Question 1

Which of the following information would be most appropriate for the middle management of a large corporation?
A)environmental data and trends
B)summaries and exception reports of operating results
C)summary reports of transactions
D)detailed reports of problems
E)forecasts

Accepted Answer

Summaries and exception reports of operating results would be most appropriate for middle management as they need to be kept informed of how their department is performing and what areas need attention. Environmental data and trends, forecasts, summary reports of transactions, and detailed reports of problems are more appropriate for upper management.

Question 2

Organizations must clearly define and acknowledge information security accountability and responsibility.Which of Generally Accepted System Security Principles (GASSP)for maintaining information security is being talked about here?
A)accountability principle
B)ethics principle
C)timeless principle
D)assessment principle
E)equity principle

Accepted Answer

The accountability principle of GASSP emphasizes the need for organizations to clearly define and acknowledge information security accountability and responsibility. This includes assigning roles and responsibilities for information security, establishing policies and procedures for handling information, and holding individuals and departments accountable for their actions related to information security.

Question 3

Outline the steps involved in the controlling process.

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Question 4

Which of the following is the first step in operating an information system properly?
A)transmitting data
B)determining the reason for gathering data
C)using the information
D)determining the information needed
E)determining the medium of technology to process information

Accepted Answer

Before operating an information system, it is necessary to determine the information needed in order to gather relevant data and process it properly. This step ensures that the system serves its intended purpose and provides useful insights to the user. Transmitting data, using the information, and determining the medium of technology are all secondary steps that rely on the initial determination of necessary information. Determining the reason for gathering data is important, but it is not the first step in operating the system.

Question 5

Irvine White's work primarily involves supervising the production in one of the factories of TM Corp,a large manufacturing and retail company.Which of the following information is most likely to be relevant for Irvine?
A)trend forecasts for the industry
B)exception reports of operating results of his company
C)detailed reports of problems in his factory
D)environmental data for the company's business
E)decisions on strategic plans for his organization

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Question 6

Which of the following information would be most appropriate for the first-line management of a large corporation?
A)summary reports of operations
B)environmental data and trends
C)decisions on strategic plans
D)detailed reports of problems
E)forecasts

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Question 7

Which of the following activities improves IS effectiveness?
A)controlling the medium of information technology
B)planning the IS security
C)managing user satisfaction
D)organizing the information system procedure
E)controlling user authorization

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Question 8

Explain the importance of power to the control process.Describe the difference between positional power and personal power.

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Question 9

The International Information Security Foundation produced a document which included a set of best practices for IS managers known as ________.
A)Information Systems Security Consultant Professionals (ISSCP)
B)Gannt chart
C)Generally Accepted System Security Principles (GASSP)
D)Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
E)Pert chart

Accepted Answer

The document produced by the International Information Security Foundation with a set of best practices for IS managers is known as Generally Accepted System Security Principles (GASSP). The other options are not related to this document.

Question 10

In response to the increasing threat of security issues to information systems,private and public organizations around the world came together in 1992 to form the ________.
A)International Association for Computer Systems Security
B)Information Systems Security Association
C)International Information Security Foundation
D)Network Security Framework Forum
E)System Administration,Networking,and Security Institute

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which of the following is true about managing the IS workforce?
A)During the economic and technological boom of the late 1990s,executives found it very easy to hire and retain IS employees.
B)Due to consumer backlash,companies are reducing the outsourcing of jobs to other countries.
C)Companies outsource work to other countries primarily for quality advantages.
D)Replacing IS personnel is inexpensive in today's technology-driven environment.
E)Outsourcing IS work overseas creates problems such as integrating domestic and nondomestic workforces and defining global work expectations.

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing IS work overseas does create problems such as integrating domestic and nondomestic workforces and defining global work expectations. Option A is false because managing IS workforce was also tough during economic and technological boom. Option B is false because outsourcing is still a prevalent trend. Option C is false because the primary reason for outsourcing is still cost-saving, not quality advantage. Option D is false because replacing IS personnel can be very expensive due to high demand and shortage of skilled workers.

Question 12

________ is a segment of technology which uses computers and telecommunication devices that focus on the use of information in the performance of work.
A)Information technology
B)Controlling technology
C)Corporate technology
D)Strategic planning technology
E)Management technology

Accepted Answer

Information technology refers to the use of computers and telecommunication devices to process, store and communicate information. It is widely used in the performance of work across industries and sectors.

Question 13

Which of the following information would be most appropriate for the top management of a large corporation?
A)summary reports of transactions
B)operating plans and policies
C)detailed reports of problems
D)operational control procedures
E)environmental data and trends

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Question 14

Which of the following is the last step in operating an IS properly?
A)transmitting data
B)determining appropriate data
C)using the information
D)determining information needs
E)gathering appropriate data

Accepted Answer

The last step in operating an IS properly is to use the information. Once data has been gathered, appropriate data determined, and information needs determined, the final step is to actually use the information to make decisions or take actions. Transmitting data is a step in the process, but it is not the last step.

Question 15

Dorothy Wood's work primarily involves setting corporate objectives and making decisions that impact the control of the entire company.Which of the following information is most likely to be relevant for Dorothy?
A)forecasts and exception reports of problems
B)summaries and exception reports of operating results
C)detailed reports of problems
D)summary reports of transactions
E)operating plans and policies

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Question 16

Martin has determined exactly what information he needs to assess worker productivity.He has collected the appropriate data necessary to produce the relevant information.What should Martin do next?
A)transmit the information
B)determine the quality of the data
C)use the information to assess productivity
D)summarize and analyze the data
E)evaluate the cost of the data

Accepted Answer

Once Martin has collected the appropriate data necessary to produce the relevant information, the next step should be to summarize and analyze that data. This will allow him to extract insights and draw conclusions about worker productivity based on the information he has gathered. Once this is done, he can use the information to assess productivity or transmit the information as needed. Evaluating the quality of the data and the cost of obtaining it may have been part of his initial planning, but they are not the immediate next steps after data collection.

Question 17

The ________ of GASSP's key principles states that organizations should periodically assess the risks to information and information systems.
A)accountability principle
B)ethics principle
C)timeless principle
D)assessment principle
E)equity principle

Accepted Answer

The assessment principle of GASSP's key principles specifically states that organizations should periodically assess the risks to information and information systems. This ensures that any potential risks or vulnerabilities are identified and addressed in a timely manner to ensure the security of the organization's information.

Question 18

________ involves measuring the degree to which employees,or users,are satisfied with the IS.
A)Measuring employee satisfaction
B)Managing price satisfaction
C)Managing user satisfaction
D)Managing employee proficiency
E)Formatting the IS

Accepted Answer

Managing user satisfaction involves measuring the degree to which users are satisfied with the IS. This can be done through surveys, feedback sessions, and other methods. It is important to monitor and manage user satisfaction to ensure that the IS is meeting the needs of its intended audience.

Question 19

________ involves comparison of organizational information with the expected cost of obtaining that information.
A)Evaluating the cost of technology
B)Evaluating the cost of personnel
C)Evaluating the cost of data
D)Evaluating the cost of production
E)Evaluating the cost of distribution

Accepted Answer

This question is asking about the cost of obtaining information within an organization. Option C, evaluating the cost of data, is the most relevant choice as it specifically mentions information. The other options are not as specific to the context of the question.

Question 20

The quality of the IS refers to ________.
A)the accuracy of the information
B)its cost
C)the relevance of the information
D)the proficiency of the users
E)its ease of use

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Quiz 20: Controlling, Information, and Technology

Which of the following information would be most appropriate for the middle management of a large corporation?

Organizations must clearly define and acknowledge information security accountability and responsibility.Which of Generally Accepted System Security Principles (GASSP) for maintaining information security is being talked about here?

Outline the steps involved in the controlling process.

Which of the following is the first step in operating an information system properly?

Irvine White's work primarily involves supervising the production in one of the factories of TM Corp,a large manufacturing and retail company.Which of the following information is most likely to be relevant for Irvine?

Which of the following information would be most appropriate for the first-line management of a large corporation?

Which of the following activities improves IS effectiveness?

Explain the importance of power to the control process.Describe the difference between positional power and personal power.

The International Information Security Foundation produced a document which included a set of best practices for IS managers known as ________.

In response to the increasing threat of security issues to information systems,private and public organizations around the world came together in 1992 to form the ________.

Which of the following is true about managing the IS workforce?

________ is a segment of technology which uses computers and telecommunication devices that focus on the use of information in the performance of work.

Which of the following information would be most appropriate for the top management of a large corporation?

Which of the following is the last step in operating an IS properly?

Dorothy Wood's work primarily involves setting corporate objectives and making decisions that impact the control of the entire company.Which of the following information is most likely to be relevant for Dorothy?

Martin has determined exactly what information he needs to assess worker productivity.He has collected the appropriate data necessary to produce the relevant information.What should Martin do next?

The ________ of GASSP's key principles states that organizations should periodically assess the risks to information and information systems.

________ involves measuring the degree to which employees,or users,are satisfied with the IS.

________ involves comparison of organizational information with the expected cost of obtaining that information.

The quality of the IS refers to ________.