Deck 1: Mis and You

Question 1

It is probably harder to make changes to the__________ of an information system than the data itself.

A) hardware
B) procedures
C) software
D) context

Answer 1

procedures

Question 2

Information is __________data.

A) context
B) processed
C) grouped
D) technical

Answer 2

processed

Question 3

Information must be__________; it must be correct.

A) relevant
B) timely
C) accurate
D) economical

Answer 3

accurate

Question 4

A ticket from L.A. to Denver costs $212. This is an example of :

A) information.
B) truth.
C) data.
D) all of the above.
E) none of the above.

Question 5

The most important component of an information system is__________ .

A) hardware
B) procedure
C) software
D) people
E) data

Question 6

A good information system will provide each user with:

A) user tools.
B) large quantities of information.
C) data flows.
D) colorful graphics.
E) just barely as much information as is needed.

Question 7

An end user would be an example of the__________ component of an information system.

A) data
B) hardware
C) procedure
D) software
E) people

Question 8

Windows XP would be an example of__________ the component of an information system.

A) data
B) procedure
C) people
D) software
E) hardware

Question 9

Good information is ___________; it is produced in time for its intended use.

A) economical
B) accurate
C) timely
D) relevant

Question 10

It is important to try to understand the__________ of teachers, authors, and your colleagues.

A) judgement
B) behavior
C) etiquette
D) ethics
E) perspective

Question 11

A company's__________ serves as the instructions for how users may use and access the data.

A) people
B) procedures
C) software
D) hardware
E) context

Question 12

Nonroutine cognitive skills include:

A) communication.
B) collaboration.
C) abstract reasoning.
D) problem- solving.
E) all of the above.

Question 13

A software trainer would be an example of the__________ component of an information system.

A) software
B) people
C) data
D) procedure
E) hardware

Question 14

People need to become comfortable with__________ to succeed in the 21^st century.

A) routine skills
B) technology
C) RAND
D) ambiguity

Question 15

All of the following are components of an information system except:

A) people.
B) hardware.
C) procedures.
D) software.
E) culture.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a characteristic of good information?

A) interchangeability
B) accuracy
C) timeliness
D) relevance
E) cost effectiveness

Question 17

In order to be cost effective, information must be:

A) comprehensive.
B) be worth the cost of producing it.
C) timely.
D) adaptable.
E) an input into another system.

Question 18

A word processing program would be an example of:

A) procedures.
B) data.
C) software.
D) hardware.

Question 19

The__________ functions as a bridge between the human side of the information system components and the computer/automation side.

A) data
B) hardware
C) procedure
D) software
E) people

Question 20

If you are a__________ recipient of sensitive information, such as might be overheard or contained in a misdirected email, this would not be illegal, but might be unethical to use it.

A) proper
B) business
C) passive
D) active

Question 21

Information that is produced at a reasonable cost would be considered__________ information.

A) timely
B) economical
C) business
D) relevant

Question 22

It is probably easier to change the __________of an information system than the software.

A) context
B) people
C) data
D) procedure
E) hardware

Question 23

The music one downloads from a music sharing site to one's own computer or device would be an example of the_________ component of an information system.

A) software
B) procedure
C) people
D) data
E) hardware

Question 24

Problem- identifiers and problem- solvers are examples of __________.

A) symbolic- analytic workers
B) routine production service workers
C) in- person service workers
D) solution brokers

Question 25

The average temperature on the surface of the moon would probably be_________ information for a financial analyst.

A) timely
B) accurate
C) important
D) irrelevant

Question 26

The cost as measured per 10,000 transistors on computer chips has been _ _ steadily over time.

A) increasing drastically
B) keeping pace
C) gradually increasing
D) dropping

Question 27

A computer monitor would be an example of:

A) software.
B) data.
C) hardware.
D) spaceware.
E) a DSS.

Question 28

The basic idea of Moore's law is that:

A) IT makes people more productive.
B) computer memory is getting bigger.
C) people tend to want more information than they need.
D) the density of transistors on a computer chip doubles every 18 months.

Question 29

The average cost of a gallon of petrol is currently $3.01. This is an example of:

A) truth.
B) data.
C) information.
D) all of the above.
E) none of the above.

Question 30

An iPod would be an example of the component of an information system.

A) procedure
B) hardware
C) data
D) software
E) people

Question 31

You need to _________the development of your business' computer system.

A) take an active role in
B) ignore
C) take a class on
D) pass the task over to the IT department for

Question 32

Knowledge derived from recorded facts is _________.

A) data
B) truth
C) information
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 33

The quality of your _________is a large part of the quality of your information system.

A) challenges
B) life
C) computer
D) thinking
E) time

Question 34

A network router would be an example of the ____________ component of an information system.

A) hardware
B) people
C) data
D) software
E) procedure

Question 35

_________refers to the products, methods, inventions, and standards used for producing information.

A) Information components
B) Interrelated components
C) Information technology
D) Information systems

Question 36

The density of transistors on a chip is directly related to the _ of the chip.

A) analysis
B) speed
C) threading
D) color

Question 37

The_________ functions as the instructions for the hardware in an information system.

A) people
B) software
C) hardware
D) procedures
E) data

Question 38

A wall calendar is an example of a(n)_________ .

A) software
B) procedure
C) information system
D) hardware

Question 39

The most important component of an information system is the _________.

A) hardware
B) software
C) security software
D) people
E) data

Question 40

Customer numbers and their names would be an example of the _________component of an order management information system.

A) data
B) procedure
C) people
D) software
E) hardware

Question 41

The methods used in producing information is referred to as _________.

Question 42

_________the material will help you to get the most out of a class on MIS.

Question 43

is expected that the price and power of computer chips will_________ over the next decade.

A) stay about the same
B) continue to grow slowly
C) grow more dramatically
D) obey Moore's Law
E) shrink

Question 44

Information has been defined as "a difference that makes a difference". Most quantitatively- oriented teachers and professionals would view this definition as:

A) valuable.
B) vapid and useless.
C) good for business.
D) a good basis for analysis.

Question 45

A system that consists of a file of email addresses and an email program is_________ .

A) high- gear
B) high- tech
C) low- tech
D) cognitive

Question 46

An example of a set of instructions is the _________component.

A) software
B) hardware
C) data
D) people

Question 47

Every computer- based information system contains hardware, software, people,_________, and procedures.

Question 48

To get the most out of any class you take it is important to _________the material by asking, "How will this class help me to achieve my goals?"

A) review
B) criticize
C) personalize
D) summarize
E) all of the above

Question 49

An example of a_________ information system might be a system for tracking customer calls into a call center.

Question 50

Information should be_________ both to context and to the subject.

Question 51

The information_________ specify what the new system should be able to do when completed.

A) software
B) analyses
C) programs
D) requirements
E) help functions

Question 52

Recorded facts and figures are_________ .

A) data
B) truth
C) information
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 53

_________information was entered into the system correctly and is more dependable for making decisions.

Question 54

A computer security protocol for logging in would be an example of the _________component of an information system.

A) software
B) people
C) hardware
D) data
E) procedure

Question 55

An email program might be an example of a_________ information system.

Question 56

According to Moore's Law, an integrated chip's speed and power should_________ every 18 months.

A) grow 200%
B) increase 100%
C) increase exponentially
D) gradually increase
E) grow 50%

Question 57

_________consists of the instructions written for computer hardware.

Question 58

An MIS helps businesses achieve:

A) security.
B) waking up employees.
C) its goals and objectives.
D) parity.
E) fairness.

Question 59

The process of_________ moves work from people to computers.

A) information
B) automation
C) integration
D) technology

Question 60

_________is the bridge between the human and computer components of an information system.

Question 61

A word processing package is an example of __________.

Question 62

_________workers are employed by high- volume organizations.

Question 63

The _________ratio of computers has fallen dramatically for years.

Question 64

A group of components that interact together to achieve a goal or purpose is called a_________.

Question 65

It is illegal to actively seek out _________to which you do not have authorization to access.

Question 66

Information should be_________ sufficient, so that you are not overwhelmed.

Question 67

Although it is not possible to increase your IQ, it is important to realize that you can increase the _________of your thinking.

Question 68

Information systems exist to help businesses achieve their_________ .

Question 69

Every information system can be thought of as consisting of _________components.

Question 70

A keyboard is an example of_____ .

Question 71

Changing the_________ component in an information system is the most disruptive to the organization.

Question 72

The average compensation for sales agents in a company would be an example of_________.

Question 73

The five_________ are common to every information system.

Question 74

Data becomes information when it has a __________.

Question 75

To get the most out of this class, consider the _________you encounter in the context of your major field of study.

Question 76

_________link problem- identifiers and problem- solvers.

Question 77

The fact that oil costs $63.25 a barrel is an example of _________.

Question 78

Every computer- based information system contains hardware, software, data, procedures and_________ .

Question 79

A(n) _________is a group of components designed to produce information.

Question 80

The five components in the framework are _________.