Question 1

How do data and information differ?

Accepted Answer

Data are raw facts and figures without context, while information is processed data that is organized and structured to provide meaning and support decision making.

Question 2

All of the following statements about logistics information systems are true, except:

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

____ refers to the collection of large amounts of near-real-time data collected through a variety of sources such as sensors and smart phones, among others.

Accepted Answer

Big data refers to the collection and analysis of large volumes of data from various sources, including sensors and smartphones, often in near-real-time.

Question 4

The primary advantage of ____ is that enables a firm to test the feasibility of proposed changes at relatively little expense.

Accepted Answer

Simulation allows firms to model and test changes in a virtual environment, reducing the cost and risk associated with real-world trials.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about radio-frequency identification (RFID) is false?

Accepted Answer

RFID offers both read and write capabilities, allowing data to be updated on the tag.

Question 6

What has emerged as the measuring stock for logistics information technology in the 21^st century?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Electronic data interchange represents what general type of information management system?

Accepted Answer

Electronic data interchange (EDI) is primarily used for the exchange of business documents and transactions between organizations, making it a type of transaction processing system.

Question 8

Automatic identification systems are an essential component in ____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

The most popular automatic identification system currently in use is ____

Accepted Answer

Bar code scanners are the most widely used automatic identification system due to their simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and widespread adoption across various industries for tracking and managing inventory.

Question 10

A logistics information system begins with:

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which of the following is not considered a general software package?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (spreadsheets, presentation packages, word processing, and database management) are considered general software packages.

Question 12

Which of the following is not a benefit to utilizing information in logistics?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed are benefits of utilizing information in logistics, making "all of the above" the correct choice.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about EDI is not true?

Accepted Answer

EDI typically reduces inventory carrying costs by improving supply chain efficiency and reducing the need for excess inventory.

Question 14

____ provide effective ways to process organizational business data, to perform calculations, and to create documents.

Accepted Answer

Office automation systems are designed to handle and process organizational business data, perform calculations, and create documents efficiently.

Question 15

The most relevant general software package for logisticians is ____.

Accepted Answer

Spreadsheets are highly relevant for logisticians because they can be used for tracking and analyzing inventory, orders, shipments, and other logistical data. They can also be used for modeling supply chain scenarios and optimizing logistics operations. Word processing, presentation packages, and email can be helpful in communicating logistical information and reports, but they do not have the same level of functionality for logistical analysis and management as spreadsheets.

Question 16

____ refers to a network of satellites that transmits signals that pinpoint the exact location of an object.

Accepted Answer

Global Positioning Systems (GPS) is a network of satellites that transmits signals to determine the precise location of an object on Earth.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a logistics-related decision support system?

Accepted Answer

Electronic data interchange (EDI) is a method for exchanging business documents between organizations electronically, not a decision support system.

Question 18

Warehouse management systems represent an example of what general type of information management system?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

____ refers to the computer-to-computer transmission of business data in a structured format.

Accepted Answer

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) refers to the computer-to-computer transmission of business data in a structured format.

Question 20

____ help various stakeholders-employers, suppliers, customers-work together by interacting and sharing information in many different forms.

Accepted Answer

Communication systems facilitate interaction and information sharing among stakeholders like employers, suppliers, and customers.

Quiz 2: Logistics and Information Technology