Fundamentals of Computer Science
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Course Introduction
Fundamentals of Computer Science introduces students to the core principles and concepts that underpin the field of computing. Topics covered include basic computer hardware and software, algorithms and problem-solving techniques, programming fundamentals, data structures, and the role of operating systems. The course also explores the history of computing, ethical and social issues in computer science, and an overview of current trends and applications. Designed for beginners, this course provides a strong foundation for further study in computer science and equips students with essential skills for computational thinking and problem-solving.
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Using Information Technology Complete Edition 10th Edition by Brian Williams
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Chapter 1: Information Systems and People
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Q1) Who are the individuals involved in information systems that take on leadership roles? List some of the common functional areas in an information system.
Answer: The functional business unit responsible for planning, managing, and supporting information systems is often called "Information Technology." Heading the department is the chief information officer (CIO). The CIO might report directly to the CEO or to another vice president, often the one responsible for finance and administration. Working with the CIO, especially in larger organizations and major companies, are more staff positions with "chief" in their titles, such as Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Knowledge Officer. The common functional areas in an information systems department include end-user support and help desk, systems administration, operations, systems, and telecommunications and network services.
Q2) Which of the following is a constraint on crisis management teams?
A)They lack backup systems.
B)They have very little time to react and take action.
C)They lack tools to identify the source of security breaches.
D)They have limited organizational policies to guide them in such situations. Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Information Systems and Strategy
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Q1) The activities that are directly related to the process by which products and services are created, marketed, sold, and delivered are called ________ activities.
A)composite
B)supporting
C)compound
D)primary
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following statements describes the product differentiation strategy?
A)adding special features to a product for which customers are willing to pay more
B)selling the same product in more than one market at different price levels
C)pricing of product or services at moderate levels
D)selling a range of products across different geographical locations
Answer: A
Q3) Rivalry within an industry will be high if firms compete mainly on price.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Information and Communications
Technologies: The Enterprise Architecture
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Q1) Single inner conductor wires (typically copper)surrounded by insulation, which are then surrounded by a mesh-like conductor are called ________.
A)twisted pair wires
B)coaxial cables
C)optical fiber cables
D)resistance wires
Answer: B
Q2) Which of the following is Microsoft's proprietary language used in its development environment?
A).NET
B)PHP
C)C++
D)Java
Answer: A
Q3) Which of the following is a cloud computing-based service?
A)Pirate Bay
B)Skype
C)Google Docs
D)BitTorrent
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Databases and Datawarehouses
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Q1) A representation of an entity in a meaningful way, which includes the attributes of the entity, is called a ________.
A)field
B)primary key
C)data definition
D)record
Q2) A central data repository containing information drawn from multiple sources that can be used for analysis, intelligence gathering, and strategic planning is called a ________.
A)data warehouse
B)data dictionary
C)data model
D)database shard
Q3) In a table, a field can contain either numeric data or text but not a combination of both.
A)True
B)False
Q4) How does metadata differ for different types of information?
Q5) Define relational database. Why are relational databases a standard in most organizations?
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Chapter 5: Information Systems for the Enterprise
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Q1) A bag manufacturing company had suffered financial losses due to overestimation of demand, which led to overproduction. Which of the following software can help the company prevent such situations in the future?
A)sales force optimization software
B)supply chain planning software
C)manufacturing execution system
D)customer relationship management software
Q2) All valuable supply chain metrics stay visible even when no one collects them.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Carrie, the finance manager of an insurance company, suspects some of the sales representatives of submitting their travel expenses receipts twice. Which of the following would help her spot such fraudulent submissions?
A)electronic data interchange
B)exception reports
C)noncompliance reports
D)compliance reports
Q4) List the components of human capital management systems.
Q5) What are some of the causes for the lack of visibility of supply chain metrics?
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Chapter 6: The Web, E-Commerce, and M-Commerce
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Q1) Describe some of the factors relating to consumers' motivations and buying behavior that influence their level of trust in an e-commerce store.
Q2) What is the Adwords program?
Q3) Which of the following websites would have the highest web accessibility?
A)a website which is designed in the classic gray-white-blue color scheme that is pleasant to the eye and allows visitors to focus on texts and information
B)a website that has a search functionality which confines the search to the website rather than the whole web, to make it easy for visitors to locate relevant information
C)a website which uses search engine optimization, which is linking certain keywords to the website so that anybody searching for these words on a search engine will be directed to the site
D)a website in which text and images are large and/or enlargeable, to make it easier for users with poor sight to read and understand the content
Q4) What is a cookie? How does it help e-commerce websites?
Q5) How does hypertext markup language (HTML)help in creating web pages?
Q6) Describe some of the challenges faced by online marketers.
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Chapter 7: Business Intelligence and Decision Making
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Q1) Which of the following steps should be undertaken while designing a dashboard?
A)using seven or fewer graphs, charts, maps, or tables on one dashboard
B)avoiding the use of visual displays that combine real images with data
C)using 3D animations and as many other animations as possible to make them interactive
D)including intricate graphical tools such as pie charts for all available data
Q2) Which of the following is a difference between strategic-level and operational-level decision making?
A)Strategic-level decisions involve regular interactions with customers, unlike operational-level decision making.
B)Unlike operational-level decision making, strategic-level decision making mostly deals with routine transactions.
C)Unlike operational-level decisions, strategic-level decisions follow predetermined policies and procedures and are programmed in nature.
D)The business intelligence needed to make decisions is less structured at the strategic level than at the operational level.
Q3) Discuss how dashboards, portals, and mashups support the decision-making process.
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Chapter 8: Collaborating With Technology
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Q1) Text messages multiply the power of informal networks by allowing users to broadcast information not yet available through traditional means.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Jennifer, a client services manager in an advertising agency, is on vacation. Her smartphone lets her clients and subordinates know that she is available for hands-free cell-phone conversations at certain times of a day, and at other times communicates that she is available for IM or videoconferencing, depending on her activities at the vacation spot. Which of the following technologies is Jennifer's system using?
A)integrated marketing communications
B)unified communications
C)enterprise resource planning
D)customer relationship management
Q3) What are the different purposes for which companies can use social networking sites?
Q4) Media richness measures how well a communication medium can generate revenues.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Knowledge Management and E-Learning
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Q1) A ________ refers to a system in which online resources and their relationships can be read and understood by computers as well as human beings.
A)semantic web
B)walled garden
C)mashup
D)virtualization engine
Q2) Self-paced learning programs are especially useful for gaining structural knowledge, such as how to use a company's enterprise resource planning software.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Discuss how collaboration tools contribute to the functioning of e-learning programs.
Q4) Which of the following types of captured knowledge should be deleted from the system?
A)operational information
B)compliance information
C)strategically valuable information
D)redundant information
Q5) What are the components of a successful e-learning management team?
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Chapter 10: Ethics, Privacy, and Security
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Q1) Margaret O'Connor is an upcoming poet from Georgia who recently updated her blog with her piece of writing titled, "Shadows." One of her readers copied her piece onto his own blog and passed it off as his original work. This is an example of ________.
A)online identity theft
B)embezzlement
C)shadowing
D)plagiarism
Q2) The single sign-on is a gateway service that permits users to log in once with a single user ID and password to gain access to multiple software applications.
A)True
B)False
Q3) According to the incidence response plan, which of the following would be most useful in containing any damage caused by a security threat?
A)preserve evidence of damage done
B)reevaluate risk matrix
C)restrict system access
D)investigate system logs for evidence
Q4) What is a proxy server? What function does it serve?
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Chapter 11: Systems Development and Procurement
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Q1) How does a phased implementation process operate?
Q2) A ________ of an information system launches the new system while the old one is still running and employees either do their jobs twice or two separate teams handle the same processes.
A)phased implementation
B)direct implementation
C)parallel implementation
D)pilot implementation
Q3) Which of the following features is most likely an example of the usability requirements included in an RDD?
A)complex navigation
B)high task efficiency
C)bright, flashy graphics
D)high accessibility for people with disabilities
Q4) What is a requirements analysis? Explain.
Q5) Business process reengineering was criticized because it overemphasized the importance of the human element in managing business processes.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Project Management and Strategic Planning
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Q1) Introduction of new information systems involves change, especially when some processes are drastically revised or eliminated through business process management efforts.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What are the essential characteristics that a project manager should possess?
Q3) Which of the following is the most critical factor that contributes to failure of projects?
A)limited scope
B)low customization
C)high stakeholder involvement
D)unrealistic time frames
Q4) What is hindsight bias and how is it different from a confirmation bias? Explain.
Q5) What is a project charter?
Q6) Project charters are drafted in kickoff meetings.
A)True
B)False
Q7) Write a brief note on the executing processes for a project.
Q8) Briefly describe the phenomenon of "escalation of commitment."
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