Principles of Information Systems
15th Edition
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TEST BANK
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Ralph Stair
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Mark Reynolds
Lakeisha Magwood Vance
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Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
and Students
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© Ralph Stair, Mark Reynolds & Lakeisha Magwood Vance
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All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without permission is prohibited.
Created by MedConnoisseur ©2025/2026
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Principles of Information Systems – 15th Edition
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Ralph M. Stair, Mark Reynolds & Lakeisha Magwood Vance
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Chapter 1. Information Systems: People, Technology, Processes, and Structure
Chapter 2. Strategic Planning
Chapter 3. Project Management
Chapter 4. Hardware and Software
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Chapter 5. Databases and Data Management
Chapter 6. Business Intelligence: Big Data and Analytics
Chapter 7. Networks: An Interconnected World
Chapter 8. E-Commerce
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Chapter 9. Enterprise Systems
Chapter 10. System Acquisition and Development
Chapter 11. Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things
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Chapter 12. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation
Chapter 13. Secure Information Systems
Chapter 14. Ethics
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Created by MedConnoisseur ©2025/2026
, Test Bank For
Principles of Information Systems 15th Edition by Ralph Stair, Mark Perew, Lakeisha Magwood Vance
Copyright 2025
Chapter1 -14
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Ch 01 Information Systems: People, Technology, Processes, and Structure
1. A well-designed information system includes some form of _____________ to monitor and
control its operation.
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a. feedback mechanism
b. data analysis
c. information component
d. software processing
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ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: A well-designed information system includes some form of feedback mechanism to
monitor and control its operation. This feedback ensures that the system continues to
operate in an effective and efficient manner. Data and software are components of an
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information system but by themselves monitor or control an information system.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
AP
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PerVa.POIS5E.25.1.4 - Describe each of the five elements that make up an information
system.
TOPICS: 1.1: What Is an Information System?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2024 1:31 PM
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DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2024 1:31 PM
2. The ____________ component of an information system makes the difference between success and failure in
all organizations.
a. procedures
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b. people
c. data
d. software
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: People are involved in many aspects of information systems. You can have the right
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data, software, hardware, and procedures in place, but without the right people to
build, maintain, interpret, and get the right results from an information system, the
information system will not be successful.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PerVa.POIS5E.25.1.4 - Describe each of the five elements that make up an information
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, system.
TOPICS: 1.1: What Is an Information System?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2024 1:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2024 1:31 PM
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3. A ______________ is a set of related activities that takes input, adds value, and creates output for the
customer.
a. standard
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b. procedure
c. process
d. model
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: A process is a set of related activities that takes input, adds value, and creates output
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for the customer. A procedure defines the steps to follow to achieve a specific end
result; a model is a representation (or diagram) of something such as a process or
procedure; a standard is an acceptable level of quality for a process.
POINTS: 1
?_
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PerVa.POIS5E.25.1.4 - Describe each of the five elements that make up an information
system.
AP
TOPICS: 1.1: What Is an Information System?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2024 1:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2024 1:32 PM
4. An organization's data center, servers, software applications, and databases are an example of its
PR
_______________________________.
a. technology infrastructure
b. five-component model
c. software
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d. hardware
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: An organization's technology infrastructure includes all of its hardware, software,
databases, networks, facilities (such as data centers and server rooms), and services
provided by third parties (such as outside consultants, leased hardware, third-party
ED
software, and outside storage).
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PerVa.POIS5E.25.1.4 - Describe each of the five elements that make up an information
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system.
TOPICS: 1.1: What Is an Information System?
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15th Edition
ST
UV
TEST BANK
IA
?_
Ralph Stair
AP
Mark Reynolds
Lakeisha Magwood Vance
PR
OV
Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
and Students
ED
© Ralph Stair, Mark Reynolds & Lakeisha Magwood Vance
?
All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without permission is prohibited.
Created by MedConnoisseur ©2025/2026
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Principles of Information Systems – 15th Edition
ST
Ralph M. Stair, Mark Reynolds & Lakeisha Magwood Vance
UV
Chapter 1. Information Systems: People, Technology, Processes, and Structure
Chapter 2. Strategic Planning
Chapter 3. Project Management
Chapter 4. Hardware and Software
IA
Chapter 5. Databases and Data Management
Chapter 6. Business Intelligence: Big Data and Analytics
Chapter 7. Networks: An Interconnected World
Chapter 8. E-Commerce
?_
Chapter 9. Enterprise Systems
Chapter 10. System Acquisition and Development
Chapter 11. Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things
AP
Chapter 12. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation
Chapter 13. Secure Information Systems
Chapter 14. Ethics
PR
OV
ED
?
Created by MedConnoisseur ©2025/2026
, Test Bank For
Principles of Information Systems 15th Edition by Ralph Stair, Mark Perew, Lakeisha Magwood Vance
Copyright 2025
Chapter1 -14
ST
Ch 01 Information Systems: People, Technology, Processes, and Structure
1. A well-designed information system includes some form of _____________ to monitor and
control its operation.
UV
a. feedback mechanism
b. data analysis
c. information component
d. software processing
IA
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: A well-designed information system includes some form of feedback mechanism to
monitor and control its operation. This feedback ensures that the system continues to
operate in an effective and efficient manner. Data and software are components of an
?_
information system but by themselves monitor or control an information system.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
AP
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PerVa.POIS5E.25.1.4 - Describe each of the five elements that make up an information
system.
TOPICS: 1.1: What Is an Information System?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2024 1:31 PM
PR
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2024 1:31 PM
2. The ____________ component of an information system makes the difference between success and failure in
all organizations.
a. procedures
OV
b. people
c. data
d. software
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: People are involved in many aspects of information systems. You can have the right
ED
data, software, hardware, and procedures in place, but without the right people to
build, maintain, interpret, and get the right results from an information system, the
information system will not be successful.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
?
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PerVa.POIS5E.25.1.4 - Describe each of the five elements that make up an information
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, system.
TOPICS: 1.1: What Is an Information System?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2024 1:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2024 1:31 PM
ST
3. A ______________ is a set of related activities that takes input, adds value, and creates output for the
customer.
a. standard
UV
b. procedure
c. process
d. model
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: A process is a set of related activities that takes input, adds value, and creates output
IA
for the customer. A procedure defines the steps to follow to achieve a specific end
result; a model is a representation (or diagram) of something such as a process or
procedure; a standard is an acceptable level of quality for a process.
POINTS: 1
?_
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PerVa.POIS5E.25.1.4 - Describe each of the five elements that make up an information
system.
AP
TOPICS: 1.1: What Is an Information System?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2024 1:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2024 1:32 PM
4. An organization's data center, servers, software applications, and databases are an example of its
PR
_______________________________.
a. technology infrastructure
b. five-component model
c. software
OV
d. hardware
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: An organization's technology infrastructure includes all of its hardware, software,
databases, networks, facilities (such as data centers and server rooms), and services
provided by third parties (such as outside consultants, leased hardware, third-party
ED
software, and outside storage).
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PerVa.POIS5E.25.1.4 - Describe each of the five elements that make up an information
?
system.
TOPICS: 1.1: What Is an Information System?
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