ISM Midterm

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Criteria for successful collaboration

1. Teams that achieve a goal

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

Because of technology improvements in electronic chip design and manufacturing

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

Communication and content sharing An IS is a tool to assist teams in being more productive. Collaboration tools assist with communicating information and sharing content among team members.

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

Cooperation

Gordon Moore

Credited with developing​ Moore's Law.

Relevant

Data is relevant for the context and​ subject, and only relevant data can help make the correct decisions.

Just Barely Sufficient

Data needs to be sufficient for the purpose for which it is​ generated, but just barely so.

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

Define the problem

Which of the below reasons possibly will be responsible for the disappearance of desktop and portable computers by​ 2027? A. Desktop and portable computers will be replaced by mobile devices of many different types. B. There will be no need of using any computing devices by 2027. C. Google glass will replace the need to use computers. D. Tanita is a mobile device which will replace all kinds of computers. E. Smart watch will replace the existing desktop and computers.

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. Research all available tools B. Form a team C. Collect project data D. Determine the type of effort​ (purpose) E. Specify standards

Determine the type of effort​ (purpose)

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

Develop better work processes

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

Develop better work processes

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

Doing Phase

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

Fear of failure

worth its cost

For data to be worth its​ cost, an appropriate relationship must exist between the cost of data and its value.

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

IPAD

Ability to Experiment

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.

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

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

Abstract Reasoning

It is the ability to make and manipulate models.

Systems Thinking

It is the ability to model the components of the system to connect the inputs.

Collaboration

It is the activity of two or more people working together to achieve a common​ goal, result, or work product.

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

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

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

J. Richard Hackman

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

Meaningful and satisfying experience

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

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

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

Nielsen's Law

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

Only humans produce information.

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

People

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

People

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

Requiring people to work in new ways is more difficult.

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

Strategy

Which of the following statements is​ incorrect? A. Future business people need to be able to​ assess, evaluate, and apply emerging technologies. B. Students will find more value in traditional classrooms than​ "classrooms in a​ box." C. Everyday items now have computers in them. D. In the​ future, most computers​ won't look like computers. E. 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.

Students will find more value in traditional classrooms than​ "classrooms in a​ box." Students may find​ "classrooms in a​ box" more valuable. If a person has a choice of a traditional classroom for​ $25,000 a year or a classroom in a box for​ $3,500 per year for an earned accredited​ degree, they most likely will pick the​ cheaper, more convenient option.

Which of the following statements is wrong regarding the change that will happen to smartphones by​ 2027? A. We will be able to store or stream every song and movie ever made to any device including your​ tablet, TV,​ car, refrigerator,​ windows, mirrors, and walls. B. Smart phones will have over a teraflop in processing power. C. The battery life will last for years over a charge. D. Smart phones will have 1Gbps network connection and 1 Exabyte of storage. E. We will be able to connect smartphones to any electrical device that consumes energy.

The battery life will last for years over a charge.

Because of​ Moore's Law,​ Metcalfe's Law, and​ Kryder's Law, what is essentially​ zero? A. The use of RAND B. The cost of data processing C. The ability to experiment D. The ability to collaborate E. Rapid technology change

The cost of data processing

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

The hard drive inside your desktop computer

What is the main feature of devices like​ HoloLens, Meta, and​ MagicLeap? A. They allow greatly improved privacy of personal data. B. They are used to capture images for computing purposes. C. They are used primarily as huge storage devices. D. They have functionality similar to​ today's smartphones. E. These devices create virtual objects within the real world.

These devices create virtual objects within the real world.

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

Timely

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

To create something

operational activities

day to day activities

Gregory Bateson

defined information as a difference that makes a difference.

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

email

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

google docs

Robert Reich

identified four​ non-routine cognitive skills needed in the workplace.

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

iteration and feedback.

Types of decision making

multidime

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

shared content no control

Spence and Hlatshwayo

studied employment in the United States from 1990 to 2008. They defined a tradable job as one that was not dependent on a particular location. This distinction is important because such jobs can be outsourced overseas.

Accuracy

the correctness and completeness of the information only and not its usage to take decision.

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

version management

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 new hardware will you​ need? D. What procedures will need to be developed for both use and administration of the information​ system? E. What databases and other data must you​ create?

​Five-component framework cannot be used to find out the scope of new information systems.

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

​He/she is well organized.


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