Question 1

The fundamental purpose of the starting phase of a project is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  accomplishing the project tasks effectively 
B)  determining tasks and dependencies 
C)  managing tasks and budgets of the project 
D)  setting the ground rules for the project and team 
A)  accomplishing the project tasks effectively 
B)  determining tasks and dependencies 
C)  managing tasks and budgets of the project 
D)  setting the ground rules for the project and team

Question 2

The main purpose of the planning phase in a project is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  set up the project scope and initial budget 
B)  accomplish the project tasks effectively 
C)  determine who will do what and by when 
D)  establish team roles, responsibilities, and authorities 
A)  set up the project scope and initial budget 
B)  accomplish the project tasks effectively 
C)  determine who will do what and by when 
D)  establish team roles, responsibilities, and authorities

Question 3

What are team surveys? What are their benefits?

Accepted Answer

Team surveys are a form of communication

Question 4

What is the difference between structured and unstructured decisions? Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Structured decisions are those where an

Question 5

Version management applications offer a higher degree of control than the version control applications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the difference between synchronous and asynchronous communications? Provide examples for each.

Accepted Answer

Synchronous communications are collabora

Question 7

Files placed on Google Drive can be accessed only by users with a Gmail address.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

________ decisions are concerned with day-to-day activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Operational 
B)  Strategic 
C)  Managerial 
D)  Tactical 
A)  Operational 
B)  Strategic 
C)  Managerial 
D)  Tactical

Question 9

Version management systems ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lack the features needed to track changes to shared documents 
B)  provide features and functions to accommodate concurrent work 
C)  prevent more than one user from checking out the same document 
D)  provide version control to limit and direct user activity 
A)  lack the features needed to track changes to shared documents 
B)  provide features and functions to accommodate concurrent work 
C)  prevent more than one user from checking out the same document 
D)  provide version control to limit and direct user activity

Question 10

Explain the importance of using task lists.

Accepted Answer

Managing with a task list is critical fo

Question 11

Email is the preferred means for collaborations in which content control is highly desired.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Operational decisions require a high degree of collaboration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Feedback and iteration enable a group to produce something greater than any single person could accomplish by working independently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Being a perceptive listener is more important for a collaborator than being gregarious and dynamic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A student team, which is assigned a term project, works together to achieve results. They provide continuous feedback to each other and thus, complete the project. Which of the following is being illustrated in this activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  collaboration 
B)  fragmentation 
C)  distribution 
D)  experimentation 
A)  collaboration 
B)  fragmentation 
C)  distribution 
D)  experimentation

Question 16

Identify the least important characteristic for an effective collaborator.

Accepted Answer

A)  willingness to enter difficult conversations 
B)  having experience as a collaborator 
C)  showing the ability to receive negative feedback 
D)  being skillful at giving negative feedback 
A)  willingness to enter difficult conversations 
B)  having experience as a collaborator 
C)  showing the ability to receive negative feedback 
D)  being skillful at giving negative feedback

Question 17

Which of the following is a key difference between collaboration and cooperation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unlike cooperation, collaboration occurs when a job has to be accomplished. 
B)  Cooperation requires people to have a common goal, whereas collaboration occurs even without a common goal. 
C)  People should work together to cooperate, whereas they need not work together to collaborate. 
D)  Unlike cooperation, collaboration emphasizes iteration and feedback. 
A)  Unlike cooperation, collaboration occurs when a job has to be accomplished. 
B)  Cooperation requires people to have a common goal, whereas collaboration occurs even without a common goal. 
C)  People should work together to cooperate, whereas they need not work together to collaborate. 
D)  Unlike cooperation, collaboration emphasizes iteration and feedback.

Question 18

The use of a conference call is an example of ________ communication.

Accepted Answer

A)  sequential 
B)  synchronous 
C)  indirect 
D)  asynchronous 
A)  sequential 
B)  synchronous 
C)  indirect 
D)  asynchronous

Question 19

In version control systems, the shared directories used to store shared documents are called libraries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to J. Richard Hackman, which of the following is a primary criterion for judging team success?

Accepted Answer

A)  successful outcome 
B)  experience in collaborating 
C)  ability to be dynamic 
D)  availability of external help 
A)  successful outcome 
B)  experience in collaborating 
C)  ability to be dynamic 
D)  availability of external help

The fundamental purpose of the starting phase of a project is ________.

The main purpose of the planning phase in a project is to ________.

What are team surveys? What are their benefits?

What is the difference between structured and unstructured decisions? Give an example of each.

Version management applications offer a higher degree of control than the version control applications.

What is the difference between synchronous and asynchronous communications? Provide examples for each.

Files placed on Google Drive can be accessed only by users with a Gmail address.

________ decisions are concerned with day-to-day activities.

Version management systems ________.

Explain the importance of using task lists.

Email is the preferred means for collaborations in which content control is highly desired.

Operational decisions require a high degree of collaboration.

Feedback and iteration enable a group to produce something greater than any single person could accomplish by working independently.

Being a perceptive listener is more important for a collaborator than being gregarious and dynamic.

A student team, which is assigned a term project, works together to achieve results. They provide continuous feedback to each other and thus, complete the project. Which of the following is being illustrated in this activity?

Identify the least important characteristic for an effective collaborator.

Which of the following is a key difference between collaboration and cooperation?

The use of a conference call is an example of ________ communication.

In version control systems, the shared directories used to store shared documents are called libraries.

According to J. Richard Hackman, which of the following is a primary criterion for judging team success?

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Exam 2: Collaboration Information Systems

The fundamental purpose of the starting phase of a project is ________.

The main purpose of the planning phase in a project is to ________.

What are team surveys? What are their benefits?

What is the difference between structured and unstructured decisions? Give an example of each.

Version management applications offer a higher degree of control than the version control applications.

What is the difference between synchronous and asynchronous communications? Provide examples for each.

Files placed on Google Drive can be accessed only by users with a Gmail address.

________ decisions are concerned with day-to-day activities.

Version management systems ________.

Explain the importance of using task lists.

Email is the preferred means for collaborations in which content control is highly desired.

Operational decisions require a high degree of collaboration.

Feedback and iteration enable a group to produce something greater than any single person could accomplish by working independently.

Being a perceptive listener is more important for a collaborator than being gregarious and dynamic.

A student team, which is assigned a term project, works together to achieve results. They provide continuous feedback to each other and thus, complete the project. Which of the following is being illustrated in this activity?

Identify the least important characteristic for an effective collaborator.

Which of the following is a key difference between collaboration and cooperation?

The use of a conference call is an example of ________ communication.

In version control systems, the shared directories used to store shared documents are called libraries.

According to J. Richard Hackman, which of the following is a primary criterion for judging team success?

The Importance of MIS

Strategy and Information Systems

Hardware, Software, and Mobile Systems

Database Processing

The Cloud

Processes, Organizations, and Information Systems

Social Media Information Systems

Business Intelligence Systems

Information Systems Security

Information Systems Management

Information Systems Development

Filters