Sunday 26th Oct 2025 MIDTERM EXAM FOR ITM 100 - Foundations of Information Systems Q&As Toronto Metropolitan University

Sunday 26th Oct 2025 MIDTERM EXAM FOR ITM 100 - Foundations of Information Systems Q&As Toronto Metropolitan University Sunday 26th Oct 2025 MIDTERM EXAM FOR ITM 100 - Foundations of Information Systems Q&As Toronto Metropolitan University Exam Name MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Data management technology consists of the 1) A) detailed, preprogrammed instructions that control and coordinate the computer hardware components in an information system. B) hardware and software used to transfer data. C) software governing the organization of data on physical storage media. D) physical hardware and media used by an organization for storing data. 2) An example of a business using information systems to attain operational excellence is 2) A) the Mandarin Oriental hotel's customer-preference tracking system. B) Verizon's Web-based digital dashboard. C) Apple Inc.'s iPod. D) Wal-Mart's RetailLink system. 3) The average number of tickets sold daily online is an example of 3) A) input. B) feedback. C) meaningful information. D) raw data. 4) The costs for firms operating on a global scale have been drastically reduced by 4) A) networking technology. B) investments in organizational complementary assets. C) the rise of digital content. D) the Internet. 5) Mary has just graduated from university with a degree in operations research. Based on her education, Mary would be a good fit with a firm that sees information systems in primarily a . 5) A) liberal arts approach B) behavioural approach C) sociotechnical approach D) technical approach 6) The use of information systems because of necessity describes the business objective of 6) A) competitive advantage. B) improved business practices. C) survival. D) improved flexibility. 7) Apple Computer dominates the online legal music sales industry primarily because of a failure of recording label companies to 7) A) modernize their information value chain. B) invest in complementary assets. C) invest in technology. D) adopt a new business model. 8) Which main business function is responsible for maintaining employee records? 8) A) finance and accounting B) sales and marketing C) manufacturing and production D) human resources