Test Bank for MIS, 12th Edition by Hossein Bidgoli

Assignment Title: Chapter 01 Test Bank
Author: Bidgoli
Print ISBN: 9798214410388
Title: MIS 12
IAC ISBN: 9798214410487
Chapter/Section Name: Information Systems in Business
Chapter/Section Number: 1
Learning Designer Contact: Emily Navarro
Content Creator Name: Chimborazo
Creation Date: 06-25-2025


1. What does the “G” stand for in ChatGPT?

a. Google
b. Generative
c. Graphical
d. Group

ANS: b
Analysis: ChatGPT stands for Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer. “Generative” refers to
generative artificial intelligence (AI), the term for an artificial intelligence tool that generates
text, images, videos, or other data based on user requests or prompts.


LO: 1.1 Discuss common applications of computers and information systems.
A-head: 1-1 Computers and Information Systems in Daily Life
Bloom's: Remember


2. The brief text updates that users of social networking sites can send and receive are called
posts.

a. True
b. False

ANS: a
Analysis: On social networking sites, brief text updates are commonly referred to as “posts.”
These posts are displayed on the user’s profile page, where other users in their social network
can view them.


LO: 1.1 Discuss common applications of computers and information systems.
A-head: 1-1 Computers and Information Systems in Daily Life
Bloom's: Remember

,3. Anyone can upload videos to YouTube, but registration is required to watch videos.

a. True
b. False

ANS: b
Analysis: YouTube is one of the most popular video-sharing sites. Anyone can watch videos on
YouTube without registering, but uploading requires a registered account.


LO: 1.1 Discuss common applications of computers and information systems.
A-head: 1-1 Computers and Information Systems in Daily Life
Bloom's: Understand


4. Which of the following websites is a social networking site?

a. Google
b. ChatGPT
c. Zoom
d. Reddit

ANS: d
Analysis: Reddit is a social networking site. Google is a search engine, ChatGPT is an AI
chatbot, and Zoom is a video conferencing tool.


LO: 1.1 Discuss common applications of computers and information systems.
A-head: 1-1 Computers and Information Systems in Daily Life
Bloom's: Remember


5. Which of the following smartphone apps would be most useful for helping a small business
owner manage financial operations?

a. QuickBooks
b. OneNote
c. GroupMe
d. iPolis

ANS: a
Analysis: QuickBooks is account management software that allows users to create and send
professional invoices and estimates to clients. OneNote is for note taking, GroupMe is for group
messaging, and iPolis is a video camera security system.

,LO: 1.1 Discuss common applications of computers and information systems.
A-head: 1-1 Computers and Information Systems in Daily Life
Bloom's: Apply


6. Which of the following social networking behaviors is most likely to increase your risk of
being a victim of cybercrime?

a. using a 14-character long password that includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers,
and symbols
b. posting a photo of your family that includes children
c. posting specific information about a vacation, such as destination and dates
d. changing your password frequently

ANS: c
Analysis: Sharing specific travel details online can help cybercriminals plan physical or digital
intrusions. Strong passwords and regular changes reduce risks. A family photo alone is not
inherently risky unless personal identifiers are included.


LO: 1.1 Discuss common applications of computers and information systems.
A-head: 1-1 Computers and Information Systems in Daily Life
Bloom's: Evaluate


7. How do information systems differ from information technology?

a. They do not differ at all.
b. Information systems are used to help organizations improve their overall efficiency;
information technologies are not.
c. Information technologies are used to help organizations become more competitive;
information systems are not.
d. Information systems are broader in scope than information technologies.

ANS: d
Analysis: 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.


LO: 1.1 Discuss common applications of computers and information systems.
A-head: 1-1 Computers and Information Systems in Daily Life
Bloom's: Analyze

, 8. If marketers want to reach large numbers of consumers who are searching for information
about a brand or related products and services, YouTube is a great option.

a. True
b. False

ANS: a
Analysis: YouTube is a widely used video-sharing platform that businesses use to promote
products and services to targeted audiences. Because YouTube’s videos are very well indexed
and organized, users can easily search for and find videos on specific topics of interest, including
those posted by businesses.


LO: 1.1 Discuss common applications of computers and information systems.
A-head: 1-1 Computers and Information Systems in Daily Life
Bloom's: Apply


9. Which two types of knowledge do 21st-century knowledge workers require to stay
competitive?

a. data collection and processing
b. computer literacy and information literacy
c. business intelligence and data indexing
d. data literacy and business literacy

ANS: b
Analysis: Knowledge workers need both computer literacy, or skill in using computer hardware
and tools including productivity software, and information literacy, or understanding of how to
use and evaluate information, to effectively analyze data and support decision-making.


LO: 1.2 Explain the differences between computer literacy and information literacy.
A-head: 1-2 Computer Literacy and Information Literacy
Bloom's: Remember


10. Which of the following terms refers to understanding the role of information in generating
and using business intelligence?

a. predictive literacy
b. information literacy
c. business literacy
d. computer literacy