MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 9TH EDITION BY BIDGOLI TEST BANK

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 9TH EDITION BY BIDGOLI TEST BANK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 9 TH EDITION BY BIDGOLI TEST BANK – FULL VERSION Chapters 1-14 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