Question 1

Which of the following statements is true about users of information systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have a responsibility to protect their computers from viruses by installing their choice of antivirus software. 
B)  They should ensure the availability of reliable and secure Internet connections. 
C)  They should learn standard techniques and procedures for the applications they use. 
D)  They should learn to install hardware and software on their own. 
A)  They have a responsibility to protect their computers from viruses by installing their choice of antivirus software. 
B)  They should ensure the availability of reliable and secure Internet connections. 
C)  They should learn standard techniques and procedures for the applications they use. 
D)  They should learn to install hardware and software on their own.

Question 2

The purpose of the ________ group is to protect data and information assets by establishing data standards and data management practices and policies.

Accepted Answer

A)  data administration 
B)  data warehousing 
C)  data mining 
D)  data communication 
A)  data administration 
B)  data warehousing 
C)  data mining 
D)  data communication

Question 3

Aligning information systems with organizational strategy is a one-time process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When a company outsources a system, control over prioritizing fixes for software failures and problems belongs to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  CTO 
B)  quality vendor 
C)  hiring organization 
D)  CIO 
A)  CTO 
B)  quality vendor 
C)  hiring organization 
D)  CIO

Question 5

IS users have a responsibility to follow security and backup procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The steering committee serves an important communication function between the executive group and the users of IS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The chief information officer is the representative for IS and IT issues within the executive staff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The structure of the IS department remains constant across organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ is a form of outsourcing.

Accepted Answer

A)  Buying off-the-shelf software 
B)  Customizing information systems 
C)  Acquiring licensed software 
D)  Updating data standards 
A)  Buying off-the-shelf software 
B)  Customizing information systems 
C)  Acquiring licensed software 
D)  Updating data standards

Question 10

In the next decade, mobile devices will become more expensive with dynamic user experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is a function of the steering committee for an IS department?

Accepted Answer

A)  writing program code 
B)  imparting training 
C)  adapting software 
D)  setting IS priorities 
A)  writing program code 
B)  imparting training 
C)  adapting software 
D)  setting IS priorities

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true about the steering committee of an IS department?

Accepted Answer

A)  The steering committee is comprised exclusively of employees from the IS department in an organization. 
B)  The steering committee's membership is determined by the IS department. 
C)  The steering committee's schedule and agenda are typically set by the CEO and other members of the executive staff. 
D)  The steering committee's meetings are conducted by the IS department. 
A)  The steering committee is comprised exclusively of employees from the IS department in an organization. 
B)  The steering committee's membership is determined by the IS department. 
C)  The steering committee's schedule and agenda are typically set by the CEO and other members of the executive staff. 
D)  The steering committee's meetings are conducted by the IS department.

Question 13

The purpose of the data administration group is to protect data and information assets by establishing data standards and data management practices and policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In 2005, Marrion International chose a human resources consulting agency to handle its human resource needs for the next 7 years. This is an example of ________ outsourcing.

Accepted Answer

A)  network 
B)  software 
C)  business function 
D)  application 
A)  network 
B)  software 
C)  business function 
D)  application

Question 15

The responsibilities of a computer technician include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  installing software and repairing networks 
B)  managing and protecting databases 
C)  writing program documentation 
D)  advising the CIO on emerging technologies 
A)  installing software and repairing networks 
B)  managing and protecting databases 
C)  writing program documentation 
D)  advising the CIO on emerging technologies

Question 16

Which of the following is an outsourcing alternative in which hardware and both operating system and application software are leased?

Accepted Answer

A)  licensed software 
B)  Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud hosting 
C)  Software as a Service (SaaS) 
D)  virtualization 
A)  licensed software 
B)  Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud hosting 
C)  Software as a Service (SaaS) 
D)  virtualization

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true about the "maintenance" of information systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is undertaken by the business analysts. 
B)  It is overseen by the chief technology officer. 
C)  It involves adapting existing systems to support new features. 
D)  It comprises developing test plans and designing automated test scripts. 
A)  It is undertaken by the business analysts. 
B)  It is overseen by the chief technology officer. 
C)  It involves adapting existing systems to support new features. 
D)  It comprises developing test plans and designing automated test scripts.

Question 18

Outsourcing is the process of hiring another organization to perform a service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Every IS user has a right to a secure computing environment. This means that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the organization should protect his/her computer and its files 
B)  the user should solely be in charge of protecting the organization's computers and files 
C)  the user should inform the IS about software upgrades 
D)  the user will never face a network problem 
A)  the organization should protect his/her computer and its files 
B)  the user should solely be in charge of protecting the organization's computers and files 
C)  the user should inform the IS about software upgrades 
D)  the user will never face a network problem

Question 20

An outsource vendor changes its strategic direction. Under which of the following outsourcing risks can this be associated?

Accepted Answer

A)  de facto sole source 
B)  superfluous CIO 
C)  diseconomies of scale 
D)  loss of control 
A)  de facto sole source 
B)  superfluous CIO 
C)  diseconomies of scale 
D)  loss of control

Which of the following statements is true about users of information systems?

The purpose of the ________ group is to protect data and information assets by establishing data standards and data management practices and policies.

Aligning information systems with organizational strategy is a one-time process.

When a company outsources a system, control over prioritizing fixes for software failures and problems belongs to the ________.

IS users have a responsibility to follow security and backup procedures.

The steering committee serves an important communication function between the executive group and the users of IS.

The chief information officer is the representative for IS and IT issues within the executive staff.

The structure of the IS department remains constant across organizations.

________ is a form of outsourcing.

In the next decade, mobile devices will become more expensive with dynamic user experiences.

Which of the following is a function of the steering committee for an IS department?

Which of the following statements is true about the steering committee of an IS department?

The purpose of the data administration group is to protect data and information assets by establishing data standards and data management practices and policies.

In 2005, Marrion International chose a human resources consulting agency to handle its human resource needs for the next 7 years. This is an example of ________ outsourcing.

The responsibilities of a computer technician include ________.

Which of the following is an outsourcing alternative in which hardware and both operating system and application software are leased?

Which of the following statements is true about the "maintenance" of information systems?

Outsourcing is the process of hiring another organization to perform a service.

Every IS user has a right to a secure computing environment. This means that ________.

An outsource vendor changes its strategic direction. Under which of the following outsourcing risks can this be associated?

The Importance of MIS

Business Processes, Information Systems, and Information

Organizational Strategy, Information Systems, and Competitive Advantage

Hardware and Software

Database Processing

The Cloud

Organizations and Information Systems

Social Media Information Systems

Business Intelligence Systems

Information Systems Security

Information Systems Development

The International Dimension

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Exam 11: Information Systems Management

Which of the following statements is true about users of information systems?

The purpose of the ________ group is to protect data and information assets by establishing data standards and data management practices and policies.

Aligning information systems with organizational strategy is a one-time process.

When a company outsources a system, control over prioritizing fixes for software failures and problems belongs to the ________.

IS users have a responsibility to follow security and backup procedures.

The steering committee serves an important communication function between the executive group and the users of IS.

The chief information officer is the representative for IS and IT issues within the executive staff.

The structure of the IS department remains constant across organizations.

________ is a form of outsourcing.

In the next decade, mobile devices will become more expensive with dynamic user experiences.

Which of the following is a function of the steering committee for an IS department?

Which of the following statements is true about the steering committee of an IS department?

The purpose of the data administration group is to protect data and information assets by establishing data standards and data management practices and policies.

In 2005, Marrion International chose a human resources consulting agency to handle its human resource needs for the next 7 years. This is an example of ________ outsourcing.

The responsibilities of a computer technician include ________.

Which of the following is an outsourcing alternative in which hardware and both operating system and application software are leased?

Which of the following statements is true about the "maintenance" of information systems?

Outsourcing is the process of hiring another organization to perform a service.

Every IS user has a right to a secure computing environment. This means that ________.

An outsource vendor changes its strategic direction. Under which of the following outsourcing risks can this be associated?

The Importance of MIS

Business Processes, Information Systems, and Information

Organizational Strategy, Information Systems, and Competitive Advantage

Hardware and Software

Database Processing

The Cloud

Organizations and Information Systems

Social Media Information Systems

Business Intelligence Systems

Information Systems Security

Information Systems Development

The International Dimension

Filters