Question 1

________ is a group of components that interact to produce information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a group of components that...

Question 2

Moore's Law states that the number of circuits (microprocessor transistors) will double every four years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

MIS stands for "Management Information Sciences."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What was the approximate number of Canadian workers employed by the ICT sector in 2011, according to Industry Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  522 000 
B)  422 000 
C)  592 000 
D)  420 000 
E)  233 000

Question 5

In the next decade, David Ticoll suggests that ________ will almost be free.

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The answer of In the next decade, David Ticoll suggests...

Question 6

According to Industry Canada, the total number of jobs in the Canadian ICT sector in 2011 was about

Accepted Answer

A)  522 000. 
B)  171 000. 
C)  717 000. 
D)  63 000. 
E)  480 000.

Question 7

Moore's Law has proved generally accurate for more than ________ years.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Moore's Law has proved generally accurate for...

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT considered a function of a social networking site?

Accepted Answer

A)  A repository for personal profiles 
B)  Video sharing 
C)  Searching for new / unused books 
D)  Indirect selling of products 
E)  Searching for friends

Question 9

Gordon Moore is one of the founders of

Accepted Answer

A)  Intel Corporation. 
B)  Adobe Systems. 
C)  Cisco Systems. 
D)  Microsoft Corporation. 
E)  National Semiconductors.

Question 10

The ________ sector revenues in Canada in 2011 were $67 billion.

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The answer of The ________ sector revenues in Canada in...

Question 11

What is an information system?

Accepted Answer

A)  An information system is a group of components that interact to produce information. 
B)  Computer hardware and software 
C)  Software development process 
D)  A framework describing human computer interaction 
E)  An information gathering application

Question 12

MIS stands for ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of MIS stands for ________....

Question 13

What are the responsibilities of a user of information systems?

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The answer of What are the responsibilities of a user...

Question 14

Every information system contains hardware, software, people, ________, and procedures.

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The answer of Every information system contains hardware, software, people,...

Question 15

Information technology only becomes useful when it is combined with the people and ________ components of an information system.

Accepted Answer

A)  process 
B)  software 
C)  hardware 
D)  data 
E)  procedure

Question 16

Email is an example of an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a company that offers a large amount of free IT resources?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wal-Mart 
B)  Amazon 
C)  Google 
D)  Gartner 
E)  Pearson Publishing

Question 18

Changes in technology have advanced to a point where the content of an individual's email can now be used to determine the advertising that individual sees in his or her web mail account. This has resulted in ________ concerns.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Changes in technology have advanced to a...

Question 19

Understanding the implications of technological change allows for greater effectiveness of business professionals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Most innovative uses of IT have already been invented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Information Systems and You

________ is a group of components that interact to produce information.

Moore's Law states that the number of circuits (microprocessor transistors) will double every four years.

MIS stands for "Management Information Sciences."

What was the approximate number of Canadian workers employed by the ICT sector in 2011, according to Industry Canada?

In the next decade, David Ticoll suggests that ________ will almost be free.

According to Industry Canada, the total number of jobs in the Canadian ICT sector in 2011 was about

Moore's Law has proved generally accurate for more than ________ years.

Which of the following is NOT considered a function of a social networking site?

Gordon Moore is one of the founders of

The ________ sector revenues in Canada in 2011 were $67 billion.

What is an information system?

MIS stands for ________.

What are the responsibilities of a user of information systems?

Every information system contains hardware, software, people, ________, and procedures.

Information technology only becomes useful when it is combined with the people and ________ components of an information system.

Email is an example of an information system.

Which of the following is an example of a company that offers a large amount of free IT resources?

Changes in technology have advanced to a point where the content of an individual's email can now be used to determine the advertising that individual sees in his or her web mail account. This has resulted in ________ concerns.

Understanding the implications of technological change allows for greater effectiveness of business professionals.

Most innovative uses of IT have already been invented.