Deck 1: Information Systems: an Overview

Question 1

The most common personal digital assistant (PDA) is a smartphone.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

In designing a management information system (MIS),the first task is to clearly define the system's objectives.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The quality of information is determined by its usefulness to management information system (MIS) users.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

To be useful,information must have the quality of being fragmented from other data and information.

Question 5

When solving problems,the users of an information system must avoid using informal information-such as rumors,unconfirmed reports,and stories.

Question 6

Most information systems avoid using graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

Question 7

The software components of a management information system (MIS) include input,output,and memory devices.

Question 8

Skill in using word processing software is an example of information literacy.

Question 9

A database management system (DBMS) is used to create,organize,and manage databases.

Question 10

Human resource is the second most important resource after information in any organization.

Question 11

Timely,relevant,and accurate information is a critical tool for enhancing a company's competitive position in the marketplace.

Question 12

Business Intelligence (BI) provides historical and predictive views of business operations.

Question 13

Computers can be used in transaction-processing operations that involve enormous volumes of data.

Question 14

The data component of an information system is considered the output to the system.

Question 15

Intranets are often used to provide basic HR functions,such as employees checking how much vacation time they have left.

Question 16

Twitter is an example of a management information system.

Question 17

Irrespective of organizational objectives,an information system should collect data from either an internal or an external source.

Question 18

In a management information system (MIS) application,processes are usually methods for performing a task.

Question 19

Customers,competitors,and suppliers are examples of internal data sources.

Question 20

Information systems are broader in scope than information technologies.

Question 21

A personnel information system (PIS) helps in choosing the best job candidate.

Question 22

It has been predicted that hardware and software costs will continue to increase in the future,so processing information will be more expensive.

Question 23

The focus of a top-line strategy for successfully competing in a marketplace is improving efficiency by reducing overall costs.

Question 24

To be competitive in a workplace,a knowledge worker should:

A) know how and why data is collected.
B) be able to develop one's own information system.
C) avoid the use of informal information.
D) refrain from using business intelligence (BI) tools.

Question 25

A typical personal digital assistant (PDA) includes a(n) _____.

A) external monitor
B) calendar
C) mouse
D) external keyboard

Question 26

Rivalry among existing competitors is high when many competitors occupy the same marketplace position.

Question 27

A logistics information system (LIS) provides reports and statistics on employee demographics.

Question 28

In designing a management information system (MIS),after defining the system's objectives,the second step is to _____.

A) provide information in a useful format
B) collect and analyze data
C) use information for decision-making
D) integrate the hardware and software components

Question 29

The final task in designing a management information system (MIS) is:

A) collecting and analyzing internal and external data for accuracy and relevancy.
B) providing information in a useful format for decision-making purposes.
C) clearly defining the system's objectives.
D) integrating hardware and software components.

Question 30

In the context of an information systems job,a database administrator is responsible for developing the entire information system by writing computer programs.

Question 31

Buyer power is high when customers have few choices and low when they have many choices.

Question 32

_____ sites help a person connect with friends,family,and colleagues online and meet people with similar interests and hobbies.

A) Tender portal
B) Social networking
C) Archive
D) Classified ads

Question 33

Which of the following statements is true of transaction-processing systems?

A) They focus on data encapsulation.
B) They pass on additional costs to organizations.
C) They can automate repetitive operations.
D) They require maximum human involvement.

Question 34

_____ is skill in using productivity software,such as word processors,spreadsheets,database management systems,and presentation software.

A) Network literacy
B) Data literacy
C) Information literacy
D) Computer literacy

Question 35

_____ is a social networking Web site.

A) Twitter
B) Google chrome
C) Bing
D) Android

Question 36

The threat of new entrants into the marketplace is high when duplicating a company's product or service is difficult.

Question 37

Social networking sites can reduce organizations' costs by _____.

A) giving customers more access to all sorts of data
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 Web site and offering many options to customers

Question 38

_____ refers to understanding the role of information in generating and using business intelligence.

A) Computer literacy
B) Information literacy
C) Information security
D) Computer security

Question 39

An effective financial information system (FIS) should provide timely,accurate,and integrated information about the marketing mix.

Question 40

In the context of an information systems job,a chief technology officer (CTO) oversees long-range planning and keeps an eye on new developments in the field that can affect a company's success.

Question 41

Which of the following statements is true of data?

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.

Question 42

_____ consists of facts that have been analyzed by the process component and are therefore more useful to the MIS user.

A) Information
B) Data
C) Database
D) Package

Question 43

Which of the following decisions is supported by a manufacturing information system (MFIS)?

A) Determination of portfolio structures
B) Analysis of price changes and discounts
C) Improvement of routing and delivery schedules
D) Monitoring of cost trends

Question 44

A _____ provides reports and statistics on employee demographics.

A) manufacturing information system (MFIS)
B) marketing information systems (MKIS)
C) logistics information system (LIS)
D) personnel information system (PIS)

Question 45

Which of the following decisions is supported by a logistics information system (LIS)?

A) Predicting an organization's future personnel needs
B) Minimizing capital investment risks
C) Determining portfolio structures
D) Selecting the best modes of transportation

Question 46

Microsoft Access is a(n) _____,which is used to create and manage a series of integrated files.

A) information system
B) enterprise resource planning system
C) database management system
D) knowledge base management system

Question 47

Identify an output of an information system.

A) Data
B) Databases
C) Processes
D) Analyzed facts

Question 48

_____ are an external data source for an information system.

A) Transaction reports
B) Personnel records
C) Labor statistics
D) Sales records

Question 49

_____ consists of raw facts and is a major component of information systems.

A) Cache
B) Kernel
C) Data
D) Process

Question 50

To be useful,information must have the quality of _____.

A) randomness
B) timeliness
C) erroneousness
D) abstractness

Question 51

Structuring a data component to define what type of data is collected and in what form is typically easy if an organization:

A) has defined its strategic goals.
B) has defined ambiguous objectives.
C) has been uninformed of critical success factors.
D) has conflicting vision and mission statements.

Question 52

A _____ is used for sales forecasting.

A) logistics information system (LIS)
B) personnel information system (PIS)
C) marketing information system (MKIS)
D) financial information system (FIS)

Question 53

Which of the following decisions is supported by a financial information system (FIS)?

A) Determining portfolio structures
B) Choosing the best job candidate
C) Improving routing and delivery schedules
D) Analyzing sales personnel

Question 54

The four Ms of resources are _____.

A) management, motivation, manpower, and monitoring
B) materials, money, modeling, and monitoring
C) manpower, machinery, materials, and money
D) manpower, monitoring, movement, and modeling

Question 55

The purpose of an information system's _____ component is generating the most useful type of information for making decisions.

A) process
B) internal data
C) external data
D) database

Question 56

Decisions related to scheduling and assigning employees can be supported by a _____.

A) personnel information system (PIS)
B) manufacturing information system (MFIS)
C) financial information system (FIS)
D) logistics information system (LIS)

Question 57

To be useful,information systems should:

A) use command line user interfaces.
B) generate raw data, which can be used for decision making.
C) produce information in different formats.
D) avoid rumors, unconfirmed reports, and stories.

Question 58

_____ are an internal data source for an information system.

A) Personnel records
B) Population statistics
C) Economic conditions
D) Competitors

Question 59

_____ strategies were identified by Michael Porter for successfully competing in the marketplace.

A) Groupthink
B) Brainstorming
C) Simulation
D) Focus

Question 60

Which of the following strategies is identified by Michael Porter for successfully competing in the marketplace?

A) Transformational leadership strategy
B) Differentiation strategy
C) Groupthink strategy
D) Simulation strategy

Question 61

In the context of the information technology(IT) jobs in the information systems field,a(n) _____ designs and maintains the organization's Web site.

Question 62

The Five Forces Model was created by _____.

Question 63

The ultimate goal of an information system is to generate _____.

Question 64

In the context of information technology (IT) jobs in the information systems field,a(n) _____ is responsible for database design and implementation.

Question 65

In accordance with Porter's Five Forces Model,_____ power is high when customers have fewer options.

A) buyer
B) debtor
C) user
D) supplier

Question 66

The _____ component of an information system is considered the input to the system.

Question 67

In the context of information technology (IT) jobs in the information systems field,a(n) _____ is typically responsible for providing network and cybersecurity.

Question 68

_____ means having a basic knowledge of hardware and software,the Internet,and collaboration tools and technologies.

Question 69

Which of the following is one of the forces of the Five Forces Model identified by Michael Porter?

A) Rivalry among customers
B) Government regulations
C) Threat of new entrants
D) Consumer groups

Question 70

Which of the following strategies identified by Michael Porter helps organizations concentrate on a specific market segment to achieve a cost advantage?

A) Simulation strategy
B) Overall cost leadership strategy
C) Focus strategy
D) Differentiation strategy

Question 71

Which of the following strategies identified by Michael Porter helps organizations make their products and services distinct from their competitors?

A) Simulation strategy
B) Overall cost leadership strategy
C) Focus strategy
D) Differentiation strategy

Question 72

A(n) _____,the heart of an information system,is a collection of all relevant data organized in a series of integrated files..

Question 73

A(n) _____ is an organized integration of hardware and software technologies,data,processes,and human elements designed to produce timely,integrated,relevant,accurate,and useful information for decision-making purposes.

Question 74

The top information systems job belongs to the _____.

Question 75

According to Porter's Five Forces Model,the _____ power is low when customers have more options.

Question 76

A(n) _____ information system is typically used to support decisions in managing an organization's cash flows.

Question 77

According to Porter's Five Forces Model,the threat of _____ into the marketplace is low when duplicating a company's product or service is difficult.

Question 78

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) webmaster
D) database administrator

Question 79

Computer networks,database systems,POS systems,etc.are few examples of _____,which support information systems in decision making.

Question 80

A(n) _____ information system is designed to reduce the cost of transporting materials while maintaining safe and reliable delivery.