BCOR 330 exam 1 chp 1 study plan
A trend that may be encountered in the future is: A. employees bring their own computing devices to work. B. fewer electronic devices will contain computers. C. smartphones become less capable than those available today. D. desktop and laptop computers will look similar to those we use today. E. employers will invest larger and larger amounts of money in office buildings.
A
According to the Rand Corporation, strong ____________ will be highly desirable workforce skills due to rapid technological change and increased international competition. A. nonroutine cognitive skills B. teamwork C. accounting skills D. technical knowledge E. routine cognitive skills
A
Because of Moore's Law, Metcalfe's Law, and Kryder's Law, what is essentially zero? A. The cost of data processing B. The ability to experiment C. Rapid technology change D. The ability to collaborate E. The use of RAND
A
For the CEO of the company the information related to the hourly wage of every employee in the company does not make sense to make decisions whereas the average wage information by department or division does make sense. Which data characteristic is being referred to here? A. Relevant B. Timely C. Just barely sufficient D. Accurate E. Worth its cost
A
From the below statements, identify which one best describes information. A. Interpreting data from a sales graph to support a business decision B. Profitability reports from the past year C. Ocean temperatures between the years 2000 and 2013 D. A spreadsheet having weekly sales figures E. Total working hours for employees within the organization
A
In which year was the personal computer introduced? A. 1980 B. 2000 C. 1990 D. 1970 E. 2005
A
Introduction to MIS is the most important class in today's Business School programs because ________. A. studying MIS will give you the background you need to assess, evaluate, and apply emerging information systems technology to business B. Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel Corporation, said so, in what has become known as Moore's Law C. the cost of data communications, storage, and computer processing are all getting more and more expensive every year, so a business professional needs to thoroughly understand MIS D. IT is the most important discipline for business professionals today, so specializing in it in college is the key to a successful career in business E. jobs in IT are decreasing so it is best to study MIS and get in on this field now before it is no longer attractive and marketable
A
The trend that involves the conversion from mechanical and analog devices to digital devices is commonly referred to as the ____________. A. Digital Revolution B. Global Digitization C. Analog Era D. Mechanical Transformation E. Digital Aspect
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What is an information system? A. Components that interact to produce information B. Information databases C. Computer software D. Information technology E. Hardware and software components
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What is an information system? A. Components that interact to produce information B. Information databases C. Information technology D. Hardware and software components E. Computer software
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Which data characteristic is violated when the data arrives long after the decisions have been made that needed the information? A. Timely B. Worth its cost C. Accurate D. Just barely sufficient E. Relevant
A
Which is the most important component of an information system? A. People B. Software C. Data D. Procedures E. Strategy
A
Which law says that network connection speeds for high-end users will increase by 50 percent per year? A. Nielsen's Law B. Moore's Law C. Kryder's Law D. Metcalfe's Law E. Bell's Law
A
Which of the following describes data accuracy? A. It is correct and complete data that has been processed correctly as expected. B. Data should be relevant both to the context and to the subject. C. You should use just enough data to support its purpose. D. Accurate data means it is available in time for its intended use. E. An appropriate relationship must exist between the cost of data and its value.
A
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 procedures will need to be developed for both use and administration of the information system? C. What databases and other data must you create? D. What new hardware will you need? E. What programs will you need to license?
A
__________ states that network connection speeds for high-end users will increase by 50 percent per year, enabling new companies, new products, and new platforms to emerge. A. Nielsen's Law B. Moore's Law C. Kryder's Law D. Metcalfe's Law E. Bell's Law
A
A common mistake made by novice information system developers is to create reports with large amounts and a wide variety of data included. This tendency ignores which of the following characteristics of quality information? A. Relevant B. Just barely sufficient C. Timely D. Accurate E. Worth its cost
B
Which of the following best describes high-tech information? A. A system which contains price lists for materials B. A customer support system that can automatically send alerts to customers when necessary C. A system that contains pay rates for employees D. Email address books E. A system which can generate a list of vendors available for raw materials
B
Which of the following defines "Abstract Reasoning"? A. It is the ability to model the components of the system to connect the inputs. B. It is the ability to make and manipulate models. C. It is the activity of two or more people working together to achieve a common goal, result, or work product. D. 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. E. It helps the individual find employment.
B
Which of the following defines MIS? A. It is an assembly of hardware, software, data, procedures, and people that produces information. B. It is the management and use of information systems that help organizations achieve their strategies. C. It refers to the products, methods, inventions, and standards that are used for the purpose of producing information. D. It has three elements: management and use, information systems, and networks. E. It is a group of components that interact to achieve some purpose.
B
Which of the following is not present in every information system? A. Data B. Hardware C. Procedures D. Software E. Strategy
B
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.
B
Which option does not convey correct information about data and information? A. You can't conceive information from data. B. Data is what humans perceive, and from that perception, one conceives information. C. Data and information are the same. D. If it's on a piece of paper or on a digital screen, it's information. If it's in the mind of a human, it's data. E. There is no correlation between these two components.
B
_________ is the term used to describe the products, methods, inventions, and standards that are used for the purpose of producing information. A. IS (Information Science) B. (IT) Information Technology C. CS (Computer Systems) D. CIT (Computer Information Technology) E. MIS (Management Information Systems)
B
According to Robert Reich which of the following skills is not necessary to develop? A. Abstract reasoning B. Collaboration C. Fear of failure D. Systems thinking E. Ability to experiment
C
Which data characteristic is violated when the user starts to develop a work-around to avoid using the data and the system becomes a complete waste of time and money? A. Just barely sufficient B. Timely C. Accurate D. Relevant E. Worth its cost
C
Which of the below statement is wrong for the change that will happen to the smart phones by 2026? A. We can connect smart phones to any electrical device that consumes energy. B. We can store or stream every song and movie ever made to any device including your tablet, TV, car, refrigerator, windows, mirrors, and walls. 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. Smart phones will have over a teraflop in processing power.
C
Which of the following describes data accuracy? A. You should use just enough data to support its purpose. B. An appropriate relationship must exist between the cost of data and its value. C. It is correct and complete data that has been processed correctly as expected. D. Data should be relevant both to the context and to the subject. E. Accurate data means it is available in time for its intended use.
C
Which of the following is a true statement about information? A. Information is data that has not yet been processed. B. Because people have different perceptions and points of view, they will conceive the same information from the same data. C. As a human, you are the most important part of any information system you use. D. If it's on a piece of paper or on a digital screen, its information. If it's in the mind of a human, it's data. E. A graph is information that you and other humans perceive, and from that perception, you conceive data.
C
Which of the following is not present in every information system? A. Strategy B. Procedures C. Hardware D. Software E. Data
C
Which of the following statements is correct? A. A computer farm produces information. B. The software and procedure components are both actors; they take actions. C. Only humans produce information. D. The five-component model includes hardware, software, networks, procedures, and people. E. The effectiveness of an IS depends on the hardware selected as the first component in the five-component model.
C
Which statement below is true regarding the component, ordering by difficulty and disruption? A. Changing procedures is not allowed. B. Changing personnel responsibilities, reporting relationships, and the hiring and terminating of employees does not affect the organization. C. Requiring people to work in new ways is more difficult. D. Creating new databases or changing the structure of existing databases is not possible. E. Obtaining or developing new programs is very easy.
C
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 personnel responsibilities, reporting relationships, and the hiring and terminating of employees does not affect the organization. C. Requiring people to work in new ways is more difficult. D. Obtaining or developing new programs is very easy. E. Changing procedures is not allowed.
C
Why did Jennifer lose her job at Falcon Security? A. Because she collaborated with other team members B. Because she used systems thinking skills to map out a process C. Because she was employed in a routine skills position and was outsourced D. Because she practiced abstract reasoning skills E. Because she experimented with new technologies
C
A common mistake made by novice information system developers is to create reports with large amounts and a wide variety of data included. This tendency ignores which of the following characteristics of quality information? A. Relevant B. Timely C. Accurate D. Just barely sufficient E. Worth its cost
D
If an information system produces a useful report but the report is received after it is needed, the information system fails to achieve which characteristic of quality data? A. Just barely sufficient B. Worth its cost C. Relevancy D. Timeliness E. Accuracy
D
Which component out of the below is responsible for generating information useful for business? A. Software B. Hardware C. Information D. People E. Procedures
D
Which is the most important component of an information system? A. Procedures B. Strategy C. Data D. People .E. Software
D
Which of the following components of the five-component model is commonly thought of as the "bridge" that links the computer side of the model and the human side of the model? A. People B. Procedures C. Software D. Data E. Hardware
D
While understanding the scope of new information systems using the five-component framework, which of the below statements is incorrect? A. What procedures will need to be developed for both use and administration of the information system? B. What new hardware will you need? C. What programs will you need to license? D. Five-component framework cannot be used to find out the scope of new information systems. E. What databases and other data must you create?
D
_________ is the ability to model the components of a system so that inputs and outputs are connected into a sensible whole that accurately reflects the phenomenon under study. A. Ability to Speculate B. Ability to Experiment C. Collaboration D. Systems Thinking E. Abstract Reasoning
D
For the CEO of the company the information related to the hourly wage of every employee in the company does not make sense to make decisions whereas the average wage information by department or division does make sense. Which data characteristic is being referred to here? A. Just barely sufficient B. Timely C. Worth its cost D. Accurate E. Relevant
E
If an information system produces a useful report but the report is received after it is needed, the information system fails to achieve which characteristic of quality data? A. Worth its cost B. Just barely sufficient C. Accuracy D. Relevancy E. Timeliness
E
The research psychologist Gregory Bateson defined information as: A. knowledge derived from data. B. data that is processed by summing, ordering, averaging, grouping, comparing, or other similar operations. C. data is information. D. data presented in a meaningful context. E. a difference that makes a difference.
E
What are the main features of Tanita? A. It is used to store huge data. B. It is used to capture images for computing purposes. C. Its functioning is similar to Microsoft's Holo lens. D. There is no such device as Tanita. E. It is useful to help measure weight, body fat, bone mass, metabolism and level of hydration.
E
Which component out of the below is responsible for generating information useful for business? A. Software B. Procedures C. Hardware D. Information E. People
E
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. Just barely sufficient E. Timely
E
Which of the below reasons possibly will be responsible for the disappearance of desktop and portable computers by 2026? A. Smart watch will replace the existing desktop and computers. B. Google glass will replace the need to use computers. C. There will be no need of using any computing devices by 2026. D. Tanita is a mobile device which will replace all kinds of computers. E. Desktop and portable computers will be replaced by mobile devices of many different types.
E
Which of the following best describes high-tech information? A. A system which contains price lists for materials B. A system which can generate a list of vendors available for raw materials C. Email address books D. A system that contains pay rates for employees E. A customer support system that can automatically send alerts to customers when necessary
E
Which of the following is NOT an example of an information system? A. Laptop computer B. An airline reservation system C. Smart phone D. Desktop computer E. The hard drive inside your desktop computer
E
Which of the following is NOT an example of an information system? A. Smart phone B. An airline reservation system C. Desktop computer D. Laptop computer E. The hard drive inside your desktop computer
E
Which of the following statements about the future is correct? A. The desktop and laptop computers we use in the future will be very similar to those we use today. B. There will be few technological changes as we move forward into the future. C. There will be fewer connected computers in the future compared to today. D. Everyday devices will not contain computers. E. One near certainty is that most computers won't look like computers.
E
Which of the statements about information is NOT accurate? A. Information is data that has been processed. B. Defining the term information can be difficult. C. If it's on a piece of paper or on a digital screen, its data. If it's in the mind of a human, it's information. D. As a human, you are the most important part of any information system you use. E. Because people have different perceptions and points of view, they will conceive the same information from the same data.
E
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. Due to the dramatic rise of Internet D. Because digital devices are connected together and the value of that network will increase E. Because of technology improvements in electronic chip design and manufacturing
E
________ is defined as knowledge derived from data, while ______ is defined as recorded facts and figures. A. Data; information B. Facts; knowledge C. Information; details D. Judgement; data E. Information; data
E
_________ is the term used to describe the products, methods, inventions, and standards that are used for the purpose of producing information. A. CS (Computer Systems) B. MIS (Management Information Systems) C. IS (Information Science) D. CIT (Computer Information Technology) E. (IT) Information Technology
E
