Question 1

SharePoint can be configured to send email alerts when certain events occur.

Accepted Answer

SharePoint has a feature to set up email alerts for various events such as additions, deletions, or modifications of items, documents, lists, libraries, or sites.

Question 2

All of the following are virtual meetings EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

Whiteboards are tools used within virtual meetings for collaboration and sharing ideas, not a type of virtual meeting themselves. Conference calls, email, and webinars are all methods of conducting virtual meetings.

Question 3

Which type of collaboration tool would be useful for training new employees?

Accepted Answer

Video and audio recordings are the best option for training new employees as they can be easily accessed by the employees and can be referred to multiple times. It allows for a standardized training experience and can be used to demonstrate tasks or procedures.

Question 4

SharePoint includes a built-in content type for managing task lists that provides robust and powerful features.

Accepted Answer

SharePoint includes a built-in content type for managing task lists that provides powerful features such as assigning tasks, setting due dates, and tracking progress.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is TRUE of collaboration tool sets?

Accepted Answer

The Comprehensive collaboration tool set is typically more feature-rich and complex, which often means it takes longer to learn compared to simpler tool sets.

Question 6

With the ________ collaboration tool set, participants have the ability to conduct multiparty audio and video virtual meetings and the support for concurrent access to document, spreadsheet, and presentation files, but they will have to rely on third-party tools to use surveys, wikis, and blogs.

Accepted Answer

The "Good" collaboration tool set typically includes basic features like multiparty audio and video meetings and concurrent document access, but lacks more advanced features like surveys, wikis, and blogs, which require third-party tools.

Question 7

Which collaboration tool is known in the business world?

Accepted Answer

Google Drive is known as one of the most popular collaboration tools in the business world due to its versatility, ease of use, real-time collaboration features, and integration with other Google apps like Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. It allows teammates to work on documents, presentations or spreadsheets at the same time, share files easily, and track changes. Moodle, Canvas, and Blackboard are more commonly used in educational settings.

Question 8

Which of the follow feature is NOT a required feature in a student collaboration system?

Accepted Answer

A wiki is a useful feature in a student collaboration system, but not a required feature. Communication, content sharing, and task management are essential features for students to collaborate effectively.

Question 9

The ________ collaboration tool set has a large set of features, including content management and control, workflow control, online meetings in which participants can view shared whiteboards, applications, and monitors.

Accepted Answer

The description of the collaboration tool set mentions a large set of features, including content management, workflow control, and online meetings with shared whiteboards and applications. A comprehensive tool set is more likely to have a wide range of features and functionalities. Options A, B, and C do not convey the same level of complexity and functionality as the description provided.

Question 10

The team is trying to decide on a new color for the logo. Jeff decides to use a ________ to list the potential colors and ask the other members to respond with their vote.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

By default, most student teams tend to meet ________.

Accepted Answer

By default, most student teams tend to meet face-to-face, either in person or through video conferencing tools. While they may also use online platforms such as blackboard for sharing resources and updates, face-to-face communication is often preferred for discussing ideas, delegating tasks, and establishing a sense of camaraderie among the team members. While social media and discussion forums can be used for informal communication and updates, they are not typically the primary means of collaboration for student teams.

Question 12

Explain the importance of Microsoft SharePoint in task management.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

With the Minimal collaboration tool set, a participant should be able to collaborate with his or her team, though he or she will get little support from the software.

Accepted Answer

The term "minimal" implies that the software only provides basic features and functionalities, and relies heavily on the user's skills and ability to collaborate effectively with their team. Therefore, while the software may not offer extensive support or guidance, it should still enable participants to collaborate with their team.

Question 14

While using the Minimal collaboration tool set, it must be ensured that one user's work does not conflict with another's.

Accepted Answer

Since the minimal collaboration tool set typically includes basic tools like email and shared documents, it is important for users to communicate and coordinate with each other to avoid conflicts in their work.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is TRUE of a product power curve for collaborative tool sets?

Accepted Answer

The statement that is true is D. The power curve of a Comprehensive collaboration tool set has a longer flat spot in the beginning. This means that initially, the user may not see a significant increase in utility or productivity when using the tool set, but over time as they become more familiar and skilled with it, the utility gained from the tool set rises steadily. The other statements are false - a flat line on a power curve indicates the user is not gaining any additional utility, and the ideal power curve for a collaborative tool set may not necessarily be at zero at time zero. Additionally, the power curve for a Minimal collaboration tool set may not necessarily rise steadily - it could also have a flat spot in the beginning.

Question 16

The Good collaboration tool set includes content management and control, workflow control, online meetings in which participants can view shared whiteboards, applications, and monitors.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

What are the three sets of collaboration tools?

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Question 18

In the product power curve, the Minimal product set has some power at time zero.

Accepted Answer

The Minimal product set refers to the smallest possible set of features that can be shipped to customers. This set may have limited power, but it still has some value to users at the time of launch. Therefore, the Minimal product set has some power at time zero in the product power curve.

Question 19

With the ________ collaboration tool set, a participant should be able to collaborate with his or her team, though he or she will get little support from the software.

Accepted Answer

The word "little support" suggests that the tool set is minimal, meaning it has basic features that allow for collaboration, but not much else.

Question 20

Which application opens PDFs?

Accepted Answer

Adobe Acrobat is specifically designed to open and view PDFs, making it the best choice for this task. While other applications such as Microsoft OneDrive and Dropbox can store PDFs, they do not have the same level of functionality for opening and manipulating the content within the file. Google Picasa is a photo organization and viewing software and is not designed for opening PDFs.

Quiz 14: Collaborative Information Systems for Student Projects