UA MIS Test 1
The Digital Divide
A characteristic of the new knowledge society, as predicted by Drucker, is __________, where those with access to information systems have great advantages over those without access to information systems.
information
A list of potential donors who live in Seattle and enjoy sports would be considered __________.
Local Area Network
A network that allows connected computers to share data, software applications, or other resources, typically within a limited geographic area, is called a __________.
Effectiveness
At the tactical level of the organization, managers focus on using organizational resources to increase __________.
Radical
A __________ innovation uses a markedly new or different technology to access new customer segments and/or provide significantly greater benefits to existing customers and eventually marginalize or replace existing products or services.
Software Obsolescence
Many organizations are faced with the constant need to upgrade to new and improved versions of software that offer better performance and more features. This phenomenon is called __________.
Application
Software that streamlines and automates business processes and enables organizations to use data effectively is called __________ software.
Competitive Advantage
Information systems such as those created by Federal Express are created with the intent of gaining a(n) __________.
hardware, software, and telecommunication networks
Information technology (IT) includes __________
Information Redundancy
Issues associated with computer ethics include all the following EXCEPT __________.
Value Chain Analysis
The activity of analyzing an organization to determine where value is added to products or services is called __________.
Business and Information Technology
The alignment of __________ is a continuous process of adjusting business goals and the information systems infrastructure to achieve business objectives.
Transactions Processing Systems
The category of information system that is used to process business event data at the operational level of the organization is __________.
on demand self service
The cloud computing characteristic that allows users to access cloud resources quickly and easily is called __________.
Information Property Rights
The computer ethics issue of __________ is concerned about who owns the information that is stored about people.
Network Effect
The fact that the value of a company such as eBay increases as more people join and use eBay is characterized as the __________.
systems analyst
The job description for a __________ is "responsible for analyzing business requirements and selecting information systems that meet those needs."
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
The job description for the __________ is "responsible for strategic planning and IS use throughout the firm."
Supercomputer
The purpose of a __________ is primarily to assist in solving massive scientific problems.
Server
The purpose of a __________ is primarily to provide services to users within large organizations or to web users.
Bandwidth
The transmission capacity of a computer or communications channel, measured in bits per second, is called the __________.
Business Intelligence System
The type of information system that includes methods and systems for analyzing Big Data to better understand various aspects of a business is a(n) __________.
service oriented architecture
The __________ breaks down business processes into individual "building blocks" that are simple, modular, reusable, and interoperable
Value Proposition
The __________ component of a business model outlines the utility that the product or service has to offer the customer.
hardware
The __________ component of the IS infrastructure consists of the computers that run the applications and databases necessary for processing transactions or analyzing business data.
Lean Startup
The __________ methodology provides a framework to help companies implement innovative processes that focus first on understanding a customer's problem and then developing a unique solution to that problem.
the quantified self
Using a Fitbit to log activities is potentially the beginning of __________, which is the notion of logging all aspects of one's daily life.
Archival
When organizations store data for __________ purposes, the most common media used is magnetic tape due to its portability and durability.
Fair Information Practice Principles
Which U.S. Federal Trade Commission document is intended to encourage businesses to make their privacy policies readily available to consumers?
RFID Tag
Which of the following can be embedded in a pet for identification purposes in case the animal is lost?
Innovation is often risky
Which of the following challenges of innovative information systems is illustrated by the "format war" of Blu-ray versus HD-DVD?
open
"My Starbucks Idea," which provides customers a location to post suggestions, is a type of __________ innovation.
automating work
Today, computing has changed from an activity primarily focused on __________ to one that encompasses many social and casual activities.
Value Chain Analysis
__________ can be used to identify opportunities to apply information systems to support activities performed throughout the business and thereby gain a competitive advantage.
Structured;Operational
__________ decisions are relatively straightforward and usually can be programmed directly into __________ information systems.
Protocols
__________ ensure(s) that different computers can send and receive messages to/from other computers.
Knowledge
__________ is the ability to understand information, form opinions, and make decisions or predictions based on the information.
data
__________ is(are) considered among the most important assets an organization has, other than its people.
System
__________ software is necessary to enable the application software to interact with the various types of hardware.
Business Processes
__________(is/are) the activity(ies) organizations perform to reach their business goals.
put technology ahead of strategy
A surprising recommendation regarding organizational requirements for innovation is __________.
database
A(n) __________ is a collection of related data organized in a way that facilitates data searches.
Transaction
A(n) __________ refers to anything that occurs as a part of an organization's daily business for which a record must be kept.
Data Scientist
According to your textbook, a degree in information systems serves as a precursor to becoming a __________, which is a position experiencing the highest demand in business today.
Affiliate Marketing
An e-business revenue model that involves paying businesses that bring or refer customers to another business is called __________.
Licensing
An e-business revenue model that involves users paying a fee for using protected intellectual property is called __________.
Information Systems Infrastructure
An organization's __________ enables the processing, storing, and transmitting of data at the organization level.
Notice/Awareness
Data privacy statements on an organization's website satisfy the __________ fair information practice principle.
Value Chains
Establishing electronic connections with suppliers and customers is one way organizations enhance their __________ with information systems.
Resource
Having the human capital needed to deploy innovative information systems is associated with __________ requirements.
Intranet
Organizations can utilize web-based technologies to support proprietary, internal communications by implementing a(n) __________.
Freemium
Organizations offering a free basic subscription that can be upgraded to a fee-based, premium subscription offering more features is applying the __________ subscription business model.
Database Management
Software that allows an organization to easily store, retrieve, and analyze its data is called __________ software.
increases customer switching costs
Using information systems to develop extensive knowledge of your customers, thereby providing high-quality customer service, __________.
Industrial Internet of Things
Using sensors to improve supply chains to increase operational efficiency is part of the __________.
web servers; hypertext transfer protocol
Web pages are stored on __________, which process user requests for those web pages using __________.
Choice/Consent
When a company allows a customer to opt in and/or opt out with respect to the data it collects, it is implementing the __________ fair information practice principle.
planned obsolescence
When a system is only planned to be implemented for five years and then purposefully phased out and replaced with a new system, this is called __________.
Business/It Alignment
When managers consider __________, they think of information systems as a competitive asset to be nurtured and invested in and think of them as an enabler of opportunities and mechanism for supporting or executing their business model.
public
When organizations obtain services from a cloud service provider such as Amazon on a pay-per-use basis, they are using a __________ cloud.
Software as a service
Which of the following cloud computing service models allows the customer to use only applications provided by a cloud infrastructure?
Business Competency
Which of the following competency areas sets an IS professional apart from others and may help protect a person's job from the threat of outsourcing.
Big Data
Which of the following drivers of digital density is described as extremely large and complex datasets, which are characterized as being of high volume, variety, andvelocity?
Do not think about the social consequences of programs you write or systems you design.
Which of the following is NOT a recommended guideline by the Computer Ethics Institute for the ethical use of computers?
Complexity
Which of the following is NOT an important consideration for organizations contemplating using the services of a public cloud service provider?
Information
Which of the following is NOT one of Porter's five primary competitive forces?
The Internet of Things
Which of the following is a key factor in increasing digital density and is concerned with the networked connection of a wide array of devices using the internet?
Organizational Learning
Which of the following perspectives focuses on using information systems to improve business processes based on the analysis of past behavior?
Using information systems to gain competitive advantage in operating efficiencies will be readily imitated by rivals and is not easily sustained.
Which of the following statements about using information systems as a strategic innovation is true?
. Data are raw facts with no meaning in and of themselves, whereas information is data that has been transformed to be useful.
Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between data and information?
World Wide Web
Which of the following terms refers to a system of interlinked documents on the internet?
Structure
Which type of innovation encourages employees to use their talents in innovative ways?
Process
Which type of innovation is illustrated by Toyota implementing lean production principles?
Differentiation
Which type of organizational strategy is used by Porsche?
Low-cost Leadership
Which type of organizational strategy is used by Walmart?
