Information Systems for Business Exam Review
Course Introduction
Information Systems for Business explores the fundamental concepts, tools, and strategies behind the effective use of information technology in the modern business environment. The course examines how information systems support business operations, decision-making, competitive advantage, and innovation. Topics include system components, enterprise resource planning, database management, e-commerce, cybersecurity, and ethical considerations. Through case studies and practical exercises, students gain insights into how organizations design, implement, and manage information systems to achieve strategic goals and improve organizational performance.
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Information Systems Essentials 3rd Edition by Stephen Haag
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Chapter 1: The Information Age in Which You Live: Changing
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Q1) According to Porter,when there are many alternative products or services to the ones your business provides,the _____ is high.
A)Threat of substitute products or services
B)Buyer and supplier power
C)Financial power
D)Threat of increase products,services,and power amongst all players and finances
Answer: A
Q2) The horizontal flow of information consists of information that is communicated to customers,suppliers,distributors,and other partners for the purpose of doing business.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) As the use of information technology increases in business the number of knowledge workers will decrease.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Major Business Initiatives: Gaining Competitive
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Q1) What type of technology is needed to support integrated collaborative work environments,knowledge management,social networking,e-learning,and open-source collaboration?
A)ERP
B)V-systems
C)ICE
D)E-collaboration
Answer: D
Q2) Domestic supply chains rarely use inter-modal transportation.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) What is the title for the person responsible for the technical aspects of ensuring the security of information such as the development and use of firewalls,intranets,extranets,and anti-virus software?
A)CTO (chief technology officer)
B)CIO (chief information officer)
C)CPO (chief privacy officer)
D)CSO (chief security officer)
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Databases and Data Warehouses: Building Business
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Q1) Microsoft Access is an example of a(n)_____. Answer: Database management system
Q2) The logical view of information focuses on how you arrange and access information to meet the needs of the business.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Report generators are contained within the _____ of the DBMS. Answer: Data manipulation subsystem
Q4) The term relation often describes each _____ table or file in the relational model. Answer: Two-dimensional
Q5) _____ are databases that support OLTP.
Answer: Operational databases
Q6) Which of the following systems contain information from multiple databases?
A)Data warehouses
B)Data marts
C)OLTPs
D)Data warehouses and data marts
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Decision Support and Artificial Intelligence
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Q1) A buyer agent is also called a user agent.
A)True
B)False
Q2) An expert system can be used for medical diagnosis by giving symptoms and trying to determine what is wrong.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is not considered a type of artificial intelligence?
A)Expert systems
B)Neural networks
C)Geographic information systems
D)Genetic algorithms
Q4) The four phases of decision making are linear and once one phase is complete it is not returned to.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The _____ phase of decision making carries out the chosen solutions,monitors the results,and makes adjustments as necessary.
Q6) The know-how of an expert system actually comes from a(n)_____.
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Chapter 5: Electronic Commerce: Strategies for the New Economy
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Q1) Secure Socket Layer (SSL)enables the merchant to verify the customer's identity and is endorsed by major credit cards.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What is the major difference between B2B and B2C e-commerce?
A)Customers interact freely in a B2B marketplace; they do not in a B2C marketplace
B)Consumers are expected to surf the Web and purchase items from multiple Web sites; in a B2B marketplace long time relationships are established between the consumer and its business partner in the B2C market
C)Interaction between consumers and businesses are direct in the B2B market; they are indirect in the B2C market
D)The B2B marketplace does not involve consumers,just business partners; the B2C marketplace involves consumers
Q3) Digital products are expensive to deliver.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A(n)_____ key is made available to everyone,while a(n)_____ key is kept secret.
Q5) A(n)_____ appears under a Web page and cannot be seen until the page is closed.
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Chapter 6: Systems Development: Phases, Tools, and Techniques
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Q1) A request for proposal is a formal document that describes in detail your logical requirements for a proposed system and invites outsourcing organizations to submit bids for its development.
A)True
B)False
Q2) If you were to implement the new system while the existing system continued to run,what type of implementation method would you be following?
A)Pilot implementation
B)Phase implementation
C)Parallel implementation
D)Plunge implementation
Q3) Using the agile methodology improves customer satisfaction through early and continuous delivery of valuable software.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A(n)____________ is a factor critical to your organization's success.
Q5) A(n)_____ is a formal document that describes in detail your logical requirements for a proposed system and invites outsourcing organizations to submit bids for its development.
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Chapter 7: Enterprise Infrastructure, Metrics, and Business
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Q1) With regards to hardware,what does an SOA approach require?
A)Standard hardware so that end users can easily connect to computing resources
B)Clear guidelines regarding the IT infrastructure and location of data files
C)Integrated and seamless technology platforms
D)Standard hardware,clear storage guidelines,and integrated platforms are required
Q2) The IT architecture is the blueprint for translating a business strategy into a plan.
A)True B)False
Q3) If your task was to determine if your clothing store demonstrated efficiency,which of the following activities would you measure?
A)The number of times a customer wants a particular item that is not in inventory
B)The number of times a salesperson can not answer customer questions correctly
C)The number of customers who visit your store
D)Each of these activities measure efficiency
Q4) The IT architecture is the implementation of the IT infrastructure. A)True B)False
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Chapter 8: Protecting People and Information
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Q1) People rarely do anything unethical involving computers.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What techniques do "phishers" use?
A)Search online database,financial institutions,and archives from MySpace,Facebook,and other social networking websites
B)Social networking services
C)Pretend to be legitimate businesses
D)Artificial intelligence
Q3) A hacker who has been stealing credit card number would be considered a _____ hacker.
Q4) _____ are generally very knowledgeable computer users who use their knowledge to invade other people's computers.
Q5) What software should you install to protect your computer from computer viruses?
A)Spyware
B)Adware
C)Worms
D)Anti-virus
Q6) _____ use physical characteristics to assess access rights.
Q7) _____ software detects and removes or quarantines computer viruses.
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Chapter 9: Emerging Trends and Technology
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Q1) _____ is a delivery model for software on a pay-per-use basis versus purchasing.
Q2) If you were sitting in a CAVE and were able to shake your partner's hand,what technology would you need to feel like you were shaking their hand?
A)Virtual reality
B)Physiological interface
C)Multi-state computing
D)Feature analysis
Q3) Automatic speech recognition systems complete three steps.Which step captures words as you speak into a microphone,eliminates background noise,and converts these signals into phonemes?
A)Pattern classification
B)Feature analysis
C)Language processing
D)Signal capture and arrangement
Q4) A holographic storage device will store information on a storage medium of 3-D crystal-like objects.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Marketing firms and departments will rely on _____ to measure consumer behavior.
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Chapter 10: Computer Hardware and Software
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Q1) Given two monitors with equal quoted size (i.e.,19"),a CRT has a larger viewable image size than a flat panel display.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which type of scanner is used to capture images,photos,text and other forms of artwork from paper or other like material?
A)Image scanner
B)Video and text scanner
C)Optical scanner
D)Graphic scanner
Q3) What type of computer tool allows you to send information to and receive it from another person or location?
A)Input device
B)Output device
C)Storage device
D)Telecommunications device
Q4) Grocery stores and other similar businesses use _____ scanners during the check-out process,while other Point-of-Sale systems use _____ scanners.
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Chapter 11: Network Basics
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Q1) The most common type of network interface card is _____.
Q2) What type of communications medium is coaxial cable?
A)Optical fiber
B)Wired communications medium
C)Wireless communications medium
D)DSL channels
Q3) What is called when two or more computers are connected so that they can communicate with each other and share resources?
A)Star connection
B)Computer system
C)Network
D)Net
Q4) A(n)_____ transmits information over a closed,connected path.
Q5) A(n)_____ can protect availability of a network and prevent _____ attacks.
Q6) In addition to a router,what network device do you need to plug a computer into?
A)Broadband connection
B)Hub
C)Switch
D)Hub or a switch
Q7) _____ cable is a better-constructed version of the phone twisted-pair cable.
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Chapter 12: Careers in Business
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Q1) What type of software encompasses email and contact management?
A)Database management
B)Accounting information systems
C)Desktop systems
D)Communications support
Q2) Knowledge of technology strategy and innovation,search engines,and Internet/web portals is recommended for effectiveness in _____.
Q3) Which of the following is not a reason why marketing professionals need to understand database management?
A)They work with large amounts of data
B)Understanding the logical organization of a database is essential
C)Understanding how the information is accessed is essential
D)Marketing professionals do not need to understand database management
Q4) Which of the following marketing job positions designs creative marketing solutions for all forms of advertising?
A)Brand manger
B)Marketing coordinator
C)Account manager
D)Creative marketing specialist
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