Bus 237 Test-Bank Chapter 1 || QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT SOLUTIONS!!
False correct answers MIS only matters to MIS majors and not to students in other business
disciplines.
True correct answers Information systems are not created for the sheer joy of exploring
technology.
False correct answers You must be a technology wizard to achieve the company's goals and
objectives using IT.
True correct answers Moore's Law can be expressed as "the speed of a computer chip doubles
every 20 months."
True correct answers In the next decade unlimited storage will be almost free.
True correct answers Google uses a function called "content extraction" for Gmail accounts
to understand the content of users' e-mails.
True correct answers Information system is a group of components that interact to produce
information.
False correct answers Information systems must include the use of a computer.
True correct answers According to Industry Canada, Canada's ICT industry has grown faster
than the country's overall GDP since 2002.
True correct answers Information technology (IT) refers to methods, inventions, standards,
and products.
False correct answers Most managers will get involved in purchasing computer hardware and
building systems.
False correct answers MIS stands for "Management Information Sciences."
False correct answers MIS is synonymous with IT.
True correct answers Information systems are created to solve business needs.
True correct answers E-mail is an example of an information system.
False correct answers To gain a competitive advantage it is important that one be an IT
developer.
True correct answers An important skill in business is to be able to identify opportunities for
innovation through the use of information systems.
, True correct answers MIS is the development and use of information systems to help
organizations accomplish their goals and objectives.
False correct answers Most innovative uses of IT have already been invented.
True correct answers The decreasing price and increasing power of computer chips is one of
the main drivers for improvements in information systems.
False correct answers Moore's Law states that the price of microprocessors will be cut in half
every 12 months.
True correct answers Understanding the implications of technological change allows for
greater effectiveness of business professionals.
True correct answers A combination of business and technology skills can open a number of
doors in the new Canadian economy.
False correct answers This class is solely about learning how to use Excel and Access.
True correct answers According to "Outlook on Human Resources in the ICT Labour Market:
2008 - 2015" satisfactory communications and other business skills are important core skills
for individuals looking for a career in this industry sector.
True correct answers You can maximize the value of this course by personalizing the material
the density of transistors on a computer chip doubles roughly every 20 month correct answers
The basic premise of Moore's law is
a. IT makes people more efficient.
b. the density of transistors on a computer chip doubles roughly every 20 months.
c. people tend to want more information than they need.
d. IT makes people more productive.
e. computer memory is getting bigger.
advertising correct answers 28) Social Networking sites generate revenue through
a. government subsidy.
b. subscription fees.
c. social networking sites do not generate revenue.
d. advertising.
e. corporate sponsorship.
Facebook.com correct answers 29) Which of the following is an example of a social
networking site?
a. Youtube
b. Yahoo.ca
c. Facebook.com
d. Wikipedia
e. Google.ca
Searching for new / unused books correct answers 30) Which of the following is not
considered a function of a social networking site?
100% CORRECT SOLUTIONS!!
False correct answers MIS only matters to MIS majors and not to students in other business
disciplines.
True correct answers Information systems are not created for the sheer joy of exploring
technology.
False correct answers You must be a technology wizard to achieve the company's goals and
objectives using IT.
True correct answers Moore's Law can be expressed as "the speed of a computer chip doubles
every 20 months."
True correct answers In the next decade unlimited storage will be almost free.
True correct answers Google uses a function called "content extraction" for Gmail accounts
to understand the content of users' e-mails.
True correct answers Information system is a group of components that interact to produce
information.
False correct answers Information systems must include the use of a computer.
True correct answers According to Industry Canada, Canada's ICT industry has grown faster
than the country's overall GDP since 2002.
True correct answers Information technology (IT) refers to methods, inventions, standards,
and products.
False correct answers Most managers will get involved in purchasing computer hardware and
building systems.
False correct answers MIS stands for "Management Information Sciences."
False correct answers MIS is synonymous with IT.
True correct answers Information systems are created to solve business needs.
True correct answers E-mail is an example of an information system.
False correct answers To gain a competitive advantage it is important that one be an IT
developer.
True correct answers An important skill in business is to be able to identify opportunities for
innovation through the use of information systems.
, True correct answers MIS is the development and use of information systems to help
organizations accomplish their goals and objectives.
False correct answers Most innovative uses of IT have already been invented.
True correct answers The decreasing price and increasing power of computer chips is one of
the main drivers for improvements in information systems.
False correct answers Moore's Law states that the price of microprocessors will be cut in half
every 12 months.
True correct answers Understanding the implications of technological change allows for
greater effectiveness of business professionals.
True correct answers A combination of business and technology skills can open a number of
doors in the new Canadian economy.
False correct answers This class is solely about learning how to use Excel and Access.
True correct answers According to "Outlook on Human Resources in the ICT Labour Market:
2008 - 2015" satisfactory communications and other business skills are important core skills
for individuals looking for a career in this industry sector.
True correct answers You can maximize the value of this course by personalizing the material
the density of transistors on a computer chip doubles roughly every 20 month correct answers
The basic premise of Moore's law is
a. IT makes people more efficient.
b. the density of transistors on a computer chip doubles roughly every 20 months.
c. people tend to want more information than they need.
d. IT makes people more productive.
e. computer memory is getting bigger.
advertising correct answers 28) Social Networking sites generate revenue through
a. government subsidy.
b. subscription fees.
c. social networking sites do not generate revenue.
d. advertising.
e. corporate sponsorship.
Facebook.com correct answers 29) Which of the following is an example of a social
networking site?
a. Youtube
b. Yahoo.ca
c. Facebook.com
d. Wikipedia
e. Google.ca
Searching for new / unused books correct answers 30) Which of the following is not
considered a function of a social networking site?
