Exam 11: Information Systems Management

To work in the information systems (IS) industry, a network administrator should have good diagnostic skills, in-depth knowledge of communications technologies and products.

Thompson is the chief information officer at a processed food manufacturing company. The information systems used in the company are manufacturing oriented and provide little support to accounting. In this case, Thompson will most likely report to the ________ of the company.

Acquiring licensed software is a form of outsourcing.

A ________ manages security for the organization's information systems and information.

Which of the following is generally a responsibility of users of information systems (IS)?

KPL Inc. is an outsource vendor. It handles the recruiting process for Numero Uno Computers. KPL recently changed its business strategy to a more profit-oriented one. This modification would require the company to charge more for its services. This change will be a ________ risk for Numero Uno Computers.

There will most likely be a decline in the use of mobile devices at work in the next 10 years.

Installation of unauthorized hardware and programs may interfere with automated maintenance programs used for upgrading a user's computer.

With the exception of systems analysts, all the major job positions in the information systems (IS) industry require business knowledge.

The responsibilities of a person in the ________ group include selling software, network, communications, and consulting services.

Information systems (IS) users have a responsibility to follow security and backup procedures.

It is reasonable for information systems (IS) users to expect to receive repetitive training and support for the same issue.

Describe the different outsourcing alternatives for hardware, software, data, and procedures.

To work in the information systems (IS) industry, a consultant should have an entrepreneurial attitude and communications and people skills.

Adapting information systems (IS) to new versions of business processes is a quick process.

Which of the following statements is True of outsourcing?

The structure of the information systems (IS) department remains constant across organizations.

Which of the following statements is True of the information systems (IS) department?

The responsibilities of a tech support engineer include ________.

Describe the loss of control associated with outsourcing.