Question 1

If you want to run a multinational company, you need to rent office space and hire at least few employees.

Accepted Answer

With advancements in technology and the rise of remote work, it's possible to run a multinational company virtually without the need for physical office space or hiring employees in the traditional sense. Outsourcing, freelancing, and remote teams can fulfill many business needs.

Question 2

The grade point average (GPA)values of a class would be considered as information.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Information technology and information systems are the same thing.

Accepted Answer

Information technology refers to the use of technology to manage and process information, while information systems refer to the overall systems and processes used to manage and store information within an organization.

Question 4

The CIO of an organization supervises the day-to-day operations of the data and/or computer centre.

Accepted Answer

The CIO (Chief Information Officer) is typically responsible for the overall technology strategy and leadership, not the day-to-day operations, which are usually managed by IT managers or directors.

Question 5

A list of football scores with the names of the teams that played the games would be considered information.

Accepted Answer

Yes, a list of football scores with the names of the teams would provide information about the outcome of each game and the names of the teams that participated.

Question 6

The Emerging Technologies Manager forecasts technology trends; evaluates and experiments with new technologies.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes the role of an Emerging Technologies Manager. They look ahead to anticipate technology trends and experiment with new technologies in order to determine how they might be useful to their organization.

Question 7

End-user computing has two components: end-user data entry, reporting, and inquiry (commonly referred to as simply users); and end-user development, where users develop usable systems, such as spreadsheets or programs using programming languages or other development tools.

Accepted Answer

End-user computing involves both end-user data entry, reporting, and inquiry, as well as end-user development where users create functional systems like spreadsheets and programming tools.

Question 8

Managing the IS function within an organization is the exclusive responsibility of the IS department in contemporary organizations.

Accepted Answer

Managing the IS function is a shared responsibility between the IS department and other business units within the organization. IT should be aligned with the overall business strategy and goals, and the IS department should work collaboratively with other departments to meet their technological needs.

Question 9

In general, informed users tend to get more value from whatever technologies they use.

Accepted Answer

Informed users are more likely to know how to utilize the features and capabilities of the technologies they use, leading to a more efficient and effective use of those technologies and therefore extracting more value from them.

Question 10

The Information Systems functional area, a department of Information technology, deals with the planning, development, management, and use of management information tools to help people perform all the tasks related to information processing and management.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes the role and responsibilities of the Information Systems functional area within the broader field of Information Technology.

Question 11

An informed user of IT can enhance his or her organization's competitive position.

Accepted Answer

An informed user of IT can help the organization to streamline its processes, make informed decisions, and stay ahead of the competition by utilizing technology to its fullest potential. Thus, improving the organization's competitive position.

Question 12

An auditing manager focuses on the ethical and legal use of information systems and evaluates the quality or effectiveness of such systems.

Accepted Answer

An auditing manager is responsible for ensuring that the information systems in an organization are being used ethically and legally, and for evaluating their overall quality and effectiveness. This involves examining various aspects of the systems, including their design, implementation, maintenance, and security measures, to identify any potential issues or areas for improvement. The ultimate goal is to help the organization maximize the value it derives from its information systems while minimizing the associated risks and costs.

Question 13

Information technology relates to any computer-based tools that people use to work with information and to support the information and information-processing needs of an organization.

Accepted Answer

Information technology encompasses hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment used to process, store, and disseminate information within an organization. It includes tools such as computers, servers, databases, and networks that are used to perform tasks related to information management and processing.

Question 14

IT Audits can be used to find problems with IT systems.

Accepted Answer

IT Audits are designed to identify issues, weaknesses or potential risks within IT systems and suggest improvements to mitigate such issues.

Question 15

The grade point average (GPA)values coupled with appropriate student names of a class would be considered as information.

Accepted Answer

The GPA values coupled with the student names of a class provide meaningful data and can be considered as information.

Question 16

A student's decision to drop one course and add another would be considered a transaction to the university's information system but not to its accounting system.

Accepted Answer

The student's decision to drop one course and add another affects their academic record in the university's information system, but does not directly impact any financial transactions or records in the accounting system.

Question 17

A university registrar who uses her experience with university admissions in reviewing the applicant grades, application essays, and letters of recommendation, would be applying her knowledge in your application process.

Accepted Answer

A university registrar would likely have experience with university admissions and would be able to apply that knowledge in reviewing applicants' grades, essays, and recommendations.

Question 18

An information system collects, processes, stores, analyzes, and disseminates information for a specific purpose.

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of an information system, which has the primary purpose of managing and utilizing information for a specific goal or objective.

Question 19

IT is enabling more and more people to communicate, collaborate, and compete, thereby levelling the digital playing field.

Accepted Answer

IT (Information Technology) has enabled individuals and organizations to access and leverage digital tools and platforms that facilitate communication, collaboration, and competition. This has helped level the playing field by reducing barriers to entry and enabling more people to participate in various digital contexts regardless of their geographic location, social status, or economic resources.

Question 20

A systems analyst focuses on determining the information requirements and technical specifications for new applications.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately describes the role of a systems analyst in the software development process.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Information Systems