Chapter 1 Warm-Up and DSM Question Review - Info Systems and Organizations

What is the difference between a system and an information system (IS)? Answer A system is a group of components that interact to achieve some purpose, whereas an information system (IS) is a group of components that interact to produce information. A system is a group of components that interact to produce information, whereas an information system (IS) is a group of components that interact to achieve some purpose. A system enables two people to collaborate to achieve a goal, whereas an information system (IS) models the components of the system to connect the inputs and outputs among those components into a sensible whole that reflects the structure and dynamics of the phenomenon observed. A system models components to connect the inputs and outputs among those components into a sensible whole that reflects the structure and dynamics of the phenomenon observed, whereas an information system (IS) refers to the products, methods, inventions, and standards that are used for the purpose of producing information.

A system is a group of components that interact to achieve some purpose, whereas an information system (IS) is a group of components that interact to produce information. What You Need To Know A system is a group of components that interact to achieve some purpose, whereas an information system (IS) is a group of components that interact to produce information is the difference between a system and information system. An information system is a group of components that interact to produce information; a system is a group of components that interact to achieve some purpose. Collaboration enables two people to collaborate to achieve a goal; a system is a group of components that interact to achieve some purpose. Systems thinking models the components of the system to connect the inputs and outputs among those components into a sensible whole that reflects the structure and dynamics of the phenomenon observed; an information system is a group of components that interact to produce information. Systems thinking models components to connect the inputs and outputs among those components into a sensible whole that reflects the structure and dynamics of the phenomenon observed; a system is a group of components that interact to achieve some purpose. Information technology refers to the products, methods, inventions, and standards that are used for the purpose of producing information; an information system is a group of components that interact to produce information.

Which of the following best describes​ high-tech information? A. A customer support system that can automatically send alerts to customers when necessary 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 system which contains price lists for materials

A. A customer support system that can automatically send alerts to customers when necessary

Which of the statements about information is NOT​ accurate? A. Because people have different perceptions and points of​ view, they will conceive the same information from the same data. B. Defining the term information can be difficult. C. As a​ human, you are the most important part of any information system you use. D. Information is data that has been processed. E. 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.

A. Because people have different perceptions and points of​ view, they will conceive the same information from the same data.

What is an information​ system? A. Components that interact to produce information B. Hardware and software components C. Information technology D. Computer software E. Information databases

A. Components that interact to produce information

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. Timeliness B. Just barely sufficient C. Accuracy D. Relevancy E. Worth its cost

A. Timeliness

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. routine cognitive skills C. accounting skills D. teamwork E. technical knowledge

A. nonroutine cognitive skills

​________ is defined as knowledge derived from​ data, while​ ______ is defined as recorded facts and figures. A. ​Information; data B. ​Judgement; data C. ​Information; details D. ​Data; information E. ​Facts; knowledge

A. ​Information; data

Which of the following statements about the future is​ correct? A. Everyday devices will not contain computers. B. One near certainty is that most computers​ won't look like computers. C. The desktop and laptop computers we use in the future will be very similar to those we use today. D. There will be few technological changes as we move forward into the future. E. There will be fewer connected computers in the future compared to today.

B. One near certainty is that most computers​ won't look like computers.

A trend that may be encountered in the future​ is: A. smartphones become less capable than those available today. B. employees bring their own computing devices to work. C. fewer electronic devices will contain computers. 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.

B. employees bring their own computing devices to work.

​__________ 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. ​Metcalfe's Law B. ​Nielsen's Law C. ​Kryder's Law D. ​Bell's Law E. ​Moore's Law

B. ​Nielsen's Law

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. Accurate B. Timely C. Just barely sufficient D. Worth its cost E. Relevant

C. Just barely sufficient

All of the following are routine skills, EXCEPT which one? Answer Collaborating Creating PowerPoint slides Writing report summaries Typing memos

Collaborating What You Need To Know Collaborating is a non-routine skill. Collaboration involves two or more people who work together to achieve a common goal, result, or work product. Creating PowerPoint slides is a routine skill that can be mastered. Writing report summaries is a routine skill that can be mastered. Typing memos is a routine skill that can be mastered.

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. Procedures B. People C. Hardware D. Data E. Software

D. Data

he trend that involves the conversion from mechanical and analog devices to digital devices is commonly referred to as the​ ____________. A. Global Digitization B. Analog Era C. Digital Aspect D. Mechanical Transformation E. Digital Revolution

E. Digital Revolution

​_________ 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. Abstract Reasoning B. Collaboration C. Ability to Experiment D. Ability to Speculate E. Systems Thinking

E. Systems Thinking

_________ is the term used to describe the​ products, methods,​ inventions, and standards that are used for the purpose of producing information. A. CIT​ (Computer Information​ Technology) B. MIS​ (Management Information​ Systems) C. IS​ (Information Science) D. CS​ (Computer Systems) E. ​(IT) Information Technology

E. ​(IT) Information Technology

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Diva is a retail store that sells clothing, accessories, and gifts. Which of the following is data (not information) you might collect from Diva's shop owner? Answer The most tenured employee at Diva's Shop is Patty. She has worked at the store for 23 years. The customers of the store spend an average of $41.10 per transaction. Almost 30 percent of the customers use their frequent shopper cards at the store. The average age of the customers is 38 years old.

The most tenured employee at Diva's Shop is Patty. She has worked at the store for 23 years. What You Need To Know The most tenured employee at Diva's Shop is Patty. She has worked at the store for 23 years. The number of years an employee works is data you can collect about the employees. The average amount of money spent per transaction is information you can derive only after you collect data about the customers. The percent of customers who use their frequent shopper cards at the store is information you can derive only after collecting data about the customers. The average age of the customers is information you can determine only after you collect data about the customers.