Chapter 1: Fundamentals Of Information Systems

Chapter 1: Fundamentals Of Information Systems Topic 1-Easy help a person connect with friends, family, and colleagues online and meet people with similar interests and hobbies. A. Tender portals B. Social networking sites C. Archives panels D. Classified advertisements ANSWER: B is a social networking site. A. LinkedIn B. Yahoo C. Bing D. Baidu ANSWER: A Which is an example of a social networking site? A. Truecaller B. Google+ C. eBay D. PayPal ANSWER: B is skill in using productivity software, such as word processors, spreadsheets, database management systems, and presentation software. A. Network literacy B. Business literacy C. Information literacy D. Computer literacy ANSWER: D is understanding the role of information in generating and using business intelligence. A. Information literacy B. Business ability C. Business mastery D. Information retrieval ANSWER: A Which is a software component of a management information system (MIS)? A. Commercial programs B. Barcode readers C. Memory devices D. Application servers ANSWER: A In designing a management information system (MIS), the first task is to . A. clearly define the system’s objectives B. collect data C. analyze data D. provided information in a useful format ANSWER: A In designing a management information system (MIS), after defining the system’s objectives, the next step is to . A. provide information in a useful format B. collect and analyze data C. use information for decision making D. integrate the hardware and software components ANSWER: B The final task in designing a management information system (MIS) is . A. collecting and analyzing internal and external data for accuracy and relevancy B. providing information in a useful format for decision-making purposes C. clearly defining the system’s objectives D. integrating hardware and software components ANSWER: B In the context of the data component of an information system, internal data sources include . A. personnel records B. population statistics C. economic conditions D. government agencies ANSWER: A In the context of the data component of an information system, external data sources include . A. transaction data B. personnel records C. labor statistics D. sales records ANSWER: C Database management systems . A. are used to create, organize, and manage databases B. improve routing and delivery schedules of databases C. are written for specific database applications D. include transaction-processing reports for database analysis ANSWER: A is a database management system (DBMS) that is suitable for a large organization. A. Microsoft Access B. FileMaker Pro C. Oracle D. Java ANSWER: C The purpose of an information system’s component is generating the most useful type of information for making decisions. A. process B. internal data C. external data D. database ANSWER: A The four Ms of resources in information systems are . A. management, motivation, manpower, and monitoring B. materials, money, modeling, and monitoring C. manpower, machinery, materials, and money D. manpower, monitoring, movement, and modeling ANSWER:c A provides reports and statistics on employee demographics. A. manufacturing information system B. marketing information system C. logistics information system D. personnel information system ANSWER: D According to Michael Porter, which strategy can be followed by an organization to successfully compete in the marketplace? A. Groupthink B. Brainstorming C. Simulation D. Focus ANSWER: D strategy was identified by Michael Porter, a professor at Harvard Business School, for successfully competing in the marketplace. A. Transformational leadership B. Differentiation C. Groupthink collaboration D. Simulation ANSWER: B A , identified by Michael Porter, helps organizations make their products and services distinct from their competitors. A. simulation strategy B. leadership strategy C. focus strategy D. differentiation strategy ANSWER: D is high when customers have many choices and low when they have few choices. A. Buyer power B. Threat of new services C. Rivalry among existing customers D. Risk of substitute products ANSWER: A In the context of IT jobs, a must have know