Package Title: Assessment Questions
Course Title: MIS
Chapter Number: 1
Question Type: True/False
1) An information system collects, processes, stores, analyzes, and
disseminates information for a specific purpose using a computer.
Answer: False
Title: Assessment Question 1.01
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2.1 Define the terms data, information, and
knowledge, and give examples of each.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.2.2 Define the terms information
technology, information system, computer-based information system,
and application.
Section Reference 1: 1.2 Overview of Computer-Based Information
Systems
Difficulty: Medium
2) Information technology refers to computer-based tools used to
support the needs of an organization
,Answer: True
Title: Assessment Question 1.02
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2.1 Define the terms data, information, and
knowledge, and give examples of each.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.2.2 Define the terms information
technology, information system, computer-based information system,
and application.
Section Reference 1: 1.2 Overview of Computer-Based Information
Systems
Difficulty: Easy
3) IT is enabling more and more people to communicate, collaborate,
and compete, thereby leveling the digital playing field.
Answer: False
Title: Assessment Question 1.03
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.0.1 Provide a real-world application of the
value of becoming an informed user of information systems.
Section Reference 1: Introduction
Difficulty: Easy
4) You do not have to work in the IT department to benefit from
learning about IT
,Answer: True
Title: Assessment Question 1.04
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.0.1 Provide a real-world application of the
value of becoming an informed user of information systems.
Section Reference 1: Introduction
Difficulty: Easy
5) An informed user of IT can enhance his or her organization’s
competitive position.
Answer: True
Title: Assessment Question 1.05
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Begin the process of becoming an
informed user of your organizations’ information systems.
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
Difficulty: Easy
6) Managing the IS function within an organization is the exclusive
responsibility of the IS department.
Answer: False
, Title: Assessment Question 1.06
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Begin the process of becoming an
informed user of your organizations’ information systems.
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
Difficulty: Medium
7) A systems analyst focuses on designing specifications for new
technology.
Answer: True
Title: Assessment Question 1.07
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Begin the process of becoming an
informed user of your organizations’ information systems.
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
Difficulty: Easy
8) An auditing manager focuses on the ethical and legal use of
information systems.
Answer: True
Title: Assessment Question 1.08
Course Title: MIS
Chapter Number: 1
Question Type: True/False
1) An information system collects, processes, stores, analyzes, and
disseminates information for a specific purpose using a computer.
Answer: False
Title: Assessment Question 1.01
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2.1 Define the terms data, information, and
knowledge, and give examples of each.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.2.2 Define the terms information
technology, information system, computer-based information system,
and application.
Section Reference 1: 1.2 Overview of Computer-Based Information
Systems
Difficulty: Medium
2) Information technology refers to computer-based tools used to
support the needs of an organization
,Answer: True
Title: Assessment Question 1.02
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2.1 Define the terms data, information, and
knowledge, and give examples of each.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.2.2 Define the terms information
technology, information system, computer-based information system,
and application.
Section Reference 1: 1.2 Overview of Computer-Based Information
Systems
Difficulty: Easy
3) IT is enabling more and more people to communicate, collaborate,
and compete, thereby leveling the digital playing field.
Answer: False
Title: Assessment Question 1.03
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.0.1 Provide a real-world application of the
value of becoming an informed user of information systems.
Section Reference 1: Introduction
Difficulty: Easy
4) You do not have to work in the IT department to benefit from
learning about IT
,Answer: True
Title: Assessment Question 1.04
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.0.1 Provide a real-world application of the
value of becoming an informed user of information systems.
Section Reference 1: Introduction
Difficulty: Easy
5) An informed user of IT can enhance his or her organization’s
competitive position.
Answer: True
Title: Assessment Question 1.05
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Begin the process of becoming an
informed user of your organizations’ information systems.
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
Difficulty: Easy
6) Managing the IS function within an organization is the exclusive
responsibility of the IS department.
Answer: False
, Title: Assessment Question 1.06
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Begin the process of becoming an
informed user of your organizations’ information systems.
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
Difficulty: Medium
7) A systems analyst focuses on designing specifications for new
technology.
Answer: True
Title: Assessment Question 1.07
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Begin the process of becoming an
informed user of your organizations’ information systems.
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Why Should I Study Information Systems?
Difficulty: Easy
8) An auditing manager focuses on the ethical and legal use of
information systems.
Answer: True
Title: Assessment Question 1.08
