Question 1

_________________________ is the sum of all costs over the life of the information system.

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Question 2

During the ____________________ phase of the systems development process, the project team determines how the new system should be developed to meet the business needs defined during systems analysis.

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Question 3

What are some of the resources and strategies that you can use to have a career in information systems?

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Question 4

Briefly discuss the technology acceptance model and its importance.

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Question 5

What is meant by an organization's technology infrastructure and what are its components?

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Question 6

Distinguish between the Internet and the Web.

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Question 7

Briefly distinguish between data, information, and knowledge.

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Question 8

Define the term information system and briefly identify its fundamental components.

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Question 9

____________________ = (output / input) x 100%

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Question 10

Explain the difference between sustaining and disruptive change.

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Question 11

A(n) ____________________, also called a strategic partnership, is an agreement between two or more companies that involves the joint production and distribution of goods and services.

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Question 12

Distinguish between an MIS and DSS.

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Question 13

What is competitive advantage? Identify five forces that cause firms to seek competitive advantage.

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Question 14

Define the term value chain and briefly discuss the purpose of the supply chain component.

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Question 15

The ____________________ strategy for competitive advantage involves producing a variety of products, giving customers more choices, or delivering higher quality products and services.

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Quiz 1: Introduction to Information Systems