Question 1

Which of the following is one of the 4 components of IT Architecture described in your text?
A) Application architecture
B) Mobile architecture
C) Telecommunications architecture
D) Computing architecture

Accepted Answer

The four components of IT architecture described in the text are: application architecture, data architecture, infrastructure architecture, and security architecture. Mobile architecture and telecommunications architecture are not included as separate components, while computing architecture is not a term commonly used in IT architecture.

Question 2

______________________ deals with how information is stored and organized; and the speed at which it is captured, analyzed, and reported.
A) Data structure
B) Visual data
C) Technology management
D) Information management

Accepted Answer

Information management deals with storing and organizing information as well as capturing, analyzing, and reporting it in an efficient manner. Data structure and visual data are subsets of information management, while technology management focuses more on the implementation and maintenance of technology systems.

Question 3

Fred Meyer, a chain of retail stores in the Pacific Northwest, has a page on their Web site that pulls address, phone number, store hours, and driving distance information from a variety of sources and plots it onto a digital map created by Bing Microsoft). Consumers can even generate turn by turn instructions for driving to a specific store location. This kind of multi-source, information rich application is called _________________.
A) Cooperative IT integration
B) Data merge or data merger
C) Synching or a data sync
D) A consumer mashup

Accepted Answer

The description matches a consumer mashup, which is a type of web application that pulls together content and data from multiple sources to create a new, integrated service or experience for users. The Fred Meyer page on their website is an example of a consumer mashup because it combines mapping data from Bing with store information from other sources to provide a comprehensive experience for shoppers.

Question 4

Applications that collect and combine data
A) 3D data apps
B) Mashups
C) Data merge or data merger apps
D) Multi-source data apps
E)g. images, audio, video, location data, social data, and so on) from multiple sources, then organize and use them for some new purpose are called _________________.

Accepted Answer

Mashups are applications that collect and combine data (such as images, audio, video, location data, social data, etc.) from multiple sources in order to create something new. They often involve using APIs to extract data from various sources and then merging them together in a unique way.

Question 5

Which of the following was not cited in your text as a primary reason for information inefficiencies - situations where data is not available or being used to create competitive advantages for organizations?
A) Data is trapped in silos
B) Information is lost or bypassed
C) User-fierce formats - apps with poor interfaces or formats that require extra time to figure out or understand
D) Prohibitive cost of high quality data.

Accepted Answer

The text does not cite the prohibitive cost of high-quality data as a primary reason for information inefficiencies. The other options relate to issues with data accessibility and usability.

Question 6

________________combine data from multiple internal and public sources and publishes the results to enterprise portals, dashboards, or the cloud.
A) Enterprise mashups
B) Complex mashup
C) Information rich mashup
D) Dense mashup

Accepted Answer

Enterprise mashups combine data from different sources such as internal databases and public APIs and publish the results to enterprise portals, dashboards, or the cloud. This allows for real-time access to integrated data from multiple sources, making it easier for decision-makers to analyze and act on the information.

Question 7

Changes in an organization's storage capability, applications and/or databases should be anticipated as part of __________________________.
A) The organization's long-range planning process
B) An audit of the annual budget
C) A review of future technology trends
D) An audit of past technology expenses

Accepted Answer

Anticipating changes in an organization's storage capability, applications, and/or databases is an important part of an organization's long-range planning process. This allows the organization to budget for necessary technology upgrades and ensure that their technology infrastructure can support their future needs. An audit of the annual budget or past technology expenses may identify areas where technology expenses can be reduced, but it is not sufficient for anticipating future changes in an organization's technology needs. A review of future technology trends may provide insight into emerging technologies, but it is not sufficient for determining specific changes needed for an individual organization.

Question 8

Stan Marsh is V.P. of sales at Ski Warehouse, a chain of snow sports equipment outlets throughout the rocky mountain and northwest regions of the United States, The company was built over time by purchasing successful independent sporting equipment retailers. Stan now finds it difficult to evaluate some of his store locations because they report their sales figures on a quarterly basis rather than monthly as do the stores in the rest of the company. This is an example of which of the following factors that cause information deficiencies cited in your text?
A) Lost or bypassed data
B) User-fierce interfaces
C) Data silos
D) Non-standardized data

Accepted Answer

The situation described is an example of non-standardized data. The company has a standardized practice of reporting monthly sales figures, but some locations report on a quarterly basis, which creates a discrepancy in the data being collected and makes it difficult for the V.P. of sales to evaluate those locations.

Question 9

___________________ are ISs that do not have the capability to exchange data with other ISs making timely coordination and communication across functions or departments difficult.
A) Data warehouses
B) Data or information) silos
C) Isolated data vaults
D) Traditional information systems

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe ISs that do not have the capability to exchange data with other ISs and create functional or departmental boundaries is known as data or information silos. A data warehouse is a centralized repository of integrated data from multiple sources, while isolated data vaults and traditional information systems are not specific enough to describe this type of IS.

Question 10

IT architectures or enterprise architectures are the terms used to describe ________________.
a. The "blueprints" that guide and govern software add-ons, upgrades, hardware, systems, networks, cloud services and other IT.
b. The working parts of both desktop and mobile computing devices.
c. Potential job titles of IT professionals responsible for determining how to put new technology into older buildings.
d. A new field of study that combines technology and traditional construction or design concepts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of IT architectures or enterprise architectures are the...

Question 11

A common title for the person in charge of an organization's IT is:
A) IT Project Director
B) Chief Information Officer CIO)
C) Chief Technology Officers CTO)
D) Vice-President of Information Services

Accepted Answer

The answer of A common title for the person in...

Question 12

Most health care organizations are drowning in data, yet cannot get reliable, actionable insights from this data. Information from physician notes, registration forms, discharge summaries, documents and so on often go unused or are difficult for administrators and mangers to access. One of the primary reasons cited in your text for this problem is that _________________.
A) Cutbacks in funding for IT departments have reduced their ability to operate effectively
B) Users lack training and experience with modern software apps
C) The data is "trapped" in silos
D) Security policies that are too stringent

Accepted Answer

The text states that the primary reason for health care organizations not being able to get reliable, actionable insights from their data is that the data is "trapped" in silos, meaning it is not easily accessible or integrated with other data sources.

Question 13

Mashups that primarily serve business functions such as supporting performance management and reporting, are called ______________________________.
A) Enterprise mashups
B) Organizational mashups
C) Operational mashups
D) Performance mashups

Accepted Answer

Mashups that primarily serve business functions such as supporting performance management and reporting are called Enterprise mashups.

Question 14

The overall goal of information management is _______________________
A) To reduce costs and maintain high standards of information security by setting strict guidelines for access
B) To design and implement a well-planned out IT architecture, policies, and procedures needed to effectively and efficiently support the information and decision needs of an organization.
C) To insure compliance with government regulations regarding privacy, security and confidentiality.
D) Reduce the size of an organization's workforce and reliance on human employees.

Accepted Answer

The overall goal of information management is to design and implement a well-planned out IT architecture, policies, and procedures needed to effectively and efficiently support the information and decision needs of an organization. This includes managing data, ensuring data quality, and providing access to the right data at the right time to support decision making. It is not directly related to reducing costs or maintaining high standards of information security, although those are potential outcomes of effective information management. Compliance with government regulations is also important, but not the main goal of information management. Reducing the size of an organization's workforce is not a goal of information management.

Question 15

There is an old adage that says "If you can't measure it, you can't manage it". Managers who want to measure and track their organization's performance will frequently use ____________ to evaluate their company's progress toward goals.
A) Strategies
B) Standardized data
C) Key Performance Indicators KPIs)
D) Goal tracking analysis GTA)

Accepted Answer

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are commonly used by managers to measure and track their organization's performance towards goals. KPIs are quantifiable measurements that can help organizations understand how well they are doing in achieving their objectives. They provide a way of tracking progress over time and identifying areas where improvements can be made. The use of KPIs can also help managers to identify trends and patterns in performance, which can inform decision-making and improve organizational effectiveness.

Question 16

_____________ are metrics that define and measure progress toward organizational goals-and deviations from those goals.
A) Data analytics
B) KPIs - Key performance indicators.
C) Strategic metrics
D) Operational metrics

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________ are metrics that define and measure...

Question 17

Trillings College invested over $450,000 in a customized learning management system so that professors could put courses online and use the Internet to deliver course content and communications to students. After the first year of use, only 20% of the faculty were using the system. Administrators were frustrated to learn that most faculty found the system difficult to use, they did not understand how to post student grades and assignments to the new platform and that students also had difficulty understanding how to find information on the system. This case is an example of which of the following information deficiency causes cited in your text?
A) Lost or bypassed data
B) User-fierce interfaces
C) Data silos
D) Non-standardized data

Accepted Answer

The case is an example of user-fierce interfaces. The customized learning management system was difficult for faculty and students to use, leading to low adoption rates.

Question 18

The "blueprints" that guide and govern software add-ons, upgrades, hardware, systems, networks, cloud services and other IT are known as _________________.
A) IT plans
B) IT architectures
C) IT strategies
D) IT development

Accepted Answer

The term "IT architectures" refers to the blueprints or frameworks that guide and govern the design, development, deployment, and management of IT systems and infrastructure. IT architectures are typically composed of various components, including hardware, software, networks, and cloud services, and they often include guidelines for security, performance, scalability, and other key factors. While terms like "IT plans" and "IT strategies" are also commonly used in the IT industry, they generally refer to broader, higher-level concepts than specific blueprints or architectures. "IT development" is a more specific term that refers to the process of creating software applications or other IT solutions.

Question 19

The most potentially valuable and challenging type of information is _____________-the semi-structured or unstructured content generated by humans from social media, mobile devices, search engines, and sensors as well as texts, images, audio, and video.
A) Human information
B) Multi-media information
C) Cultural information
D) Qualitative information

Accepted Answer

Human information is the most potentially valuable and challenging type of information because it encompasses a wide range of semi-structured or unstructured content generated by humans, including social media posts, texts, images, audio, and video.

Question 20

According to a study by Forrester Research, spending on IT is expected to increase in the near future. Which of the following was not cited as one of the strategic benefits organizations hope to achieve through improved information management?
A) Improving decision quality
B) Improves predictions
C) Reduces risk
D) Improved brand awareness

Accepted Answer

The study by Forrester Research did not cite improved brand awareness as one of the strategic benefits organizations hope to achieve through improved information management. The other options (A, B, and C) were cited as benefits.

Quiz 2: Information Management and It Architecture

Which of the following is one of the 4 components of IT Architecture described in your text?

______________________ deals with how information is stored and organized; and the speed at which it is captured, analyzed, and reported.

Applications that collect and combine data

Which of the following was not cited in your text as a primary reason for information inefficiencies - situations where data is not available or being used to create competitive advantages for organizations?

________________combine data from multiple internal and public sources and publishes the results to enterprise portals, dashboards, or the cloud.

Changes in an organization's storage capability, applications and/or databases should be anticipated as part of __________________________.

___________________ are ISs that do not have the capability to exchange data with other ISs making timely coordination and communication across functions or departments difficult.

A common title for the person in charge of an organization's IT is:

Mashups that primarily serve business functions such as supporting performance management and reporting, are called ______________________________.

The overall goal of information management is _______________________

There is an old adage that says "If you can't measure it, you can't manage it". Managers who want to measure and track their organization's performance will frequently use ____________ to evaluate their company's progress toward goals.

_____________ are metrics that define and measure progress toward organizational goals-and deviations from those goals.

The "blueprints" that guide and govern software add-ons, upgrades, hardware, systems, networks, cloud services and other IT are known as _________________.

The most potentially valuable and challenging type of information is _____________-the semi-structured or unstructured content generated by humans from social media, mobile devices, search engines, and sensors as well as texts, images, audio, and video.

According to a study by Forrester Research, spending on IT is expected to increase in the near future. Which of the following was not cited as one of the strategic benefits organizations hope to achieve through improved information management?