Exam 1 (JP)

1.

The basic idea of Moore's law is that:

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A. the number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months.

B. IT makes people more productive.

C. people tend to want more information than they need.

D. computer memory is getting bigger.

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2.

Volatile memory __________ data when the power is turned off.


A. saves

B. corrects

C. removes

D. backs up

E. loses

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3.

The most important component of an information system is the __________.


A. data

B. hardware

C. security software

D. software

E. people

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4.

__________ is a flat fee payment for right to install software product on all company computers or all computers at a specific site.


A. Site license

B. Main memory

C. Virtual server

D. Firmware

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5.

Linux is an example of:


A. vertical-market software.

B. open-source.

C. an application.

D. horizontal-market software.

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6.

______computers are used primarily by graphic artists and workers in the arts community.


A. SQL

B. Linux

C. Windows

D. Apple Macintosh

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7.

Cell phone providers charge large fees if you cancel or transfer your service during the first two years, thus __________ customers.


A. switching costs

B. locking in

C. creating entry barriers

D. locking out

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8.

With ________, a personal computer, such as a desktop or portable computer, hosts several different operating systems.


A. desktop virtualization

B. PC virtualization

C. server farms

D. server virtualization

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9.

A computer monitor would be an example of:


A. software.

B. a DSS.

C. data.

D. spaceware.

E. hardware.

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10.

__________ decisions concern the allocation and utilization of resources.


A. Strategic

B. Operational

C. People

D. Managerial

E. Practical

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11.

__________ workflow is when activities occur one after another.


A. Parallel

B. Sequential

C. Linear

D. Simple

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2.

Which is not a way for a company to achieve a competitive advantage?


A. reducing costs

B. creating barriers to entry

C. raising prices

D. creating new products or services

E. establishing alliances

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13.

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

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14.

Bits are used for computer data because they ________.


A. are always four decimals past the third zero

B. limit the various levels of voltage

C. are easy to represent electronically

D. are cool

E. do not support multiple voltage levels

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15.

To run a program or process data, the computer first transfers the program or data from disk to the ________.


A. cache

B. gridding

C. memory swapping

D. bar code scanner

E. main memory

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16.

The __________ system manages the computer's resources.


A. information

B. application

C. operating

D. software

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17

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__________ serves the needs of a specific industry.


A. Application

B. Operating system

C. Vertical-market software

D. Off-the-shelf-software

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18.

The effectiveness of a collaborative effort is driven by three critical factors: communication, content management and ___________.


A. workflow control

B. Moore's Law

C. Porter's Model

D. linkages

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19.

Being ________ is one of the most important characteristics of an effective collaborator.


A. experienced in collaborating

B. well organized and popular

C. gregarious, dynamic, and a persuasive presenter

D. enthusiastic about the subject of collaboration

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20.

Most _______ decisions do not involve collaboration.


A. unstructured

B. structured

C. TPS

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21.

A ________ is a network of value-creating activities.


A. value pyramid

B. value chain

C. value meal

D. value network

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22.

Which device listed below is an example of an output hardware device?


A. Printer

B. Bar code scanner

C. Mouse

D. Microphone

E. Keyboard

Score: 1/1

23.

According to Porter's model of business activities, ________ are interactions across value activities.


A. linkages

B. cross-functionalities

C. activities

D. margins

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24.

A collection of servers called a ________ coordinates the activities of hundreds of users.


A. portal

B. web farm

C. macro farm

D. server farm

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25.

A set of instructions for the computer is an example of the ________ component of an information system.


A. software

B. data

C. hardware

D. people

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26.

High __________ make it difficult for customers to change to another product or service.


A. expectations

B. switching costs

C. differentiations

D. elevations

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27.

__________ occurs when two or more people work together to achieve a common goal.


A. Coordination

B. Content management

C. Collaboration

D. Communication

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28.

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


A. people

B. data

C. procedure

D. hardware

E. software

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29.

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


A. Information systems

B. Interrelated components

C. Information components

D. Information technology

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30.

An MIS helps businesses achieve:


A. waking up employees.

B. its goals and objectives.

C. fairness.

D. security.

E. parity.

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31.

The decision about team members' roles and authorities is made during the ________ phase of a project.


A. wrapping up

B. starting

C. doing

D. planning

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32.

Arthur's discussion group meets every Wednesday at 4. This is an example of __________ communications.


A. parallel

B. sequential

C. asynchronous

D. synchronous

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33.

Hardware includes all of the following except:


A. monitors.

B. printers.

C. CPUs.

D. motherboards.

E. instruction sets.

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34.

A word processing program would be an example of:


A. data.

B. procedures.

C. hardware.

D. software.

Score: 1/1

35.

An organization's goals and objectives are determined by its ________.


A. sway

B. information system

C. brand image

D. competitive strategy

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36.

Structured and unstructured refer to the __________, not the underlying activity.


A. problem

B. formula

C. decision process

D. subject

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37.

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


A. hardware

B. people

C. software

D. data

E. procedure

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38.

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


A. pass the task over to the IT department for

B. ignore

C. take an active role in

D. take a class on

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39.

__________ management systems track who made changes to documents.


A. Communication

B. Coordination

C. Collaboration

D. Content

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40.

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

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41.

The difference between the value that an activity generates and the cost of the activity is called the ________.


A. break-even point

B. version

C. margin

D. value addition

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42.

The CPU keeps frequently used instructions in the ________.


A. processor

B. hard disk

C. mouse

D. cache

E. Optical disk

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43.

The business processes that are selected by an organization determine the scope of the organization's __________.


A. information system

B. value

C. margin

D. strategy

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44.

__________ decisions are broader in scope and concern long-term organizational issues.


A. Tactical

B. Operational

C. People

D. Strategic

E. Managerial

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45.

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


A. culture.

B. people.

C. software.

D. procedures.

E. hardware.

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46.

RAM is an example of:


A. LCD.

B. volatile memory.

C. cache memory.

D. hardware.

E. non-volatile memory.

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7.

A ________ is a perceived difference between what is and what ought to be.


A. situation

B. firmware.

C. problem

D. structural gap

E. dilemma

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48.

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


A. hardware

B. data

C. procedure

D. people

E. software

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49.

A bit has a value of ________.


A. 1024

B. 90210

C. 1.0

D. 0 or 1

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50.

Cloud computing refers to ________.


A. a computing network on the Internet

B. an imprecise computing network

C. operating system software

D. a network of computers that operate as a single whole

E. a server farm without a grid network

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51.

Just barely sufficient is an example of:


A. Porter's Model

B. bad information

C. Moore's Law

D. good information

E. high tech

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52.

A network of computers that appears to operate as an integrated whole is known as a(n) ________.


A. portal

B. grid

C. array

D. cloud

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53.

Porter's five forces model states that the competitive forces determine __________.


A. industry sustainability

B. industry profitability

C. industry competition

D. industry characteristics

E. industry standards

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54.

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


A. irrelevant

B. accurate

C. timely

D. important

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55.

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


A. interchangeability

B. accuracy

C. relevance

D. cost effectiveness

E. timeliness

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56.

Which device listed below is not an example of an input hardware device?


A. Mouse

B. Keyboard

C. Bar code scanner

D. Printer

E. Microphone

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57.

__________ management ensures that all team members are working on the same version

of the issues.


A. Communication

B. Content

C. Team

D. Project

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58.

Focused differentiation occurs when ________.


A. there is limited competition in an industry

B. the customers are highly price elastic

C. an industry is characterized by monopolistic competition

D. a better product is provided within an industry segment

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59.

Asynchronous communication occurs when team members ________.


A. engage in conflicting discussions

B. do not meet at the same time

C. communicate in a sequential manner

D. communicate within a specific time frame

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60.

A bar code scanner would be an example of a(n):


A. output device.

B. input device.

C. processing device.

D. storage device.

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61.

In comparing Wal-mart to Macy's, Wal-mart has chosen which competitive strategy?


A. best-of-breed

B. business process redesign

C. differentiation

D. low-cost

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62.

A client-server application that requires nothing more than a browser is called a __________.


A. GNU

B. thin client

C. thick client

D. data busses

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63.

Porter defined value as the ________.


A. quality of after-sale service provided to customers

B. perceived satisfaction of the customers and sellers after a transaction

C. actual money exchanged in return of a product/service

D. moore's law

E. amount of money that a customer is willing to pay for a resource

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64.

A(n) __________ is a perceived difference between what is and what ought to be.


A. variance

B. problem

C. difficulty

D. datum

Score: 1/1

65.

A major drawback associated with Porter's five forces is that it ignores the rivalry among firms in the industry.

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Exam 1 (JP)

Documents

bar code scanner

correct answer

team members

device listed

component

information

volatile memory

correct answer