Test Bank For
Introduction to Information Systems
Author: Kelly Rainer, Brad Prince
5th Canadian Edition
, Chapter 1
Introduction To Information Systems
Question Type: True/False
1) Managing The IS Function Within An Organization Is The Exclusive Responsibility Of
The IS Department In Contemporary Organizations.
Answer: False
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Identify The Reasons Why Being An Informed User Of Information Systems Is
Important In Today’s World.
Section Reference: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Use Of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Comprehension
2) An Information System Collects, Processes, Stores, Analyzes, And Disseminates Information
For A Specific Purpose.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Describe The Various Types Of Computer-Based Information Systems In An
Organization.
Section Reference: 1.2 Overview Of Computer-Based Information Systems
AACSB: Use Of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
3) Information Technology Relates To Any Computer-Based Tools That People Use To Work
With Information And To Support The Information And Information-Processing Needs Of An
Organization.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Describe The Various Types Of Computer-Based Information Systems In An
Organization.
Section Reference: Case 1.1 Sams Chaos
AACSB: Use Of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
,4) IT Is Enabling More And More People To Communicate, Collaborate, And Compete,
Thereby Levelling The Digital Playing Field.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify The Reasons Why Being An Informed User Of Information Systems Is
Important In Today’s World.
Section Reference: Case 1.1 Sams Chaos
AACSB: Use Of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Comprehension
5) IT Audits Can Be Used To Find Problems With IT Systems.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify The Reasons Why Being An Informed User Of Information Systems Is
Important In Today’s World.
Section Reference: Case 1.1 Sams Chaos
AACSB: Use Of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Comprehension
6) An Informed User Of IT Can Enhance His Or Her Organization’s Competitive Position.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify The Reasons Why Being An Informed User Of Information Systems Is
Important In Today’s World.
Section Reference: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Use Of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Comprehension
7) If You Want To Run A Multinational Company, You Need To Rent Office Space And Hire At
Least Few Employees.
Answer: False
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify The Reasons Why Being An Informed User Of Information Systems Is
Important In Today’s World.
Section Reference: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Use Of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Comprehension
, 8) A Systems Analyst Focuses On Determining The Information Requirements And
Technical Specifications For New Applications.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify The Reasons Why Being An Informed User Of Information Systems Is
Important In Today’s World.
Section Reference: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Use Of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
9) An Auditing Manager Focuses On The Ethical And Legal Use Of Information Systems
And Evaluates The Quality Or Effectiveness Of Such Systems.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Identify The Reasons Why Being An Informed User Of Information Systems Is
Important In Today’s World.
Section Reference: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Use Of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
10) The CIO Of An Organization Supervises The Day-To-Day Operations Of The Data
And/Or Computer Centre.
Answer: False
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Identify The Reasons Why Being An Informed User Of Information Systems Is
Important In Today’s World.
Section Reference: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Use Of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
11) The Emerging Technologies Manager Forecasts Technology Trends; Evaluates
And Experiments With New Technologies.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Medium
Introduction to Information Systems
Author: Kelly Rainer, Brad Prince
5th Canadian Edition
, Chapter 1
Introduction To Information Systems
Question Type: True/False
1) Managing The IS Function Within An Organization Is The Exclusive Responsibility Of
The IS Department In Contemporary Organizations.
Answer: False
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Identify The Reasons Why Being An Informed User Of Information Systems Is
Important In Today’s World.
Section Reference: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Use Of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Comprehension
2) An Information System Collects, Processes, Stores, Analyzes, And Disseminates Information
For A Specific Purpose.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Describe The Various Types Of Computer-Based Information Systems In An
Organization.
Section Reference: 1.2 Overview Of Computer-Based Information Systems
AACSB: Use Of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
3) Information Technology Relates To Any Computer-Based Tools That People Use To Work
With Information And To Support The Information And Information-Processing Needs Of An
Organization.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Describe The Various Types Of Computer-Based Information Systems In An
Organization.
Section Reference: Case 1.1 Sams Chaos
AACSB: Use Of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
,4) IT Is Enabling More And More People To Communicate, Collaborate, And Compete,
Thereby Levelling The Digital Playing Field.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify The Reasons Why Being An Informed User Of Information Systems Is
Important In Today’s World.
Section Reference: Case 1.1 Sams Chaos
AACSB: Use Of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Comprehension
5) IT Audits Can Be Used To Find Problems With IT Systems.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify The Reasons Why Being An Informed User Of Information Systems Is
Important In Today’s World.
Section Reference: Case 1.1 Sams Chaos
AACSB: Use Of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Comprehension
6) An Informed User Of IT Can Enhance His Or Her Organization’s Competitive Position.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify The Reasons Why Being An Informed User Of Information Systems Is
Important In Today’s World.
Section Reference: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Use Of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Comprehension
7) If You Want To Run A Multinational Company, You Need To Rent Office Space And Hire At
Least Few Employees.
Answer: False
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify The Reasons Why Being An Informed User Of Information Systems Is
Important In Today’s World.
Section Reference: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Use Of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Comprehension
, 8) A Systems Analyst Focuses On Determining The Information Requirements And
Technical Specifications For New Applications.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify The Reasons Why Being An Informed User Of Information Systems Is
Important In Today’s World.
Section Reference: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Use Of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
9) An Auditing Manager Focuses On The Ethical And Legal Use Of Information Systems
And Evaluates The Quality Or Effectiveness Of Such Systems.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Identify The Reasons Why Being An Informed User Of Information Systems Is
Important In Today’s World.
Section Reference: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Use Of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
10) The CIO Of An Organization Supervises The Day-To-Day Operations Of The Data
And/Or Computer Centre.
Answer: False
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Identify The Reasons Why Being An Informed User Of Information Systems Is
Important In Today’s World.
Section Reference: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
AACSB: Use Of Information Technology
Bloomcode: Knowledge
11) The Emerging Technologies Manager Forecasts Technology Trends; Evaluates
And Experiments With New Technologies.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Medium
