Question 1

A firm's IT infrastructure provides the platform on which the firm can build its information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An example of raw data from an automobile manufacturer would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  an average of 130 Subarus sold daily in New York in 2015. 
B)  1,300 Subaru Outbacks sold during the first quarter 2015 in New York. 
C)  1 Subaru Outback sold January 7, 2015 in Mount Kisco, New York for $25,000. 
D)  annual sales of Subaru Outbacks increased 4.5 percent. 
E)  an average sale price of $26,000 for all Subaru Outbacks sold during January 2015 in Mount Kisco, New York. 
A)  an average of 130 Subarus sold daily in New York in 2015. 
B)  1,300 Subaru Outbacks sold during the first quarter 2015 in New York. 
C)  1 Subaru Outback sold January 7, 2015 in Mount Kisco, New York for $25,000. 
D)  annual sales of Subaru Outbacks increased 4.5 percent. 
E)  an average sale price of $26,000 for all Subaru Outbacks sold during January 2015 in Mount Kisco, New York.

Question 3

The failure of NASA's initial solution to preventing the space shuttle shedding foam illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A)  the importance of training employees on new business processes. 
B)  the need to prepare for measuring outcomes of a business solution. 
C)  the continuous nature of problem solving. 
D)  the need to quickly adapt to new technological innovations. 
E)  the importance of organizational change in problem solving. 
A)  the importance of training employees on new business processes. 
B)  the need to prepare for measuring outcomes of a business solution. 
C)  the continuous nature of problem solving. 
D)  the need to quickly adapt to new technological innovations. 
E)  the importance of organizational change in problem solving.

Question 4

There are two types of outsourcing: offshore outsourcing and foreign outsourcing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Purchase of information systems hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment will constitute more than half of all capital investment in the United States in 2015.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Define business process. What might be a business process used at a hospital?

Accepted Answer

A business process is a set of logically

Question 7

How does critical thinking relate to the problem-solving process?

Accepted Answer

Simply following a rote pattern of decis

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a business using information systems to create new products and services?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apple's creation of the iPad 
B)  JC Penney's information system that allows its contract manufacturers to see what garments have been sold and need to be replaced 
C)  The Mandarin Oriental's use of computers to keep track of guests' preferences 
D)  Verizon's web-based digital dashboard providing real-time company information for managers 
E)  Walmart's Retail Link's system 
A)  Apple's creation of the iPad 
B)  JC Penney's information system that allows its contract manufacturers to see what garments have been sold and need to be replaced 
C)  The Mandarin Oriental's use of computers to keep track of guests' preferences 
D)  Verizon's web-based digital dashboard providing real-time company information for managers 
E)  Walmart's Retail Link's system

Question 9

A business model describes how a company produces, delivers, and sells a product or service to create wealth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Intranets:

Accepted Answer

A)  are based on mainframe technology. 
B)  are multiple networks joined together. 
C)  are typically used to communicate with the business's trusted vendors. 
D)  use Internet technology for a private company network. 
E)  provide the platform on which a firm builds its information systems. 
A)  are based on mainframe technology. 
B)  are multiple networks joined together. 
C)  are typically used to communicate with the business's trusted vendors. 
D)  use Internet technology for a private company network. 
E)  provide the platform on which a firm builds its information systems.

Question 11

Which of the following is a global network that uses universal standards to connect millions of different networks around the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  An extranet 
B)  The World Wide Web 
C)  The Internet 
D)  An intranet 
E)  Verizon 
A)  An extranet 
B)  The World Wide Web 
C)  The Internet 
D)  An intranet 
E)  Verizon

Question 12

What are the three dimensions of business problems? Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The three dimensions to business problem

Question 13

The average number of baseball tickets sold at a particular price is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  input. 
B)  raw data. 
C)  meaningful information. 
D)  output. 
E)  feedback. 
A)  input. 
B)  raw data. 
C)  meaningful information. 
D)  output. 
E)  feedback.

Question 14

Which of the following is the best definition of an information system?

Accepted Answer

A)  A set of interrelated components that collect (or retrieve), process, store, and distribute information to support decision making and control in an organization 
B)  Computers, keyboards, printers, and telecommunications devices 
C)  A set of detailed programmed instructions that transform raw data into information 
D)  Physical devices and software that can be connected to share voice, data, images, sound, and video 
E)  A global network that uses universal standards 
A)  A set of interrelated components that collect (or retrieve), process, store, and distribute information to support decision making and control in an organization 
B)  Computers, keyboards, printers, and telecommunications devices 
C)  A set of detailed programmed instructions that transform raw data into information 
D)  Physical devices and software that can be connected to share voice, data, images, sound, and video 
E)  A global network that uses universal standards

Question 15

Which are the three major dimensions of business problem solving?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational dimensions, people dimensions, and technology dimension 
B)  Organizational dimensions, people dimensions, and environmental dimensions 
C)  People dimensions, technology dimensions, and environmental dimensions 
D)  Technology dimensions, organizational dimensions, and environmental dimensions 
E)  Organizational dimensions, technology dimensions, and cultural dimensions 
A)  Organizational dimensions, people dimensions, and technology dimension 
B)  Organizational dimensions, people dimensions, and environmental dimensions 
C)  People dimensions, technology dimensions, and environmental dimensions 
D)  Technology dimensions, organizational dimensions, and environmental dimensions 
E)  Organizational dimensions, technology dimensions, and cultural dimensions

Question 16

Describe at least three of the general information skills essential for all business careers.

Accepted Answer

General information skills essential for

Question 17

Encouraging employees to adapt to new business processes is an important factor in change management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The final step in the four-step model of business problem solving is:

Accepted Answer

A)  outcome. 
B)  implementation. 
C)  change management. 
D)  feedback. 
E)  employee re-training. 
A)  outcome. 
B)  implementation. 
C)  change management. 
D)  feedback. 
E)  employee re-training.

Question 19

Which business objective were competitors seeking when they rushed to provide ATMs as well after Citibank introduced the first ATMs in New York?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improved efficiency 
B)  Customer and supplier intimacy 
C)  Survival 
D)  Competitive advantage 
E)  Improved decision making 
A)  Improved efficiency 
B)  Customer and supplier intimacy 
C)  Survival 
D)  Competitive advantage 
E)  Improved decision making

Question 20

In order to understand how a specific business firm uses information systems, you need to know something about the history and culture of the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A firm's IT infrastructure provides the platform on which the firm can build its information systems.

An example of raw data from an automobile manufacturer would be:

The failure of NASA's initial solution to preventing the space shuttle shedding foam illustrates:

There are two types of outsourcing: offshore outsourcing and foreign outsourcing.

Purchase of information systems hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment will constitute more than half of all capital investment in the United States in 2015.

Define business process. What might be a business process used at a hospital?

How does critical thinking relate to the problem-solving process?

Which of the following is an example of a business using information systems to create new products and services?

A business model describes how a company produces, delivers, and sells a product or service to create wealth.

Intranets:

Which of the following is a global network that uses universal standards to connect millions of different networks around the world?

What are the three dimensions of business problems? Give an example of each.

The average number of baseball tickets sold at a particular price is an example of:

Which of the following is the best definition of an information system?

Which are the three major dimensions of business problem solving?

Describe at least three of the general information skills essential for all business careers.

Encouraging employees to adapt to new business processes is an important factor in change management.

The final step in the four-step model of business problem solving is:

Which business objective were competitors seeking when they rushed to provide ATMs as well after Citibank introduced the first ATMs in New York?

In order to understand how a specific business firm uses information systems, you need to know something about the history and culture of the company.

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Achieving Competitive Advantage With Information Systems

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure: Hardware and Software

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy:

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Improving Decision Making and Managing Knowledge

Building Information Systems and Managing Projects

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Exam 1: Business Information Systems in Your Career

A firm's IT infrastructure provides the platform on which the firm can build its information systems.

An example of raw data from an automobile manufacturer would be:

The failure of NASA's initial solution to preventing the space shuttle shedding foam illustrates:

There are two types of outsourcing: offshore outsourcing and foreign outsourcing.

Purchase of information systems hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment will constitute more than half of all capital investment in the United States in 2015.

Define business process. What might be a business process used at a hospital?

How does critical thinking relate to the problem-solving process?

Which of the following is an example of a business using information systems to create new products and services?

A business model describes how a company produces, delivers, and sells a product or service to create wealth.

Intranets:

Which of the following is a global network that uses universal standards to connect millions of different networks around the world?

What are the three dimensions of business problems? Give an example of each.

The average number of baseball tickets sold at a particular price is an example of:

Which of the following is the best definition of an information system?

Which are the three major dimensions of business problem solving?

Describe at least three of the general information skills essential for all business careers.

Encouraging employees to adapt to new business processes is an important factor in change management.

The final step in the four-step model of business problem solving is:

Which business objective were competitors seeking when they rushed to provide ATMs as well after Citibank introduced the first ATMs in New York?

In order to understand how a specific business firm uses information systems, you need to know something about the history and culture of the company.

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Achieving Competitive Advantage With Information Systems

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure: Hardware and Software

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy:

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Improving Decision Making and Managing Knowledge

Building Information Systems and Managing Projects

Filters