Question 1

Every information systems (IS) user has the right to a secure computing environment. This means that the ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which of the following is a risk of outsourcing information systems (IS)/information technology (IT) functions?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is easier to end an agreement between a vendor and an organization that hired the vendor. 
B)  It provides the hiring organization with too many choices. 
C)  It involves the potential loss of intellectual capital. 
D)  It invariably results in diseconomies of scale. 
E)  the vendor and organization will share the same goals. 
A)  It is easier to end an agreement between a vendor and an organization that hired the vendor. 
B)  It provides the hiring organization with too many choices. 
C)  It involves the potential loss of intellectual capital. 
D)  It invariably results in diseconomies of scale. 
E)  the vendor and organization will share the same goals.

Question 3

If the outsource vendor's employees have gained significant knowledge of the company, ending the agreement is a major risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The information systems (IS) planning functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the typical responsibilities of a chief technology officer (CTO).

Accepted Answer

The chief technology officer, or CTO, of

Question 6

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

Question 7

A ________ monitors, maintains, fixes, and tunes computer networks.

Accepted Answer

A)  systems analyst 
B)  chief information security officer 
C)  chief security officer 
D)  network administrator 
E)  server administrator 
A)  systems analyst 
B)  chief information security officer 
C)  chief security officer 
D)  network administrator 
E)  server administrator

Question 8

Outsourcing does not present any risks related to ending an agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A(n) ________ is a group of senior managers from the major business functions that works with the chief information officer (CIO) to set the information systems (IS) priorities and decide among major IS projects and alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A)  steering committee 
B)  discussion forum 
C)  IS department 
D)  directors committee 
E)  tiger team 
A)  steering committee 
B)  discussion forum 
C)  IS department 
D)  directors committee 
E)  tiger team

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of outsourcing an entire business function?

Accepted Answer

A)  acquiring licensed security software instead of developing it in-house 
B)  making customizations to licensed software 
C)  paying another organization to arrange for employee travel 
D)  acquiring virtualization technologies 
E)  buying new hardware the reduces internal labor costs 
A)  acquiring licensed security software instead of developing it in-house 
B)  making customizations to licensed software 
C)  paying another organization to arrange for employee travel 
D)  acquiring virtualization technologies 
E)  buying new hardware the reduces internal labor costs

Question 11

The terms "information systems" and "information technology" can be used interchangeably.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Outsourcing is done to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  diversify the business portfolio 
B)  increase costs for outsourcing vendors 
C)  cap an organization's financial exposure 
D)  enhance management's focus on nonessential functions 
E)  increase systems integrity 
A)  diversify the business portfolio 
B)  increase costs for outsourcing vendors 
C)  cap an organization's financial exposure 
D)  enhance management's focus on nonessential functions 
E)  increase systems integrity

Question 13

How does outsourcing help reduce costs?

Accepted Answer

With outsourcing, organizations can obta

Question 14

An organization reduces implementation risk by outsourcing information systems (IS).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the context of outsourcing, once a company has chosen a vendor, further risk management is up to that vendor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe a steering committee and explain the role of the chief information officer (CIO) in the steering committee.

Accepted Answer

A steering committee is a group of senio

Question 17

The chief information officer (CIO) provides the information systems (IS) perspective during discussions of problem solutions, proposals, and new initiatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain the major information systems (IS) planning functions.

Accepted Answer

The major IS planning functions are:
• A

Question 19

Describe some of the advantages of outsourcing internationally?

Accepted Answer

Many firms headquartered in the United S

Question 20

List any four responsibilities of users of information systems (IS).

Accepted Answer

Users of information systems have a resp

Every information systems (IS) user has the right to a secure computing environment. This means that the ________.

Which of the following is a risk of outsourcing information systems (IS)/information technology (IT) functions?

If the outsource vendor's employees have gained significant knowledge of the company, ending the agreement is a major risk.

The information systems (IS) planning functions.

Describe the typical responsibilities of a chief technology officer (CTO).

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

A ________ monitors, maintains, fixes, and tunes computer networks.

Outsourcing does not present any risks related to ending an agreement.

A(n) ________ is a group of senior managers from the major business functions that works with the chief information officer (CIO) to set the information systems (IS) priorities and decide among major IS projects and alternatives.

Which of the following is an example of outsourcing an entire business function?

The terms "information systems" and "information technology" can be used interchangeably.

Outsourcing is done to ________.

How does outsourcing help reduce costs?

An organization reduces implementation risk by outsourcing information systems (IS).

In the context of outsourcing, once a company has chosen a vendor, further risk management is up to that vendor.

Describe a steering committee and explain the role of the chief information officer (CIO) in the steering committee.

The chief information officer (CIO) provides the information systems (IS) perspective during discussions of problem solutions, proposals, and new initiatives.

Explain the major information systems (IS) planning functions.

Describe some of the advantages of outsourcing internationally?

List any four responsibilities of users of information systems (IS).

The Importance of Mis

Collaboration Information Systems

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 Development

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Exam 11: Information Systems Management

Every information systems (IS) user has the right to a secure computing environment. This means that the ________.

Which of the following is a risk of outsourcing information systems (IS)/information technology (IT) functions?

If the outsource vendor's employees have gained significant knowledge of the company, ending the agreement is a major risk.

The information systems (IS) planning functions.

Describe the typical responsibilities of a chief technology officer (CTO).

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

A ________ monitors, maintains, fixes, and tunes computer networks.

Outsourcing does not present any risks related to ending an agreement.

A(n) ________ is a group of senior managers from the major business functions that works with the chief information officer (CIO) to set the information systems (IS) priorities and decide among major IS projects and alternatives.

Which of the following is an example of outsourcing an entire business function?

The terms "information systems" and "information technology" can be used interchangeably.

Outsourcing is done to ________.

How does outsourcing help reduce costs?

An organization reduces implementation risk by outsourcing information systems (IS).

In the context of outsourcing, once a company has chosen a vendor, further risk management is up to that vendor.

Describe a steering committee and explain the role of the chief information officer (CIO) in the steering committee.

The chief information officer (CIO) provides the information systems (IS) perspective during discussions of problem solutions, proposals, and new initiatives.

Explain the major information systems (IS) planning functions.

Describe some of the advantages of outsourcing internationally?

List any four responsibilities of users of information systems (IS).

The Importance of Mis

Collaboration Information Systems

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 Development

Filters