Question 1

It is probably harder to make changes to the ________ of an information system than to the databases itself.

Accepted Answer

A)  software
B)  hardware
C)  context
D)  proceduresE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Finding the average of individual values within a sample set is an example of obtaining ________ from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a subset;a superset
B)  information;data
C)  knowledge;information
D)  data;informationE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

A wall calendar used to schedule a conference room's use is an example of a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  software
B)  information system
C)  systems thinking
D)  procedureE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Barely sufficient information is a handicap in decision-making as today's business decisions require analysis of large amounts of data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: The Importance of Mis

It is probably harder to make changes to the ________ of an information system than to the databases itself.