Question 1

Information systems support just-in-time (JIT)inventory techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of localizing?

Accepted Answer

A) Translating documents is less expensive, but more time consuming than localizing computer programs. 
B) Localizing computer programs primarily involves translating documents from one language to another. 
C) Localization of computer programs should be planned from the beginning. 
D) Localizing computer programs is easier than translating documents. 
A) Translating documents is less expensive, but more time consuming than localizing computer programs. 
B) Localizing computer programs primarily involves translating documents from one language to another. 
C) Localization of computer programs should be planned from the beginning. 
D) Localizing computer programs is easier than translating documents.

Question 3

With the fall of the Soviet Union, the economies of Russia and Eastern Europe became alienated from the rest of the world market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) Data transmission speeds are often 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 a customer or an organization's operations. 
A) Data transmission speeds are often 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 a customer or an organization's operations.

Question 6

Information systems increase inventories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The accelerator effect can increase the demand for a product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true about the issues to be addressed when localizing a computer program?

Accepted Answer

A) When translating a user interface for a program, the entire user interface, except the icons, will need to be changed. 
B) Programming techniques can be used to simplify and reduce the cost of localization. 
C) Forms and reports should be localized in a manner that does not necessitate redesigning an entire document. 
D) The help text should always be maintained in English. 
A) When translating a user interface for a program, the entire user interface, except the icons, will need to be changed. 
B) Programming techniques can be used to simplify and reduce the cost of localization. 
C) Forms and reports should be localized in a manner that does not necessitate redesigning an entire document. 
D) The help text should always be maintained in English.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

SPZ Imports, a multinational company, has offices located in five countries.Each office processes a single database that resides at each location.Which of the following types of databases does SPZ use?

Accepted Answer

A) clustered database 
B) distributed database 
C) external database 
D) hypermedia database 
A) clustered database 
B) distributed database 
C) external database 
D) hypermedia database

Question 11

Due to information systems, any value chain activity can be performed from anywhere in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are the challenges of international information systems (IS)management?

Accepted Answer

Managing a global information systems de

Question 13

Information systems are used to reduce or eliminate the bullwhip effect, hence, saving costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are the problems of inherent processes?

Accepted Answer

Each software product assumes that the s

Question 15

Differences in language, culture, norms, and expectations compound the difficulties of international process management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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) 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) It is likely that international business processes will be developed more like intra-department business processes.

Question 17

Joe's company has set up a new branch in a small town in Spain.He is working on translating Microsoft Outlook into Spanish to help the new recruits from the town learn how to use the program.Joe is involved in the process of ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 27: International Mis

Information systems support just-in-time (JIT)inventory techniques.

Which of the following statements is true of localizing?

With the fall of the Soviet Union, the economies of Russia and Eastern Europe became alienated from the rest of the world market.

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

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

Information systems increase inventories.

The accelerator effect can increase the demand for a product.

Which of the following statements is true about the issues to be addressed when localizing a computer program?

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

SPZ Imports, a multinational company, has offices located in five countries.Each office processes a single database that resides at each location.Which of the following types of databases does SPZ use?

Due to information systems, any value chain activity can be performed from anywhere in the world.

What are the challenges of international information systems (IS)management?

Information systems are used to reduce or eliminate the bullwhip effect, hence, saving costs.

What are the problems of inherent processes?

Differences in language, culture, norms, and expectations compound the difficulties of international process management.

Which of the following statements is true of inherent processes?

Joe's company has set up a new branch in a small town in Spain.He is working on translating Microsoft Outlook into Spanish to help the new recruits from the town learn how to use the program.Joe is involved in the process of ________.

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

How has the global economy changed the competitive environment?

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

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