Question 1

When we witness content and processes becoming expressed and performed in digital form, we are in the presence of:
A) The digitization process
B) Declining cost of storage
C) End-user development
D) The increasing user friendliness of Information Technology
E) Convergence

Accepted Answer

The digitization process refers to converting information into a digital format, where content and processes are expressed and performed digitally.

Question 2

Programmers, network administrators, and webmasters all belong to the category of:
A) General managers
B) End-users
C) Analysts
D) Information systems professionals
E) Both A and B

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

A functional manager is a(n):
A) Knowledge worker in charge of an entire organization or business unit
B) Knowledge worker in charge of a functional area or team
C) Individuals with direct contact with software applications
D) Manager that sometimes act as an end-user
E) Both B and D

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

What are some ways that today's managers are affected by new IT trends?
A) The amount of money available for them to spend on IT has increased.
B) Consumers are changing and become more tech-savvy.
C) New software programs reduce productivity and efficiency.
D) Human interaction is no longer needed.
E) Both A and B

Accepted Answer

New IT trends have indeed increased the budget for IT spending in many organizations, allowing managers to allocate more resources towards technological advancements. Additionally, as consumers become more tech-savvy, managers must adapt their strategies to meet the changing demands and expectations, which often involves incorporating new technologies.

Question 5

Which of the following is the reason why the use of IT and IS has increased dramatically in the last several years:
A) The increase in available processing power per dollar
B) The increase in the available storage capability per dollar
C) The decline in battery life
D) The increase in the network transmission costs
E) Both A and B

Accepted Answer

The increase in available processing power per dollar and the increase in available storage capability per dollar have both contributed significantly to the dramatic rise in the use of Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems (IS). These factors have made technology more accessible and cost-effective, enabling widespread adoption.

Question 6

Which is NOT a good reason for managers to be involved with the management of information systems?
A) Almost every aspect of business operations involves IT.
B) Available new technology can serve the growing and changing needs of a business at many different levels.
C) All employees will come in contact with the IT on a regular basis.
D) IT professionals do not make good CEOs and need to be managed.
E) To make sure that IT is used to support the business needs rather than having the business support IT needs.

Accepted Answer

The assertion that IT professionals do not make good CEOs and need to be managed is not a valid reason for managers to be involved with the management of information systems. This statement is a stereotype and does not reflect the actual skills and capabilities of IT professionals in leadership roles. The involvement of managers in information systems is crucial for aligning IT with business strategies, not because of a perceived inability of IT professionals to lead.

Question 7

When the V.P. of marketing of the Grand Hotel is using his blackberry device to check emails while walking down the street, he is considered as:
A) A general manager
B) A functional manager
C) An end user
D) Both A and C
E) Both B and C

Accepted Answer

The V.P. of marketing is a functional manager because they manage a specific area or function within the organization (in this case, marketing). Additionally, when using a blackberry device to check emails, the V.P. is acting as an end user of information technology, making both B and C correct.

Question 8

We have identified a number of IT trends of managerial interest. Which of the following is not one of them:
A) Increasing processing power of microchips
B) Increasing storage capacity
C) Increasing sophistication of end-user
D) Increasing ubiquity of network access
E) We have identified all of the above as IT trends of managerial interest

Accepted Answer

Increasing sophistication of end-user is not an IT trend.

Question 9

Why is it important for business and functional managers to collaborate and form partnerships with IT professionals?
A) Managers must make sound decisions about IS with the aid of IT experts
B) Managers must ensure that IT professionals have people to work with
C) It is fun to work with IT people who know all about the new IT gadgets
D) It is not important since IT design is the sole responsibility of IT people
E) Managers must work with everybody in the organization

Accepted Answer

Collaboration between managers and IT professionals is crucial because managers need to make informed decisions about information systems, which requires the expertise and insights of IT professionals.

Question 10

What are some ways today's managers are affected by new IT trends?
A) The amount of money they have to spend on IT has increased
B) Consumers are changing and become less tech-savvy
C) New forms of entertainment created
D) New software programs reduce productivity and efficiency
E) Human interaction is no longer needed

Accepted Answer

New IT trends often require managers to allocate more budget towards technology investments to stay competitive and up-to-date with the latest advancements.

Question 11

The following are skills of a successful CIO except for:
A) Perpetually develop team/organization
B) Effectively manage change while in pursuit of maximum agility
C) Implementing IS to solve all business needs and issues
D) Raise the level of customer satisfaction
E) Matching technology to business need

Accepted Answer

Implementing Information Systems (IS) to solve all business needs and issues is not a realistic or practical skill for a successful Chief Information Officer (CIO). While IS can significantly aid in addressing many business needs, it is not a panacea for all organizational challenges. Successful CIOs understand the limitations of technology and focus on aligning IT strategy with business goals, rather than attempting to solve all problems solely through technology.

Question 12

Why have we suggested that it is not enough for general or functional managers to hire good "IT people" and let them make information systems decisions?
A) Because software is increasingly easy to use
B) Because a truly "good IT person" does not exist
C) Because in general IT professionals have limited business training and knowledge
D) Because technology is increasingly complex
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

IT professionals often have limited business training and knowledge, which means they might not fully understand the strategic and operational needs of the business. This can lead to decisions that are technically sound but do not align well with the company's goals or fail to leverage technology in a way that provides competitive advantage.

Question 13

Which of the statements below is related to Moore's Law?
A) The costs of computer technology is continually declining.
B) The secondary storage capacity available per dollar doubles roughly every 24 months.
C) The speed of a network doubles roughly every 18 months.
D) The power available in new computer processors doubles roughly every 18 months.
E) The number of people that have access to the Internet will climb exponentially for the foreseeable future.

Accepted Answer

Moore's Law predicts that the number of transistors on a microchip doubles about every two years, though the cost of computers is halved. This is closely related to the increase in power available in new computer processors, as more transistors can perform more calculations.

Question 14

Which of the following typically statements is false?
A) Many modern automobiles have as much computing power as a personal computer.
B) At least a quarter of the world's population has access to the Internet.
C) The power available in new computer processors has doubled roughly every 1-2 years since 1971.
D) The computational power available in an mainframe computer built in 1965 is expected to cost roughly a penny in less before the year2020.
E) As computer systems become more complex, they naturally become more difficult to use.

Accepted Answer

The statement E is false because advancements in user interface design and user experience (UX) research aim to make computer systems easier to use, even as they become more complex. Technologies such as graphical user interfaces (GUIs), touchscreens, voice recognition, and artificial intelligence have been developed to make complex systems more accessible and user-friendly.

Question 15

Which of the following statements demonstrates the ubiquitous nature of the Internet?
A) The average age of Internet users is increasing.
B) The Internet is available to almost everyone, everywhere.
C) The price of storing information on the Internet is decreasing rapidly.
D) The processing power of the computers on the Internet doubles every year or two.
E) The analog methods that information has been stored is being gradually replaced with digital methods.

Accepted Answer

The statement that the Internet is available to almost everyone, everywhere (B) directly demonstrates its ubiquitous nature, indicating its widespread availability and accessibility across different locations and communities.

Question 16

The use of IT and IS has increased dramatically in the last several years for all of the following reasons: increase in processing power and storage capacity, decline in cost, shortened battery life, and steadily increasing storage cost.

Accepted Answer

The use of IT and IS has increased due to an increase in processing power and storage capacity, and a decline in cost, but not due to shortened battery life or increasing storage costs; in fact, battery life has improved and storage costs have decreased over time.

Question 17

The rapid proliferation of easy-to-use computing devices has resulted in more digitization - the process by which content and processes become expressed and performed in digital form.

Accepted Answer

The widespread availability and ease of use of computing devices have indeed accelerated the digitization process, making more content and processes available in digital form.

Question 18

General Managers are never end users.

Accepted Answer

General Managers can be end users if they directly use the product or service their organization offers for operational, decision-making, or personal purposes.

Question 19

The CIO must have a broad understanding of how the company is positioned to execute its strategy

Accepted Answer

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) plays a crucial role in aligning the company's IT infrastructure with its strategic goals, requiring a broad understanding of the company's strategy and how technology can support its execution.

Question 20

Functional managers are often end users of IT systems

Accepted Answer

Functional managers, who oversee specific departments like HR, finance, or marketing, often rely on IT systems to manage their processes efficiently, making them end users of these systems.

Quiz 1: Information Systems and the Role of General and Functional Managers

When we witness content and processes becoming expressed and performed in digital form, we are in the presence of:

Programmers, network administrators, and webmasters all belong to the category of:

A functional manager is a(n) :

What are some ways that today's managers are affected by new IT trends?

Which of the following is the reason why the use of IT and IS has increased dramatically in the last several years:

Which is NOT a good reason for managers to be involved with the management of information systems?

When the V.P. of marketing of the Grand Hotel is using his blackberry device to check emails while walking down the street, he is considered as:

We have identified a number of IT trends of managerial interest. Which of the following is not one of them:

Why is it important for business and functional managers to collaborate and form partnerships with IT professionals?

What are some ways today's managers are affected by new IT trends?

The following are skills of a successful CIO except for:

Why have we suggested that it is not enough for general or functional managers to hire good "IT people" and let them make information systems decisions?

Which of the statements below is related to Moore's Law?

Which of the following typically statements is false?

Which of the following statements demonstrates the ubiquitous nature of the Internet?

The use of IT and IS has increased dramatically in the last several years for all of the following reasons: increase in processing power and storage capacity, decline in cost, shortened battery life, and steadily increasing storage cost.

The rapid proliferation of easy-to-use computing devices has resulted in more digitization - the process by which content and processes become expressed and performed in digital form.

General Managers are never end users.

The CIO must have a broad understanding of how the company is positioned to execute its strategy

Functional managers are often end users of IT systems