Question 1

During the 1980s and 1990s, information technology helped companies gain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. This is referred to as the _______________ information systems concept.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Telecommunications networks consist of _______________.
A) computers, the Internet, intranets, and extranets
B) communications processors
C) devices interconnected by communication media and controlled by communications software
D) All of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Telecommunications networks indeed encompass all the elements listed in the options: computers, the Internet, intranets, extranets (A), communications processors (B), and devices interconnected by communication media and controlled by communications software (C). These components work together to facilitate the exchange of data and information across distances.

Question 3

Types of information systems are generally classified as either operations information systems or _______________ information systems.

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Question 4

All of the following would be considered a software resource in an information system except:
A) A computer operating system
B) A word processing software package
C) A telecommunication network
D) All of the choices are software resources.

Accepted Answer

A telecommunication network is not a software resource in an information system. It is a hardware resource that enables communication between software and devices. A computer operating system and a word processing software package are examples of software resources in an information system.

Question 5

All of the following are considered computer hardware technology except:
A) Operating system software
B) Microcomputers
C) Keyboards
D) Printers

Accepted Answer

Operating system software is not a hardware technology, but rather a type of software that controls and manages the hardware components of a computer. The other options listed (microcomputers, keyboards, printers) are all hardware technologies.

Question 6

Enterprise collaboration systems use software tools to support _______________ among the members of networked teams and workgroups.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Enterprise collaboration systems use software tools to...

Question 7

_______________ is defined as the use of Internet technologies to work and empower business processes, electronic commerce, and enterprise collaboration within a company and with its customers, suppliers, and other business stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is defined as the use of...

Question 8

With a strategic information system (SIS), information technology becomes an integral part of business processes, products, and _______________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

A _______________ team uses a corporate intranet and the Internet for electronic mail, videoconferencing, electronic discussion groups, and Web pages of work-in-progress information to collaborate on business projects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______________ team uses a corporate intranet...

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of control of an information system's performance?
A) A system malfunction wiped out two weeks of student registration records
B) Programmers created a user friendly input screen for a new system
C) Subtotals do not add up to total sales; IT staff investigates whether data entry or processing is the problem
D) An extra $20 was added to every water bill by mistake

Accepted Answer

Investigating the cause of the subtotals not adding up to the total sales is an example of controlling an information system's performance. It involves identifying and addressing issues related to data entry or processing to ensure accurate and reliable information. The other choices are examples of system malfunctions, user interface design, and data input errors, which are not necessarily related to control of system performance.

Question 11

The original, formal record of a transaction is called the:
A) Updated form
B) Paper form
C) Transaction document
D) Source document

Accepted Answer

The source document is the original and formal record of a transaction, providing the details of the transaction such as the date, amount, and parties involved. It is used as a reference for recording the transaction into accounting records.

Question 12

In an information system, image data normally takes the form of _______________.
A) numbers and alphabetical characters
B) sentences and paragraphs
C) graphic shapes and figures
D) voice and other sounds

Accepted Answer

Image data is represented by graphic shapes and figures such as pixels or vectors, rather than alphabetic or numeric characters or language-based text.

Question 13

All of the following are good examples of information except:
A) The social security number of the company's forklift operator
B) The retail price of blue widgets
C) How much the company owes to vender number 17
D) The numbers 1236789, 349875, and 340977

Accepted Answer

The numbers 1236789, 349875, and 340977 by themselves do not provide any context or meaning, which is essential for information. Information is data that has been processed or organized in a meaningful way. The other options (A, B, C) provide specific, contextual details relevant to business operations or personal identification, making them good examples of information.

Question 14

An _______________ system is an organized combination of people, hardware, software, telecommunications networks, and data resources that collects, transforms, and disseminates information in an organization.

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Question 15

Sew What?'s information system allows the firm to __________.
A) provide a web site that accounts for nearly all their recent growth
B) manage the business and provide outstanding customer support
C) gain recognition and provide credibility to the general public
D) All the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Sew What?'s information system provides them with a web site that accounts for nearly all their recent growth, allows them to manage the business and provide outstanding customer support, and gain recognition and provide credibility to the general public. Therefore, all the choices are correct.

Question 16

In an information system context, which one of the following would be the most applicable description of application software?
A) It controls and supports the operations of a computer
B) It consists of programs that direct particular processing activities
C) It consists of operating instructions for people who will use an information system
D) None of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Application software refers to programs that are designed to perform specific tasks or activities within an information system. These programs direct particular processing activities and are distinct from the system software (e.g. operating system) that controls and supports the overall operations of a computer. Application software is also separate from the user manuals or operating instructions provided to individuals who will be using the information system.

Question 17

Electronic _______________ is the buying, selling, marketing, and servicing of products, services, and information over a variety of computer networks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Electronic _______________ is the buying, selling, marketing,...

Question 18

In an information system, alphanumeric data normally takes the form of _______________.
A) numbers and alphabetical characters
B) sentences and paragraphs
C) graphic shapes and figures
D) All of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Alphanumeric data refers to a combination of alphabetical and numerical characters, such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and dates. Therefore, the correct choice is A.

Question 19

All of the following normally happens to data during a value-added process except:
A) Their useful life is determined
B) Their form is aggregated, manipulated, and organized
C) Their content is analyzed and evaluated
D) They are placed in a proper context for a human user

Accepted Answer

The useful life of data is not typically determined during a value-added process. It may be evaluated or analyzed, but its lifespan is not a typical consideration.

Question 20

The source document is:
A) The form of a document after its final update
B) A transaction document that refers to the source of the product
C) The original, formal record of a transaction
D) The first update to any transaction

Accepted Answer

The source document is the original, formal record of a transaction. It is the document that contains the initial details of a transaction before any updates or changes are made to it.

Quiz 1: Foundations of Information Systems in Business

During the 1980s and 1990s, information technology helped companies gain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. This is referred to as the _______________ information systems concept.

Telecommunications networks consist of _______________.

Types of information systems are generally classified as either operations information systems or _______________ information systems.

All of the following would be considered a software resource in an information system except:

All of the following are considered computer hardware technology except:

Enterprise collaboration systems use software tools to support _______________ among the members of networked teams and workgroups.

_______________ is defined as the use of Internet technologies to work and empower business processes, electronic commerce, and enterprise collaboration within a company and with its customers, suppliers, and other business stakeholders.

With a strategic information system (SIS), information technology becomes an integral part of business processes, products, and _______________.

A _______________ team uses a corporate intranet and the Internet for electronic mail, videoconferencing, electronic discussion groups, and Web pages of work-in-progress information to collaborate on business projects.

Which of the following is an example of control of an information system's performance?

The original, formal record of a transaction is called the:

In an information system, image data normally takes the form of _______________.

All of the following are good examples of information except:

An _______________ system is an organized combination of people, hardware, software, telecommunications networks, and data resources that collects, transforms, and disseminates information in an organization.

Sew What?'s information system allows the firm to __________.

In an information system context, which one of the following would be the most applicable description of application software?

Electronic _______________ is the buying, selling, marketing, and servicing of products, services, and information over a variety of computer networks.

In an information system, alphanumeric data normally takes the form of _______________.

All of the following normally happens to data during a value-added process except:

The source document is: