MIS 180 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
REVIEWED CORRECT ANSWERS
The grade you earn for a specific course:
A. BI
B. Data
C. Information
D. Knowledge - Answer-B. Data
The compilation of SAT scores
A. BI
B. Data
C. Information
D. Knowledge - Answer-A. Business Intelligence
A complete picture of customer ages:
A. BI
B. Data
C. Information
D. Knowledge - Answer-C. Information
A complete set of information about customer ages, gender, buying habits:
A. BI
B. Data
C. Information
D. Knowledge - Answer-A. Business Intelligence
Upward flow of Info - Answer-from operations to management
Downward flow of Info - Answer-from management to operations
Information Granularity - Answer-At lower organizational levels, info has 'Fine
Granularity'
At higher organizational levels, info has 'Course Granularity' (Summarized Info)
4 types of information - Answer-Internal - Operational info
External - about Environment
Objective - Quantifiable info (can be measured)
Subjective - Speculations. Your "expert opinion" on something.
, Operational information is an example of which type of info?
-Internal
-External
-Objective
-Subjective - Answer-Internal
You have a Speculation that Apple's stock will rise so you give that info to a business.
What type of Info is that? - Answer-Subjective Information
Technology-literate knowledge worker - Answer-Worker who knows HOW and WHEN to
apply technology.
What 4 things can a Technology-literate knowledge worker do to information? - Answer-
Define info
Obtain info
Understand info
Act on info
Ethics - Answer-Open to cultural interpretations. Technology increases complexity of
ethical dilemas.
Being socially and ethically responsible requires what? - Answer-Protecting your
organization against the actions of others.
What kind of device allows entering info and commands? - Answer-Input Device
What kind of device allows you to see, hear, or recognize the results of info? - Answer-
Output Device
What kind of device allows you to connect to an outside device? - Answer-Connecting
Device (Flash drive)
What kind of device allows you to Send and Receive information? - Answer-
Telecommunications Device
Software - Answer-Set of Instructions
RAM - Answer-Holds information and instructions while they are being processed.
How is RAM different from a CPU? - Answer-CPU processes data
RAM only holds data
What does Porter's Five Forces Model Focus on? - Answer-Assessing your competition
and the pressures facing them, your industry, and you. (Competitive Forces)
REVIEWED CORRECT ANSWERS
The grade you earn for a specific course:
A. BI
B. Data
C. Information
D. Knowledge - Answer-B. Data
The compilation of SAT scores
A. BI
B. Data
C. Information
D. Knowledge - Answer-A. Business Intelligence
A complete picture of customer ages:
A. BI
B. Data
C. Information
D. Knowledge - Answer-C. Information
A complete set of information about customer ages, gender, buying habits:
A. BI
B. Data
C. Information
D. Knowledge - Answer-A. Business Intelligence
Upward flow of Info - Answer-from operations to management
Downward flow of Info - Answer-from management to operations
Information Granularity - Answer-At lower organizational levels, info has 'Fine
Granularity'
At higher organizational levels, info has 'Course Granularity' (Summarized Info)
4 types of information - Answer-Internal - Operational info
External - about Environment
Objective - Quantifiable info (can be measured)
Subjective - Speculations. Your "expert opinion" on something.
, Operational information is an example of which type of info?
-Internal
-External
-Objective
-Subjective - Answer-Internal
You have a Speculation that Apple's stock will rise so you give that info to a business.
What type of Info is that? - Answer-Subjective Information
Technology-literate knowledge worker - Answer-Worker who knows HOW and WHEN to
apply technology.
What 4 things can a Technology-literate knowledge worker do to information? - Answer-
Define info
Obtain info
Understand info
Act on info
Ethics - Answer-Open to cultural interpretations. Technology increases complexity of
ethical dilemas.
Being socially and ethically responsible requires what? - Answer-Protecting your
organization against the actions of others.
What kind of device allows entering info and commands? - Answer-Input Device
What kind of device allows you to see, hear, or recognize the results of info? - Answer-
Output Device
What kind of device allows you to connect to an outside device? - Answer-Connecting
Device (Flash drive)
What kind of device allows you to Send and Receive information? - Answer-
Telecommunications Device
Software - Answer-Set of Instructions
RAM - Answer-Holds information and instructions while they are being processed.
How is RAM different from a CPU? - Answer-CPU processes data
RAM only holds data
What does Porter's Five Forces Model Focus on? - Answer-Assessing your competition
and the pressures facing them, your industry, and you. (Competitive Forces)
