Chapter 1 & 2 - Prep for Test 1 OI

What are the three basic activities in an information system that produce the information organizations need?

• Planning, Execution, Monitoring

• Analysis, Design, Implementation

• Testing, Deployment, Maintenance

• Input, Processing, Output

Who is responsible for enforcing the firm's information security policy?

• Chief Data Officer (CDO)

• Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO)

• Chief Information Officer (CIO)

• Chief Security Officer (CSO)

What is the role of System Analysts in an organization's Information Systems Department?

• Enforce data privacy laws

• Write software instructions for computers

• Translate business problems into information requirements

• Oversee the use of information technology in the firm

Which function is responsible for managing the organization's financial assets and maintaining financial records?

• Manufacturing and Production

• Sales and Marketing

• Human Resources

• Finance and Accounting

What is the purpose of the IT governance in an organization?

• To manage cash accounts

• To develop new products and services

• To create new business models

• To decide the best way to organize the IT department

What is the main responsibility of the Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO) in an organization?

• Oversee the use of information technology

• Enforce data privacy laws

• Design programs and systems to find new sources of knowledge

• Manage the organization's financial assets

Which level of management is responsible for making long-range strategic decisions about products and services?

• Information Systems Management

• Operational Management

• Middle Management

• Senior Management

How do information systems transform raw data into useful information?

• Planning, Execution, Monitoring

• Collection, Storage, Distribution

• Input, Processing, Output

• Input, Analysis, Output

What is the role of Business Processes in organizations?

• To manage cash accounts

• To oversee the use of information technology

• To produce valuable products or services

• To enforce data privacy laws

What is the function of Computer Software in an information system?

• Physical equipment used for input, processing, and output

• Detailed, pre-programmed instructions that control and coordinate computer hardware

• Software governing the organization of data on physical storage media

• Physical devices and software linking various hardware components