Question 1

What is the difference between the CIO and CDO of an organization?

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A)   The CIO is responsible for the data,regardless of the information system; the CDO is responsible for the information systems through which data is stored and processed.
B)   The CIO is responsible for the information systems through which data is stored and processed; the CDO is responsible for the data,regardless of the information system.
C)   The CIO is responsible for ensuring the throughput,speed,accuracy,availability,and reliability of an organizations information technology; the CDO is responsible for determining the types of information the enterprise will capture,retain,analyze,and share.
D)   The CIO is responsible for determining the types of information the enterprise will capture,retain,analyze,and share; the CDO is responsible for ensuring the throughput,speed,accuracy,availability,and reliability of an organizations information technology.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following includes the roles and responsibilities of the CPO?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ensuring the speed,accuracy,availability,and reliability of the MIS
B)   Ensuring the ethical and legal use of information within a company
C)   Ensuring the security of business systems and developing strategies and safeguards against attacks by hackers and viruses
D)   Ensuring that MIS strategically aligns with business goals and objectivesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The difference between existing MIS workplace knowledge and the knowledge required to fulfill the business goals and strategies is called an MIS skill set.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Why do students need to study information technology?

Accepted Answer

A)   Information technology is everywhere in business
B)   Information technology is frequently discussed in business
C)   Information technology is frequently used in organizations
D)   All of these choicesE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

In a SWOT analysis,potential external opportunities are helpful when they identify all significant trends along with how the organization can benefit from each,including new markets,additional customer groups,legal changes,innovative technologies,population changes,competitor issues,and so on.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In a SWOT analysis,opportunities and threats originate __________ an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)   inside (internally) 
B)   outside (externally) 
C)   Both inside and outside
D)   None of these choicesE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

In terms of system thinking,what is output?

Accepted Answer

A)   Data entered in a computer
B)   Controls to ensure correct processes
C)   The resulting information from the computer program
D)   The computer program that processes the dataE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Gina Brooks works for Aquarium Retail Services selling high-end salt water fish and tank supplies.Aquarium Retail Services is the current market leader in Gina's city.Gina has recently been approached by Deep Blue Incorporated with an opportunity to run its corporate nation-wide marketing and sales division.Gina decides to jump at the opportunity! Deep Blue is attempting to gain a competitive ________ by stealing its competitor's key employees.

Accepted Answer

A)   power
B)   entry barrier
C)   advantage
D)   loyaltyE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

A SWOT analysis evaluates an organization's strengths,weaknesses,objectives,and threats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Buyer power is included as one of Porter's Three Generic Strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following offers an example of a company operating in a narrow focused-market operating as the low-cost provider?

Accepted Answer

A)   Walmart
B)   Tiffany & Co.
C)   Neiman Marcus
D)   Payless ShoesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

With the Five Forces Model,companies should watch the forces in the market.If the forces are strong competition generally increases and if the forces are weak competition typically decreases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is considered a core driver of the information age?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fact
B)   Goods
C)   Competitive intelligence
D)   DataE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

A dynamic report can include updating daily stock market prices or the calculation of available inventory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is a standardized set of activities that accomplishes a specific task?

Accepted Answer

A)   Business strategy
B)   Business outcome
C)   Business process
D)   Knowledge processE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

If you were thinking about a washing machine as a system which of the following represents the outputs?

Accepted Answer

A)   The dirty clothes,water,and detergent
B)   The clean clothes
C)   The wash and rinse cycle
D)   The light indicating that the washer is off balance and has stoppedE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

How does the text recommend that a company operate if it wants to be successful in the information age?

Accepted Answer

A)   Functionally independent between departments
B)   Interdependently between departments
C)   Together as one department with little or no independence
D)   Each department acting as its own individual business unitE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

The department within a company that records,measures,and reports monetary transactions is called _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Accounting
B)   Marketing
C)   Human Resources
D)   Operations ManagementE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

The chief privacy officer is responsible for ensuring the ethical and legal use of information within a company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Kevin Campbell is an incoming freshman at your college.Kevin is frustrated by the cost of books,tuition,and expenses and he also needs to purchase a rather expensive laptop.In an effort to save money,Kevin beings a Facebook group finding other college students who need to purchase laptops.Soon,Kevin's Facebook group has close to 100,000 students.Kevin decides to collectively approach different computer companies to see if his group qualifies for a special discount.What business strategy is Kevin using to purchase laptops?

Accepted Answer

A)   Collecting business intelligence
B)   Decreasing entry barriers
C)   Purchasing a substitute product
D)   Increasing buyer powerE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 1: Management Information Systems: Business Driven MIS

If you were thinking about a washing machine as a system which of the following represents the outputs?

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With the Five Forces Model,companies should watch the forces in the market.If the forces are strong competition generally increases and if the forces are weak competition typically decreases.

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Buyer power is included as one of Porter's Three Generic Strategies.

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Which of the following includes the roles and responsibilities of the CPO?

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How does the text recommend that a company operate if it wants to be successful in the information age?

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Why do students need to study information technology?

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The chief privacy officer is responsible for ensuring the ethical and legal use of information within a company.

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Which of the following offers an example of a company operating in a narrow focused-market operating as the low-cost provider?

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What is the difference between the CIO and CDO of an organization?

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In terms of system thinking,what is output?

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In a SWOT analysis,potential external opportunities are helpful when they identify all significant trends along with how the organization can benefit from each,including new markets,additional customer groups,legal changes,innovative technologies,population changes,competitor issues,and so on.

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A dynamic report can include updating daily stock market prices or the calculation of available inventory.

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A SWOT analysis evaluates an organization's strengths,weaknesses,objectives,and threats.

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The difference between existing MIS workplace knowledge and the knowledge required to fulfill the business goals and strategies is called an MIS skill set.

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What is a standardized set of activities that accomplishes a specific task?

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In a SWOT analysis,opportunities and threats originate __________ an organization.

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Which of the following is considered a core driver of the information age?

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The department within a company that records,measures,and reports monetary transactions is called _______________.

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Buyer power is included as one of Porter's Three Generic Strategies.

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How does the text recommend that a company operate if it wants to be successful in the information age?

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What is the difference between the CIO and CDO of an organization?

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In terms of system thinking,what is output?

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In a SWOT analysis,potential external opportunities are helpful when they identify all significant trends along with how the organization can benefit from each,including new markets,additional customer groups,legal changes,innovative technologies,population changes,competitor issues,and so on.

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A dynamic report can include updating daily stock market prices or the calculation of available inventory.

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A SWOT analysis evaluates an organization's strengths,weaknesses,objectives,and threats.

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What is a standardized set of activities that accomplishes a specific task?

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Which of the following is considered a core driver of the information age?

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