BU415 TEST 1

The term 'interface' in IS refers to:

A. The source code for a software application

B. The part of a software application that a user interacts with

C. The information processing logic of an application

D. The separation between software and user

E. The environment a computer operates in

B. The part of a software application that a user interacts with

Why is it not enough for managers to just hire good 'IT people' for IS decisions?

A. Because software is increasingly easy to use

B. Because a truly 'good IT person' does not exist

C. Because IT professionals have limited business training and knowledge

D. Because technology is too complex

E. None of the above

C. Because IT professionals have limited business training and knowledge

Which statement about today's IT environment is FALSE?

A. Many modern cars have as much computing power as a PC

B. At least a quarter of the world's population has Internet access

C. Processor power has doubled roughly every 1-2 years since 1971

D. Computational power from 1965 mainframes now costs about a penny

E. Computer systems naturally become more difficult to use as complexity increases

E. Computer systems naturally become more difficult to use as complexity increases

Why do modern organizations build IT-enabled Information Systems?

A. To increase efficiency only

B. To improve effectiveness only

C. To comply with external requirements only

D. All of the above

E. Only A and B

D. All of the above

Which of the following is NOT an IT trend of managerial interest?

A. Increasing processing power of microchips

B. Increasing storage capacity

C. Increasing sophistication of end-users

D. Increasing ubiquity of network access

E. All of the above are IT trends

C. Increasing sophistication of end-users