Question 1

Peter processes his e-mail inbox to zero using automated filtering tools as needed. In this example, he is using information system tools to ________.

Accepted Answer

Peter is using automated filtering tools to manage his inbox efficiently and increase his productivity. This is an example of utilizing information system tools to improve individual productivity.

Question 2

Most of the information in Wikipedia is ________.

Accepted Answer

Wikipedia relies heavily on user-generated content, with volunteers editing and creating most of the information on the site. While collaboration and collective intelligence play a role in the creation of Wikipedia, the majority of its content is created and edited by individual users. Creative commons refers to the licensing of content on the site, rather than the source of the information itself.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the four critical components of an information system?

Accepted Answer

The four critical components of an information system are technology, processes, data, and people. Strategy is important for the overall success of a business, but it is not a critical component of an information system.

Question 4

In Malaysia, the government partners with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in an innovative effort to identify especially talented youth. They use a test that can be delivered online throughout the country's schools, which makes it accessible to students everywhere. This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of strategic use of information systems, as the government is partnering with a university to use an online test to identify talented students throughout the country. The use of this system is strategic in that it allows for a more efficient and widespread method of identifying potential talent.

Question 5

When the time people spend waiting in line to vote, i.e., 5 minutes and 32 seconds in a specific area, is aggregated, and then a graph of average waiting times by location is created, it becomes ________.

Accepted Answer

Aggregating waiting times and creating a graph of average waiting times by location turns the raw data into information that can be used to understand patterns and make decisions. Therefore, the best choice is information.

Question 6

People pay monthly subscription fees to financial service companies to get current stock prices. This highlights which of the following valuable characteristics of information?

Accepted Answer

Timeliness is highlighted as people are willing to pay for current stock prices. Accuracy, completeness, and relevance are also important characteristics, but not specifically highlighted in this scenario.

Question 7

The customer reviews posted for various products in Amazon.com is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

The customer reviews posted on Amazon.com are created by the users of the website, thus they are a form of user-generated content.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is not true about user-generated content?

Accepted Answer

User-generated content often requires processes and data to ensure quality control and moderation, and technology is often used to facilitate its creation and dissemination.

Question 9

In an organization that is open to ideas from all employees, ________.

Accepted Answer

In an organization that is open to ideas from all employees, innovative concepts for information systems can come from every level. This is because a diverse group of individuals brings unique perspectives and experiences, which can lead to more creative and effective solutions to organizational challenges.

Question 10

What are individual facts or pieces of information called?

Accepted Answer

Individual facts or pieces of information are referred to as data.

Question 11

Which of the following is true about information and communications technology?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is true about...

Question 12

What are facts that are assembled and analyzed to add meaning and usefulness called?

Accepted Answer

Facts that are assembled and analyzed to add meaning and usefulness are called information.

Question 13

The information technology team works closely with ________.

Accepted Answer

The information technology team typically works closely with staff in other functional areas of the organization, such as finance, human resources, operations, and marketing, to understand their technology requirements and develop solutions to meet their needs. While interaction with customers or clients may occur, it is not typically the primary focus of the IT team's work. Senior managers may have some involvement or oversight of IT projects, but again, they may not be working directly with the IT team on a day-to-day basis. Contributors from outside the organization may be involved in certain IT projects or initiatives, but again, this is not typically the core focus of the IT team's work.

Question 14

When a single high-temperature reading of an incoming patient is entered into the patient records information system and combined with the patient's other symptoms and previous medical records, it becomes ________.

Accepted Answer

A single high-temperature reading of an incoming patient is just data. It only becomes information when combined with other relevant data, such as the patient's other symptoms and previous medical records, to provide a more complete picture of the patient's health status. Therefore, the correct choice is C) information.

Question 15

A marketing survey polls customers as they enter a store to ask their opinion about their products and the store's e-commerce website. Which of the following is a drawback of the data collected through this poll?

Accepted Answer

The drawback of this type of survey is that it only captures the opinions of customers who are physically present in the store, leaving out those who did not visit the store or who prefer to shop online. Therefore, the data collected through this poll is incomplete.

Question 16

Which of the following is true of data, information, and knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Data, information, and knowledge are not mutually exclusive categories, but rather they blend together and form a continuum. Data is raw and unorganized facts, information is data that has been processed and organized to provide context and meaning, and knowledge is the application of information to solve problems or create new understanding. Therefore, they cannot be viewed as diverse terms and may not be used interchangeably.

Question 17

A broker recommends that his clients buy, hold, or sell stock of Microsoft by referring to a combination of a graph of Microsoft highs and lows for one year and an analysis of other information. This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

The broker is using their expertise and analysis to combine the data and information, resulting in knowledge that they are using to make a recommendation to their clients. Therefore, this is an example of knowledge.

Question 18

A single high-temperature reading of an incoming patient at Patient First, a 24-hour walk-in clinic in Laurel, Maryland, is one ________.

Accepted Answer

A single high-temperature reading is a piece of data, as it is a singular piece of information that is recorded and used to inform further decision-making.

Question 19

Which of the following is true of information technology?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is true of...

Question 20

________ adds considerable value to information, particularly as a means to avoid bias or spin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ adds considerable value to information, particularly...

Quiz 1: Information Systems and People