MIS101 Exam #1 Sac State

A word processing program would be an example of:

a. hardware.
b. software.
c. data.
d. procedures.

b

A computer monitor would be an example of:

a. hardware.
b. software.
c. a DSS.
d. spaceware.
e. data.

a

All of the following are components of an information system except:

a. software.
b. culture.
c. hardware.
d. procedures.
e. people.

b

Windows XP would be an example of the __________________ component of an information system.

a. software
b. hardware
c. data
d. procedure
e. people

a

A network router would be an example of the __________________ component of an information system.

a. software
b. hardware
c. data
d. procedure
e. people

b

A software trainer would be an example of the __________________ component of an information system.

a. software
b. hardware
c. data
d. procedure
e. people

e

A computer security protocol for logging in would be an example of the __________________ component of an information system.

a. software
b. hardware
c. data
d. procedure
e. people

d

An end user would be an example of the __________________ component of an information system.

a. software
b. hardware
c. data
d. procedure
e. people

e

Customer numbers and their names would be an example of the __________________ component of an order management information system.

a. software
b. hardware
c. data
d. procedure
e. people

c

An iPod would be an example of the __________________ component of an information system.

a. software
b. hardware
c. data
d. procedure
e. people

b

The music one downloads from a music sharing site to one's own computer or device would be an example of the __________________ component of an information system.

a. software
b. hardware
c. data
d. procedure
e. people

c

A wall calendar is an example of a(n) ____________________.

a. software.
b. information system
c. hardware.
d. procedure.

b

You need to ___________________ the development of your business' computer system.

a. take a class on
b. take an active role in
c. pass the task over to the IT department for
d. ignore

b

The information ____________________ specify what the new system should be able to do when completed.

a. programs
b. software
c. requirements
d. analyses
e. help functions.

c

An MIS helps businesses achieve:

a. its goals and objectives.
b. parity.
c. fairness.
d. security.
e. waking up employees.

a

Nonroutine cognitive skills include:

a. communication.
b. problem-solving.
c. abstract reasoning.
d. collaboration.
e. All of the above.

e

People need to become comfortable with __________ to succeed in the 21st century.

a. technology
b. ambiguity
c. routine skills
d. RAND

b

An example of a set of instructions is the _________________ component.

a. hardware
b. people
c. data
d. software

d

A company's ______________________serves as the instructions for how users may use and access the data.
a. software
b. hardware
c. context
d. procedures
e. people

d

The __________________ functions as the instructions for the hardware in an information system.

a. software
b. hardware
c. data
d. procedures
e. people

a

The ___________________ functions as a bridge between the human side of the information system components and the computer/automation side.

a. software
b. hardware
c. data
d. procedure
e. people

c

The most important component of an information system is ___________________.

a. software
b. hardware
c. data
d. procedure
e. people

e

The most important component of an information system is the_________________.

a. software.
b. hardware.
c. data.
d. security software.
e. people.

e

The quality of your ____________is a large part of the quality of your information system.

a. computer
b. thinking
c. time
d. challenges
e. life

b

A system that consists of a file of email addresses and an email program is _________.

a. high-tech
b. low-tech
c. high-gear
d. cognitive

b

It is probably easier to change the ________________ of an information system than the software.

a. context
b. hardware
c. data
d. procedure
e. people

b

It is probably harder to make changes to the _________________ of an information system than the data itself.

a. software
b. hardware
c. context
d. procedures

d

Knowledge derived from recorded facts is _________.

a. data
b. information
c. truth
d. all of the above
e. none of the above

b

Recorded facts and figures are _________.

a. data
b. information
c. truth
d. all of the above
e. none of the above

a

A good information system will provide each user with:

a. large quantities of information.
b. colorful graphics.
c. user tools.
d. data flows.
e. just barely as much information as is needed.

a

A ticket from L.A. to Denver costs $212. This is an example of :

a. data
b. information
c. truth
d. all of the above
e. none of the above

a

The average cost of a gallon of petrol is currently $3.01. This is an example of:

a. data
b. information
c. truth
d. all of the above
e. none of the above

b

Information is __________ data.

a. grouped
b. technical
c. processed
d. context

c

Which of the following is not a characteristic of good information?

a. interchangeability
b. relevance
c. cost effectiveness
d. timeliness
e. accuracy

a

Information must be ___; it must be correct.

a. relevant
b. economical
c. timely
d. accurate

d

Good information is _______; it is produced in time for its intended use.

a. relevant
b. economical
c. timely
d. accurate

c

If you are a ___________________ recipient of sensitive information, such as might be overheard or contained in a misdirected email, this would not be illegal, but might be unethical to use it.

a. active
b. passive
c. proper
d. business

b

Information that is produced at a reasonable cost would be considered ________________ information.

a. relevant
b. economical
c. timely
d. business

b

The average temperature on the surface of the moon would probably be ___________________ information for a financial analyst.

a. important.
b. timely.
c. irrelevant.
d. accurate.

c

In order to be cost effective, information must be:

a. timely.
b. adaptable.
c. be worth the cost of producing it.
d. an input into another system.
e. comprehensive.

c

_______________ refers to the products, methods, inventions, and standards used for producing information.

a. Interrelated components
b. Information systems
c. Information components
d. Information technology

d

Problem-identifiers and problem-solvers are examples of __________________.

a. Solution brokers
b. Symbolic-analytic workers
c. In-person service workers
d. Routine production service workers

b

The basic idea of Moore's law is that:

a. IT makes people more productive.
b. people tend to want more information than they need.
c. computer memory is getting bigger.
d. the density of transistors on a computer chip doubles every 18 months.

d

The density of transistors on a chip is directly related to the _______________ of the chip.

a. color
b. speed
c. threading
d. analysis

b

It is expected that the price and power of computer chips will________________ over the next decade.

a. continue to grow slowly
b. stay about the same
c. shrink
d. grow more dramatically
e. obey Moore's Law

e

The cost as measured per 10,000 transistors on computer chips has been __________________ steadily over time.

a. keeping pace
b. gradually increasing
c. dropping
d. increasing drastically

c

According to Moore's Law, an integrated chip's speed and power should _______________ every 18 months.

a. gradually increase
b. grow 50%
c. increase 100%
d. grow 200%
e. increase exponentially

c

To get the most out of any class you take it is important to ________________ the material by asking, "How will this class help me to achieve my goals?"

a. personalize
b. review
c. summarize
d. criticize
e. all of the above

a

It is important to try to understand the ___________________ of teachers, authors, and your colleagues.

a. behavior
b. ethics
c. etiquette
d. judgement
e. perspective

e

Information has been defined as "a difference that makes a difference". Most quantitatively-oriented teachers and professionals would view this definition as:

a. valuable.
b. a good basis for analysis.
c. vapid and useless.
d. good for business.

c