Test Bank For MIS, 9th Edition By Hossein Bidgoli FULL VERSION (Chapters 1-14) Complete Guide.

Test Bank For MIS, 9th Edition By Hossein Bidgoli FULL VERSION (Chapters 1-14) Complete Guide. Part I: FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS. 1. Information Systems: An Overview. 2. Computers: The Machines Behind Computing. 3. Database Systems, Data Warehouses, and Data Marts. 4. Personal, Legal, Ethical, and Organizational Issues of Information Systems. 5. Protecting Information Resources. Part II: DATA COMMUNICATION, THE INTERNET, E-COMMERCE, AND GLOBAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS. 6. Data Communication: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime. 7. The Internet, Intranets, and Extranets. 8. E-Commerce. 9. Global Information Systems. Part III: IS DEVELOPMENT, ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS, MSS, IIS, AND EMERGING TRENDS. 10. Building Successful Information Systems. 11. Enterprise Systems. 12. Management Support Systems. 13. Intelligent Information Systems. 14. Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications. True / False – CHAPTER 1 1. The most common personal digital assistant (PDA) is a smartphone. a. True b. False ANSWER: True RATIONALE: Correct The most common PDA is a smartphone (such as an iPhone, Galaxy, Droid, or a Blackberry). See 1-1: Computers and Information Systems in Daily Life POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: Discuss common applications of computers and information systems. QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS9.BIDG.19.01.01 TOPICS: Information systems Information systems importance KEYWORDS: Remember DATE CREATED: 6/6/2018 3:56 PM DATE MODIFIED: 7/23/2018 12:24 PM 2. Information systems are broader in scope than information technologies. a. True b. False ANSWER: True RATIONALE: Correct Information systems are broader in scope than information technologies, but the two overlap in many areas. Both are used to help organizations be more competitive and to improve their overall efficiency and effectiveness. See 1-1: Computers and Information Systems in Daily Life POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: Discuss common applications of computers and information systems. QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS9.BIDG.19.01.01 TOPICS: Information systems Information systems importance KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 6/6/2018 3:56 PM DATE MODIFIED: 7/23/2018 12:24 PM 3. In a management information system (MIS) application, processes are usually methods for performing a task. a. True b. False ANSWER: True RATIONALE: Correct In an MIS application, processes are usually methods for performing a task. See 1-4: Management Information Systems POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: Define management information systems. QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS9.BIDG.19.01.04 TOPICS: Management information systems KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 6/6/2018 3:56 PM DATE MODIFIED: 7/23/2018 12:24 PM 4. In designing a management information system (MIS), the first task is to collect data and analyze it. a. True b. False ANSWER: False RATIONALE: Correct In designing an MIS, the first task is to clearly define the system’s objectives. See 1-4: Management Information Systems POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: Define management information systems. QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS9.BIDG.19.01.04 TOPICS: Management information systems KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 6/6/2018 3:56 PM DATE MODIFIED: 7/23/2018 12:24 PM 5. An information system should collect data from both external and internal sources, although organizational objectives and the type of application also determine what sources to use. a. True b. False ANSWER: True RATIONALE: Correct The information that users need affects the type of data that is collected and used. An information system should collect data from both external and internal sources, although organizational objectives and the type of application also determine what sources to use. See 1-5: Major Components of an Information System POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: Describe the four major components of an information system. QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS9.BIDG.19.01.05 TOPICS: Information system components KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 6/6/2018 3:56 PM DATE MODIFIED: 7/23/2018 12:24 PM 6. Customers, competitors, and suppliers are examples of internal data sources of an information system. a. True b. False ANSWER: False RATIONALE: Correct Customers, competitors, and suppliers are examples of external data sources of an information system. See 1-5: Major Components of an Information System POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: Describe the four major components of an information system. QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS9.BIDG.19.01.05 TOPICS: Information system components KEYWORDS: Remember DATE CREATED: 6/6/2018 3:56 PM DATE MODIFIED: 7/23/2018 12:24 PM 7. In a management information system (MIS), the quality of information is determined by its usefulness to users, and its usefulness determines the success of the information system. a. True b. False ANSWER: True RATIONALE: Correct In an MIS, the quality of information is determined by its usefulness to users, and its usefulness determines the success of the information system. See 1-5: Major Components of an Information System POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: Discuss the differences between data and information. QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS9.BIDG.19.01.06 TOPICS: Information system components KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 6/6/2018 3:56 PM DATE MODIFIED: 7/23/2018 12:24 PM 8. To be useful, information must be able to integrate with other data and information. a. True b. False ANSWER: True RATIONALE: Correct To be useful, information must be able to integrate with other data and information. See 1- 5: Major Components of an Information System POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: Discuss the differences between data and information. QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS9.BIDG.19.01.06 TOPICS: Information system components KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 6/6/2018 3:56 PM DATE MODIFIED: 7/23/2018 12:24 PM 9. When solving problems, the users of an information system must avoid using informal information. a. True b. False ANSWER: False RATIONALE: Correct In addition to the formal information that an information system generates, users need to be able to make use of informal information-such as rumors, unconfirmed reports, and storieswhen solving problems. See 1-5: Major Components of an Information System POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: Discuss the differences between data and information. QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS9.BIDG.19.01.06 TOPICS: Information system components KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 6/6/2018 3:56 PM DATE MODIFIED: 7/23/2018 12:24 PM 10. The main difference between an intranet and the Internet is that intranets are public and the Internet is private. a. True b. False ANSWER: False RATIONALE: Correct The main difference between an intranet and the Internet is that intranets are private and the Internet is public. See 1-6: Using Information Systems and Information Technologies POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: Explain the importance and applications of information systems in functional areas of a business. QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS9.BIDG.19.01.07 TOPICS: Information systems Information technologies KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 6/6/2018 3:56 PM DATE MODIFIED: 7/23/2018 12:24 PM 11. A logistics information system supports decisions related to providing reports and statistics on employee demographics. a. True b. False ANSWER: False RATIONALE: Correct A personnel information system supports decisions related to providing reports and statistics on employee demographics. See 1-6: Using Information Systems and Information Technologies POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: Explain the importance and applications of information systems in functional areas of a business. QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS9.BIDG.19.01.07 TOPICS: Information systems Information technologies KEYWORDS: Remember DATE CREATED: 6/6/2018 3:56 PM DATE MODIFIED: 7/23/2018 12:24 PM 12. An effective financial information system should provide timely, accurate, and integrated information about the marketing mix-4Ps: price, promotion, place, and product. a. True b. False ANSWER: False RATIONALE: Correct An effective marketing information system should provide timely, accurate, and integrated information about the marketing mix-4Ps: price, promotion, place, and product. See 1-6: Using Information Systems and Information Technologies POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: Explain the importance and applications of information systems in functional areas of a business. QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS9.BIDG.19.01.07 TOPICS: Information systems Information technologies KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 6/6/2018 3:56 PM DATE MODIFIED: 7/23/2018 12:24 PM 13. The threat of new entrants into the marketplace is high when duplicating a company’s product or service is difficult. a. True b. False ANSWER: False RATIONALE: Correct The threat of new entrants into the marketplace is low when duplicating a company’s product or service is difficult. See 1-6: Using Information Systems and Information Technologies POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: Explain the Five Forces Model and strategies for gaining a competitive advantage. QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS9.BIDG.19.01.09 TOPICS: Five Forces Model KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 6/6/2018 3:56 PM DATE MODIFIED: 7/23/2018 12:24 PM 14. Rivalry among existing competitors is high when many competitors occupy the same marketplace position. a. True b. False ANSWER: True RATIONALE: Correct Rivalry among existing competitors is high when many competitors occupy the same marketplace position; it is low when there are few competitors. See 1-6: Using Information Systems and Information Technologies POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: Explain the Five Forces Model and strategies for gaining a competitive advantage. QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS9.BIDG.19.01.09 TOPICS: Five Forces Model KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 6/6/2018 3:56 PM DATE MODIFIED: 7/23/2018 12:24 PM Copyright KRAKEN Learning. Powered by Mariachi Loco Page 9 15. In the context of information systems jobs, a database administrator is responsible for developing an entire information system by writing computer programs. a. True b. False ANSWER: False RATIONALE: Correct A computer programmer writes computer programs or software segments that allow an information system to perform a specific task. A database administrator is responsible for database design and implementation. See 1-7: The IT Job Market POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: Review the IT job market. QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS9.BIDG.19.01.10 TOPICS: Information technology careers KEYWORDS: Remember DATE CREATED: 6/6/2018 3:56 PM DATE MODIFIED: 7/23/2018 12:24 PM Multiple Choice 16. 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 RATIONALE: Correct. With social networking sites-such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, and Foursquare-you can connect with friends, family, and colleagues online and meet people with similar interests and hobbies. See 1-1: Computers and Information Systems in Daily Life POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: Discuss common applications of computers and information systems. QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS9.BIDG.19.01.01 TOPICS: Computer uses Information systems KEYWORDS: Remember DATE CREATED: 6/6/2018 3:56 PM DATE MODIFIED: 7/23/2018 12:24 PM Copyright KRAKEN Learning. Powered by Mariachi Loco Page 10 17. is a social networking site. a. LinkedIn b. Yahoo c. Bing d. Baidu ANSWER: a RATIONALE: Correct. LinkedIn is a social networking site. Knowledge workers will be able to connect to the rest of the world to share information, knowledge, videos, ideas, and almost anything else that can be digitized. See 1-1: Computers and Information Systems in Daily Life POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: Discuss common applications of computers and information systems. QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS9.BIDG.19.01.01 TOPICS: Computer uses Information systems KEYWORDS: Remember DATE CREATED: 6/6/2018 3:56 PM DATE MODIFIED: 7/23/2018 12:24 PM 18. Which is an example of a social networking site? a. Truecaller b. Google+ c. eBay d. PayPal ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Correct. Google+ is an example of a social networking site. Organizations use social networking sites to give customers up-to-date information and how-to support via videos. See 1-1: Computers and Information Systems in Daily Life POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: Discuss common applications of computers and information systems. QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS9.BIDG.19.01.01 TOPICS: Computer uses Information systems KEYWORDS: Remember DATE CREATED: 6/6/2018 3:56 PM DATE MODIFIED: 7/23/2018 12:24 PM 19. Social networking sites can reduce organizations’ costs by . a. giving customers more access to all sorts of organizational information Copyright KRAKEN Learning. Powered by Mariachi Loco Page 11 b. limiting buyers’ choices by offering services that make it difficult for customers to switch c. providing an inexpensive medium for targeting a large customer base d. customizing the organization’s Web site and offering many options to customers ANSWER: c RATIONALE: Correct. Social networking sites can reduce organizations’ costs by providing an inexpensive medium for targeting a large customer base. Information systems and information technologies are used to help organizations be more competitive and to improve their overall efficiency and effectiveness. See 1-1: Computers and Information Systems in Daily Life POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: Discuss common applications of computers and information systems. QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS9.BIDG.19.01.01 TOPICS: Information systems importance Information systems KEYWORDS: Understand DATE CREATED: 6/6/2018 3:56 PM DATE MODIFIED: 7/23/2018 12:24 PM 20. 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 RATIONALE: Correct. Computer literacy is skill in using productivity software, such as word processors, spreadsheets, database management systems, and presentation software, as well as having a basic knowledge of hardware and software, the Internet, and collaboration tools and technologies. See 1-2: Computer Literacy and Information Literacy POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: Explain the differences between computer literacy and information literacy. QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS9.BIDG.19.01.02 TOPICS: Computer literacy Information literacy KEYWORDS: Remember DATE CREATED: 6/6/2018 3:56 PM DATE MODIFIED: 7/23/2018 12:24 PM 21. Jack knows how to use word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation software. He also has a basic knowledge of hardware, software, and the Internet. Given this information, it can be concluded that Jack has literacy. Copyright KRAKEN Learning. Powered by Mariachi Loco Page 12 a. network b. computer c. information d. business ANSWER: b RATIONALE: Correct. Given this information, it can be concluded that Jack has computer literacy. Computer literacy is skill in using productivity software, such as word processors, spreadsheets, database management systems, and presentation software, as well as having a basic knowledge of hardware and software, the Internet, and collaboration tools and technologies. See 1-2: Computer Literacy and Information Literacy POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Challenging REFERENCES: Explain the differences between computer literacy and information literacy. QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS9.BIDG.19.01.02 TOPICS: Computer literacy Information literacy KEYWORDS: Apply DATE CREATED: 6/6/2018 3:56 PM DATE MODIFIED: 7/23/2018 12:24 PM 22. 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 RATIONALE: Correct. Information literacy is understanding the role of information in generating and using business intelligence. See 1-2: Computer Literacy and Information Literacy POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: Explain the differences between computer literacy and information literacy. QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False