Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of the international business scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  After the dot-com bust, optical fiber was extremely scarce and expensive. 
B)  After the fall of the Soviet Union, the economies of Russia and Western Europe closed their markets to the world. 
C)  With the popularity of the Internet, the economies of North America and Europe became less integrated. 
D)  With the popularity of the Internet, the Chinese economy became more open to the world. 
A)  After the dot-com bust, optical fiber was extremely scarce and expensive. 
B)  After the fall of the Soviet Union, the economies of Russia and Western Europe closed their markets to the world. 
C)  With the popularity of the Internet, the economies of North America and Europe became less integrated. 
D)  With the popularity of the Internet, the Chinese economy became more open to the world.

Question 2

If a distributed database contains copies of the same data,it is called a ________ database.

Accepted Answer

A)  mirrored 
B)  redundant 
C)  replicated 
D)  partitioned 
A)  mirrored 
B)  redundant 
C)  replicated 
D)  partitioned

Question 3

To localize a computer program,all you need to do is hire a translator to convert it from one language to another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Cross-functional,integrated systems,such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP),add to the problems of data isolation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The emergence of ________ technologies has made it easier for companies all over the world to obtain the latest in server technology.

Accepted Answer

A)  international cloud 
B)  big data 
C)  data mining 
D)  distributed database 
A)  international cloud 
B)  big data 
C)  data mining 
D)  distributed database

Question 6

In the context of combatting the challenges of international IS management,defining a set of standard business processes requires conversion of the organization to different work processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

International companies that have a single database must declare a single language for the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The accelerator effect states that a dollar spent will contribute two or three dollars of activity to the economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The phenomenon in which the variability in the size and timing of orders increases at each stage of the supply chain is known as the ________ effect.

Accepted Answer

A)  accelerator 
B)  butterfly 
C)  bullwhip 
D)  rainbow 
A)  accelerator 
B)  butterfly 
C)  bullwhip 
D)  rainbow

Question 10

The process of making a computer program work in a second language is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  differentiating 
B)  stringing 
C)  localizing 
D)  optimizing 
A)  differentiating 
B)  stringing 
C)  localizing 
D)  optimizing

Question 11

Which of the following is an advantage of functional systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  They facilitate the integration of data across various business functions. 
B)  Two order processing functional systems located in two different countries need not accommodate language and culture differences in a single system. 
C)  They ensure that organizations do not suffer from islands of automation. 
D)  They solve the problems of data isolation by integrating data into a database that provides a comprehensive and organization-wide view. 
A)  They facilitate the integration of data across various business functions. 
B)  Two order processing functional systems located in two different countries need not accommodate language and culture differences in a single system. 
C)  They ensure that organizations do not suffer from islands of automation. 
D)  They solve the problems of data isolation by integrating data into a database that provides a comprehensive and organization-wide view.

Question 12

What are the challenges of international information systems management?

Accepted Answer

Managing a global information systems de

Question 13

How does the global economy change competitive strategy?

Accepted Answer

The emerging global economy changes thin

Question 14

The size of the world economy,combined with the Internet,limits product differentiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How has the global economy changed the competitive environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suppliers are not required to reach a wide range of customers. 
B)  Customers now have less access to information about substitutes. 
C)  It has intensified rivalry by increasing product and vendor choices. 
D)  It has made it easier for new market entrants in all fields to penetrate the market. 
A)  Suppliers are not required to reach a wide range of customers. 
B)  Customers now have less access to information about substitutes. 
C)  It has intensified rivalry by increasing product and vendor choices. 
D)  It has made it easier for new market entrants in all fields to penetrate the market.

Question 16

Which of the following is an issue related to global databases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Often, data transmission speeds are too slow to process data from a single geographic location. 
B)  A single database increases data integrity problems. 
C)  A single database is ideal for companies that use multiple languages. 
D)  With a single database, it is not possible to have an integrated view of the customer or the organization's operations. 
A)  Often, data transmission speeds are too slow to process data from a single geographic location. 
B)  A single database increases data integrity problems. 
C)  A single database is ideal for companies that use multiple languages. 
D)  With a single database, it is not possible to have an integrated view of the customer or the organization's operations.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of inherent processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creating an accurate as-is international process management model is inexpensive and easy. 
B)  Determining the criteria to be used for evaluating the alternative international processes takes little time. 
C)  Each software product assumes that the software will be used by people filling particular roles and performing their actions in a certain way. 
D)  In the future, it is likely that international business processes will be developed more like intra-department business processes. 
A)  Creating an accurate as-is international process management model is inexpensive and easy. 
B)  Determining the criteria to be used for evaluating the alternative international processes takes little time. 
C)  Each software product assumes that the software will be used by people filling particular roles and performing their actions in a certain way. 
D)  In the future, it is likely that international business processes will be developed more like intra-department business processes.

Question 18

How does the global economy change value chains and business processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  World time differences enable global virtual companies to operate 24/7. 
B)  Overseas outsourcing is no longer an attractive option. 
C)  It makes it difficult for an international company to conduct sales and marketing efforts locally. 
D)  It makes it mandatory for the manufacturing activities to be carried out from the home country. 
A)  World time differences enable global virtual companies to operate 24/7. 
B)  Overseas outsourcing is no longer an attractive option. 
C)  It makes it difficult for an international company to conduct sales and marketing efforts locally. 
D)  It makes it mandatory for the manufacturing activities to be carried out from the home country.

Question 19

The development rate of international information systems varies among countries and cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The purpose and scope of a system are determined in the systems definition stage of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 30: International Mis

Which of the following statements is true of the international business scenario?

If a distributed database contains copies of the same data,it is called a ________ database.

To localize a computer program,all you need to do is hire a translator to convert it from one language to another.

Cross-functional,integrated systems,such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP),add to the problems of data isolation.

The emergence of ________ technologies has made it easier for companies all over the world to obtain the latest in server technology.

In the context of combatting the challenges of international IS management,defining a set of standard business processes requires conversion of the organization to different work processes.

International companies that have a single database must declare a single language for the company.

The accelerator effect states that a dollar spent will contribute two or three dollars of activity to the economy.

The phenomenon in which the variability in the size and timing of orders increases at each stage of the supply chain is known as the ________ effect.

The process of making a computer program work in a second language is called ________.

Which of the following is an advantage of functional systems?

What are the challenges of international information systems management?

How does the global economy change competitive strategy?

The size of the world economy,combined with the Internet,limits product differentiation.

How has the global economy changed the competitive environment?

Which of the following is an issue related to global databases?

Which of the following statements is true of inherent processes?

How does the global economy change value chains and business processes?

The development rate of international information systems varies among countries and cultures.

The purpose and scope of a system are determined in the systems definition stage of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

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The Cloud

Organizations and Information Systems

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Business Intelligence Systems

Information Systems Development

Information Systems Management

Information Security Management

Collaboration Information Systems for Decision Making problem Solving and Project Management

Collaborative Information Systems for Student Projects

Mobile Systems

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013

Database Design

Using Microsoft Access 2013

Using Excel and Access Together

Network and Cloud Technology

Enterprise Resource Planning ERP Systems

Supply Chain Management

Hyper-Social Organizations and Knowledge Management

Database Marketing

Reporting Systems and OLAP

Geographic Information Systems GIS

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