Information Systems for Business Professionals
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Course Introduction
Information Systems for Business Professionals introduces students to the fundamental role of information systems in modern organizations. This course explores how businesses leverage technology to solve problems, streamline operations, and achieve strategic objectives. Topics include the components of information systems, business process integration, data management, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies like cloud computing and analytics. Through case studies and practical exercises, students will develop an understanding of how information systems support decision-making, foster innovation, and drive competitive advantage in todays dynamic business environment.
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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) What is the term associated with buyers and the number of choices they have regarding from whom they can buy?
A)Buyer independence
B)Buyer dependence
C)Supplier power
D)Supplier dependence
Answer: C
Q2) What is software?
A)The physical devices and the set of instructions that your computer executes
B)The set of instructions that your hardware executes to carry out specific tasks
C)The standards followed by the computer industry to ensure that your physical devices can communicate with each other
D)The programming language used by your computer system
Answer: B
Q3) _____ is defined by Porter as offering a product or service that is perceived as being "unique" in the marketplace.
Answer: Differentiation
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Chapter 2: Major Business Initiatives: Gaining Competitive
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Q1) In contemporary business,success depends on minimizing the _____ in an attempt to reduce the costs of producing and selling products or services.
A)Level of internal communications
B)Level of customer support
C)Distribution chain
D)Complexity of needed information technology
Answer: C
Q2) The complexity of SCM is supported by technology.Which intricate SCM activity needs strong monitoring by SCM systems?
A)Multi-channel service delivery
B)Customer tracking
C)Inter-modal transportation
D)Sales force tracking
Answer: C
Q3) Both the front office and the back office systems send customer information to the corporate database.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Databases and Data Warehouses: Building Business
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Q1) Data warehouses always uses 2D tables to store data.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) _____ is the gathering of input information,processing that information,and updating existing information to reflect the gathered and processed information.
Answer: Online transaction processing (OLTP
Q3) What is the difference between data administration and database administration?
A)Data administration focuses on strategic management whereas database administration focuses on operational issues
B)Data administration focuses on OLTP whereas database administration focuses on OLAP
C)Data administration and database administration are terms that can be used interchangeably
D)Data administration focuses on the development of the data dictionary whereas database administration focuses on the raw data
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Decision Support and Artificial Intelligence
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Q1) A(n)_____ decision involves processing a certain kind of information in a specified way so that you will always get the right answer.
Q2) A(n)_____ or ad hoc,decision is one that you make infrequently (perhaps only once)and you may even have different criteria for determining the best solution each time.
Q3) Most decisions fall somewhere between structured and nonstructured.
A)True
B)False
Q4) In what decision making phase do you recognize a problem,need,or opportunity?
A)Predication and decision
B)Choice
C)Preliminary or investigative
D)Intelligence
Q5) Which of the following is an artificial intelligence system that applies reasoning capabilities to reach a conclusion?
A)Database management
B)Geographic information systems
C)Domain analysis information system
D)Expert system
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Chapter 5: Electronic Commerce: Strategies for the New Economy
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Q1) A(n)_____ e-marketplace brings together buyers and sellers from multiple industries.
Q2) If you were a seller on the Internet and you wanted to ensure that your buyer's transaction information was correct and legitimate,what type of Web environment would you need?
A)Shared Fusion Connectivity (SFC)
B)Secure Sockets Layers (SSL)
C)Financial Electronic Data Interchange (FEDI)
D)Secure Electronic Transactions (SET)
Q3) PayPal is an example of a(n)_____.
Q4) Digital wallets are plastic cards the size of a credit card which feature an embedded chip capable of storing digital information.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Smart cards are plastic cards the size of a credit card that contain an embedded chip on which digital information can be stored.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Secure electronic transactions are both _____ and secure.
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Chapter 6: Systems Development: Phases, Tools, and Techniques
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Q1) Does selfsourcing encompass prototyping?
A)No
B)Sometimes,but not often
C)Yes
D)Yes,when the customer identifies it in the requirements document and project scope
Q2) Testing is not an important phase in the SDLC.
A)True
B)False
Q3) _____ occurs when IT specialists within the company develop new systems.
Q4) What is a formal document that describes in detail your logical requirements for a proposed system and invites vendors to submit bids for its development?
A)Requirements document
B)Design specification
C)Request for proposal (RFP)
D)Project scope document
Q5) _____ occurs when developers add features that were not part of the initial requirements.
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Q6) _____ is held in a classroom environment and lead by an instructor.
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Chapter 7: Enterprise Infrastructure, Metrics, and Business
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Q1) According to the SOA philosophy,what is the most important organizational resource?
A)Data warehouses
B)Computer applications
C)Information
D)People
Q2) Which category of business application satisfies the SOA philosophy for the end user?
A)CRM
B)BI
C)SIS
D)ERP
Q3) Several years ago,the IRS created a remote network access infrastructure that allowed employees to work offsite and from home.What was the name of this system?
A)Internet Connection Companion Site (ICCS)
B)Access Remote Telecommunications Interface (ARTI)
C)Work interface From Anywhere (WiFA)
D)Enterprise Remote Access Project Virtual Private Network
Q4) The _____ infrastructure is basically client/server.
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Chapter 8: Protecting People and Information
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Q1) Which of the following is the unauthorized use,duplication,distribution,or sale of copyrighted software?
A)Pirated software
B)Spam
C)Phishing
D)Sneakware
Q2) Which of the following captures screen images?
A)Key logger
B)Packet sniffer
C)Log analysis tools
D)Screen capture software
Q3) There are two fundamental factors that determine you're your ethical reaction to dilemmas.What is the other one?
A)Laws
B)Your maturity level
C)The circumstances surrounding the dilemma
D)Your maturity level and educational background
Q4) _____ are the principles and standards that guide our behavior toward other people.
Q5) _____ applies to the implementation of an idea.
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Chapter 9: Emerging Trends and Technology
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Q1) If you were using a computer that did not have to translate your words into its binary equivalent before processing it,what type of computer device would you be using?
A)Multi-state CPU
B)Hographic systems
C)CAVE
D)Hyper systems
Q2) Future transaction processing systems may incorporate biometric processing systems to capture personal characteristics of the person performing the transaction.
A)True
B)False
Q3) An implant chip is a technology-enabled microchip implanted into the human body.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Application service providers have become very popular because they are noted to keep data very private.
A)True
B)False
Q5) A(n)_____ such as a CAVE can display objects in true three-dimensional form.
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Chapter 10: Computer Hardware and Software
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Q1) Which type of software is used to create letters,papers,or other basic documents?
A)Personal productivity
B)Spreadsheet
C)Word processing
D)Database management system
Q2) What are two basic categories of monitors?
A)OMR and Flat-panel
B)CRT and Flat-panel
C)CRT and Flat-CRT
D)Flat-panel and liquid crystal display
Q3) The CPU cache is a type of memory on the CPU.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which computer is the most popular choice for personal computing needs?
A)PDA
B)Notebook computer
C)Desktop computer
D)Touch-sensitive computer
Q5) _____ permits you to use multiple software packages at the same time.
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Chapter 11: Network Basics
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Q1) A telephone modem is a device that connects your computer to your phone line so that you can access another computer or network.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What network technology allows you to send voice calls over the Internet and avoid toll charges?
A)Wireless access point
B)Voice over IP
C)Voice access point
D)Bluetooth
Q3) You cannot talk on the telephone while using a DSL Internet connection.
A)True
B)False
Q4) How do computers and routers know where to find other computers and routers?
A)VPN
B)Router ID
C)Network site
D)IP address
Q5) _____ uses red light to send and receive information.
Q6) A(n)_____ is a microwave repeater located in space.
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Chapter 12: Careers in Business
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Q1) What type of management deals with the production,manufacturing,warehousing,and transportation of physical products?
A)Project management
B)Inventory management
C)Operation management
D)Production and operation management
Q2) At many schools,the _____ program has the largest number of majors because the field seems glamorous and because many positions are often available.However,the field is very competitive and requires technical skills in addition to people skills.
Q3) What type of software enables the marketing professional to develop "copy" material for advertisements?
A)Desktop publishing
B)Database management
C)Communication support
D)Word processing
Q4) Many accounting systems require _____ reports or structural changes; thus,accountants need to be familiar with database management.
Q5) In _____ accounting,the accountant serves as an outside advisor to businesses.
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