Information Systems Midterm

In a(n) ____ file, each alphabetic, numeric, or special character is represented with a 7-bit binary number.

ASCII

_____ is an example of transaction-processing system.

Automated payroll

Within the context of the various categories of IT jobs, a _____ must have knowledge and understanding of data warehouse and data-mining tools.

Database Administrator

Light pen is an output device.

FALSE, A light pen is an input device particularly useful for engineers and graphic designers who need to make modifications to technical drawings.

A computer with a 32-bit processor can perform calculations with larger numbers and be more efficient with smaller numbers than a 64-bit system.

False

A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) system is a collection of disk drives used for fault tolerance and improved performance.

False

Buyer power is high when customers have few choices and low when they have many choices.

False

Generally,there are three sources of data: internal, external and generated.

False

Skill in using word processing software is an example of information literacy.

False

The software component of the management information system (MIS) includes input, output, and memory devices.

False

Though people around the world speak different languages, nonverbal communication, such as gestures and facial expressions, generally has the same meanings to all cultures.

False

Twitter is an example of a management information system

False

Very-large-scale integration (VLSI) circuits were introduced in the fifth generation computers

False

____ is understanding the role of information in generating and using business intelligence.

Information literacy

The supervisor program of an OS is called the ____.

Kernal

_____ are an example of internal source of data for an information system.

Personnel records

The purpose of an information system's _____ component is generating the most useful type of information for making decisions.

Process

The Clipboard's contents are stored on ____.

RAM

Which of the following is FALSE concerning stereotyping?

Stereotyping aids in communication by categorizing cultures into distinct groups that have similarities.

A major purpose in communication is to help people feel good about themselves and their friends, groups, and organizations.

True

A personnel information system helps in choosing the best job candidate.

True

An ethnocentrist is a person who refuses to develop sensitivity to other cultures.

True

Computers are most beneficial in transaction-processing operations.

True

Database Management System (DBMS) is used to create organize and manage databases

True

In designing an MIS, the first task is to clearly define the system's objectives.

True

In successful teams, leadership is likely to be shared, which requires more direct and effective communication within the organization.

True

NAS is popular for Web servers and e-mail servers because it lowers management costs and helps make these servers more fault tolerant.

True

People communicate to satisfy needs in both their work lives and private lives.

True

The most common personal digital assistant is a smartphone.

True

The quality of information is determined by its usefulness to users.

True

The terms "information systems" and "information technologies" are used interchangeably.

True

Timely, relevant, and accurate information is a critical tool for enhancing a company's competitive position in the marketplace.

True

When solving problems, the users of an information system must avoid using informal information—such as rumors, unconfirmed reports, and stories.

True

In a distributed leadership team environment, the role of the leader is BEST described as

any member of the team becoming the leader at various times.

An effective financial information system (FIS) should provide timely, accurate, and integrated information about the marketing mix.

false

Customers, competitors, and suppliers are examples of internal data sources.

false

The focus of a top-line strategy for successfully competing in a marketplace is improving efficiency by reducing overall costs.

false

Java and C++ are _____ languages.

high level

The output of an information system is _____.

information

The four Ms of resources are _____.

manpower, machinery, materials, and money

Managers could use a _____ to assess the effect on final product costs of a nine percent increase in raw materials.

manufacturing information system

Scheduling and assigning employees might be handled by a _____.

personnel information system

____ is 1/1,000,000,000,000 of a second.

picosecond

Online brokerage firms operate in a highly combative and ambitious environment, so they use information technologies to make their services more unique in order to combat _____.

rivalry among existing competitors

Management information system's (MIS) _____ include programs developed in-house.

software components

Business Intelligence (BI) includes historical views and predictive views of business operations.

true

In the context of an information systems job, a chief technology officer oversees long-range planning and keeps an eye on new developments in the field that can affect a company's success.

true

In confronting the international problems caused by lack of language training, the MOST useful advice for North Americans is to

try to acquire second language skills if possible, or at least learn a few words in the language of your audience.