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Mod 01 Information Systems in Business
1. When repetitive transaction-processing operations are automated, human involvement is increasingly
required.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct Correct. Computers are most beneficial in transaction-processing operations. These
operations are repetitive, such as printing numerous checks, or involving enormous volumes
of data, such as inventory control in a multinational textile company. When these systems
are automated, human involvement is minimal.
Incorrect Incorrect. Computers are most beneficial in transaction-processing operations. These
operations are repetitive, such as printing numerous checks, or involving enormous volumes
of data, such as inventory control in a multinational textile company. When these systems
are automated, human involvement is minimal.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE True / False
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE Bidg.MIS11e.24.1.3 - Define transaction-processing systems.
CTIVES:
TOPICS: The Beginning
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIE 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
D:
2. In a management information system (MIS) application, processes are usually methods for performing a task.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct Correct. In an MIS application, processes are usually methods for performing a
task.
Incorrect Incorrect. In an MIS application, processes are usually methods for performing a
task.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Bidg.MIS11e.24.1.4 - Define management information systems.
TOPICS: Management Information Systems
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
3. In designing a management information system (MIS), the first task is to collect data and analyze it.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct Correct. In designing an MIS, the first task is to clearly define the system's
objectives.
Incorrect Incorrect. In designing an MIS, the first task is to clearly define the system's
objectives.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Bidg.MIS11e.24.1.4 - Define management information systems.
TOPICS: Management Information Systems
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
4. 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
FEEDBACK: Correct Correct. The threat of new market entrants is low when duplicating a company's product
or service is complex.
Incorrect Incorrect. The threat of new market entrants is low when duplicating a company's
product or service is complex.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTI Bidg.MIS11e.24.1.9 - Analyze how information technologies are used to gain a competitive
VES: advantage.
TOPICS: Using Information Systems and Information Technologies
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
5. Rivalry among existing competitors is high when many occupy the same marketplace position.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct Correct. Rivalry among existing competitors is high when many occupy the same
marketplace position; it is low when there are few competitors.
Incorrect Incorrect. Rivalry among existing competitors is high when many occupy the same
marketplace position; it is low when there are few competitors.
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POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE True / False
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE Bidg.MIS11e.24.1.9 - Analyze how information technologies are used to gain a competitive advantage.
CTIVES:
TOPICS: Using Information Systems and Information Technologies
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED10/26/2022 9:28 PM
:
6. 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
FEEDBACK: Correct 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.
Incorrect Incorrect. 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.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE True / False
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE Bidg.MIS11e.24.1.11 - Review the IT job market.
CTIVES:
TOPICS: The IT Job Market
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIE 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
D:
7. _____ is a social networking and short-messaging service.
a. Twitter
b. Yahoo
c. Bing
d. Baidu
ANSWER: a
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MIS 11, 11th Edition Solutions, Test Bank by Hossein Bidgoli
Introduction to information systems (University of London)
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Mod 01 Information Systems in Business
1. When repetitive transaction-processing operations are automated, human involvement is increasingly
required.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct Correct. Computers are most beneficial in transaction-processing operations. These
operations are repetitive, such as printing numerous checks, or involving enormous volumes
of data, such as inventory control in a multinational textile company. When these systems
are automated, human involvement is minimal.
Incorrect Incorrect. Computers are most beneficial in transaction-processing operations. These
operations are repetitive, such as printing numerous checks, or involving enormous volumes
of data, such as inventory control in a multinational textile company. When these systems
are automated, human involvement is minimal.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE True / False
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE Bidg.MIS11e.24.1.3 - Define transaction-processing systems.
CTIVES:
TOPICS: The Beginning
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIE 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
D:
2. In a management information system (MIS) application, processes are usually methods for performing a task.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct Correct. In an MIS application, processes are usually methods for performing a
task.
Incorrect Incorrect. In an MIS application, processes are usually methods for performing a
task.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Bidg.MIS11e.24.1.4 - Define management information systems.
TOPICS: Management Information Systems
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
3. In designing a management information system (MIS), the first task is to collect data and analyze it.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct Correct. In designing an MIS, the first task is to clearly define the system's
objectives.
Incorrect Incorrect. In designing an MIS, the first task is to clearly define the system's
objectives.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Bidg.MIS11e.24.1.4 - Define management information systems.
TOPICS: Management Information Systems
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
4. 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
FEEDBACK: Correct Correct. The threat of new market entrants is low when duplicating a company's product
or service is complex.
Incorrect Incorrect. The threat of new market entrants is low when duplicating a company's
product or service is complex.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTI Bidg.MIS11e.24.1.9 - Analyze how information technologies are used to gain a competitive
VES: advantage.
TOPICS: Using Information Systems and Information Technologies
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
5. Rivalry among existing competitors is high when many occupy the same marketplace position.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct Correct. Rivalry among existing competitors is high when many occupy the same
marketplace position; it is low when there are few competitors.
Incorrect Incorrect. Rivalry among existing competitors is high when many occupy the same
marketplace position; it is low when there are few competitors.
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POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE True / False
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE Bidg.MIS11e.24.1.9 - Analyze how information technologies are used to gain a competitive advantage.
CTIVES:
TOPICS: Using Information Systems and Information Technologies
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIED10/26/2022 9:28 PM
:
6. 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
FEEDBACK: Correct 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.
Incorrect Incorrect. 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.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE True / False
:
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJE Bidg.MIS11e.24.1.11 - Review the IT job market.
CTIVES:
TOPICS: The IT Job Market
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
DATE MODIFIE 10/26/2022 9:28 PM
D:
7. _____ is a social networking and short-messaging service.
a. Twitter
b. Yahoo
c. Bing
d. Baidu
ANSWER: a
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