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UHD MBA 6207 - Summer/Monday 2019 Midterm
(Chapter and Case Studies) Questions with Answers
(100% Correct Answers)
A(n) _____ can replace many applications with one unified set of
programs, making the system easier to use and more effective.
Answer: enterprise resource planning system
A(n) _____ is a network based on Web technologies that allows
selected outsiders, such as business partners and customers, to access
authorized resources of a company's intranet Answer: extranet
Choosing not to fire a sales representative who is underperforming
knowing that person is experiencing family problems is a form of
__________. Answer: knowledge
In the context of an information system, _____ involves keeping data
and information available for future use. Answer: storage
__________ manages basic computer operations such as start-up,
controls access to system resources, and manages computer memory
and files. Answer: System software
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A transaction processing system (TPS) is the basic business system that
assists operational level analysts when making structured decisions.
Which of the below is not an example of a TPS? Answer: Comfort
Dental patient diagnosis system
Quality information that can be used for a variety of purposes is said
to be ______. Answer: flexible
The value of information is directly linked to how it helps decision
makers achieve their organization's _____. Answer: goals
are considered to be the most important element in computer-based
information systems. Answer: People
_____ are people who work directly with information systems to get
results. Answer: End users
Harrison works at a nationally known grocery store chain. He is
analyzing sales data from the past five years to determine which low-
selling products should be discontinued. Harrison is most likely a(n)
________. Answer: data scientist
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A system that provides monthly production figures for a manager at
manufacturing facility is considered a(n) __________. Answer:
management information system (MIS)
Federal Express (FedEx) was one of the first large companies to
empower customers to serve themselves at their convenience through
the use of _____. Answer: a corporate extranet
Over the next few years, it is expected that many organizations will
focus on projects that _________. Answer: all of these answers
____ connect computers and equipment in a building, around the
country, or around the world to enable electronic communications
Answer: Networks
Which of the following is NOT an organizational complement?
Answer: familiar processes
When the IS organization and its resources are focused on efforts that
support the key objectives defined in the managers' strategic plan for
the business, the organization is in _________. Answer: alignment
© 2025 All rights reserved
UHD MBA 6207 - Summer/Monday 2019 Midterm
(Chapter and Case Studies) Questions with Answers
(100% Correct Answers)
A(n) _____ can replace many applications with one unified set of
programs, making the system easier to use and more effective.
Answer: enterprise resource planning system
A(n) _____ is a network based on Web technologies that allows
selected outsiders, such as business partners and customers, to access
authorized resources of a company's intranet Answer: extranet
Choosing not to fire a sales representative who is underperforming
knowing that person is experiencing family problems is a form of
__________. Answer: knowledge
In the context of an information system, _____ involves keeping data
and information available for future use. Answer: storage
__________ manages basic computer operations such as start-up,
controls access to system resources, and manages computer memory
and files. Answer: System software
© 2025 All rights reserved
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A transaction processing system (TPS) is the basic business system that
assists operational level analysts when making structured decisions.
Which of the below is not an example of a TPS? Answer: Comfort
Dental patient diagnosis system
Quality information that can be used for a variety of purposes is said
to be ______. Answer: flexible
The value of information is directly linked to how it helps decision
makers achieve their organization's _____. Answer: goals
are considered to be the most important element in computer-based
information systems. Answer: People
_____ are people who work directly with information systems to get
results. Answer: End users
Harrison works at a nationally known grocery store chain. He is
analyzing sales data from the past five years to determine which low-
selling products should be discontinued. Harrison is most likely a(n)
________. Answer: data scientist
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A system that provides monthly production figures for a manager at
manufacturing facility is considered a(n) __________. Answer:
management information system (MIS)
Federal Express (FedEx) was one of the first large companies to
empower customers to serve themselves at their convenience through
the use of _____. Answer: a corporate extranet
Over the next few years, it is expected that many organizations will
focus on projects that _________. Answer: all of these answers
____ connect computers and equipment in a building, around the
country, or around the world to enable electronic communications
Answer: Networks
Which of the following is NOT an organizational complement?
Answer: familiar processes
When the IS organization and its resources are focused on efforts that
support the key objectives defined in the managers' strategic plan for
the business, the organization is in _________. Answer: alignment
© 2025 All rights reserved
