Info Systems Module 2

Which of the following is not a responsibility of a CIO?

A CIO is not responsible for merger and acquisition decisions. This strategy might be a joint plan by the CFO and CEO. Some companies also have a board of directors to help with acquisitions.

True or false. A Web developer is responsible for designing and coding the website to allow users to engage and navigate website information and services.

A Web developer focuses on all aspects of the website design. False

One key role of a system administrator is to _____________.

A key role of a system administrator is to maintain and update computer systems.

A restaurant relied on an old manual ordering and accounting system. The restaurant owner decided to purchase a point-of-sale (POS) system to save time and money. This scenario is an example of an advantage of

A restaurant relied on an old manual ordering and accounting system. The restaurant owner decided to purchase a point-of-sale (POS) system to save time and money. This scenario is an example of an advantage of

The ___________ is in charge of the people who design, build, use and manage information technology in the organization.

CIO

What strategic role has emerged as critical in recent years in large organizations due to cyber attacks?

Chief Security Officer

Most technology companies have a to manage their technology development. A oversees information systems matters in companies that specialize in information technology or that rely on it for supporting their infrastructure.

Chief Technology Officer Chief Information Officer

Which of the following is one approach to selecting a strategic project?

Choose projects based on company goals and return on investment.

What are the two fastest growing trends in MIS that are impacting IT careers?

Cloud computing and mobile platforms

Joe's Tire Store has been in business for 20 years. Last month, a new warehouse store opened a mile away. The warehouse store is able to sell tires at a bigger discount, and this is very concerning to Joe. Businesses must operate in the midst of many pressures. Which of the following pressures represent Joe's current dilemma?

Competitors can create economic pressure. Joe must plan ahead for changing customers and competitors. IT can enable automation and enable faster response to market needs.

Which of the following describes information management?

The acquiring and managing of information within an organization and the sharing of that information with its stakeholders

What is information technology management?

The acquiring and managing of technology resources within an organization

Which field continues to grow due to privacy threats, and will be one of the most relevant in an internet-based technology?

Cyber security is a "must" activity to protect user information and corporate data.

Management information systems will require expertise in what type of distributed systems to connect users to information?

Databases are distributed, not centralized; therefore, there is a growing need for this expertise.

Which is not a function of a database administrator?

Develop firewall strategy to protect data.

This person, in partnership with the Board, is responsible for the success of Fred's Foundation, Inc. Together, the Board and this person assure Fred's Foundation's relevance to the community and determine the company's mission and vision statement. This person provides direction and enables the Board to to carry out its governance functions. Which of the following job titles best fits this description?

The chief executive officer is responsible for the success or failure of the company, creating the company culture, and setting strategy and vision.

ABC Nonprofit is seeking to dramatically accelerate growth. The board and executive director are looking for a mission-focused, seasoned, strategic, and process-minded leader with experience leading an executive management team, and developing a performance culture among a group of diverse individuals. This person must be a leader who is able to help others at ABC deliver measurable, cost-effective results that make the company's vision a reality. This person will have the skills, sensitivity, and personal confidence to tap into the power that each employee brings to ABC's mission. Which of the following job titles best fits this description?

The chief operations officer's role communicates the organization's mission statement to employees.

True or false. Data are more secure when they are stored in the cloud.

False

True or false. Although information technology has increased the speed and number of processes that can be completed, it poses no risk to any employee's job because there is more IT to manage

False Correct. Because information technology has increased the speed and number of processes that can be completed, some employees may worry that they could be replaced by a computer. Managing information technology advances can be challenging for the employer because of employee resistance to change and the possibility of job loss.

True or false. Two disadvantages of information technology management are time and cost.

False Correct. Information technology can do things faster and more accurately than people can; in the long run, with good IT management, businesses are able to save time and money.

False Correct. Information technology can do things faster and more accurately than people can; in the long run, with good IT management, businesses are able to save time and money.

Globalization

True or false. Information technology has increased the speed and volume of information that can be communicated within and between businesses, and managing this information has become very challenging.

True

Carrie works for a software company and is in charge of communicating with the clients about their business needs pertaining to their software. Carrie helps her clients identify and describe their business needs in such a way that the software development team can take that information and turn it into a useful piece of the software system. Carrie plays an important role in the function of her company.

Information Management

Which of the following involves employees from various business functions in an organization who share their information with others within the organization?

Information management

Cloud computing and mobile platforms

Information systems rely on a network platform; therefore, there is always a need for network specialist to keep networks operating 24/7

Why has information technology become critical to the success of business enterprise in the last 20 years?

Information technology has automated business operations and changed the economics of information

Open standards is a hot new career field as it relates to networking and/or servers. What technologies might you be an expert in that would fit the criteria of open standards with a web development and/or server emphasis?

Java is an open standard computer language, and Linux is an open standard operating system.

Keith works at a software company and is in charge of the computer server room. He is also in charge of keeping track of which employees have certain computers and monitors and other various technology associated with their roles. Keith plays a key role in the function of his company.

Keith plays an important role in the information technology management area because he manages the technology and the assignment of that technology to the appropriate employees.

Which function is not performed by an IT professional?

Online marketing

Which of the following best describes project management principles?

Project management is the application of planning, organization, time management, leadership, communication, and problem solving skills to accomplish an objective and deliverable on time and on budget.

The IT department keeps the server room cool for the equipment.

Reduction

The Lakeview Community Festival has included vendors to participate in this new community event. Each vendor will contribute money to participate in the festival.

Sharing

Assume you are leading a team of project managers and conducting training for your group. Your objective for the day is to identify reasons that projects fail, with the ultimate goal of having each of your project managers assess their projects for potential risks. Identify reasons that projects fail from the list below.

Stakeholders not supporting project manager through project milestones. Too much or too little planning and evaluation prior to project launch. Lack of stakeholder engagement during planning and implementation.

Which of the following best describes disruptive technology?

Substitute products cost less and have less capabilities, but eventually displace legacy, established products.

An integral component of planning and organizing IT systems for businesses includes which of the following

blending the attributes of different IT system designs to meet the unique user needs of the business

A project manager is responsible for _________________.

communicating the project plan

Choose the two essentials for successful project management

managing communications managing people

Which organizational behavior leads to information system implementation failures

resistance to change

A database administrator is responsible for which functions?

security and access Testing

What does offshore outsourcing mean?

using resources that reside outside the country in another geographical region

True or false. A risk mitigation activity in project management is implementing a "lessons learned" process after each project.

True

Joe has a beautiful home on a golf course. He has done nothing to protect his home from poorly hit golf balls.

Acceptance

Which factor does not influence the interaction between a business enterprise and its information system?

Although a business might market itself using social networks, this is not an influence.

In a project, which of the following best describes risk management?

Assessing and acknowledging unknown factors

Mary has dinner plans with friends after work. Due to heavy traffic she realizes she will not be able to get to the restaurant at 6 p.m. as planned. She texts her friends and moves the dinner to 7 p.m..

Avoidance

Bob recently purchased long-term disability insurance.

Transferring

What is the best definition of a project?

a set of tasks with a clear objective and an ultimate deliverable