Management Information Systems Post-Assessment

Telecommuters often use mobile devices to conduct business outside the office.

True

The hardware component of a computer system consists of programs written in computer languages.

False

Identify the type of threat in which hackers secretly exploit a user's computing power in order to mine cryptocurrency.

Cryptojacking

Decisions related to _____ are considered semistructured decisions at the operational management level of an organization.

Accounts Receivable

A successful _____ works with suppliers and other partners to improve procedures for delivering products and services.

SCM

According to one estimate, by 2025, over ______ objects will be connected to the Internet.

75 billion

_____ mimic human expertise in a particular field to solve a problem in a well-defined area.

expert systems

In the context of data communication, which of the following is true of e-collaboration?

It improves customer service.

In the context of a global information system (GIS), a global network must have _____ to guide packets to their destinations.

switching nodes

A CRM system captures information about _____ for sales personnel and customer service representatives.

customer interactions

The _____ model, a widely used business model in e-commerce, refers to generating revenue from more than one source.

mixed

_____ focuses on setting a minimum number of requirements and turning them into a working product.

Agile methodology

In the context of e-mail security, which of the following is not recommended?

Replying to spam senders and requesting they no longer send messages

By participating in _____, sellers can buy or sell on the same platform using e-commerce.

C2C

A decision support system requires three major components, one of which is a(n) ______.

support from top management

Artificial neural networks can learn and perform tasks such as_____.

filtering spam e-mail

_____ is used for drafting and has replaced traditional tools, such as T-squares, triangles, paper, and pencils.

Computer-aided design software

A(n) _____ based on the Wireless Application Protocol is a good solution for making stock trades on the go.

mobile device

In Web marketing, with _____, information is sent to users based on their previous inquiries, interests, or specifications.

Push technology

According to IDC, by 2025, _______ of data will be created on IoT devices.

90 ZB

The end result of the _____ phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) model should deliver a fully functional system that has been thoroughly tested.

implementation

To share knowledge within an organization, companies use a _____,

KMS

While a company's website is usually public, its _______ is for internal use by employees.

intranet

As a potential obstacle to the success of a global information system, diverse regulatory practices apply to _____.

business practice and technological use policies

_____ is a disadvantage of a cloud-based enterprise system.

Lack of customization

With virtual organizations, _____.

products can be customized more to respond to customers' needs

What is one advantage of a database over a flat file system?

A database can use more sophisticated security measures.

The _______usually contains the CPU, basic input/output system (BIOS), memory, storage, interfaces, serial ports, and parallel ports.

motherboard

According to the principle of Internet neutrality, Internet service providers (ISPs) and government agencies should _____.

cease charging different rates on data

In the event of a blackout, which two crucial tasks are performed by UPS?

Continues running the server and safely shuts down the server.

_______ is the amount of data transferred or processed in a specified time, usually one second.

Throughput

Designing a successful information system requires ______.

integrating people, software, and hardware

Which cloud-computing risk deals with specific jurisdictions and commitment to local privacy?

Data location

A database administrator (DBA) is responsible for _____.

developing recovery procedures in case data is lost or corrupted

Buyer power is high when customers have many choices.

True

According to research published by Cybersecurity Ventures in 2020, cybercrime will cost the world economy $10.5 _____ annually by 2025.

trillion

A _____ is a software application that hides its presence on the computer, making it nearly undetectable by common antimalware software.

rootkit

In object-oriented programming, _____ is used to handle complexity by hiding unnecessary details from the user.

polymorphism

_____ is a more forward-thinking process that uses data and statistical methods to gain insight into the data and provide decision-makers with information they can act on.

Business analytics

A creator of a content management platform chooses a license to allow only nonprofit institutions to use the work. This type of license is known as _____.

creative commons

_____ is a disadvantage of a WiMAX system compared with Wi-Fi.

Weather conditions

A parts dealer is having difficulty talking on the phone with a customer while looking at the online parts catalog along with the customer. Which technological breakthrough would be best to help the dealer?

Convergence

_____ may be used to provide two-way communication and are used for a variety of purposes, such as posting news about product development and providing information for customers.

Corporate wikis

Which of the following is considered an operational Global Information System requirement?

Consolidated global reporting

The _____ phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) model includes the formation of a help desk.

maintenance

A(n) _____ system is a collection of applications that supports decision-makers by providing access to a shared environment and information.

collaboration

What is the disadvantage of automation using robotics that has received the most attention?

Job loss

In an ethical context, before deploying an AI system which of the following is an issue an organization should examine to reduce risks?

Complexity of the problem

Which is true regarding cryptocurrency?

It is monitored by a peer-to-peer Internet protocol.

Which is true regarding quantum computing?

Information storage is based on the direction of an electron's spin.