NDSU MIS 320 FINAL EXAM (MOCK EXAM
+ QUIZZES 1-7) WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
An organization's structure usually determines the architecture of the global information
system(GIS). - Correct Answer TRUE
In a multinational structure, financial management is decentralized. - Correct Answer FALSE
In an organization with a global structure, to achieve organizational efficiency, duplicate information
systems must be eliminated. - Correct Answer FALSE
Lack of standardization can impede the development of a cohesive global information system (GIS)
that is capable of sharing information resources across borders. - Correct Answer TRUE
Diverse regulatory practices simplify the process of managing a global information system (GIS). -
Correct Answer FALSE
It is important to project an organization's growth rate when designing information systems. - Correct
Answer TRUE
Normally, a task force for the planning phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) includes
only representatives from the IT department and the top management. - Correct Answer FALSE
External users are normally part of a company's task force. - Correct Answer FALSE
One of the advantages of prototyping is that modifying a prototype is easier than modifying a
complete system. - Correct Answer TRUE
In pilot conversion, an analyst introduces an information system in only a limited area of
an organization - Correct Answer TRUE
The systems development life cycle (SDLC) model is appropriate in situations when theproblem
under investigation is not well defined - Correct Answer FALSE
,A key decision in supply chain management (SCM) related to manufacturing is pricing. - Correct
Answer FALSE
One of the disadvantages of an e-marketplace is that it cannot provide a single platform for prices. -
Correct Answer FALSE
With a structured process of sharing information among supply chain members, retailers can
compare customer demands or sales forecasts with a manufacturer's order forecast. - Correct
Answer TRUE
Knowledge management draws on concepts of organizational learning and organizational culture. -
Correct Answer TRUE
The best way to gather tacit knowledge is interactively, such as asking an employee specific questions
about how he or she would handle an issue. - Correct Answer TRUE
A simple knowledge management system might consist of using collaboration software - Correct
Answer TRUE
In the context of a global information system (GIS), which kind of managerial support involves day-to-
day activities?
Strategic
Operational
Tactical
Dvnamic - Correct Answer OPERATIONAL
___ of a global information system (GIS) involves broad and long-term goals.
Tactical support
Dynamic support
Operational support
Strategic support - Correct Answer Strategic Support
In a(n) _________ structure, a company's subsidiaries operate autonomously but regularly
, report to the parent company.
multinational
transnational
international
global - Correct Answer multinational
An organization with a(n).
share authority and responsibility, but in general, it does not have its headquarters in a particular
country.
global
transnational
multinational
international - Correct Answer transnational
Coordination in a global information system requires a(n) ____________ architecture for data,
standardization within departments.
passive
autocratic
decentralized
centralized - Correct Answer decentralized
Symbic Foods, a chain of fast food restaurants, has included a drop-down menu on its main Web site.
With this drop-down menu, people can view their country-specific Web site, which contains
information about the dishes that Symbic Foods serves in that country. In this case, what is the
strategy adopted by Symbic Foods called?
localization
standardization
centralization
generalization - Correct Answer localization
In the context of a global information system (GIS),_________ networks offer electronic data
interchange standards, encryption, secure e-mail. data synchronization, and other services
to conduct international business
+ QUIZZES 1-7) WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
An organization's structure usually determines the architecture of the global information
system(GIS). - Correct Answer TRUE
In a multinational structure, financial management is decentralized. - Correct Answer FALSE
In an organization with a global structure, to achieve organizational efficiency, duplicate information
systems must be eliminated. - Correct Answer FALSE
Lack of standardization can impede the development of a cohesive global information system (GIS)
that is capable of sharing information resources across borders. - Correct Answer TRUE
Diverse regulatory practices simplify the process of managing a global information system (GIS). -
Correct Answer FALSE
It is important to project an organization's growth rate when designing information systems. - Correct
Answer TRUE
Normally, a task force for the planning phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) includes
only representatives from the IT department and the top management. - Correct Answer FALSE
External users are normally part of a company's task force. - Correct Answer FALSE
One of the advantages of prototyping is that modifying a prototype is easier than modifying a
complete system. - Correct Answer TRUE
In pilot conversion, an analyst introduces an information system in only a limited area of
an organization - Correct Answer TRUE
The systems development life cycle (SDLC) model is appropriate in situations when theproblem
under investigation is not well defined - Correct Answer FALSE
,A key decision in supply chain management (SCM) related to manufacturing is pricing. - Correct
Answer FALSE
One of the disadvantages of an e-marketplace is that it cannot provide a single platform for prices. -
Correct Answer FALSE
With a structured process of sharing information among supply chain members, retailers can
compare customer demands or sales forecasts with a manufacturer's order forecast. - Correct
Answer TRUE
Knowledge management draws on concepts of organizational learning and organizational culture. -
Correct Answer TRUE
The best way to gather tacit knowledge is interactively, such as asking an employee specific questions
about how he or she would handle an issue. - Correct Answer TRUE
A simple knowledge management system might consist of using collaboration software - Correct
Answer TRUE
In the context of a global information system (GIS), which kind of managerial support involves day-to-
day activities?
Strategic
Operational
Tactical
Dvnamic - Correct Answer OPERATIONAL
___ of a global information system (GIS) involves broad and long-term goals.
Tactical support
Dynamic support
Operational support
Strategic support - Correct Answer Strategic Support
In a(n) _________ structure, a company's subsidiaries operate autonomously but regularly
, report to the parent company.
multinational
transnational
international
global - Correct Answer multinational
An organization with a(n).
share authority and responsibility, but in general, it does not have its headquarters in a particular
country.
global
transnational
multinational
international - Correct Answer transnational
Coordination in a global information system requires a(n) ____________ architecture for data,
standardization within departments.
passive
autocratic
decentralized
centralized - Correct Answer decentralized
Symbic Foods, a chain of fast food restaurants, has included a drop-down menu on its main Web site.
With this drop-down menu, people can view their country-specific Web site, which contains
information about the dishes that Symbic Foods serves in that country. In this case, what is the
strategy adopted by Symbic Foods called?
localization
standardization
centralization
generalization - Correct Answer localization
In the context of a global information system (GIS),_________ networks offer electronic data
interchange standards, encryption, secure e-mail. data synchronization, and other services
to conduct international business
