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WorksheetsMIS Week 1
Total questions: 132
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When repetitive transaction-processing operations are automated, human involvement is increasingly required.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
In a management information system (MIS) application, processes are usually methods for performing a task.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
In designing a management information system (MIS), the first task is to collect data and analyze it.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
The threat of new entrants into the marketplace is high when duplicating a company's product or service is difficult.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Rivalry among existing competitors is high when many occupy the same marketplace position.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
In the context of information systems jobs, a database administrator is responsible for developing an entire information system by writing computer programs.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
_____ is a social networking and short-messaging service.
a)
Twitter
b)
Yahoo
c)
Bing
d)
Baidu
8.
What is an example of a video-sharing site?
a)
Truecaller
b)
YouTube
c)
eBay
d)
PayPal
9.
Social networking sites can reduce organizations' costs by _____.
a)
giving customers more access to all sorts of organizational information
b)
limiting buyers' choices by offering services that make it difficult for customers to switch
c)
providing an inexpensive medium for targeting a large customer base
d)
customizing the organization's website and offering many options to customers
10.
_____ is skilled in using productivity software, such as word processors, spreadsheets, database management systems, and presentation software.
a)
Network literacy
b)
Business literacy
c)
Information literacy
d)
Computer literacy
11.
Jackie knows how to use word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation software. They also have a basic knowledge of hardware, software, and the Internet. Given this information, it can be concluded that Jackie has _____ literacy.
a)
network
b)
computer
c)
information
d)
business
12.
Business _____ provides historical, current, and predictive views of business operations and environments and gives organizations a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
a)
intelligence
b)
differentiation
c)
indexing
d)
exploration
13.
Transaction-processing systems _____.
a)
involves low volumes of data
b)
requires extensive managerial judgment
c)
involves repetitive operations
d)
requires maximum human involvement
14.
The data component of an information system is:
a)
the input to the information system.
b)
a series of integrated files containing relevant facts.
c)
a set of facts that the process component has analyzed.
d)
the output of the information system.
15.
In the context of the data component of an information system, internal data sources include _____.
a)
personnel records
b)
population statistics
c)
economic conditions
d)
government agencies
16.
In the context of the data component of an information system, external data sources include _____.
a)
transaction data
b)
personnel records
c)
labor statistics
d)
sales records
17.
Which of the following statements is true of the data component of an information system?
a)
Current data is collected for performance reports.
b)
Disaggregated data reports overall performance during a particular sales quarter.
c)
Aggregated data enables decision-makers to focus on specific factors.
d)
Future data is predicted for budgets or cash flow reports.
18.
In a management information system, structuring the data component to define what data is collected and what form is usually straightforward if an organization has _____.
a)
defined its strategic goals, objectives, and critical factors
b)
laid out the cause of any past failure due to conflicting objectives and indefinite targets
c)
focused on its competitors in the market rather than on the critical success factors
d)
employees who are aware of the current marketing strategies
19.
The _____ component of an information system consists of raw facts and is difficult to use for making decisions.
a)
cache
b)
kernel
c)
data
d)
process
20.
Teletech, an international textile company, uses a database to store data on the number of products, suppliers, and sales personnel. The information system's process component analyzes the data to provide information about sales. Which can be used by Teletech to generate predictions for its next sales period?
a)
Forecasting models
b)
Estimation graphs
c)
Modeling charts
d)
Theoretical hypotheses
21.
Jackie knows how to use word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation software. They also have a basic knowledge of hardware, software, and the Internet. Given this information, it can be concluded that Jackie has _____ literacy.
a)
network
b)
computer
c)
information
d)
business
22.
Business _____ provides historical, current, and predictive views of business operations and environments and gives organizations a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
a)
intelligence
b)
differentiation
c)
indexing
d)
exploration
23.
Transaction-processing systems _____.
a)
involves low volumes of data
b)
requires extensive managerial judgment
c)
involves repetitive operations
d)
requires maximum human involvement
24.
The data component of an information system is:
a)
the input to the information system.
b)
a series of integrated files containing relevant facts.
c)
a set of facts that the process component has analyzed.
d)
the output of the information system.
25.
In the context of the data component of an information system, internal data sources include _____.
a)
personnel records
b)
population statistics
c)
economic conditions
d)
government agencies
26.
In the context of the data component of an information system, external data sources include _____.
a)
transaction data
b)
personnel records
c)
labor statistics
d)
sales records
27.
Which of the following statements is true of the data component of an information system?
a)
Current data is collected for performance reports.
b)
Disaggregated data reports overall performance during a particular sales quarter.
c)
Aggregated data enables decision-makers to focus on specific factors.
d)
Future data is predicted for budgets or cash flow reports.
28.
In a management information system, structuring the data component to define what data is collected and what form is usually straightforward if an organization has _____.
a)
defined its strategic goals, objectives, and critical factors
b)
laid out the cause of any past failure due to conflicting objectives and indefinite targets
c)
focused on its competitors in the market rather than on the critical success factors
d)
employees who are aware of the current marketing strategies
29.
The _____ component of an information system consists of raw facts and is difficult to use for making decisions.
a)
cache
b)
kernel
c)
data
d)
process
30.
Teletech, an international textile company, uses a database to store data on the number of products, suppliers, and sales personnel. The information system's process component analyzes the data to provide information about sales. Which can be used by Teletech to generate predictions for its next sales period?
a)
Forecasting models
b)
Estimation graphs
c)
Modeling charts
d)
Theoretical hypotheses
31.
Which statement is true of an intranet?
a)
It is a network within an organization that uses Internet protocols and technologies.
b)
It is a network that covers a wide area with the help of rented telecommunication lines.
c)
It is a network where a computer is connected to the Internet and acts as a gateway for other devices.
d)
It is a widely available public network of interconnected computer networks.
32.
A personnel information system (PIS) helps in _____.
a)
choosing the best job candidate
b)
improving transportation budgeting
c)
calculating product costs
d)
determining portfolio structures
33.
According to Michael Porter, which strategy can an organization follow to compete successfully in the marketplace?
a)
Groupthink
b)
Brainstorming
c)
Simulation
d)
Focus
34.
_____ strategy was identified by Michael Porter for successfully competing in the marketplace.
a)
Transformational leadership
b)
Differentiation
c)
Groupthink collaboration
d)
Simulation
35.
In the context of using information technologies for a competitive advantage, which statement is true of a top-line strategy?
a)
It focuses on generating new revenue by offering new products and services.
b)
It focuses on improving efficiency by reducing overall costs.
c)
It focuses on refining operations by using the latest technologies.
d)
It focuses on helping different market segments achieve technological advancement.
36.
In the context of using information technologies for a competitive advantage, distinguish the best strategy by focusing on _____.
a)
helping different market segments achieve technological advancement
b)
improving efficiency by reducing overall costs
c)
refining operations by using the latest technologies.
d)
increasing revenue by selling existing products to new customers
37.
Which strategy used by Michael Porter helps organizations make their products and services distinct from their competitors?
a)
simulation strategy
b)
leadership strategy
c)
focus strategy
d)
differentiation strategy
38.
_____ is high when customers have many choices and low when they have few.
a)
Buyer power
b)
Threat of new services
c)
Rivalry among existing customers
d)
Risk of substitute products
39.
In the context of Porter's Five Forces Model, an organization limits buyers' choices by _____.
a)
encouraging the use of the Internet to gather information about products
b)
launching duplicate products or services in the marketplace
c)
offering services that make it difficult for customers to switch.
d)
charging competitive market rates for its products or services
40.
In the context of Porter's Five Forces Model, what is the difference between buyer and supplier power?
a)
Buyer power is low when customers have many choices, whereas supplier power is low when customers have fewer options.
b)
Buyer power is high when customers have few choices, whereas supplier power is high when customers have more options.
c)
Buyer power is low when customers have many options, whereas supplier power is low when customers have more choices.
d)
Buyer power is high when customers have many choices, whereas supplier power is high when customers have fewer options.
41.
In the context of IT jobs, a _____ must have knowledge and understanding of data warehouse and data-mining tools.
a)
Systems mining analyst
b)
Data design officer
c)
Web strategist
d)
Database administrator
42.
_____ referred to computing devices everywhere with different sizes and power and accessed through multiple formats such as voice, touch, and gesture.
a)
Ubiquitous computing
b)
Cloud computing
c)
Context-aware computing
d)
Pervasive computing
43.
_____ refers to building and integrating analytics capabilities into all everyday business activities.
a)
Pervasive analytics
b)
Artificial intelligence
c)
Business analytics
d)
Business intelligence
44.
_____ computing refers to widespread applications and deployment of devices that know users, their devices, and their locations and serve as intelligent assistants to businesses and individuals.
a)
Context-aware computing
b)
Cloud computing
c)
Ubiquitous computing
d)
Pervasive computing
45.
A ____ is designed to reduce the cost of transporting materials while maintaining safe and reliable delivery.
a)
Logistics information system
b)
Personnel information system
c)
Manufacturing information system
d)
Marketing information system
46.
A comprehensive framework called the ____ was created by Harvard Business School's Michael Porter for analyzing an organization, its position in the marketplace, and how information systems could be used to make the organization more competitive.
a)
Five Forces Model
b)
Six Sigma Model
c)
Three Pyramid Model
d)
Four Resources Model
47.
____ is one of the forces of the Five Forces Model created by Michael Porter.
a)
Rivalry among customers
b)
Government regulations
c)
The threat of new entrants
d)
Taxable services
48.
According to Porter's Five Forces Model, ____ is low when customers have more options.
a)
Supplier power
b)
Buyer power
c)
New entrant power
d)
Competitor power
49.
Computers can be used to grade exam answers and generate detailed reports comparing performance.
a)
True
b)
False
50.
Networking technology is predicted to deteriorate, making connecting computers more challenging.
a)
True
b)
False
51.
A grocery retailer offering club cards that give customers big discounts is one example of an overall cost leadership strategy.
a)
True
b)
False
52.
Information is the second most important resource in any organization.
a)
True
b)
False
53.
Some organizations add services, such as personalized recommendations, to reduce the threat of customers choosing substitute products or services.
a)
True
b)
False
54.
Why would an organization decide to hire a CISO?
a)
To combat the increasing number of security breaches
b)
To combat high wages of network admins
c)
To reduce the load from the CIO
d)
To establish better internet protocols
55.
An intern has basic knowledge of how to use software like word processors and spreadsheets. They cannot complete the task when asked to describe the information on the spreadsheets. What type of skills should the intern focus on to develop the skills to answer the questions?
a)
Computer literacy
b)
Application literacy
c)
Information literacy
d)
Documentation literacy
56.
A new survey has been sent out to all employees in an organization. How can the HR department collect the survey results to perform an analysis?
a)
Collect survey results in a database
b)
Collect survey results in a word processor
c)
Collect survey results in presentation software
d)
Collect survey results in a CSV document
57.
There is a new volunteer on your non-profit team. They are retired and have had extensive experience running small businesses successfully. They will be helping process payroll for the paid employees. They notice that you have over 100 paid employees, and they have concerns about manually tallying up hours for everyone for the weekly payroll. How would you describe how transaction-processing systems will help with their concern?
a)
TPS can process repetitive tasks, such as tallying hours quickly and with few errors.
b)
TPS will remind him when to start tallying hours to meet payroll.
c)
TPS will write the checks to save time after they finish tallying the hours.
d)
TPS is used for the employees to mark their times and then produce a spreadsheet for them to use.
58.
How is an ATM an example of TPS?
a)
ATM completes automated tasks much slower and carefully.
b)
ATMs use biometric information to confirm a person's identity.
c)
TPS is used to authenticate users, verify funds, perform the requested action, and update accounts, if necessary, without the human intervention of a teller.
d)
TPS is used to disburse funds after the teller authorizes it.
59.
What is the difference between the data collected for SIS and MIS systems?
a)
The data source is different because it focuses on long-term strategies.
b)
The language of the data is different because it needs to be more diverse.
c)
The data dates must be within the past 30 days with SIS.
d)
The date of the data must be within the last 90 days with SIS.
60.
An organization's rapidly growing business has hired new sales personnel. Some customers are receiving duplicate sales calls from different sales representatives. What should the organization use to implement better control and reduce customer frustrations and confusion?
a)
Use a CRM tool to document customer activity, such as emails, phone calls, and notes.
b)
Use a spreadsheet to document emails, phone calls, and notes
c)
Use MS Access to create alerts if sales personnel reach out to a customer
d)
Use a community board to share notes
61.
Why do organizations use the focus strategy?
a)
To concentrate on the specific market segment.
b)
To concentrate on all the market segments.
c)
To idealize a specific market segment.
d)
To patronize a specific market segment.
62.
What did Apple do as an example of a focus strategy?
a)
Target consumer users instead of business users.
b)
Target business users instead of consumers users.
c)
Target a younger generation instead of an older generation.
d)
Target all the different segments at once.
63.
What additional factors play a role in a customer's decision to purchase a product or service other than focus and differentiation?
a)
cost
b)
speed to market
c)
market acceptance
d)
popularity
64.
An organization has launched a new graphic t-shirt line. Graphic t-shirts have high competition, high buyer power, and pre-existing rivalries. What can this organization do to improve its chances for success?
a)
Develop a focus strategy
b)
Develop a cost-savings strategy
c)
Buy out the competitors
d)
Buy out the suppliers
65.
There is a shortage of a special thread used to make the material for a specific shirt. Costs on supplies have doubled over the last year. What has this situation created?
a)
Buyer power
b)
Threat of new entries
c)
Supplier power
d)
Rivalry power
66.
An organization has had an in-demand red shirt on backorder for two months. They are waiting to re-release it during the fourth quarter to raise the price for increased revenue before the end of the year. Based on Porter's Five Forces, what could happen that could destroy their plans?
a)
A rival organization could produce the same product and make it available now.
b)
All the buyers could create a petition to release the shirt now.
c)
All the suppliers could refuse to deliver the materials to the organization.
d)
Nothing would happen. There are no alternatives for a red shirt.
67.
A locally owned restaurant is trying to compete with another restaurant that moved into town. The owners of the locally owned restaurant have a background in application development. What is an example of how the owners can use their skills to stay competitive against the national chain?
a)
Create a mobile app that customers could use to see promotions and collect points
b)
Create a mobile application that encourages all customers to boycott the new restaurant
c)
Create a mobile application that gives directions to the restaurant
d)
Ignore the new restaurant and trust your customer's loyalty to your restaurant
68.
Walmart uses technology to support a just-in-time inventory system. What type of competitive advantages does this provide?
a)
Cost
b)
Focus
c)
Differentiation
d)
Supplier
69.
How have retail businesses used RFID technology to support logistics?
a)
To control the location of their personnel
b)
To control the costs of goods sold
c)
To reduce the need to stock shelves
d)
To have better control of their supply chain and inventory management
70.
One of the new technologies with Web 3.0 is VR technology. How do retail businesses use this new technology to develop their employees?
a)
Tracks the location and productivity of employees
b)
Tracks the location of inventory items
c)
Reduce the need to stock shelves by offering everything for sale virtually
d)
Provides training to employees to perform job functions
71.
Walmart self-checkouts are an example of what type of technology?
a)
MIS
b)
SIS
c)
RFID
d)
POS
72.
An organization has recently launched a new product that will improve an existing widget. Why would you advise the company not to price it too high just because of its uniqueness?
a)
Costs can be a deterrent from people purchasing it.
b)
Costs need to be justified first.
c)
Costs should be below market value.
d)
Costs should be based on the existing widget.
73.
How does access to the Internet impact customers' buying decisions?
a)
Customers now have access to various data to make more informed decisions.
b)
Customers are overwhelmed with decisions and make the first choice they see.
c)
Customers can no longer choose without concern about ramifications from another company.
d)
Customers now need to provide their information before searching for items online.
74.
How do internet streaming companies like Netflix utilize data mining to their benefit?
a)
It tailors recommendations to individual customers.
b)
It creates an additional revenue source from customers.
c)
It creates an additional revenue source by selling customer information.
d)
It tailors their shopping needs based on their watch history.
75.
Offering a service that makes it difficult to switch is an example of what type of strategy?
a)
Rivalry
b)
Compliance
c)
Differentiation
d)
Cost
76.
A loyal Sam's Club member moved to a new city where the closest Sam's Club is 2 hours away, but there is a Costco 30 minutes away. The member has decided to sign up for Costco and cancel the membership with Sam's Club. What type of strategy could be applied to this situation?
a)
Focus
b)
Mileage
c)
Differentiation
d)
Cost
77.
An automobile manufacturer is set to launch a well-marketed new vehicle model. This vehicle has had great reviews. Why would the manufacturer limit the number of models to the approved dealerships?
a)
To retain supplier power
b)
To retain buyer power
c)
To be more cost-efficient
d)
To have product differentiation
78.
When Apple released the iMacs with their different color panels in 1998, what was this an example of?
a)
Product differentiation strategy
b)
Cost differentiation strategy
c)
Focus group strategy
d)
Technology differentiation strategy
79.
A customer is looking to buy a new car. They cannot reach anyone on the phone at the local car dealership. Predict what the customer will most likely do next.
a)
Go online to find another car dealership
b)
Visit the car dealership in person
c)
Keep calling the dealership until someone answers the phone
d)
Reach out to them on social media
80.
A customer has decided to go to the next town to buy from a car dealership instead of the one in their town. They say the car is $1,000 cheaper in the next town. What is this an example of?
a)
Buyer power
b)
Seller power
c)
Rivalry with the in-town dealer
d)
Competitiveness
81.
Jane has decided she wants a camo-colored ATV for her birthday. She is looking at different manufacturers, unsure of what model she wants. If a single dealership carries both models and she likes them equally, what will likely be the deciding factor for her choice?
a)
Final costs
b)
Salesman recommendation
c)
The rivalry between the two manufacturers
d)
Product differentiation
82.
You are new in town and looking for a car wash. As you drive through the main street, you see five car washes within four blocks of each other. How would you describe the rivalry?
a)
High rivalry because they exist in the same geographical radius
b)
Low rivalry because they share the same geographic area
c)
Low rivalry because they all have the same type of business
d)
Non-compete rivalry, or they couldn't be so close together
83.
You are a new town business with some competition from established businesses. How can technology help you bring customers in based on costs?
a)
Identify cheaper ways of doing business or suppliers
b)
Use Google's search engine model to help lower costs
c)
Establish a relationship with a supplier who will offer you a steep discount
d)
Sell products at a higher rate for online sales than in-person transactions
84.
You are a new town business and plan to market to a certain class of customers in the affluent part of town. What strategy would you need to focus on?
a)
Differentiation of product
b)
Cost of product
c)
Location of product
d)
The sale price of the product
85.
If an established business is seeking to branch out to reach a new demographic, how could this business get the new demographic without starting from scratch?
a)
Acquire another business with the infrastructure and customer base already established
b)
Hire the CIO of another organization to build it for your organization
c)
Sell your business to another business that already has a foothold with the other demographic
d)
Identify the key influencers in the other demographic and provide them with free products
86.
How has technology helped small businesses differentiate themselves?
a)
Offer better and faster customer service
b)
Hire more people to serve customers
c)
Offer less expensive services
d)
Help avoid charging customers' sales tax
87.
Which businesses can benefit from using the Five Forces Model?
a)
New and existing businesses
b)
New businesses only
c)
Existing businesses only
d)
Well-established businesses only
88.
What should the industry do if they realize the buyer power is too high?
a)
Make it difficult to switch providers
b)
Make it easier to switch providers
c)
Eliminate all competitors in the industry
d)
Offer more competitive prices
89.
Apple's frequent model updates to their iPhone exemplify what type of force in the Five Forces Model?
a)
Supplier power
b)
Buyer power
c)
Competitive power
d)
Rivalry power
90.
Why do established businesses use information technology services to invest in research and development?
a)
Threat of substitute products always exists
b)
The threat of hackers into a computer system always exists
c)
New research could counter your product's claims
d)
Current partners are trying to overpower your business
91.
Netflix replacing Blockbuster is an example of what type of Five Force?
a)
Buyer powered
b)
Supplier powered
c)
The threat of new entrants
d)
The rivalry between existing competitors
92.
If a business wants to stay _______, it must utilize the available technological tools.
a)
relevant
b)
supported
c)
competitive
d)
powerful
93.
A brick-and-mortar business has seen a recent spike in traffic on static websites. How would you advise the business to take advantage of this traffic?
a)
Transform it into an e-commerce site and offer online shopping
b)
Increase ad spending on the website
c)
Identify the traffic source and target that demographic in your marketing
d)
Redirect visitors to shop in person
94.
You stopped at a local pharmacy to pick up some medication and Twizzlers. There is a new kiosk that you go to and see coupons available for $2 off Red Vines candy. You prefer Twizzlers, but you don't have that much money. You decide to get the coupon and the Red Vines. What is this an example of?
a)
Using digital equipment to influence a choice based on cost.
b)
Using digital equipment to present an advertisement
c)
Using digital equipment to influence supplier power
d)
Using digital equipment to prevent a threat from a new candy
95.
You are looking for tickets for the next concert you want to attend. There are two ticket vendors. Only one provides a digital ticket, and the other has to be emailed to you. Which vendor is making better use of Internet technology?
a)
The vendor providing a digital ticket can be added to your phone's digital wallet
b)
The vendor is providing an email version of the key because it can be added to your phone's digital wallet
c)
The vendor provides digital access because it can be printed out when needed
d)
The vendor offers an email version of a ticket because it can be printed out when needed
96.
You are trying to decide what is for dinner. You remember that the local pizza chain has given you a coupon for a free pizza using points on the mobile app. Decision made! What is this an example of?
a)
Differentiation strategy
b)
Cost strategy
c)
Focus strategy
d)
Supplier power strategy
97.
How do the changing costs of hardware impact how businesses use technology?
a)
Decreased costs will mean more adoption of technologies.
b)
Increased costs will mean more adoption of technologies.
c)
Pervasive technologies will require organizations to spend more money
d)
Confusing hardware options will cause organizations to spend more money
98.
What is the advantage of natural language processing?
a)
Makes technologies easier to use with verbal commands
b)
Makes technologies easier to use with written orders
c)
Makes technologies easier to use with visual controls
d)
It makes technologies easier to use with telepathic commands
99.
Why should a small organization invest in learning about NLP?
a)
As NLP becomes more widely adopted, organizations will need to respond to users who want to use this technology.
b)
As NLP becomes widely adopted, compliance measures will force organizations to use this technology.
c)
As NLP becomes widely adopted, industries will require it to work with it as a partner organization
d)
As NLP becomes widely adopted, extranets will rely on the technology to communicate with other companies.
100.
A business in a rural area is not worried about using technology in its store because Internet access is unavailable to everyone in the area. What advice would you provide them on ignoring technology completely?
a)
Networking technology is improving and growing. You would advise them to start using what they have available now.
b)
Networking technology is not improving and growing. If their customers don't use it, do not waste resources.
c)
Networking technology will never support rural areas. You will need to have an offsite office to connect to the Internet.
d)
Networking technology is becoming more expensive, and most customers will not be able to afford it.
101.
How will improved PCs and tablets impact business operations?
a)
Make more information readily available
b)
Increase capital expenditures needed to run a business
c)
Improve the overall speed of the Internet
d)
Increase the bandwidth of the Internet
102.
What is needed for information software to perform?
a)
A current model PC or tablet
b)
High-speed Internet
c)
An older model PC or tablet
d)
Increased throughput
103.
What is the impact of the Internet on small businesses and big businesses?
a)
It can put them on equal ground with big businesses
b)
It will make them superior to big businesses
c)
It will make the big businesses superior to small businesses
d)
It will increase the demand for small business sales
104.
Why is CISO one of the newer job titles in today's technology job market?
a)
Hackers are becoming more sophisticated, and protecting personal information is becoming more critical.
b)
Hackers are becoming more numerous, but their skills are not.
c)
Hackers cannot make ransom demands on pirated data without an organization's CISO available.
d)
Hackers use social engineering techniques, and only CISOs can prevent them.
105.
What is the impact of IoT devices on businesses?
a)
They can increase productivity and decrease costs.
b)
They can decrease productivity and increase labor costs.
c)
They are used to track personnel and devices.
d)
They are used to monitor work being performed
106.
An organization is preparing for the next quarter's goals. How can an MIS system help derive a reasonable goal?
a)
It can forecast by using historical data and mathematical models. Clearly define the system's objectives.
b)
It will automatically display the data from the same quarter in the previous year and collect data.
c)
It will collect data from competitors to display for your organization and analyze data.
d)
It will make the best guess based on industry standards. The provided information is in a helpful format.
107.
How does a database help an organization make decisions?
a)
Databases are used to create, organize, and manage data which can be used for strategies.
b)
Databases can be used as POS transactions to improve databases' routing and delivery schedules.
c)
Databases are written for specific data applications.
d)
Databases include transaction-processing reports for data analysis.
108.
A small organization is proliferating, using its personnel to enter data and run manual queries for patterns. What would you recommend the business do to use the personnel better?
a)
Start using Microsoft Access
b)
Start using Microsoft SQL Server
c)
Start using Oracle
d)
Start using a temp agency to manage the data
109.
How does the process component help derive decisions?
a)
It uses information from transaction-processing reports and models.
b)
It uses internal data alone.
c)
It uses external data alone.
d)
It transcribes the data into the database.
110.
What does the Strategic Information System focus on?
a)
Big-picture, long-term goals.
b)
Granular goals of an organization
c)
Short-term, monumental goals of an organization
d)
Big-picture, short-term goals
111.
What shapes competitive strategies in an organization?
a)
Competitors
b)
Partners
c)
Management Information Systems
d)
Strategic Information Systems
112.
Why does an information system use data and not information?
a)
Data is raw facts that are inputted into the system.
b)
Information is raw facts that are not organized into the system.
c)
Data excludes external data sources.
d)
Information excludes external data sources.
113.
What technology can track a laptop's location at any time leased out to different departments?
a)
A database
b)
A spreadsheet
c)
POS system
d)
RFID tags
114.
An MIS system can help identify crime statistics and allocation of the police force. How is this possible?
a)
Statistics can be used to find increases and decreases in crime and determine future deployments of law enforcement personnel.
b)
MIS systems use police scanners to identify areas of expected higher crime and allocate law enforcement personnel based on that information.
c)
Statistics are gathered from a group consensus of informants requesting increased police presence.
d)
MIS systems scan social media sites to find areas of expected higher crime rates.
115.
In an information system, data is inputted, and information is the output. What does the system do to make this change?
a)
It uses data based on internal resources only. It produces that information then processes external resources only and produces that information separately-time orientation.
b)
The data is processed in phases, and the output information displays each step for the user to analyze and put together phase orientation.
c)
The data is logged, and information is retrieved based on the queries of the logs metadata.log orientation.
d)
It uses all the data (internal or external sources) and performs queries based on commands to produce a report(s) as requested active orientation.
116.
What are the components that SISs use?
a)
Data, databases, process, and information data, informal information.
b)
Data and databases alone interfacing data.
c)
Processes and information alone prescribed information.
d)
Data, processes, and information. Databases are still under MIS.formal data.
117.
In the context of IT jobs in the information systems field, how does the network administrator protect an organization's infrastructure?
a)
It provides network and cybersecurity network administrator
b)
It performs user authorization cyber police
c)
It performs user authentication network programmer
d)
It creates cron jobs to run automatically cyber activist
118.
Discuss how information systems are helpful for students.
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119.
Explain how banks use computers and information systems.
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120.
Discuss the types of knowledge a knowledge worker should possess to understand the role of information in generating and using business intelligence.
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121.
Give an example of how a management information system (MIS) can be used in the public sector.
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122.
In the context of the significant components of an information system, describe the factors affecting the usefulness of the information.
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123.
Explain the main difference between an intranet and the Internet.
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124.
Describe a manufacturing information system (MFIS).
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125.
Explain how organizations fight the threat of substitute products or services.
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126.
Explain how an organization can combat the threat of new entrants.
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127.
Describe the role of a systems analyst and the qualifications required for the position.
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128.
Discuss the impact of future Internet growth on organizations.
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129.
Payroll was one of the first applications to adopt TPS. Why is payroll an excellent example of how TPS has helped organizations effectively use their resources?
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130.
Strategic information systems and MISs are built on four components. What is the difference between SISs and MISs?
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131.
Explain the difference between data and information.
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132.
A car manufacturer is releasing a limited-edition vehicle model. The price of the vehicle is 20% higher than a similar model. Explain using Porter's Five Forces Model to analyze what the manufacturer is creating with the limited edition.
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