business processes

D. value​ chains; business processes

Which of the following statements is​ correct? A. ​"A low-cost competitive strategy is likely to require extensive use of information​ systems." B. "Business processes do not have any influence on the use of information​ systems." C. ​"Competitive strategies do not have any impact on business​ processes." D. ​"A differentiation strategy is likely to make more extensive use of information systems than​ low-cost strategies." E. ​"Less extensive use of information systems are well suited for processes with complex​ value-generating activities."

D. ​"A differentiation strategy is likely to make more extensive use of information systems than​ low-cost strategies."

Which of the following examples is NOT likely to be true of the​ future? A. ​Face-to-face meetings will become rarer. B. Because of current​ trends, it's a great time for students to engage in online learning. C. People will become more productive while in their vehicles as collaboration tools will become increasingly available on mobile devices. D. Collaboration will make it easier to conduct international business. E. Business travel is likely to increase as it becomes easier to do international business.

E. Business travel is likely to increase as it becomes easier to do international business.

Which of the following is a​ Web-based programming​ language? A. ​Objective-C B. ​C# C. ​C++ D. VB.net E. CSS3

E. CSS3

From the below​ statements, identify which one best describes information. A. Ocean temperatures between the years 2000 and 2013 B. A spreadsheet having weekly sales figures C. Profitability reports from the past year D. Total working hours for employees within the organization E. Interpreting data from a sales graph to support a business decision

E. Interpreting data from a sales graph to support a business decision

Which one of the below is not a feature of MDM​ software? A. It backs up and restores mobile devices. B. It reports usage and provides other mobile device management data. C. It installs and updates software. D. It wipes employer software and data from devices in the event the device is lost or the employee leaves the company. E. It does not help the IS to remotely control data.

E. It does not help the IS to remotely control data.

Which of the following statements about the future is​ correct? A. Everyday devices will not contain computers. B. There will be fewer connected computers in the future compared to today. C. There will be few technological changes as we move forward into the future. D. The desktop and laptop computers we use in the future will be very similar to those we use today. E. One near certainty is that most computers​ won't look like computers.

E. One near certainty is that most computers​ won't look like computers.

All of the following are correct statements except​ _________. A. People are always​ on, always connected B. The best way to prepare for future jobs is to cultivate​ creativity, problem​ solving, and a desire to learn new things C. Email has changed over the past 15 years D. The Internet of Things allows us to connect to more and more devices E. Technological advances will have little impact on our everyday lives

E. Technological advances will have little impact on our everyday lives

Which of the following statements is​ incorrect? A. A business process is a network of activities. B. An activity receives inputs and produces outputs. C. Raw material repository is an inventory. D. A repository is a collection of something. E. The margin of the business process is the value of the outputs plus the cost.

E. 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? A. Models may evolve. B. New models will rise to the surface. C. The new models will be part of paradigms. D. New models may be extensions of existing models. E. The older models will be completely removed and new models will likely grow.

E. The older models will be completely removed and new models will likely grow.

Which statement is correct about the two categories of​ applications? A. Horizontal applications run in a browser and vertical applications run on a single operating system. B. ​Object-oriented applications run in a browser and​ thin-client applications run on a single operating system. C. Native applications run only on mobile devices and​ thin-client applications run only on personal computers. D. Native applications run in a browser and​ thin-client applications run on a single operating system. E. Web applications run in a browser and native applications run on a single operating system.

E. Web applications run in a browser and native applications run on a single operating system.

Which of the following best describes​ high-tech information? A A system which contains price lists for materials B. A system that contains pay rates for employees C. A system which can generate a list of vendors available for raw materials D. Email address books E. A customer support system that can automatically send alerts to customers when necessary

E. a customer support system that can automatically send alerts to customers when necessary

Prior to their​ acquisition, Yikes! Bikes had been following which of​ Porter's competitive​ strategies? A. ​industry-wide / low cost leader B. universal​ / low cost leader C. ​industry-wide / differentiation D. focus​ / low cost leader E. focus​ / differentiation

E. focus​ / differentiation

The advantages of employees using their own mobile devices at work include all of the following except​ _________. A. higher employee productivity B. higher employee satisfaction C. lower training costs D. cost savings E. reduced risk of lost or damaged data

E. reduced risk of lost or damaged data

The​ simplest, most​ effective, and least expensive way to share a task list is​ _________. A. share the task list using SharePoint B. post the task list in the discussion forum C. share the task list using LibreOffice D. distribute the task list as an email attachment E. share the task list on Google Drive

E. share the task list on Google Drive

A​ well-managed team makes sure that all of the following are accomplished at the end of a​ meeting, except​ __________. A. the task list is updated B. tasks are written so that completion of the task is measurable C. task responsibility is assigned D. task completion dates are established E. the date of the next team social event is in the calendar

E. the date of the next team social event is in the calendar

Which of the following statements is​ correct? A. ​"The pace of change and the pace of integration of new technology will eventually start to slow down in the next 10​ years." B. "Models of business​ strategy, competitive​ advantages, and their relationships to processes will look much different in​ 2026." C. ​"Social media is not likely to influence strategy and information systems in the next 10​ years." D. ​"Companies can expect to see few changes in technology that will have an impact on their competitive​ strategy." E. ​"Models of business​ strategy, competitive​ advantages, and their relationship to processes and IS are unlikely to change in the next 10​ years."

E. ​"Models of business​ strategy, competitive​ advantages, and their relationship to processes and IS are unlikely to change in the next 10​ years."

Which ones are primary activities? Bargaining power of customers Human Resources Inbound Logistics Customer Service Information Technology

Inbound Logistics Customer Service

What is a good way to set a date for a meeting involving many participants? Propose one date by e-mail Send an E-vite Send a Doodle.com survey Consult the synchronized calendar of the company and propose a date via e-mail

Send a Doodle.com survey Consult the synchronized calendar of the company and propose a date via e-mail

Which one is data? The salary amount of employee X The average salary of employee X over the past 6 years The increase in percentage of employee X's salary in the past 6 months All of the above

The salary amount of employee X

How do feedback and interation impact​ collaboration? They allow the group to accomplish their task quickly. They create dissention in the group. They allow the group to produce results that are better than any single group member could provide alone. They allow group members to isolate the opinions of those members who​ don't agree with them. They allow group members to be in complete agreement regarding the tasks to be done.

They allow the group to produce results that are better than any single group member could provide alone.

Why do business people need to know about hardware and software? They are the one who design and install them They participate to the decision to invest in them They eventually need to write or read code They will replace computer scientists in a near future

They participate to the decision to invest in them

By​ 2026, collaboration systems will result in​ __________. A. far fewer​ face-to-meetings (F2F) B. increased need for business travel C. increased need for​ classroom-style corporate training D. decreased ability of employees to work at home E. far more​ face-to-face (F2F) meetings

a far fewer face to face

What do you think is ethical to present to the committee? Your plan only Both plans, but explaining only the benefits of your plan and the drawbacks of Leslie's Both plans as equally as possible

a,b,c

Which of Robert reich's managerial skills are important for one individual to be able to model a. Abstract reasoning b. System thinking c. Collaboration d. Ability to experiment

a. Abstract reasoning b. System thinking

which ones are primary activities a. Operations/manufacturing b. Human resources c. Inbound logistics d. Customer service e. Information technology

a. Operations/manufacturing c. Inbound logistics d. Customer service

The functions of operating systems include all of the following, except a. Accessing a database b. Starting and stopping programs c. Performing memory swapping d. Facilitate backup and recovery Allocating main memory

a. accessing a database

Which data characteristic is violated when the user starts to develop a​ work-around to avoid using the data and the system becomes a complete waste of time and​ money? A. Accurate B. Relevant C. Timely D. Just barely sufficient E. Worth its cost

a. accurate

​A(n) ________ is a business function that receives inputs and produces outputs. A. activity B. margin C. linkage D. business process E. repository

a. activity

What is the smallest component of data encoding? a. Bit b. byte c. Fractal d. Atom e. Character

a. bit

An important aspect of making a​ team's experience satisfying is​ ____________, or feeling like a part of a group that has achieved more through its combined efforts than any one person could have done on his own. A. camaraderie B. meeting a deadline C. improvement D. decision making E. completing a task

a. camrarderie

Which of the following is characterized by a group of people who work together following a process of feedback and iteration to achieve a common​ goal? A.Collaboration B. Cooperation C. Participatory work D. Brainstorming E. Critical thinking

a. collaboration

The four strategies defined by Porter basically fall under​ _____________. A. competitive strategy B. rival strategy C. information system D. substitute products E. new business process

a. competitive strategy

An organization that designs its business activities to provide essential business functions at the lowest possible cost is following which​ strategy? A. Cost leader B. Cost differentiator C. Cost follower D. Cost reducer E. Cost distinction

a. cost leader

The first stage in understanding how organizational strategy ultimately determines information systems design is​ ____________. A. examining industry structure B. implementing information systems C. determining competitive strategy D. designing business processes E. determining value chains

a. examining industry structure

While understanding the scope of new information systems using the​ five-component framework, which of the below statements is​ incorrect? A. ​Five-component framework cannot be used to find out the scope of new information systems. B. What programs will you need to​ license? C. What procedures will need to be developed for both use and administration of the information​ system? D. What new hardware will you​ need? E. What databases and other data must you​ create?

a. five component framework cannot be used to find out the scope of new info systems

​Quad-processor computers have​ _______. A. Four CPUs B. Three CPUs C. Five CPUs D. Six CPUs E. Two CPUs

a. four

Which feature does not qualify a phone to be a smart​ phone? A. Having good voice quality B. Internet and​ Wi-Fi access C. More memory D. Ability to interconnect with other devices E. A phone that has more processing power

a. having a good voice quality

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? A. Industry structure B. Competitive strategy C. Information system D. Business processes E. Value chain

a. industry structure

Two key characteristics of collaboration​ are: A. iteration and feedback. B. cooperation and feedback. C. iteration and helpful. D. offer suggestions and be specific. E. helpful and authoritative.

a. iteration and feedback

Which of these is an open source operating​ system? A. Linux B. Windows 8 C. Open Office D. Firefox E. iOS

a. linux

To which criteria for successful outcome does the​ statement, "teams feel more energized when they perceive their task is​ important" belong? A. Meaningful and satisfying experience B. Iteration and feedback C. Growth in team capability D. Strive for balance E. Successful outcome

a. meaningful and satisfying experience

Which of the below statements is false with respect to technological advancement in​ people's life? A. People are always isolated. B. People are always connected. C. People are always working and playing. D. People are always communicating. E. People are always on.

a. people are always isolated

Collaborative information systems​ _______ specify​ standards, policies, and techniques for conducting the​ team's work. A. procedures B. people C. data D. software E. hardware

a. procedures

The data component of a collaborative information system that includes the​ team's work product is the​ __________. A. project data B. project metadata C. task list D. schedule E. project budget

a. project data

The Comprehensive set of collaboration tools requires a significant time investment to learn and​ ________. A. provides a high degree of utility B. most team members already know how to use these tools C. provides little value to the users D. is readily available to all users E. is typically cost free to use

a. provides a high degree of utlity

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of employee use of mobile systems at​ work? A. Reduced support costs B. Greater support costs C. Data loss or damage D. Compatibility problems E. Loss of control

a. reduced support costs

A computer that supports processing from many computers in other locations is called a​ _______. A. server B. memory C. server farm D. bit E. client

a. server

When a team of students decide to meet together on campus at a specific​ place, date, and​ time, they are utilizing a​ __________ communication practice. A. ​synchronous, single location B. ​asynchronous, multi-location C. ​synchronous, virtual meeting D. ​asynchronous, single location E. synchronous, multi-location

a. synchronous, single location

The GNU tool which Matthew Stallman had developed was similar to which operating​ system? A. UNIX B. Symbian C. Windows D. Mac E. Android

a. unix

Which of the following is NOT an example of a resource in the​ cloud? A. Virtual employees B. Application code C. Data sources D. Web sites E. Services, such as email

a. virtual employees

The functions of the operating system include all of the​ following, except​ ________. accessing a database starting and stopping programs performing memory swapping facilitate​ back-up and recovery allocating main memory

accessing a database

Which of the following is an advantage of forums? Saves history of what was discussed Allows to see if everybody participates Allows to work asynchronously All of the above

all

Which contruct whether a user has a positive opinion of the new technology? Perceived usefulness Perceived ease of use Attitude toward using the technology Behavioral Intention

attitude toward using the technology

An application designed for a specific operating system is a. A thin client app b. A thick client app c. A native application d. A web based application

b. A thick client app c. A native application

Based on what we said in class, collaboration tools are useful to teams that a. Went beyond their budget b. Manage projects c. Solve problems d. Are late in achieving their goals

b. Manage projects c. Solve problems

RAM is also known as a. Non-volatile memory b. Volatile memory c. Main memory d. Secondary memory

b. Volatile memory c. Main memory

Which of the following components of the​ five-component model is commonly thought of as the​ "bridge" that links the computer side of the model and the human side of the​ model? A. People B. Data C. Hardware D. Procedures E. Software

b. data

Which of the following is said to be the first and most important step in problem​ solving? A. Identify alternative solutions. B. Define the problem. C. Select an alternative. D. Specify evaluation criteria. E. Implement a solution.

b. define the problem

Which statement is true about growth in team​ capability? A. Camaraderie among team members B. Develop better work processes C. Demonstrate a commitment to the group D. A great experience E. Teams that achieve a goal

b. develop better work processes

Which of the following is an example of asynchronous​ communication? A. Shared whiteboards B. Email C. Videoconferencing D. Conference calls E. Webinars

b. email

Which of the following is not an example of an input/output device? a. Monitor b. Hard drive c. Printer d. Keyboard e. Voice recognition system

b. hard drive

​Today, everyday objects are being embedded with hardware that can​ sense, process, and transmit data. Connecting these objects to the Internet is leading to​ ________. A. ​input/output transactions B. Internet of Things C. Internet of technology D. ​input/output topology E. ​input/output technology

b. internet of things

The central processing unit​ (CPU) works in conjunction with​ ________ to perform processing. A. monitor B. main memory C. keyboard D. ​solid-state storage E. optical disks

b. main memory

Which of the following collaboration tools can be used to store and share data over the Web or in the​ cloud? A. Adobe Acrobat B. Microsoft SharePoint C. OpenOffice D. Camtasia E. Google Docs

b. microsoft sharepoint

Which of the following statements is​ correct? A. The​ five-component model includes​ hardware, software,​ networks, procedures, and people. B. Only humans produce information. C. The effectiveness of an IS depends on the hardware selected as the first component in the​ five-component model. D. The software and procedure components are both​ actors; they take actions. E. A computer farm produces information.

b. only humans produce information

A collection of servers called a ___ coordinates the activities of hundreds of users a. Data server b. Server farm c. Web farm d. Fat client e. portal

b. server farm

The most primitive form of version​ control, i.e. shared content via email​ attachments, is​ ________. A. files on the​ manager's hard drive B. shared content no control C. text messaging D. version management E. Google Drive

b. shared content no control

Surveymonkey is an example of what type of collaboration​ tools? A. Shared whiteboards B. Team survey C. Whiteboard D. Webinars E. Webex

b. team survey

What will happen to conventions in the​ future? A. Conventions will include technology. B. They will be virtual. C. There will be no more conventions. D. Conventions will only be used by online companies. E.Conventions will be bigger.

b. they will be virtual

Metcalfe's law is about ___ a. Computing speed b. Value of networks c. Connection speed d. Storage density

b. value of networks

What is the most important between collaborators? Sharing the same opinion on all matters Being sure that one dominates the other Being able to disagree and see things differently Being well organized

being able to disagree and see things differently

A server is a computer that is designed to a. Provide friendly user interface b. Virtualize machines c. Process requests from many other computers and users d. Filter hackers attacks

c. Process requests from many other computers and users

Why do we develop information systems in businesses? a. To be up to date b. For the image of the company c. To serve the strategy of the company d. To create jobs

c. To serve the strategy of the company

Which one is a non routine skill? (according to Robert reich) a. Speculating b. Doubting c. Abstract thinking d. Counter arguing

c. abstract thinking

A business process is defined as a network of​ _______ that generate​ _______. A. ​servers; information B. ​inputs; costs C. ​activities; value D. nodes; network traffic E. ​computers; data

c. activities; value

A model should be ___ a. As complex as possible b. Only for a tiny number of experts c. As simple as possible d. Disconnected from any purpose

c. as simple as possible

An industry that is likely to be negatively impacted by​ self-driving cars​ is: A. automobile engineering. B. camera and sensor manufacturers. C. automobile insurance. D. computer programmers. E. IT designers.

c. automobile insurance

An​ organization's goals and objectives are determined by its​ ______________. A. industry structure B. information systems C. competitive strategy D. business processes E. value chains

c. competitive strategy

The best way to prepare for hot job is​ to: A. have an ordinary desire to learn new things. B. always be working and playing. C. cultivate creativity. D. always be connected with people. E. always communicate.

c. cultivate creatitivity

Assisting the end user about the products and thus maintaining and enhancing the​ products' value is part​ of? A. Outbound logistics B. Inbound logistics C. Customer service D. Sales and marketing E. Operations

c. customer service

An asynchronous communication method that keeps the​ team's work product organized and encourages participation is​ __________. A. email B. virtual meeting C. a discussion forum D. file sharing E. a webinar

c. discussion forum

Which of the following statements is one of the least important characteristics of an effective​ collaborator? A. ​He/she thinks differently than I do. B. He/she is a perceptive listener. C. ​He/she is well organized. D. He/she is open minded. E. He/she is​ self-managing.

c. he/she is well organized

Which one of the following is not a component of an information​ system? A. People B. Hardware C. Industry structure D. Data E. Software

c. industry structure

​________ is defined as knowledge derived from​ data, while​ ______ is defined as recorded facts and figures. A. ​Information; details B. ​Facts; knowledge C. ​Information; data D. ​Judgement; data E. Data; information

c. information, data

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider in analyzing industry structure as part of an​ organization's information systems planning​ process? A. Threat of new entrants B. Bargaining power of customers C. Bargaining power of suppliers D. Lowest cost IT vendors E. Threat of substitutions

c. lowest cost of it vendors

A key way to enhance an​ organization's competitive advantage is to streamline business processes to increase​ ________. A. revenues B. value C. margin D. excellence E. redundancy

c. margin

Which of the following is not a resource found in the​ cloud? A. Email and IM services B. Application code C. Mobile Device D. Data Sources E. Web sites

c. mobile device

Every computing device has​ a(n) __________, a program that controls that​ device's resources. A. server B. weather app C. operating system D. camera E. database

c. operating system

The software that runs the basic functions of a computer system is the a. Central processing unit b. Application software c. Operating system d. Artificial intelligence software e. Networking software

c. operating system

Which type of software manages the hardware components of a​ computer? A. Open source B. ​Thick-client application C. Operating system D. ​Thin-client application E. Horizontal market

c. operating system

Determining whether an employee should be paid overtime is an example of which type of decision​ making? A. Strategic B. Multidimensional C. Operational D. Long term E. Managerial

c. operational

Which primary activity in the value chain model is concerned with the delivery of finished goods to the​ customer? A. operations B. sales and marketing C. outbound logistics D. customer support E. inbound logistics

c. outbound logistics

Which component out of the below is responsible for generating information useful for​ business? A. Information B. Procedures C. People D. Software E. Hardware

c. people

Which job will not be considered to be the hot job in the​ future? A. Marketing technologist B. Big data architect C. PL/SQL developer D. IOT architect E. ​Dev-Ops manager

c. pl/sql server

A​ __________ is a collection of​ something; a database is a repository of​ data, and a raw material repository is an inventory of raw materials. A. business process B. linkage C. repository D. margin E. activity

c. repository

Google or Bing belongs to which of the below​ forces? A. Threat of substitutions B. Threat of new entrants C. Rivalry D. Bargaining power of customers E.Bargaining power of suppliers

c. rivalry

A collaborative team perceives a difference between what is and what ought to be. This​ team's purpose for collaborating is to​ __________. A. make friends B. cut costs C. solve problems D. become informed E. manage projects

c. solve problems

Which of the following does not belong in the list of competitive forces outlined in​ Porter's five forces​ model? A. bargaining power of suppliers B. industry rivalry C. state of the economy D. threat of substitutes E. bargaining power of customers

c. state of the economy

One option that allows team members to effectively share task lists is​ ________. A. ​Android/iPhone task list B. Workflow control C. task spreadsheet or Microsoft SharePoint D. Email E. Google Calendar

c. task spreadsheet or microsoft powerpoint

Which of the following is NOT an example of an information​ system? A. An airline reservation system B. Smart phone C. The hard drive inside your desktop computer D. Laptop computer E. Desktop computer

c. the hard drive inside of your desktop computer

The most significant driver in the importance of mobile systems is​ ___________. A. that employees are always connected B. available career opportunities C. the size of the market D. the changes occurring in industry E. the amount of data available

c. the size of the market

Which data characteristic is violated when the data arrives long after the decisions have been made that needed the​ information? A. Relevant B. Accurate C. Timely D. Just barely sufficient E. Worth its cost

c. timely

What is an information​ system? A. Computer software B. Hardware and software components C. Information databases D. Components that interact to produce information E. Information technology

d components that interact to produce info

Without​ ______________ and​ _____________ there is no task management. A. task​ dependencies; dates B. software; hardware C. ​Sharepoint; Google Docs D. ​accountability; follow-up E. version​ control; user activity

d. accountability; follow-up

Collaborative information systems must support the primary collaborative purpose of​ _________, which means ensuring that team members are conceiving information in the same way. A. making decisions B. managing projects C. making friends D. becoming informed E. solving problems

d. becoming informed

A team of customer service representatives provides service to an​ organization's customers by answering questions from individual customers and solving individual customer problems. This team follows a​ ____________ work process. A. complex matrix B. consistent C. collaborative D. cooperative E. complimentary

d. cooperative

Over​ time, what makes a team get​ better? A. Finished under budget B. It becomes more efficient C. Finish on time D. Develop better work processes E. Make decisions

d. develop better work processes

A​ popular, widely-used team communication method that is likely to be disorganized and disconnected is​ ________. A. chat sessions B. surveys C. wikis D. emails E. discussion forums

d. emails

Organizations are interested in new hardware because they represent potential​ opportunities, or​ threats, to their ability to​ ___________. A. hire new employees B. manage financial statements C. reduce costs D. generate revenue E. develop financial goals

d. generate revenue

Collaboration information systems that are​ "in the​ cloud" include​ _______. A. OpenOffice B. SharePoint C. LibreOffice D. Google Drive E. Adobe Photoshop

d. google drive

Which of the following is NOT a component of Primary Activities in the Value​ Chain? A. Acquire B. Produce C. Ship D. Human Resources E. Service​ & Customers

d. human resources

The major elements in a mobile system include all the following except​ _________. A. mobile devices B. wireless connectivity C. users in motion D. ​in-place users E. ​cloud-based resources

d. in place users

​Receiving, storing, and disseminating inputs to the products is called​ _______________. A. operations B. sales and marketing C. customer service D. inbound logistics E. outbound logistics

d. inbound logistics

_________ is the term used to describe the​ products, methods,​ inventions, and standards that are used for the purpose of producing information. A. CIT​ (Computer Information​ Technology) B. IS​ (Information Science) C. CS​ (Computer Systems) D. ​(IT) Information Technology E. MIS​ (Management Information​ Systems)

d. information technology

Which of the following is not an open source asset or​ application? A. Android B. Firefox C. Cassandra D. iOS E. Apache

d. ios

Which of the following represents the hardware components of a collaboration​ system? A. Text messaging B. Project metadata C. ​"To provide a meaningful and satisfying​ experience, collaboration systems should reward​ accomplishments." D. iPad E. Email

d. ipad

​__________ software means that the​ _______ is made available to the public. A. Closed​ source; source code B. Open​ source; object code C. ​Generic; object code D. Open​ source; source code E. Commercial; source code

d. open source; source code

When considering a set of collaboration​ tools, what are the most important components to​ consider? A. Hardware and procedures B. File Server and Google Drive C. Software and hardware D. People and procedures E. Google Hangouts and SharePoint

d. people and procedures

Which technology will likely have a major effect on competitive​ strategies? A. Mining B. Clothing​ & supply C. There​ won't be any effect on competitive strategies. D. ​Self-driving vehicles E. Satellite​ & communication

d. self driving vehicles

Which of the below is not a​ non-mobile operating​ system? A. Linux B. Unix C. Windows D. Symbian E. Mac OS

d. symbian

Mobile smart devices include smart​ phones, ___________, smart​ watches, and​ small-light laptops. A. desktop computers B. power-hungry laptops C. Xboxes D. tablets E. mp3 players

d. tablets

What information system model provides a way to understand why people adopt technology? a. The info system model of adoption b. The info richness theory c. The universal model for IS acceptance d. The technology acceptance model

d. the technology acceptance model

Why are projects​ formed? A. To form a team B. To provide feedback C. To make decisions D. To create something E. For checks and balances

d. to create something

Systems that provide​ ____ track changes to documents and provide features and functions to accommodate concurrent work. A. email B. shared files on a server C. version control D. version management E. Text messaging

d. version management

The trend that involves the conversion from mechanical and analog devices to digital devices is commonly referred to as the​ ____________. A. Global Digitization B. Analog Era C. Digital Revolution D. Mechanical Transformation E. Digital Aspect

digital revolution

objects are becoming more and this trend is expected to continue. The concept of objects becoming increasingly connected is called a. server virtualization b. just in time data c. BYOD d. Volatility e. Internet of things

e internet of things

Which of the following is a server​ OS? A. iOS B. Symbian C. Blackberry D. Android E. UNIX

e unix

​________ is when one group member posts an​ entry, perhaps an​ idea, a​ comment, or a​ question, and other group members respond. A. Team surveys B. A Webinar C. ​Face-to-face meetings D. Synchronous communication E. A discussion forum

e. a discussion forum

George has standard training material for new employees. Which of the following scenarios would be best if George decided to save​ time, expenses, and use IS collaboration​ tools? A. ​Face-to-face seminar/meeting B. Phone conference C. Email D. A discussion forum E. A Webinar

e. a webinar

Computers represent data using​ _______. A. elements B. flashes C. functions D. unary digits E. binary digits

e. binary digits

According to a senior analyst at​ Gartner, Inc,​ "_____________ are the most radical changes to the economics and the culture of client computing in business in​ decades." A. Chrome applications B. scale C. user interfaces D. direct interaction E. BYOD strategies

e. byod strategies

What model do security professionals use to describe their efforts in securing corporate information​ systems? A. Castle model B. Employee monitoring C. Bring Your Own Device​ (BYOD) D. Only use​ company-owned devices at the office E. City Model

e. city model

What is the primary function of IS in​ collaboration? A. Manage one version of a document B. Use Google Docs C. to design project requirements D. Work completion E. Communication and content sharing

e. comm and content sharing

If the team is documenting and reporting project​ progress, they are most likely in which phase of project​ management? A. Finalizing Phase B. Starting Process C. Solving programs D. Planning Phase E. Doing Phase

e. doing phase

Missing class and asking the Professor​ "Did I miss anything​ important?" is an example of what type of​ thinking? A. Empathetic thinking B. Realism C. Critical thinking D. ​Self-preservation E. Egocentric thinking

e. egocentric thinking

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? A. Lock in suppliers B. Reduce costs C. Establish alliances D. Raise barriers to entry E. Enhance products and services

e. enhance products and services

The competitive strategy model formulated by Porter states that firms respond to the analysis of their industry by the selection of​ _______ competitive strategies. A. five B. three C. six D. two E. four

e. four

Which tool can be used for data​ sharing? A. People B. Thumb drive C. Email D. Procedures E. Google Docs

e. google docs

George wants to use a collaboration tool in the cloud with version control. Which tool should he​ use? A. File server B. OpenOffice C. Email D. iCloud E. Google Drive

e. google drive

Which of the following is an advantage of employee use of mobile systems at​ work? A. Lower productivity B. Higher costs C. Compatibility issue D. Greater support costs E. Greater employee satisfaction

e. greater employee satisfaction

Which of the following is not present in every information​ system? A. Procedures B. Software C. Strategy D. Data E. Hardware

e. hardware

Which of the below is not a feature of General​ Electric's Industrial​ Internet? A. Focuses on creating smart devices B. Analyzes data from devices C. Makes changes based on analyses that increase efficiency D. Improves decision making E. Increases waste

e. increases waste

Which of the following is not a major element of a mobile​ system? A. Mobile devices B. Wireless connectivity C. Users in motion D. ​Cloud-based resource E. Light laptops

e. light laptops

The collaborative tool set that provides a power curve with the lowest potential value to the team is the​ _________ tool set. A. ​open-source B. good C. primitive D. comprehensive E. minimal

e. minimal

Which of the following represent the three sets of collaboration​ tools? A. ​Single, double, multiple B. ​Minimal, satisfactory, maximum C. Good, better, best D. ​Minimal, good, best E. Minimal, good, comprehensive

e. minimal, good, comprehensive

​Popular, successful open source software products include all of the following except​ _______. A. Android B. MySQL C. Hadoop D. Firefox E. Oracle

e. oracle

Which is the most important component of an information​ system? A. Software B. Strategy C. Procedures D. Data E. People

e. people

the five forces model is used to evaluate industry characteristics and determine the potential level and sustainability of industry​ ________. A. viability B. growth C. competitiveness D. strength E. profitability

e. profitability

For the CEO of the company the information related to the hourly wage of every employee in the company does not make sense to make decisions whereas the average wage information by department or division does make sense. Which data characteristic is being referred to​ here? A. Accurate B. Just barely sufficient C. Timely D. Worth its cost E. Relevant

e. relevant

Which statement below is true regarding the​ component, ordering by difficulty and​ disruption? A. Obtaining or developing new programs is very easy. B. Creating new databases or changing the structure of existing databases is not possible. C. Changing personnel​ responsibilities, reporting​ relationships, and the hiring and terminating of employees does not affect the organization. D. Changing procedures is not allowed. E. Requiring people to work in new ways is more difficult.

e. requiring people to work in new ways is difficult

While business strategy models may not change much by​ 2026, we do expect a significant change in​ __________. A. profitability B. economic growth C. inflation D. wages E. the speed of business

e. the speed of business

​"Patients using the only drug effective for their type of​ cancer" is an example​ of? A. Rivalry among existing​ firms, weak force B. Rivalry among existing​ firms, strong force C. Threat of new​ entrants, weak force D. Threat of​ substitutions, strong force E. Threat of​ substitution, weak force

e. threat of substitution, weak force

If an information system produces a useful report but the report is received after it is​ needed, the information system fails to achieve which characteristic of quality​ data? A. Worth its cost B. Accuracy C. Relevancy D. Just barely sufficient E. Timeliness

e. timeliness

Which of the following is NOT used by the organization to get competitive advantage via a business​ process? A. Using a high switching costs strategy B. Creating entry barriers C. Establish alliances D. Reducing costs E. Using information systems

e. using information systems

the predominant operating system for​ non-mobile client computers is​ __________. A. Android B. Mac OS C. Linux D. Unix E. Windows

e. windows

Which component is not part of the 5 component framework found in the book a. Hardware b. Software c. Data d. Procedures e. People f. Information

f. information

According to Robert Reich which of the following skills is not necessary to​ develop? A. Collaboration B. Fear of failure C. Abstract reasoning D. Systems thinking E. Ability to experiment

fear of failure

Objects are becoming more connected and this trend is expected to continue. The concept of objects becoming increasingly connected is called​ ______. server virtualization ​just-in-time data BYOD volatility Internet of Things

internet of things

​__________ states that network connection speeds for​ high-end users will increase by 50 percent per​ year, enabling new​ companies, new​ products, and new platforms to emerge. A. ​Kryder's Law B. ​Moore's Law C. ​Bell's Law D. ​Nielsen's Law E. ​Metcalfe's Law

neilsen's law

According to the Rand​ Corporation, strong​ ____________ will be highly desirable workforce skills due to rapid technological change and increased international competition. A. accounting skills B. nonroutine cognitive skills C. teamwork D. technical knowledge E. routine cognitive skills

nonroutine cognitive skills

Which one is not for augmented reality? Oculus Hololens Google Glass

oculus

A collection of servers called a​ ________ coordinates the activities of hundreds of users. data server server farm Web farm fat client portal

server farm

Introduction to MIS is the most important class in​ today's Business School programs because​ ________. A. IT is the most important discipline for business professionals​ today, so specializing in it in college is the key to a successful career in business B. Gordon​ Moore, co-founder of Intel​ Corporation, said​ so, in what has become known as​ Moore's Law C. studying MIS will give you the background you need to​ assess, evaluate, and apply emerging information systems technology to business D. the cost of data​ communications, storage, and computer processing are all getting more and more expensive every​ year, so a business professional needs to thoroughly understand MIS E. jobs in IT are decreasing so it is best to study MIS and get in on this field now before it is no longer attractive and marketable

studying MIS will give you the background you need to​ assess, evaluate, and apply emerging information systems technology to business

​_________ is the ability to model the components of a system so that inputs and outputs are connected into a sensible whole that accurately reflects the phenomenon under study. A. Abstract Reasoning B. Ability to Speculate C. Collaboration D. Ability to Experiment E. Systems Thinking

systems thinking

Which one is data? The salary amount of employee X The average salary of employee X over the past 6 years The increase in percentage of employee X's salary in the past 6 months All of the above

the salary amount of employee x

Native applications have the following​ characteristics, except​ ________. they are highly secure and easy to use they are expensive to develop and support they can use the unique capabilities of the hardware device they can run only on a single type of device they can be run on multiple operating systems without modifications

they can be run on multiple operating systems without modifications

A native application is sometimes referred to as a​ ________. Enterprise program ​Thick-client application Thin client Cloud source Grid application

thick client app

Which of the following is NOT a mobile client operating​ system? Blackberry OS iOS Unix Android

unix

Which law says that network connection speeds for​ high-end users will increase by 50 percent per​ year? A. ​Nielsen's Law B. Metcalfe's Law C. ​Kryder's Law D. ​Bell's Law E. ​Moore's Law

​Nielsen's Law