ISQS Exam 1 mini quiz questions
According to the readings, what components are common to all information systems? Select all that apply. - Information - Hardware - Procedures - Data - Open source - People - Data centers - Software
- Hardware - Procedures - Data - People - Software
3D printing technology works by slicing the design of a three dimensional object into many layers. (T/F)
True
A database is any organized collection of data. (T/F)
True
A relational database structure helps to improve accuracy. (T/F)
True
According to the readings, ERP projects can fail due to internal resistance. (T/F)
True
CRM is a strategic process that helps you better understand your customers' needs and how to meet those needs and enhance your bottom line. (T/F)
True
Filters area fields are shown as top-level report filters above the PivotTable (T/F)
True
Rows area fields are shown as Row Labels on the left side of the PivotTable (T/F)
True
Some machines of the maker movement create objects by building up material, usually malleable plastic, layer by layer, while others create objects through subtraction (e.g., slicing, carving, and etching). (T/F)
True
The field section of the Field List is used to add fields to your PivotTable. (T/F)
True
To focus on a smaller portion of a large amount of your PivotTable data for in-depth analysis, you can filter the data. (T/F)
True
ERP software is designed to standardize, streamline, and integrate business processes in only one department or functional area within a business. (T/F)
False
Implementing ERP technologies is straightforward and typically takes only a few months. (T/F)
False
In a relational database, storage is less efficient. (T/F)
False
PivotTables are a great way to add data visualizations to your data. (T/F)
False
You cannot create a PivotChart from a PivotTable. (T/F)
False
Which sequence represents the hierarchy of terms, from smallest to largest?
Field, record, table, database
According to the readings, what will help you to attain job security?
Develop strong nonroutine cognitive skills
A ___________ key is a value (or set of values) that ensures each record is unique. Said another way, it is the field (or combination of fields) that makes every record in a table unique.
Primary
Which of the following statements best describes Metcalfe's Law?
The value of a network is equal to the square of the number of users connected to it
ERP and CRM systems fulfill the same purpose (T/F)
False
Microsoft Excel is an example of a ___________ application.
horizontal-market
An effective CRM strategy can help a business increase revenues in the following ways. Select all that apply. - Increasing the cross-selling of products and/ or services - Retaining existing customers and/ or discover new customers - Helping salespeople to close deals faster - Improving customer service - Providing products and/ or services that are what your customers want
- Increasing the cross-selling of products and/ or services - Retaining existing customers and/ or discover new customers - Helping salespeople to close deals faster - Improving customer service - Providing products and/ or services that are what your customers want
In 3D printing, which of the following factors will be associated with thinner layers used to build the finished product?
- Less intensive post-processing work to complete the finished product. - Fewer visible layer lines in the finished product. - Finer resolution in the finished product. - Less intensive post-processing work to complete the finished product. - Fewer visible layer lines in the finished product. - Finer resolution in the finished product.
According to the readings, what are some of the reasons why businesses implement ERP technologies? Select all that apply. - Standardizing procurement - Integrating orders - Providing insights from customer information - Integrating financial information - Standardizing and speeding manufacturing
- Standardizing procurement - Integrating orders - Providing insights from customer information - Integrating financial information - Standardizing and speeding manufacturing
How does 3D printing lower the cost?
- Zero Tooling - Zero-Cost Complexity - Reduced Labor
A PivotTable in Excel is a powerful tool that lets you do which of the following? Select all that apply. - analyze data - clean data - summarize data - verify data - calculate data
- analyze data - summarize data - calculate data
Which of the following statements about open source software are true? Select all that apply. -Its source code is publicly available. -It is normally available for free. -There haven't been any examples of successful open source projects yet. -Microsoft Office is an example of open source software.
-Its source code is publicly available. -It is normally available for free.
which of the following are hardware developments that the readings suggest will disrupt existing organizations?
-self driving cars -the internet of things
According to the readings, self-driving cars will be available from most auto manufacturers by __________.
2020
Which hardware components is considered to be the "brain" of the computer?
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
3D printing and other machines of the maker movement are the cheapest way to mass-produce many basic goods. (T/F)
False
Which of the following statements best describes Nielsen's Law?
Network connection speeds for high-end users will increase by 50 percent per year.
__________________ refers to how and which direction a part is placed on the 3D printing build platform.
Orientation
3D printing brings a revolutionary approach to manufacturing through three key advantages:
Shorter lead time, design freedom, and lower costs.
_____________ is the process by which one physical computer hosts many different virtual (not literal) computers within it.
Virtualization
A ___________ is the smallest data element in a table, such as first name, last name, address, or phone number.
field
The foundation of every database is a ___________.
table
which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system?
web browsing