Question 1

____________________ is data presented in a way or form that has meaning.

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The answer of ____________________ is data presented in a way...

Question 2

At the beginning of this decade,cell phone companies could use only a small portion of the radio frequency band because software did not exist that could scan the entire radio band and find any unused frequencies.Six different companies employed ____________________ to develop such software.

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The answer of At the beginning of this decade,cell phone...

Question 3

Which of the following statements describes a behavioral effect of information systems?

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All of these choices describe behavioral effects of information systems. Information systems can lead to feelings of isolation or constant connection to work for some employees, while others may feel excited about having their jobs enriched or being able to work from home.

Question 4

A(n)____________________ system supports an organization's managers by providing daily reports,schedules,plans,and budgets.

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The answer of A(n)____________________ system supports an organization's managers by...

Question 5

A(n)____________________ is a commercial firm that maintains a permanent connection to the Net and offers temporary connections to subscribers.

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The answer of A(n)____________________ is a commercial firm that maintains...

Question 6

____________________ means that the information must provide a valid and reliable reflection of reality.

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The answer of ____________________ means that the information must provide...

Question 7

Getting data into a system involves one or more ____________________ devices.

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The answer of Getting data into a system involves one...

Question 8

Large websites use dedicated workstations¾large computers¾known as ____________________,which are customized for managing,maintaining,and supporting websites.

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The answer of Large websites use dedicated workstations¾large computers¾known as...

Question 9

Each business function¾marketing,human resources,accounting,operations,finance¾has its own ____________________ requirements.

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The answer of Each business function¾marketing,human resources,accounting,operations,finance¾has its own ____________________...

Question 10

Simple systems in smaller organizations can use off-the-shelf software for the ____________________.

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The answer of Simple systems in smaller organizations can use...

Question 11

____________________ refers to the resources used by an organization to manage information that it needs in order to carry out its mission.

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The answer of ____________________ refers to the resources used by...

Question 12

____________________ are designed to assist with decisions and problems such as "What lines of business should we be in five years from now?"

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The answer of ____________________ are designed to assist with decisions...

Question 13

The central processor and the input and output devices are known as computer ____________________.

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The answer of The central processor and the input and...

Question 14

A gigantic network of networks serving millions of computers and providing communication flows among more than 170,0000 separate networks around the world is the ____________________.

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The answer of A gigantic network of networks serving millions...

Question 15

____________________ are places where data can be kept for later use.

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The answer of ____________________ are places where data can be...

Question 16

A(n)____________________ system is an interactive system that locates and presents information needed to help managers choose among alternatives.

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The answer of A(n)____________________ system is an interactive system that...

Question 17

Wikipedia believes in the intelligence of a crowd.It allows thousands of contributors to edit articles in its online encyclopedia.This is an example of which advantage associated with management systems?

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The advantage associated with management systems demonstrated in the given example is increased collaboration. Wikipedia allows thousands of contributors to edit articles, which increases collaboration among the crowd, resulting in a collective intelligence.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of information systems?

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The potential for new informal groups is not an advantage of information systems. While information systems can facilitate communication and collaboration among employees, the creation of new informal groups is not necessarily an advantage and may even lead to increased social cliques and division within the organization. The other options listed are all advantages of information systems, including reduced requirement for personal interaction, increased job satisfaction from being able to master the technology involved, increased personal efficiency, and the ability to telecommute.

Question 19

Information that provides all of the relevant facts about a situation is described as ____________________.

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The answer of Information that provides all of the relevant...

Question 20

____________________ information,like timely information,depends on the needs and circumstances of a particular manager.

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The answer of ____________________ information,like timely information,depends on the needs...

Quiz 22: Managing Information and Information Technology