Quiz 1 Flashcards
What are the components of an information system (in their correct order)?
A. Hardware, software, data, procedures, and people
B. Hardware, software, data, processes, and people
C. Hardware, software, data, procedures, and users
D. Hardware, software, data, and people
E. Hardware, software, data, processes, and users
A. Hardware, software, data, procedures, and people
In an e-commerce system, which part of the system is responsible for the user interface that facilitates customer browsing and ordering?
A. People
B. Hardware
C. Data
D. Software
E. Procedures
D. Software
Given that the five-component model of information systems includes hardware, software, data, procedures, and people, which of the five can universally be argued is the most important?
A. People
B. Procedures
C. Software
D. Hardware
E. Data
A. People
In an airline reservation system, what component of the information system would represent the reservations and the people to whom the reservations pertain?
A. Data
B. Hardware
C. Procedures
D. Software
E. People
A. Data
Which statement regarding the components of an information system is false?
A. Procedures are the instructions you follow to achieve your objective.
B. People are the actors interacting with the system.
C. Hardware refer to all the tangible or physical aspects of a computer system.
This is the correct answer.
D. Data are the basic building blocks of information.
E. Software are the programs that run or operate on computer systems.
C. Hardware refers to all the tangible or physical aspects of a computer system.
Which of the following statements regarding your role in the development and use of an information system is false?
A. You need to know how to program the system.
B. You should take an active role in the development of the system.
C. If the system is down, you may have tasks to perform to help restore the system quickly and correctly.
D. You may be responsible for protecting the security of the system and its data.
E. You need to learn how to employ the system.
A. You need to know how to program the system.
Information systems exist to help organizations ____________.
A.
understand spreadsheets
B.
create new technology websites
C.
invest in new technology
D.
buy, design, produce, and manage
E.
achieve their goals and objectives
E.
achieve their goals and objectives
Social media are changing the way small businesses connect with their customers. Mabel’s Labels uses all the following social networking sites:
A.
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
B.
Facebook, Google+, Flickr, and YouTube.
C.
Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and YouTube.
D.
Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and Pinterest.
E.
Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, YouTube.
C.
Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and YouTube.
MIS uses information systems to help businesses achieve their strategies. Which three key elements are included in this definition of MIS?
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Part 1
A.
Management and use, information technology, and strategies
B.
Management, information systems, and strategies
C.
Management and use, information systems, and strategies
D.
Management, computer systems, and strategies
E.
Management and use, information systems, and policies
C.
Management and use, information systems, and strategies
One could make the statement that information systems (IS) are much more than information technology (IT). Why?
A.
IT doesn’t include software.
B.
IT is just hardware and software.
C.
IS doesn’t incorporate technology. IS and IT are unrelated.
D.
IS includes factors, components, people, and processes you can’t buy over the counter.
E.
People use information, they don’t truly use technology.
D.
IS includes factors, components, people, and processes you can’t buy over the counter.
What is the difference between IT and IS?
A.
Information technology (IT) pertains to the hardware, software, and data components. An information system (IS) is an assembly of data, procedures, and people that produces information.
B.
Information technology (IT) refers to the products, methods, inventions, and standards that are used for the purpose of producing information. IT pertains to the hardware, software, and data components. An information system (IS) is an assembly of hardware, software, data, procedures, and people that produces information.
C.
Information technology (IT) pertains to the hardware and software components. An information system (IS) is an assembly of hardware, software, data, procedures, and people that produces information.
D.
Information technology (IT) is an assembly of hardware, software, data, procedures, and people that produces information. An information system (IS) refers to the products, methods, inventions, and standards that are used for the purpose of producing information.
E.
Information technology (IT) pertains to the hardware and software components. An information system (IS) is an assembly of data, procedures, and people that produces information.
B.
Information technology (IT) refers to the products, methods, inventions, and standards that are used for the purpose of producing information. IT pertains to the hardware, software, and data components. An information system (IS) is an assembly of hardware, software, data, procedures, and people that produces information.
According to Industry Canada, how much did the average Canadian ICT worker earn in 2015?
A.
$49,510
B.
$50,000
C.
$90,000
D.
$73,800
E.
$40,000
D.
$73,800
Which of the following statements regarding IS and our economy is NOT true?
A.
In 2015, the Canadian ICT sector included over 32,000 companies.
B.
Most of the companies included in the Canadian ICT sector had more than 100 employees.
C.
The ICT sector added $71.3 billion to the Canadian GDP in 2015.
D.
The employment numbers provided by the ICT sector mean that there will likely be more jobs in “service” industries in the future.
E.
Most of the employment gains have occurred in the software and computer services industries.
B.
Most of the companies included in the Canadian ICT sector had more than 100 employees.
According to Industry Canada, which of the following sectors in Canada’s ICT industry had the greatest amount of employment in Canada in 2015?
A.
Software and computer services industries
B.
Communications services
C.
Wholesaling
D.
Pharmaceutical research
E.
Manufacturing
A.
Software and computer services industries
The ICTC report lists five occupations that they believe will have above-average growth rates. Which of the following occupations is NOT included in the ICTC list?
A.
Computer engineer
B.
Database analyst
C.
Software engineer
D.
Computer and information system manager
E.
Computer programmer
C.
Software engineer
To be effective in today’s economy, you have to know how to do more than the basics. Business professionals need to expand their knowledge of mobile devices and applications that include ________________.
A.
project management software, Excel, Access, and collaborative systems
B.
project management software and how to create presentations
C.
social media, web design, and collaborative systems
D.
instant messaging and location-based services on their smartphones
E.
project management software, business graphics, and collaborative systems
E.
project management software, business graphics, and collaborative systems
Business majors with specializations in _______________are developing core skills that will continue to be in high demand in Canada.
A.
information systems, marketing, and accounting
B.
sales, marketing, and design
C.
information systems, marketing, and advising
D.
information systems, human resources, and advising
E.
international business, finance, and public service
A.
information systems, marketing, and accounting
According to the ICTC, there will be a dramatic need for individuals with a core set of skills including all the following, except:
A.
manufacturing skills.
B.
specific technology skills.
C.
satisfactory communication and other business skills.
D.
technical skills.
E.
specific industry experience
A.
manufacturing skills.
______________ notes that for business people, the ability to handle (find, process, understand, visualize, and then communicate) data is going to be an important skill for decades to come.
A.
Gordon Moore
B.
Joseph Schumpeter
C.
David Ticoll
D.
Hal Varian
E.
Martin Ford
D.
Hal Varian
In his report, ICTS Jobs 2.0,
David Ticoll suggests all of the following statements except:
A.
Within the next decade, unlimited storage will be almost free.
B.
The real world and the virtual world will collide as WAN’s become cheap, reliable, and widely available.
C.
The effects of innovation can be difficult to predict.
D.
Technology trends will one day enable deep, powerful, performance-enhancing innovations.
E.
In the future, analytical software will reveal hidden information.
C.
The effects of innovation can be difficult to predict.
The Running Room case demonstrates __________________.
A.
how organizations can adopt technology to make better products and services for their customers and employees
B.
network effects and lock-in
C.
that technical skills may lose importance over time
D.
that the implications of technological changes will allow for a more effective business professional
E.
that change has implications for privacy and security
A.
how organizations can adopt technology to make better products and services for their customers and employees
Google uses Gmail’s “content extraction” to ____________________.
A.
target advertising to Gmail users
B.
track IP addresses
C.
find out the interests of Gmail users
D.
track all the online activities of Gmail users
E.
sell advertising
A.
target advertising to Gmail users
Gordon Moore is one of the founders of __________________.
A.
Cisco Systems
B.
Microsoft Corporation
C.
Adobe Systems
D.
National Semiconductors
E.
Intel Corporation
E.
Intel Corporation
Network effects and lock-in of certain technologies affect which ratio?
A.
Values received decrease as the number of users increases.
B.
Benefits decrease as the number of users increases.
C.
Values received increase as the costs increase.
D.
Price increases as availability increases.
E.
Values received increase as the number of users increases
E.
Values received increase as the number of users increases.
